Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Music Performance Majors

Most Affordable Music Performance, General Colleges for Tennessee Residents for 2027

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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 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,354 1554 0.0611
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,354

Est. Median SAT

1,554

Acceptance Rate

6.1 %

2 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 5200 40700 0.8713 35,358 1448 0.1642
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

3 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 34,354 1374 0.6862
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

4 Carnegie Mellon University 9000 90900 0.9006 7,728 1528 0.1107
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

7,728

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

5 Idaho State University 9700 23500 0.5881 10,834 0 0.8396
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

6 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5775 7,199 1005 0.7769
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,199

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

7 East Central University 11100 24700 0.5511 2,976 1045 0.6181
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Central University
Ada, OK

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,976

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

61.8 %

8 California State University-Sacramento 11600 30700 0.6219 28,619 1015 0.9357
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

8 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11600 27800 0.582 22,007 1427 0.1672
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

22,007

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

16.7 %

10 Boston University 11700 92800 0.8741 18,289 1475 0.1283
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

18,289

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

12.8 %

11 Northeastern State University 11800 22900 0.4838 5,145 1035 0.9974
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

12 University of Houston 11900 22000 0.4582 40,366 1224 0.7577
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

13 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 29200 0.5745 39,193 1418 0.4081
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

14 University of Arizona 12900 30900 0.5835 43,294 1186 0.8351
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

15 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 13100 26500 0.5051 13,039 1020 0.894
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

16 Albion College 13200 75400 0.8254 1,168 1065 0.7437
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,168

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

16 Ohio State University-Main Campus 13200 25700 0.4858 46,627 1366 0.492
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

18 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13500 49100 0.7251 29,727 990 0.9229
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

29,727

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

18 Truman State University 13500 21700 0.3777 3,506 1340 0.8515
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO

Sticker Price

$21,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,506

Est. Median SAT

1,340

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

18 University of Delaware 13500 34500 0.608 19,287 1302 0.6924
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

18 University of Michigan-Flint 13500 46300 0.7082 5,534 1079 0.6734
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

5,534

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

22 Trinity University 13700 69600 0.8035 2,423 1408 0.2488
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,423

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

24.9 %

23 William Jewell College 13800 39800 0.6527 838 1080 0.4105
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

838

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

41.1 %

24 St Olaf College 14400 75900 0.8103 3,114 1374 0.4338
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

3,114

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

25 Central Michigan University 14800 37800 0.6078 10,238 1099 0.9104
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

25 Northern Illinois University 14800 30400 0.5127 12,118 1070 0.7164
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

27 University of California-Irvine 15100 38000 0.603 30,260 1333 0.2895
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

27 Urshan University 15100 19600 0.2301 474 990 0.8378
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Urshan University
Wentzville, MO

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

474

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

29 Northwestern State University of Louisiana 15200 29600 0.4872 7,501 1055 0.9467
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,501

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

29 University of North Carolina School of the Arts 15200 24800 0.3864 946 1241 0.2997
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

946

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

30.0 %

31 Austin Peay State University 15400 29100 0.4725 9,593 1075 0.9691
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

9,593

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

31 Florida Gulf Coast University 15400 20300 0.2408 14,434 1125 0.6344
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

14,434

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

31 Pittsburg State University 15400 23900 0.3551 4,561 1055 0.5487
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$23,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

31 Shepherd University 15400 29800 0.484 3,032 1025 0.9678
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

31 Western Carolina University 15400 16500 0.0668 10,268 1140 0.7076
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$16,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,268

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

36 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8254 2,896 1440 0.3416
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

37 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 15700 25800 0.3886 10,396 1125 0.7162
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

38 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 15800 38400 0.5882 38,572 1455 0.3659
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

39 Western Michigan University 16000 32500 0.5083 13,714 1089 0.9121
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

40 Alcorn State University 16300 25900 0.3706 2,469 905 0.3675
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,469

Est. Median SAT

905

Acceptance Rate

36.8 %

40 Appalachian State University 16300 19500 0.1642 19,732 1174 0.9388
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

