Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Music Performance Majors

Most Affordable Music Performance, General Colleges for Tennessee Residents 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 Tennessee.
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 Tennessee.
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 6100 39200 0.8434 106 0 0.0695
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Curtis Institute of Music
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

106

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

7.0 %

3 Johns Hopkins University 7000 88600 0.9209 6,328 1543 0.0644
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

6,328

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

4 St Olaf College 9400 75600 0.8754 3,027 1378 0.4832
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

3,027

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

48.3 %

5 Millikin University 9900 43400 0.7721 1,496 1020 0.6668
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millikin University
Decatur, IL

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

1,496

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

6 University of North Carolina School of the Arts 10000 28800 0.6536 902 1245 0.3308
#6

#6 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 %

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

#7 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 %

8 Eastern Washington University 11500 30900 0.6273 6,942 1055 0.9437
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,942

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

8 Idaho State University 11500 27700 0.5846 10,406 0 0.8396
#8

#8 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 %

10 Christopher Newport University 11800 32800 0.6403 4,407 1209 0.8796
#10

#10 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 %

11 Southern Utah University 11900 21100 0.4353 13,126 1140 0.8179
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

12 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12300 29900 0.5885 12,498 1010 0.8896
#12

#12 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 %

13 Brigham Young University 12400 29000 0.572 32,221 1374 0.6919
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

14 University of West Florida 12700 21500 0.4088 9,661 1120 0.5687
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,661

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

15 Texas A&M University-Commerce 13000 24000 0.4583 9,666 1040 0.7498
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,666

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

16 Boston University 13100 88800 0.8529 18,310 1475 0.1111
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

18,310

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

16 Stillman College 13100 30900 0.5761 779 930 0.7422
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

16 William Jewell College 13100 39200 0.6657 969 1110 0.3836
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

969

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

19 California State University-Northridge 13200 23200 0.4298 32,352 1005 0.9219
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

32,352

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

19 Florida Gulf Coast University 13200 20300 0.3489 14,243 1125 0.7675
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

14,243

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

19 Texas State University 13200 23200 0.4313 36,613 1100 0.8908
#19

#19 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 %

22 Indiana University-South Bend 13600 27500 0.5055 4,082 1070 0.8384
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,082

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

22 The University of Texas at Austin 13600 30700 0.5567 43,718 1335 0.2664
#22

#22 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 %

24 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,256 1412 0.4517
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,256

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

25 Indiana State University 14000 25900 0.4602 6,118 1140 0.8077
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

6,118

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

26 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 14200 23600 0.3981 7,556 1140 0.9037
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

7,556

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

27 Pittsburg State University 14500 25200 0.4235 4,491 1055 0.8727
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,491

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

27 University of Idaho 14500 26400 0.4504 9,574 1119 0.7553
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

29 Calvary University 14600 25400 0.425 198 1019 0.7091
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvary University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

198

Est. Median SAT

1,019

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

29 Northern Illinois University 14600 29300 0.5016 11,339 1070 0.6979
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,339

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

29 Truman State University 14600 33500 0.5655 3,265 1302 0.8377
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,265

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

32 Urshan College 14700 20700 0.2897 514 1040 0.8387
#32

#32 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 %

33 Western Carolina University 15300 16500 0.0727 10,112 1130 0.818
#33

#33 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 %

34 Central Michigan University 15400 40600 0.6208 10,208 1095 0.8982
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,208

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

35 New York University 15500 91800 0.8309 29,060 1520 0.0923
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

35 University of Southern Maine 15500 23000 0.3257 5,460 1129 0.7931
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,460

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

37 Southeastern Louisiana University 15700 28600 0.4516 13,197 1125 0.9387
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

13,197

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

37 Trinity University 15700 64800 0.7579 2,518 1402 0.2592
#37

#37 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 %

39 Graceland University-Lamoni 15800 46400 0.6598 802 1030 0.8083
#39

#39 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 %

40 Alcorn State University 16000 24400 0.3446 2,532 925 0.4533
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,532

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

45.3 %

41 SUNY College at Potsdam 16100 27700 0.4181 1,829 1060 0.777
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,829

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

42 Washburn University 16200 25200 0.3567 5,051 1015 1
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washburn University
Topeka, KS

