Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

Most Affordable Colleges for Public Health, General, Public Health Education and Majors in Illinois for 2026

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Which colleges are most affordable for Illinois residents ? The answer may surprise you.
These rankings of the most affordable colleges for Illinois residents are based on the estimated net price for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of Illinois.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of the school paid by the student and family, after factoring in merit and grant aid from the college federal programs and work study.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
Illinois
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Utah State University 3900 20300 0.8091 25,920 1176 0.9247
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

2 Northeastern University Professional Programs 5700 53000 0.8921 2,525 0 0
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University Professional Programs
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,525

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

3 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 6600 39100 0.8321 34,454 1435 0.1564
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

4 North Carolina Central University 7000 27000 0.7416 6,595 971 0.8697
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

6,595

Est. Median SAT

971

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

5 CUNY Lehman College 8400 35100 0.7614 11,217 1020 0.4601
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

11,217

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

6 Johns Hopkins University 9600 88600 0.8915 6,356 1543 0.0644
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

7 Cornell University 10700 92000 0.8834 16,128 1521 0.0841
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

16,128

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

8.4 %

7 Franklin and Marshall College 10700 90100 0.8809 1,808 1396 0.2819
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

9 Dine College 11400 13700 0.1673 1,828 0 0.6036
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dine College
Tsaile, AZ

Sticker Price

$13,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

1,828

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

10 Eastern Washington University 11500 30900 0.6273 6,951 1055 0.9437
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

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

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

12 Tennessee State University 11900 30300 0.6068 5,057 980 0.7018
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

5,057

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

13 Truman State University 12000 21700 0.4467 3,265 1302 0.8377
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO

Sticker Price

$21,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,265

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

14 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12200 29900 0.5919 12,498 1010 0.8896
#14

#14 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 %

15 Northern Illinois University 12500 29000 0.5679 11,349 1070 0.6979
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

16 Texas A&M University-Commerce 12600 24000 0.4749 9,666 1040 0.7498
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

9,666

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

17 Langston University 12800 21200 0.3965 1,743 902 0.6096
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Langston University
Langston, OK

Sticker Price

$21,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,743

Est. Median SAT

902

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

18 California State University-Northridge 12900 23200 0.444 32,499 1005 0.9219
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

18 Florida Gulf Coast University 12900 20300 0.3637 14,243 1125 0.7675
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

14,243

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

20 Texas State University 13200 23200 0.4313 36,268 1100 0.8908
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

20 The University of Texas at Austin 13200 30700 0.5697 43,165 1335 0.2664
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

22 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,428 1090 0.9529
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

23 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 13700 19400 0.2939 14,416 1205 0.8851
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

24 University of North Carolina Asheville 13800 20500 0.3261 3,030 1254 0.9194
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Asheville
Asheville, NC

Sticker Price

$20,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,030

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

25 West Virginia University 14200 23300 0.3905 18,614 1125 0.778
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

26 Kansas State University 14300 26100 0.4526 15,650 1164 0.8199
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

27 California State University-Bakersfield 14400 28200 0.4885 8,865 1050 0.8508
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

27 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 14400 41100 0.6502 8,975 1045 0.9721
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

8,975

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

29 Central Michigan University 15200 40600 0.6257 10,219 1095 0.8982
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

29 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 15200 29900 0.4918 5,472 1214 0.906
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

31 Coastal Carolina University 15300 27200 0.4375 10,811 1145 0.7527
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

10,811

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

31 University of Southern Maine 15300 23000 0.3344 5,525 1129 0.7931
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,525

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

33 Georgetown University 15500 92200 0.832 7,833 1457 0.1291
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

7,833

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

12.9 %

33 Pitzer College 15500 90700 0.8291 1,242 1279 0.2516
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

33 University of South Carolina-Columbia 15500 24800 0.3744 30,187 1292 0.6015
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

36 California State University-San Bernardino 15600 25200 0.381 14,993 920 0.9318
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