40 Weber State University 16300 23600 0.3089 31,672 1075 1
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

43 The University of Texas at Austin 16500 28000 0.4111 44,314 1356 0.2222
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

44 Northwestern University 16600 89500 0.8149 9,060 1533 0.0769
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

44 West Virginia State University 16600 25300 0.3444 3,110 925 0.9596
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia State University
Institute, WV

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,110

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

46 Eastern Michigan University 16900 36100 0.5321 10,034 1055 0.7772
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

46 Indiana University of Pennsylvania 16900 28200 0.4002 7,425 1074 0.9147
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

7,425

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

48 Southeastern Louisiana University 17000 40000 0.5754 14,294 1125 0.915
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

14,294

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

48 University of Maine 17000 29300 0.42 9,182 1195 0.9562
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

50 Millikin University 17100 45000 0.6198 1,427 1065 0.765
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millikin University
Decatur, IL

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,427

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

50 University of South Florida 17100 17100 0 39,093 1255 0.4071
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

52 Missouri State University-Springfield 17200 35400 0.5147 21,138 1134 0.9039
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

52 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 17200 35700 0.5183 12,122 1283 0.8296
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

54 William Carey University 17400 33500 0.4812 3,052 1120 0.6029
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

60.3 %

55 Colorado Mesa University 17700 28600 0.3823 9,459 1050 0.8314
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

9,459

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

55 Keene State College 17700 41400 0.5723 2,640 1064 0.8982
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,640

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

55 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,241 1408 0.1761
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

58 Augusta University 17800 47400 0.6242 6,102 1065 0.6276
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Sticker Price

$47,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

6,102

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

58 University of Memphis 17800 26400 0.3265 15,538 1080 0.7878
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

58 Wake Forest University 17800 91900 0.8059 5,595 1463 0.2076
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

Sticker Price

$91,900

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

5,595

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

20.8 %

61 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 35,248 1289 0.6939
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

62 Columbus State University 18400 23200 0.2071 6,147 970 0.9907
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbus State University
Columbus, GA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,147

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

62 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,463 1324 0.7589
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

64 Simpson College 18700 60500 0.6906 1,235 1430 0.8622
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,235

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

64 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18700 25200 0.2575 7,088 1100 0.7448
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

64 Youngstown State University 18700 34000 0.45 9,687 1120 0.9145
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

67 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 18800 39000 0.5176 37,985 1390 0.5815
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

68 Cumberland University 18900 47500 0.6015 2,745 1055 0.6733
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,745

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

68 McNeese State University 18900 27400 0.3102 5,668 1060 0.7827
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,668

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

70 Alma College 19000 64800 0.707 1,198 1040 0.6569
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alma College
Alma, MI

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,198

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

70 Campbellsville University 19000 43200 0.5596 6,848 1075 0.7974
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,848

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.7 %

72 Louisiana Christian University 19200 26000 0.2615 769 1065 0.7719
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Christian University
Pineville, LA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

769

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

72 Xavier University of Louisiana 19200 46000 0.5825 2,579 1080 0.6745
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,579

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

67.5 %

74 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,967 940 0.9602
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,967

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

74 University of Mary 19300 32600 0.4067 2,821 1175 0.753
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,821

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

76 University of Nevada-Reno 19600 28200 0.3047 20,204 1109 0.8313
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

77 Carson-Newman University 19700 51300 0.6151 1,912 1075 0.6381
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,912

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

63.8 %

77 University of Central Oklahoma 19700 22700 0.1322 10,777 1075 0.7812
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

79 Stillman College 19800 30300 0.3465 731 865 0.6225
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

731

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

80 California State University-Los Angeles 19900 38000 0.4764 22,077 965 0.9124
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