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,051

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

43 Appalachian State University 16300 19500 0.1639 19,560 1159 0.9014
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

44 Oakland University 16400 28000 0.4148 12,587 1050 0.8784
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

44 SUNY at Fredonia 16400 27800 0.4106 2,839 1193 0.792
#44

#44 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 %

46 Columbus State University 16600 23200 0.2847 6,033 1020 0.9918
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbus State University
Columbus, GA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

6,033

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

47 Northwestern University 16700 89500 0.8138 8,839 1513 0.0722
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

8,839

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

47 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16700 64800 0.7419 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

74%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

49 Carnegie Mellon University 16800 87300 0.8073 7,616 1528 0.1166
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

7,616

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

50 Augusta University 16900 30700 0.4496 5,684 1125 0.8931
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,684

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

51 Weber State University 17000 22100 0.2309 31,625 1075 1
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,625

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

52 Middle Tennessee State University 17100 23300 0.2652 17,668 1124 0.68
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

52 University of South Florida 17100 17100 0 44,120 1239 0.4319
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

44,120

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

54 Avila University 17200 67600 0.7461 1,315 985 0.878
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Avila University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$67,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

1,315

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

54 Cleveland Institute of Music 17200 58600 0.7068 194 0 0.3853
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland Institute of Music
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$58,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

194

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

56 Central Washington University 17300 22700 0.2376 10,033 1060 0.9061
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

57 Central State University 17400 23700 0.2662 2,665 885 0.9861
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,665

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

58 California State University-Sacramento 17600 27200 0.3528 28,139 1015 0.9343
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

28,139

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

59 Illinois State University 17800 29300 0.3909 19,107 1115 0.8815
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

60 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 18000 28800 0.3752 7,353 1085 0.9077
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

60 Keene State College 18000 31900 0.4348 2,719 1020 0.9033
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,719

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

60 Northern Arizona University 18000 32000 0.4372 22,943 1145 0.8961
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

22,943

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

60 Virginia State University 18000 29300 0.3863 4,829 935 0.891
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,829

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

64 University of Maine 18100 29000 0.374 591 1199 0.9684
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

64 University of Mary 18100 32600 0.4461 2,650 1189 0.7825
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,650

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

66 CUNY Hunter College 18200 26100 0.3027 16,498 1240 0.5422
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

16,498

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

54.2 %

67 Portland State University 18600 26100 0.2861 15,675 1176 0.9091
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,675

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

68 Montana State University Billings 18700 29100 0.3575 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 Campbellsville University 18800 41800 0.5502 6,411 1055 0.7235
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,411

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

70 Glenville State University 18900 28200 0.3297 1,583 980 0.9924
#70

#70 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 %

71 Eastern Michigan University 19000 36100 0.4729 10,470 1055 0.7964
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

71 Missouri Southern State University 19000 24800 0.2335 3,881 1074 0.9706
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

71 University of Southern California 19000 76000 0.7499 21,023 1485 0.1002
#71

#71 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 %

71 Welch College 19000 41300 0.5414 358 1069 0.5791
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Welch College
Gallatin, TN

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

358

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

57.9 %

75 McNeese State University 19100 29200 0.3463 5,560 1110 0.6755
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,560

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

67.6 %

76 Wright State University-Main Campus 19200 27000 0.2893 7,505 1059 0.9633
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

77 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#77

#77 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 %

77 Simpson College 19300 59400 0.6752 1,140 1430 0.8888
#77

#77 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 %

79 Saint Cloud State University 19400 24500 0.2109 8,013 1094 0.9495
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

80 Youngstown State University 19500 29300 0.3341 8,436 1065 0.8066
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

81 University of Nevada-Reno 19700 28200 0.3014 18,487 1134 0.7371
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

18,487

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

82 The University of Texas at Arlington 19900 27200 0.2687 31,112 1130 0.8129
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

83 Ohio University-Main Campus 20000 24500 0.1833 19,888 1209 0.8517
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

83 Rhode Island College 20000 27900 0.2831 5,142 995 0.9182
#83

#83 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 %

85 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20200 38800 0.4804 40,978 1367 0.6535
#85

#85 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 %

86 Lee University 20300 37300 0.454 3,271 1154 0.7052
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,271

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

87 Southwestern Assemblies of God University 20400 40500 0.4969 1,413 1045 0.8423
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Waxahachie, TX