80 Lee University 19900 37500 0.4698 3,425 1154 0.7138
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,425

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

80 SUNY at Purchase College 19900 28000 0.2888 3,283 1294 0.7405
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

83 Coe College 20100 76500 0.7374 1,204 1214 0.6336
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coe College
Cedar Rapids, IA

Sticker Price

$76,500

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,204

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

83 Stetson University 20100 79100 0.7463 2,414 1089 0.7167
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stetson University
DeLand, FL

Sticker Price

$79,100

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,414

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

71.7 %

83 University of Rochester 20100 93100 0.7843 6,096 1448 0.4191
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,096

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

41.9 %

86 Ohio University-Main Campus 20300 23200 0.125 20,786 1225 0.8689
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

87 Georgia State University 20400 26000 0.2155 26,785 1089 0.5722
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

26,785

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

88 Montana State University Billings 20500 25500 0.1962 3,881 1090 1
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

88 San Diego State University 20500 28900 0.2907 36,196 1208 0.3741
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

88 University of Wyoming 20500 27900 0.2644 8,138 1163 0.9695
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

91 La Sierra University 20600 65900 0.687 1,266 1124 0.9069
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

La Sierra University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,900

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,266

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

91 University of Southern California 20600 75900 0.729 20,768 1499 0.1119
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

91 Viterbo University 20600 52000 0.6042 1,178 1160 0.9756
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,178

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

94 Indiana University-South Bend 20700 23900 0.1374 4,206 1050 0.8146
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN

Sticker Price

$23,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

4,206

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

95 Emory & Henry University 20800 52400 0.6024 1,084 1145 0.8365
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emory & Henry University
Emory, VA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,084

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

95 Glenville State University 20800 30900 0.3269 1,685 980 1
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Glenville State University
Glenville, WV

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,685

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

95 Graceland University-Lamoni 20800 46400 0.552 802 1030 0.8083
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Graceland University-Lamoni
Lamoni, IA

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

802

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

95 Grove City College 20800 39700 0.4767 2,247 1248 0.667
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,247

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

99 Calvary University 20900 29500 0.2912 177 1065 0.7174
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvary University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

177

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.7 %

100 Central State University 21100 24700 0.1456 2,151 881 0.8451
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,151

Est. Median SAT

881

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

100 The College of Saint Scholastica 21100 60400 0.651 1,810 1110 0.9298
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$60,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,810

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

100 Washington State University 21100 36200 0.417 21,400 1131 0.861
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

103 University of Nebraska at Omaha 21200 27800 0.237 11,756 1124 0.8727
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

104 Piedmont University 21300 47200 0.5487 1,154 1080 0.9054
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Piedmont University
Demorest, GA

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,154

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

105 University of West Florida 21500 21500 0 9,971 1120 0.5822
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,971

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

106 Belhaven University 21600 43300 0.5028 1,614 1105 0.4975
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belhaven University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,614

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

107 Florida State University 22300 22900 0.0262 34,271 1369 0.2383
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

108 New York University 22400 91800 0.7556 29,471 1520 0.0906
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

29,471

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.1 %

108 University of North Florida 22400 22400 0 14,837 1124 0.6815
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,837

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

110 Virginia Commonwealth University 22600 33600 0.3271 21,469 1167 0.9061
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

21,469

Est. Median SAT

1,167

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

111 Lenoir-Rhyne University 22800 53000 0.5693 1,495 1075 0.8761
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,495

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

112 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3775 8,209 1079 0.948
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

113 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 23000 24700 0.0689 7,753 1140 0.9245
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

7,753

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

114 Houghton University 23100 44300 0.4786 958 1277 0.89
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houghton University
Houghton, NY

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

958

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

115 Bob Jones University 23300 41500 0.4384 2,312 1149 1
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,312

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

115 San Jose State University 23300 41100 0.4332 29,890 1135 0.8039
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

117 North Central University 23400 43900 0.4671 759 1075 0.9898
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

759

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

117 Oklahoma City University 23400 64400 0.6368 1,546 1159 0.7103
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

119 Missouri Southern State University 23700 26700 0.1124 3,917 1109 0.9656
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,917

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

120 Lawrence University 23900 73300 0.6739 1,322 1293 0.6663
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$73,300

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,322

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

121 Judson University 24100 49100 0.5087 697 1010 0.8905
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Judson University
Elgin, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

697

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

122 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 24200 34400 0.2965 15,273 1115 0.8089
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,273

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

122 Mount Vernon Nazarene University 24200 56000 0.568 1,592 1109 0.8415
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,592

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

124 Park University 24600 31300 0.2144 4,657 1035 0.6904
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,657

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

125 Miami University-Oxford 24700 27500 0.1019 16,405 1284 0.74
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

125 Oral Roberts University 24700 52700 0.5313 5,017 1139 0.989
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

127 Huntingdon College 24800 44400 0.4412 943 1130 0.692
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntingdon College
Montgomery, AL

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

943

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

128 Clarke University 25000 57100 0.5623 815 1039 0.7183
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarke University
Dubuque, IA

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

815

Est. Median SAT

1,039

Acceptance Rate

71.8 %

129 University at Buffalo 25100 34000 0.2618 21,192 1309 0.8059
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

130 Augsburg University 25200 56400 0.5536 2,706 1065 0.95
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augsburg University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,706

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

131 University of Central Florida 25300 25300 0 60,083 1289 0.428
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

60,083

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

132 Temple University 25400 36100 0.2966 21,031 1172 0.8622
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

132 Texas State University 25400 25500 0.0039 39,353 1080 0.9118
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

39,353

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

132 University of Arkansas 25400 27700 0.0826 29,252 1179 0.7388
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

135 Marywood University 25500 67700 0.6231 1,936 1144 0.7878
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marywood University
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$67,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,936

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

136 Wheaton College 25600 87500 0.7072 2,181 1357 0.8491
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$87,500

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

2,181

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

137 California State University-Stanislaus 25700 36800 0.3018 8,494 950 0.9558
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,494

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

137 Westminster College 25700 57600 0.5538 1,110 1145 0.9167
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,110

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

139 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,415 1212 0.8324
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

139 Otterbein University 25800 57300 0.5497 2,292 1126 0.8388
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,126

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

141 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 25900 53800 0.5188 2,775 1105 0.9747
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

142 Concordia College at Moorhead 26000 50500 0.4854 1,864 1160 0.6265
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,864

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

142 Heidelberg University 26000 48600 0.4651 1,002 1025 0.82
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Heidelberg University
Tiffin, OH

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,002

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

142 Tiffin University 26000 48000 0.4588 2,842 985 0.8007
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,842

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

145 Messiah University 26100 54300 0.5191 2,722 1266 0.8107
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,722

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

145 University of North Texas 26100 26100 0 34,414 1094 0.7089
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

147 Northern Arizona University 26200 43200 0.3925 22,203 1129 0.8961
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

147 Shorter University 26200 36500 0.2828 1,203 1110 0.9646
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shorter University
Rome, GA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,203

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

149 SUNY College at Potsdam 26300 37700 0.3022 1,750 1060 0.8241
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,750

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

149 Tuskegee University 26300 42100 0.3757 2,660 1090 0.4868
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,660

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

149 University of South Dakota 26300 29600 0.111 7,515 1120 0.9884
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

7,515

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

152 Ball State University 26400 26400 0 15,950 1185 0.8625
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

153 Kennesaw State University 26600 26600 0 46,069 1119 0.7944
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

153 University of Georgia 26600 48600 0.4523 32,824 1348 0.3425
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

155 University of Idaho 26700 45200 0.4089 9,656 1104 0.7476
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

155 Wingate University 26700 65000 0.5892 2,673 1100 0.9113
#155

#155 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 %

157 Western Kentucky University 26800 27000 0.0074 13,732 1090 0.9145
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