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,413

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

88 Carson-Newman University 20500 51200 0.6002 1,606 1110 0.9045
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,606

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

88 Piedmont University 20500 47200 0.5657 1,159 1130 0.9328
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Piedmont University
Demorest, GA

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,159

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

88 Xavier University of Louisiana 20500 46000 0.5543 2,686 1075 0.6904
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,686

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

91 Henderson State University 20600 32700 0.3702 1,493 1075 0.8192
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,493

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

91 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 20600 49400 0.5825 2,079 1135 0.8221
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN

Sticker Price

$49,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,079

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

91 Lebanon Valley College 20600 71600 0.7125 1,720 1225 0.8377
#91

#91 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 %

94 Viterbo University 20700 52000 0.6025 1,287 1180 0.7243
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,287

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

95 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 20800 57800 0.6409 1,083 1205 0.9278
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,083

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

96 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27100 0.2289 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 0.4401 2,087 925 0.5596
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,087

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

96 Western Michigan University 20900 32300 0.353 13,860 1104 0.846
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

99 Marian University 21000 59800 0.6484 2,492 1085 0.9532
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marian University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,492

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

100 University of Georgia 21300 27100 0.2113 31,514 1336 0.3719
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

101 Olivet Nazarene University 21400 88800 0.7588 2,704 1104 0.5586
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

101 University of North Georgia 21400 21400 0 18,329 1100 0.6794
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA

Sticker Price

$21,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,329

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

103 Missouri State University-Springfield 21500 35400 0.3932 20,584 1134 0.9053
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

103 Trevecca Nazarene University 21500 46100 0.5346 1,903 1085 0.6944
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$46,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

103 University of Miami 21500 70800 0.6967 13,221 1406 0.189
#103

#103 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 %

106 Blackburn College 21800 43200 0.4949 389 1020 0.8014
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Blackburn College
Carlinville, IL

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

389

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

107 CUNY Queens College 22100 29300 0.2454 13,146 1146 0.6434
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

13,146

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

108 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,266 1115 0.6848
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,266

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

109 Stetson University 22400 79100 0.7172 2,288 1114 0.716
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stetson University
DeLand, FL

Sticker Price

$79,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,288

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

109 University of North Florida 22400 22400 0 13,735 1150 0.5324
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

111 Florida State University 22500 23100 0.026 32,709 1360 0.2422
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

32,709

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

111 University of California-Irvine 22500 35300 0.363 29,799 1333 0.2878
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

29,799

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

113 Boise State University 22600 41000 0.4485 24,030 1025 0.8721
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

113 Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School 22600 54400 0.5846 1,778 1115 0.9519
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,778

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

115 California Institute of the Arts 22700 77300 0.7063 918 0 0.2595
#115

#115 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 %

116 Baptist University of Florida 22800 26900 0.1542 521 1050 0.641
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baptist University of Florida
Graceville, FL

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

521

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

117 Bob Jones University 22900 40600 0.4355 2,477 1149 0.8729
#117

#117 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 %

118 Alma College 23000 70500 0.6742 1,159 1085 0.57
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alma College
Alma, MI

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,159

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

118 Grove City College 23000 37200 0.3818 2,341 1256 0.7232
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,341

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

118 The College of Saint Scholastica 23000 60400 0.6195 1,749 1180 0.9389
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$60,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,749

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

118 University of Memphis 23000 30000 0.2337 15,768 1075 0.7203
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

15,768

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

122 Oberlin College 23200 90000 0.7425 2,950 1430 0.3298
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

123 Ouachita Baptist University 23300 52200 0.5542 1,729 1209 0.6752
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$52,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,729

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

67.5 %

124 Syracuse University 23500 83100 0.7172 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 %

125 University of Central Florida 23600 31400 0.2482 68,470 1280 0.4471
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

68,470

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

125 University of Houston 23600 23600 0 42,050 1249 0.7392
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,050

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

127 Bethel University 23700 49200 0.5193 1,107 1029 0.9868
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Mishawaka, IN

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,107

Est. Median SAT

1,029

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

127 Lawrence University 23700 71900 0.67 1,414 1293 0.6394
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,414

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

129 University of Kentucky 23800 36000 0.3383 25,535 1193 0.9294
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

130 Bard College 23900 90300 0.735 2,025 1379 0.5212
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,025

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

52.1 %

130 University of South Dakota 23900 26000 0.0828 7,619 1120 0.9878
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

7,619

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

132 Oral Roberts University 24100 55600 0.5661 5,017 1139 0.989
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

133 Judson University 24200 49100 0.507 793 1049 0.624
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Judson University
Elgin, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

793

Est. Median SAT

1,049

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

134 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 24400 39200 0.3776 28,674 980 0.9401
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

134 University of Mobile 24400 44500 0.4513 1,688 1180 0.7251
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mobile
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,688

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

136 Meredith College 24500 77200 0.6823 1,206 1237 0.7418
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Meredith College
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$77,200

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,206

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

136 Northwestern State University of Louisiana 24500 37400 0.3446 7,595 1075 0.9226
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,595

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

138 East Central University 24700 33300 0.2584 2,644 1055 0.5815
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Central University
Ada, OK

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,644

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

138 University of Rochester 24700 93100 0.7349 6,554 1469 0.4008
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

6,554

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

140 Oklahoma Baptist University 24800 51700 0.5194 1,409 1110 0.6327
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,409

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

140 Visible Music College 24800 41800 0.4067 168 0 0.2868
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Visible Music College
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

168

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

28.7 %

142 Heidelberg University 24900 48600 0.4877 933 1100 0.6773
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Heidelberg University
Tiffin, OH

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

933

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

142 Roberts Wesleyan University 24900 60000 0.5852 1,043 1166 0.7058
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roberts Wesleyan University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,043

Est. Median SAT

1,166

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

144 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 25000 36600 0.3173 70,646 1203 0.8989
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

70,646

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

144 Friends University 25000 59300 0.5779 1,548 1030 0.6046
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Friends University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,548

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

60.5 %

144 University of Akron Main Campus 25000 25000 0 11,127 1069 0.5967
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,127

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

147 Concordia College at Moorhead 25100 48500 0.4817 1,799 1180 0.6306
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,799

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

63.1 %

147 The University of Tampa 25100 56900 0.5584 10,594 1185 0.4034
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

149 Houghton University 25200 35500 0.29 939 1277 0.8866
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houghton University
Houghton, NY

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

939

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

149 Lakeland University 25200 54600 0.5393 2,318 1000 0.914
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lakeland University
Plymouth, WI

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,318

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

91.4 %

149 Temple University 25200 36300 0.306 20,786 1245 0.8045
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

152 University of North Texas 25400 25400 0 37,529 1114 0.7223
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

37,529

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

153 California State University-Stanislaus 25600 36800 0.3045 8,455 950 0.9814
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

153 University of Arkansas 25600 27700 0.0778 28,855 1179 0.7431
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

28,855

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

155 California State University-Fullerton 25700 41400 0.3792 39,697 0 0.9052
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

39,697

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

156 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,943 1223 0.848
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,943

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

157 Bethel University 25900 32000 0.1891 2,719 1171 0.9717
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
McKenzie, TN

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

2,719

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

157 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 25900 36500 0.2901 14,783 1124 0.8096
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

157 Kennesaw State University 25900 25900 0 44,419 1120 0.6919
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

44,419

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

157 Otterbein University 25900 65800 0.6062 2,211 1114 0.8452
#157

#157 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 %

161 Ball State University 26000 26000 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

161 Georgia State University 26000 26000 0 27,438 1089 0.5543
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

161 Hope College 26000 60100 0.5672 3,388 1245 0.7924
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,388

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

164 North Central University 26100 43800 0.4039 865 1075 0.9082
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

865

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

164 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5962 1,742 1207 0.7813
#164

#164 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 %

166 Southern University and A & M College 26200 32900 0.2039 6,571 960 0.4987
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,571

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

167 Ferrum College 26500 44700 0.4062 747 1035 1
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

747

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

167 University of Delaware 26500 32500 0.1847 19,119 1303 0.6356
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

169 Marywood University 26800 55500 0.5174 1,833 1160 0.6058
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marywood University
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,833

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

169 University of Alaska Fairbanks 26800 39100 0.3142 5,912 1149 0.6212
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

169 University of Arizona 26800 35200 0.2384 43,817 1212 0.8614
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

43,817

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

169 Western Kentucky University 26800 26800 0 14,017 1090 0.9387
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,017