158 California State University-Channel Islands 26900 47300 0.4315 5,118 975 0.9481
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

5,118

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

158 Henderson State University 26900 27200 0.011 1,461 1075 0.8192
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

1,461

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

158 Mars Hill University 26900 54500 0.5056 1,062 1100 0.6822
#158

#158 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 %

161 Transylvania University 27000 64800 0.5835 950 1203 0.6605
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Transylvania University
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

950

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

162 Texas Tech University 27100 27100 0 34,021 1195 0.6906
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

163 California State University-Northridge 27300 36500 0.2515 32,846 1005 0.9176
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

163 Capital University 27300 62400 0.5624 1,642 1045 0.6501
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Capital University
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,642

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

65.0 %

165 Oakland University 27400 39300 0.3027 12,770 1039 0.8897
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

12,770

Est. Median SAT

1,039

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

165 Syracuse University 27400 83100 0.6701 16,149 1374 0.4879
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

167 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 18,028 1059 0.7996
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

168 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 27700 31000 0.1066 11,087 1326 0.7397
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

11,087

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

169 Florida Southern College 27800 63200 0.56 2,682 1264 0.6442
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,682

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

169 Wichita State University 27800 39800 0.3034 14,906 1065 0.7224
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

14,906

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

169 Wright State University-Main Campus 27800 36500 0.2385 7,747 1073 0.9617
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

172 University of Northern Iowa 27900 36200 0.2292 7,800 1115 0.9313
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,800

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

173 Cornell College 28100 74800 0.6242 1,094 1243 0.799
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

174 California State University-San Bernardino 28200 39100 0.2787 15,948 1020 0.943
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,948

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

175 Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School 28300 48800 0.4197 1,793 1174 0.5589
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,793

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

176 Elmhurst University 28500 67000 0.5748 3,170 1133 0.7501
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,133

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

176 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 32300 0.1176 11,691 1074 0.7722
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

178 Baptist University of Florida 28600 33900 0.1562 521 1050 0.641
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baptist University of Florida
Graceville, FL

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

521

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

179 Webster University 28700 54700 0.4755 1,898 1120 0.8618
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,898

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

180 Oregon State University 28800 36700 0.2153 31,253 1272 0.773
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

180 Southern University and A & M College 28800 32900 0.1248 6,713 930 0.3512
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,713

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

35.1 %

182 James Madison University 28900 28900 0 21,358 1259 0.6879
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

183 Roberts Wesleyan University 29000 60200 0.5185 1,320 1230 0.6744
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roberts Wesleyan University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,320

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

67.4 %

184 Wartburg College 29100 46900 0.3793 1,464 1174 0.7584
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wartburg College
Waverly, IA

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,464

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

185 Texas A&M University-Commerce 29300 36500 0.1972 9,666 1040 0.7498
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,666

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

186 Cairn University-Langhorne 29400 57800 0.4911 736 1080 0.9219
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cairn University-Langhorne
Langhorne, PA

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

736

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

186 Friends University 29400 53600 0.4528 1,084 1020 0.5174
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Friends University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,084

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

51.7 %

186 University of Louisiana at Monroe 29400 42400 0.3069 6,761 1105 0.8475
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

6,761

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

186 William Penn University 29400 48000 0.387 1,366 1035 0.7311
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,366

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

190 Western Illinois University 29500 31800 0.0721 4,525 1000 0.7118
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

191 Southern Adventist University 29700 46900 0.3666 2,946 1142 0.7163
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,142

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

191 Southern Methodist University 29700 90100 0.6703 7,545 1427 0.4764
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

193 Cleveland Institute of Music 29800 58500 0.4909 160 0 0.4731
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland Institute of Music
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

160

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

47.3 %

194 Lipscomb University 29900 57400 0.479 3,327 1214 0.6774
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

195 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 30100 43900 0.3146 9,847 1090 0.9309
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

195 Mississippi State University 30100 34400 0.1246 19,093 1205 0.8363
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