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

169 Wingate University 26800 65000 0.5872 2,673 1100 0.9113
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wingate University
Wingate, NC

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,673

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

174 Mars Hill University 26900 54500 0.5056 1,062 1100 0.6822
#174

#174 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 %

175 California State University-San Bernardino 27000 38000 0.2892 14,993 920 0.9318
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

176 Capital University 27400 68600 0.6007 1,609 1084 0.7022
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Capital University
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

176 Methodist University 27400 51900 0.4724 1,436 1175 0.752
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,436

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

178 Park University 27500 30800 0.1072 6,238 1035 0.6904
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

6,238

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

178 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 27500 53300 0.4839 2,803 1105 0.9576
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,803

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

178 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,402 1044 0.7933
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,402

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

181 University of Valley Forge 27700 50000 0.4457 517 1059 0.612
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Valley Forge
Phoenixville, PA

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

517

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

61.2 %

182 Utah Tech University 27900 35200 0.2075 13,006 1045 1
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

183 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 28000 41900 0.3317 43,729 1336 0.6056
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

43,729

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

183 Saint Xavier University 28000 52000 0.4614 3,039 1125 0.8575
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

3,039

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

183 University of Indianapolis 28000 56500 0.505 3,469 1080 0.6648
#183

#183 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 %

183 University of Nebraska at Omaha 28000 28000 0 11,721 1124 0.8727
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,721

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

183 University of Northern Iowa 28000 36200 0.2254 7,715 1115 0.8713
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,715

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

183 University of Tulsa 28000 62700 0.5537 2,852 1328 0.615
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

189 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 28100 31000 0.0937 10,767 1326 0.7243
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

10,767

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

190 California State University-Long Beach 28200 38400 0.266 36,021 1135 0.4628
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

36,021

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

191 James Madison University 28600 28600 0 21,045 1260 0.7151
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,045

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

191 Lipscomb University 28600 57400 0.5014 3,327 1214 0.6774
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

193 Furman University 28700 79600 0.6391 2,374 1359 0.4295
#193

#193 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 %

194 Western Illinois University 28900 31000 0.0694 5,025 990 0.7496
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

195 University of Northwestern-St Paul 29300 53300 0.4497 3,163 1165 0.9347
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northwestern-St Paul
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,163

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

196 West Virginia State University 29400 31600 0.0696 3,322 975 0.9637
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia State University
Institute, WV

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

3,322

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

196 Westminster College 29400 57500 0.4884 1,092 1190 0.9256
#196

#196 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 %

198 Harding University 29700 43800 0.323 3,523 1193 0.3942
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,523

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

39.4 %

199 Southern Methodist University 29800 81700 0.6355 7,285 1423 0.6335
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

200 University of Louisiana at Monroe 29900 38200 0.2175 6,550 1140 0.7456
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,550

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

201 Southwestern University 30000 76900 0.6103 1,440 1240 0.4305
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,440

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

202 Cornerstone University 30200 40100 0.2481 1,444 1124 0.7316
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

1,444

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

73.2 %

202 Salem College 30200 55300 0.4526 464 1080 0.789
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem College
Winston-Salem, NC

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

464

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

204 Shepherd University 30500 34900 0.1262 2,906 1075 0.9565
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

2,906

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

204 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 30500 52900 0.4236 36,970 1442 0.4237
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

36,970

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

206 Jacksonville University 30600 66200 0.538 2,946 1195 0.5696
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

206 San Jose State University 30600 41000 0.2534 27,902 0 0.8461
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

27,902

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

206 University of Redlands 30600 81400 0.6239 2,045 1226 0.8271
#206

#206 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 %

206 West Virginia Wesleyan College 30600 52800 0.4197 938 1090 0.951
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

938

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

210 University of Toledo 30800 42000 0.2658 11,013 1159 0.9202
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

211 Transylvania University 31100 64800 0.52 1,005 1277 0.8655
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Transylvania University
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,005

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

212 Cairn University-Langhorne 31200 52200 0.4025 846 1080 0.8817
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cairn University-Langhorne
Langhorne, PA

Sticker Price

$52,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

846

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

212 Converse University 31200 37600 0.1702 852 1140 0.6424
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Converse University
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

852

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

214 Florida Southern College 31300 63200 0.504 2,626 1219 0.5909
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

59.1 %

214 San Francisco State University 31300 45200 0.3077 20,756 1035 0.9615
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

216 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 31400 31400 0 6,853 1090 0.7147
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

217 Kean University 31500 39600 0.2046 11,758 1035 0.7688
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

218 Adrian College 31600 67500 0.5312 1,678 1060 0.6843
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,678

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

68.4 %

219 CUNY Brooklyn College 31800 31800 0 11,406 1110 0.5836
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,406

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

220 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31900 39200 0.1865 10,206 1190 0.7218
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

221 Old Dominion University 32100 35700 0.1009 17,735 1205 0.9036
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

17,735

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

221 Samford University 32100 65200 0.5076 4,210 1199 0.8236
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

221 Wheaton College 32100 82700 0.6119 2,119 1351 0.8998
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$82,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,119

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

224 Gettysburg College 32300 86500 0.6262 2,103 1337 0.389
#224

#224 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 %

225 Berry College 32700 60800 0.462 2,241 1219 0.64
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,241

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

226 New Jersey City University 32800 39800 0.176 4,209 1015 0.8918
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

4,209

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

227 University of Dayton 33000 64100 0.4852 7,737 1284 0.6566
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

228 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 33100 54600 0.3936 12,108 1283 0.8296
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

12,108

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

229 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 0 0.5256
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

230 California State University-Los Angeles 33400 39400 0.1525 19,290 965 0.9125
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

19,290

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

231 Anderson University 33500 52400 0.3607 3,405 1209 0.5471
#231

#231 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 %

231 Ithaca College 33500 72500 0.5379 4,084 1314 0.6901
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

4,084

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

231 Wartburg College 33500 45100 0.2583 1,454 1105 0.9941
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wartburg College
Waverly, IA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

234 University of Minnesota Duluth 33600 37000 0.092 8,362 1235 0.8876
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

8,362

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

235 Ohio Wesleyan University 33900 73700 0.5398 1,521 1241 0.556
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,521

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

235 Shenandoah University 33900 53300 0.364 2,616 1127 0.7695
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,127

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

237 Gordon College 34300 51300 0.3314 1,314 1256 0.8562
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gordon College
Wenham, MA

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,314

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

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

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

239 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34400 34500 0.0029 9,982 1125 0.7702
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

240 Baylor University 34500 70800 0.5124 14,915 1277 0.5128
#240

#240 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 %

241 Andrews University 34800 47100 0.2609 1,312 1208 0.874
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Sticker Price

$47,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

1,312

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

241 Drake University 34800 68500 0.4921 2,585 1226 0.6385
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

243 Cedarville University 35000 55100 0.3655 4,916 1247 0.6488
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

243 DePaul University 35000 59100 0.4076 14,188 1218 0.7589
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

245 California Baptist University 35200 65200 0.4601 8,417 1069 0.8535
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

246 University of Mount Olive 35300 35300 0 1,937 945 0.7775
#246

#246 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 %

247 Anderson University 35800 46900 0.2376 1,095 1055 0.5342
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, IN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,095

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

53.4 %

247 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 35800 43500 0.1771 13,179 1110 0.8883
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

249 Baldwin Wallace University 35900 47300 0.2409 2,862 1194 0.757
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

250 University of Central Arkansas 36200 38400 0.0562 8,268 1110 0.8949
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

251 Mercer University 36400 60500 0.3984 4,690 1273 0.6889
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

251 University of Denver 36400 76800 0.5259 6,619 1323 0.7729
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

251 University of the Pacific 36400 72100 0.4953 3,210 1298 0.7132
#251

#251 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 Biola University 36500 52900 0.3103 3,481 1268 0.7482
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

255 Long Island University 37500 59600 0.371 11,753 1222 0.8977
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

11,753

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

256 DePauw University 37700 70300 0.464 1,912 1260 0.5719
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,912

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

257 Wichita State University 37800 39600 0.0454 14,280 1094 0.7211
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

258 University of Central Oklahoma 37900 38500 0.0156 10,454 1095 0.8176
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

259 Belmont University 38400 67800 0.4337 7,167 1273 0.9528
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

7,167

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

259 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 38400 38400 0 14,416 1205 0.8851
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