195 Trevecca Nazarene University 30100 50900 0.4087 1,961 1099 0.7512
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,961

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

198 Methodist University 30200 65800 0.5408 1,467 1185 0.7516
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,467

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

199 Southern Utah University 30300 40800 0.2575 13,176 1140 0.9998
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

200 University of Northwestern-St Paul 30500 54600 0.4413 3,120 1193 0.3992
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northwestern-St Paul
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,120

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

39.9 %

201 The College of Wooster 30700 82600 0.628 1,515 1345 0.6438
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,515

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

201 University of Toledo 30700 42000 0.269 10,726 1134 0.8889
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,726

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

203 Converse University 30800 37600 0.1806 1,182 1129 0.6787
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Converse University
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

1,182

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

203 Ithaca College 30800 72500 0.575 4,205 1328 0.7015
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

4,205

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

205 California State University-Long Beach 30900 38900 0.2058 36,056 1135 0.4543
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

206 San Francisco State University 31000 47700 0.3502 19,444 1035 0.9644
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

206 University of North Dakota 31000 33700 0.0827 11,837 1189 0.8157
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,837

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

208 Jacksonville University 31100 74200 0.5807 2,916 1210 0.5748
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,916

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

208 Utah Tech University 31100 35200 0.1165 12,993 1065 1
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

12,993

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

210 George Mason University 31200 35700 0.1259 28,862 1271 0.8647
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

211 University of Kentucky 31400 36400 0.1373 25,535 1193 0.9294
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

212 Harding University 31500 47800 0.3408 3,536 1184 0.7052
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,536

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

213 Bard College 31600 96400 0.6722 2,037 1366 0.5212
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

Sticker Price

$96,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

52.1 %

213 Lebanon Valley College 31600 72400 0.5637 1,834 1260 0.808
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PA

Sticker Price

$72,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,834

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

215 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31700 39200 0.1899 10,594 1193 0.6493
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

216 Southern Nazarene University 32000 48400 0.3385 1,473 1055 1
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Nazarene University
Bethany, OK

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,473

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

217 Gettysburg College 32200 86500 0.6278 2,104 1369 0.389
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA

Sticker Price

$86,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,104

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

38.9 %

218 Bushnell University 32300 50900 0.3658 570 1110 0.9736
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bushnell University
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

570

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

219 Belmont University 32400 69900 0.5372 7,174 1273 0.9367
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,174

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

219 Old Dominion University 32400 35700 0.0925 17,504 1205 0.9135
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

17,504

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

91.4 %

221 University of Valley Forge 32500 49800 0.3472 503 1095 0.5468
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Valley Forge
Phoenixville, PA

Sticker Price

$49,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

503

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

222 Portland State University 32800 43100 0.2386 14,932 1174 0.8586
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

222 Roosevelt University 32800 47600 0.3125 2,868 1049 0.9716
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,868

Est. Median SAT

1,049

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

224 DePauw University 33000 70300 0.5301 1,858 1293 0.5602
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,858

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

225 Baylor University 33300 70300 0.5261 14,183 1302 0.5222
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

14,183

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

52.2 %

225 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 17,556 1090 0.5386
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

227 Adrian College 33500 70200 0.5227 1,675 1045 0.7257
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,675

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

227 Warner University 33500 41000 0.183 803 931 0.4281
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Warner University
Lake Wales, FL

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

803

Est. Median SAT

931

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

229 Southwestern University 33900 82000 0.5865 1,431 1262 0.4348
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX

Sticker Price

$82,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,431

Est. Median SAT

1,262

Acceptance Rate

43.5 %

229 SUNY at Fredonia 33900 39600 0.1441 2,771 1258 0.777
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

231 Gordon College 34000 51300 0.3372 1,221 1226 0.9001
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gordon College
Wenham, MA

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,221

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

231 University of Indianapolis 34000 60700 0.4397 3,394 1080 0.728
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,394

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

72.8 %

233 University of St Thomas 34100 70300 0.5152 6,270 1299 0.8548
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

234 Charleston Southern University 34200 48400 0.295 3,126 1060 0.9646
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,126

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

234 Rhode Island College 34200 45100 0.2417 5,695 995 0.8557
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,695

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

236 Meredith College 34300 64200 0.4659 1,212 1239 0.7506
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Meredith College
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,212

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

236 University of the Pacific 34300 71500 0.5206 3,097 1313 0.6905
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$71,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,097

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

236 Washburn University 34300 38400 0.1067 5,427 1048 1
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washburn University
Topeka, KS

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

5,427

Est. Median SAT

1,048

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

239 University of Oregon 34500 40200 0.1418 20,710 1193 0.8742
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,710

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

240 Drake University 34700 68500 0.4941 2,504 1226 0.6494
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,504

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

240 Union Adventist University 34700 51200 0.3214 625 1075 1
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union Adventist University
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

625

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

242 The University of Tampa 35300 56900 0.3793 10,710 1250 0.4363
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,710

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

243 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 35400 38700 0.0853 14,865 1175 0.9113
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

14,865

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

244 New Jersey City University 35500 39800 0.1081 3,871 1015 0.9838
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

245 Cedarville University 35700 57000 0.3736 5,794 1232 0.6529
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,794

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

245 Seton Hill University 35700 89200 0.5997 1,502 1134 0.7953
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$89,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,502

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.5 %

247 Virginia State University 35800 42200 0.1518 5,124 955 0.8863
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

5,124

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

248 University of Minnesota Duluth 35900 39000 0.078 8,706 1230 0.8906
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

249 Christopher Newport University 36200 36200 0 4,369 1189 0.8604
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,369

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

250 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 36300 47500 0.236 8,513 1160 0.9261
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

251 Furman University 36500 82900 0.5595 2,304 1372 0.4869
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$82,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

252 Newberry College 36800 51100 0.2797 1,481 1010 0.9061
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Newberry College
Newberry, SC

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,481

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

253 California State University-Fresno 37100 43800 0.1529 21,954 995 0.9526
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

254 Andrews University 37200 70100 0.4694 1,384 1143 0.8185
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Sticker Price

$70,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,384

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

255 University of Southern Maine 37500 37500 0 5,549 1139 0.8241
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,549

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

256 University of Redlands 37900 84200 0.5501 1,941 1233 0.8272
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Redlands
Redlands, CA

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,941

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

82.7 %

257 Northwest Nazarene University 38000 62800 0.3948 1,043 1145 0.7159
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,043

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

257 University of Central Arkansas 38000 40200 0.0569 8,238 1110 0.9157
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,238

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

259 Washington Adventist University 38300 45600 0.1597 513 995 0.4618
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

513

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

46.2 %

260 Xavier University 38400 68100 0.4364 3,744 1286 0.848
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$68,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,744

Est. Median SAT

1,286

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

261 California State University-Fullerton 38600 41500 0.0697 40,705 960 0.8811
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

261 Nazareth University 38600 67200 0.425 1,862 1275 0.7409
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nazareth University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$67,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,862

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

263 Long Island University 39000 60000 0.3502 12,072 1229 0.8616
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

12,072

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

263 University of Denver 39000 76900 0.4931 5,766 1292 0.8538
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,766

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

265 Baldwin Wallace University 39300 66100 0.4056 2,532 1210 0.7739
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$66,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,532

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

266 California Baptist University 39800 65600 0.3933 8,707 1024 0.8139
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,707

Est. Median SAT

1,024

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

266 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39800 39800 0 26,213 1209 0.7778
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

268 Arkansas State University 40200 41000 0.0195 11,189 1080 0.7818
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

11,189

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

269 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,534 1399 0.0941
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

270 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 40500 44100 0.0817 13,432 1225 0.8701
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