261 University of Wyoming 38700 43800 0.1176 8,045 1159 0.9688
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

262 Pacific University 39000 74900 0.4799 1,589 1106 0.8956
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR

Sticker Price

$74,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,589

Est. Median SAT

1,106

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

263 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39400 39400 0 24,868 1214 0.796
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

264 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39500 53700 0.2644 23,920 1390 0.5973
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

265 Maranatha Baptist University 39600 41800 0.0516 759 1167 0.7087
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maranatha Baptist University
Watertown, WI

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

759

Est. Median SAT

1,167

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

265 SUNY at Purchase College 39600 41300 0.0411 3,283 1294 0.7405
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

267 Fresno Pacific University 40100 52200 0.2328 1,616 1075 0.5752
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$52,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,616

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

268 San Diego State University 40300 40500 0.0049 34,805 1208 0.3598
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

34,805

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

269 Bethel University 40800 46000 0.1122 2,556 1209 0.878
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,556

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

270 University of Puget Sound 41700 85800 0.5143 1,594 1292 0.7225
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,594

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

271 Arkansas State University 42000 45800 0.0837 9,984 1075 0.7959
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,984

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

272 The New England Conservatory of Music 42700 66200 0.3548 393 837 0.3755
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New England Conservatory of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

393

Est. Median SAT

837

Acceptance Rate

37.6 %

272 University at Buffalo 42700 46800 0.0876 20,355 1303 0.7418
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

20,355

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

274 Ohio State University-Main Campus 43100 52100 0.1727 49,382 1339 0.6057
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

49,382

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

275 Butler University 43400 64500 0.327 4,488 1279 0.8508
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,488

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

276 Texas Christian University 43600 81900 0.4677 11,049 1283 0.4449
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

277 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 43700 50300 0.1313 33,626 1273 0.7333
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

33,626

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

278 Western Washington University 44800 50900 0.1197 13,581 1218 0.9325
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

13,581

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

279 University of the Arts 44900 88300 0.4913 1,072 1050 0.782
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,072

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

280 Duquesne University 45300 70500 0.3568 5,371 1269 0.8356
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,371

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

281 Berklee College of Music 46600 79400 0.4133 7,531 0 0.4353
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,531

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

43.5 %

281 University of Illinois Chicago 46600 48000 0.0291 22,495 1252 0.7735
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

283 Chapman University 47400 87300 0.4571 7,707 1357 0.6543
#283

#283 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 %

284 Oregon State University 48800 58900 0.1723 31,146 1272 0.773
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,146

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

285 George Mason University 49200 49200 0 28,292 1268 0.8748
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

28,292

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

286 Binghamton University 50000 52100 0.0413 14,665 1417 0.3861
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,665

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

287 Virginia Commonwealth University 50400 52300 0.0363 21,210 1171 0.9232
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

288 Washington State University 50500 53900 0.0623 14,346 1139 0.8797
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

289 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 50900 84200 0.3956 33,921 1435 0.1564
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

33,921

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

290 University of Colorado Boulder 51200 56300 0.0905 32,100 1290 0.8115
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

291 Lynn University 51500 64200 0.1979 2,861 1130 0.7347
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,861

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

292 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 51700 51700 0 34,656 1264 0.8529
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,656

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

293 Oklahoma City University 52000 52000 0 1,447 1190 0.7039
#293

#293 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 %

294 Emerson College 55800 82600 0.3245 4,171 1339 0.4749
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

4,171

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

47.5 %

295 Miami University-Oxford 56100 56100 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#295

#295 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 %

296 University of California-Santa Cruz 56400 66500 0.1519 16,946 1281 0.6557
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

16,946

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

297 Indiana University-Bloomington 58900 61100 0.0353 48,857 1302 0.7821
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

48,857

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

298 University of Oregon 59300 68900 0.1401 20,509 1250 0.883
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,509

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

299 Cornish College of the Arts 59700 75100 0.2051 502 0 0.7046
#299

#299 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 %

300 The New School 65500 104000 0.3702 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 Elon University 65700 67300 0.0238 6,452 1244 0.6635
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

302 Gonzaga University 73200 73200 0 5,247 1303 0.8169
#302

#302 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 %

303 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,167 1204 0.8278
#303

#303 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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