271 Bethel University 40700 46000 0.1151 2,883 1214 0.8868
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

2,883

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

272 University of Illinois Chicago 40800 50600 0.1937 24,260 1174 0.7576
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$50,600

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

273 Western Washington University 40900 51500 0.206 13,609 1199 0.9371
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$51,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

13,609

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

274 Butler University 41200 72400 0.431 4,418 1269 0.8209
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$72,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,418

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

275 University of Puget Sound 41600 87300 0.5237 1,626 1311 0.7241
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,626

Est. Median SAT

1,311

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

276 Biola University 41800 71200 0.4131 3,553 1281 0.7817
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

277 Anderson University 42200 53600 0.2127 3,724 1209 0.5491
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, SC

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

3,724

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

277 Susquehanna University 42200 76800 0.4507 2,220 1199 0.7908
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,220

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

279 Sacred Heart University 42400 67500 0.3721 7,291 1265 0.6363
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,291

Est. Median SAT

1,265

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

279 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 42400 42400 0 14,657 1190 0.7583
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

281 Boise State University 43000 50000 0.14 25,308 1025 0.8389
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

282 Rochester Christian University 43100 45400 0.0504 1,162 970 0.9764
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Christian University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

1,162

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

283 University of Maryland-College Park 43500 53600 0.1886 31,875 1456 0.4503
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

284 The New England Conservatory of Music 43600 66200 0.3412 421 837 0.43
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New England Conservatory of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

421

Est. Median SAT

837

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

285 Shenandoah University 43900 56600 0.2244 2,723 1154 0.7785
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,723

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

286 Texas Christian University 44000 87400 0.4968 11,152 1268 0.4809
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,152

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

48.1 %

287 Maranatha Baptist University 44100 46400 0.0493 698 1180 0.8908
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maranatha Baptist University
Watertown, WI

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

698

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

288 California Institute of the Arts 44500 84900 0.476 870 0 0.3234
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA

Sticker Price

$84,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

870

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

32.3 %

289 Berklee College of Music 44800 80400 0.4428 7,274 0 0.5509
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,274

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

55.1 %

290 Ashland University 44900 56400 0.204 2,977 1125 0.764
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,977

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

291 Duquesne University 45200 70500 0.3587 5,382 1252 0.8639
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,382

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

292 Illinois State University 45800 49100 0.067 19,513 1115 0.8555
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

293 Wagner College 46900 73400 0.3611 1,666 1240 0.88
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wagner College
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$73,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,666

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

294 The University of Texas at Arlington 48000 55800 0.1398 32,545 1129 0.799
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

294 University of Colorado Boulder 48000 57700 0.1677 32,244 1351 0.7809
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

296 DePaul University 49200 66000 0.2547 14,338 1258 0.878
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

14,338

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

297 Binghamton University 50500 52800 0.0433 14,559 1404 0.3731
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,559

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

298 Lynn University 51700 66000 0.2166 3,020 1135 0.7425
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

3,020

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

299 Chapman University 52500 93100 0.4361 7,630 1336 0.7206
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,630

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

300 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 34,447 1273 0.8804
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

301 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53600 62800 0.1465 24,019 1404 0.5989
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

302 Elon University 54500 68900 0.2091 6,191 1283 0.6326
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,191

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

302 Emerson College 54500 82600 0.3402 3,908 1359 0.5131
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,908

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

304 Dallas Baptist University 55800 63400 0.1199 2,938 1073 0.9131
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$63,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

2,938

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

305 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58100 64100 0.0936 42,604 1336 0.6056
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

305 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 58100 63200 0.0806 40,996 1399 0.4175
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

307 The New School 68200 90100 0.2431 7,171 1268 0.5718
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New School
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,171

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

308 Gonzaga University 70700 76600 0.077 4,976 1328 0.7962
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$76,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

4,976

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

309 University of California-Santa Cruz 82400 82400 0 18,194 1281 0.7273
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,194

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

310 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,294 1229 0.7328
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,294

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

School data is from 2023–2024 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

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