37 Goshen College 15700 55800 0.718 780 995 0.8404
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Goshen College
Goshen, IN

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

780

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

37 University of Nebraska at Omaha 15700 23400 0.3295 11,756 1124 0.8727
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

39 California State University-Chico 15800 23500 0.3273 13,392 1117 0.9158
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

40 Mississippi University for Women 16000 21400 0.2527 1,995 1075 1
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi University for Women
Columbus, MS

Sticker Price

$21,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

1,995

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

40 Trinity University 16000 64800 0.7532 2,518 1402 0.2592
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

42 University of Arizona 16100 30900 0.4797 45,025 1212 0.8614
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

43 University of California-Berkeley 16300 43500 0.6252 33,469 1407 0.1104
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

44 Middle Tennessee State University 16400 23200 0.2928 17,668 1124 0.68
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

45 Ferris State University 16900 31000 0.4555 8,989 1015 0.9151
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,989

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

45 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 16900 26000 0.3496 3,102 1055 0.7533
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,102

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

45 Voorhees University 16900 27800 0.3926 460 830 0.814
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Voorhees University
Denmark, SC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

460

Est. Median SAT

830

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

45 Weber State University 16900 22100 0.2355 31,672 1075 1
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

49 University of Georgia 17000 27100 0.3734 31,514 1336 0.3719
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

49 Winona State University 17000 23000 0.2598 5,277 1115 0.6848
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,277

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

51 Central Washington University 17100 22700 0.2464 10,033 1060 0.9061
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

52 California State University-Fullerton 17200 20600 0.1645 38,597 0 0.9052
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

52 Purdue University-Main Campus 17200 27200 0.3671 44,170 1327 0.4979
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

54 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 17300 24700 0.2989 8,765 1209 0.8799
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

55 Denison University 17600 69300 0.7463 2,406 1383 0.1693
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

56 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 17700 26700 0.3376 4,894 1090 0.8596
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,894

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

56 San Francisco State University 17700 33300 0.4684 20,756 1035 0.9615
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

58 California State University-East Bay 17900 29700 0.3978 10,562 940 0.9681
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,562

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

58 Georgia Southern University 17900 23800 0.2483 23,618 1065 0.8789
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

58 Morgan State University 17900 19700 0.0915 9,027 965 0.8223
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$19,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

61 Northern Arizona University 18000 32000 0.4372 22,991 1145 0.8961
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

62 Delaware State University 18300 33100 0.4474 4,941 960 0.6167
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Delaware State University
Dover, DE

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,941

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

62 Keene State College 18300 31900 0.4267 2,744 1020 0.9033
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,744

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

62 North Carolina Wesleyan University 18300 56400 0.6761 1,215 980 0.7795
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina Wesleyan University
Rocky Mount, NC

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,215

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

62 University of Southern California 18300 76000 0.7592 21,023 1485 0.1002
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

66 Portland State University 18500 26100 0.2911 15,960 1176 0.9091
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

67 East Tennessee State University 18600 26300 0.293 10,633 1124 0.8706
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

10,633

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

67 Saint Augustine's University 18600 39300 0.5273 173 840 0.3465
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Augustine's University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

173

Est. Median SAT

840

Acceptance Rate

34.7 %

69 CUNY Hunter College 18800 26100 0.2797 17,027 1240 0.5422
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

17,027

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

54.2 %

69 Eastern Michigan University 18800 36100 0.4792 10,470 1055 0.7964
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

69 Indiana University-Bloomington 18800 30900 0.3927 38,093 1302 0.7821
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

72 Benedict College 18900 38300 0.5071 1,694 935 0.673
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedict College
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,694

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

72 Georgia College & State University 18900 21600 0.1248 6,006 1155 0.8779
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

74 Brigham Young University 19100 29000 0.3411 32,221 1374 0.6919
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

74 Gallaudet University 19100 44200 0.5673 919 875 0.6094
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gallaudet University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$44,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

919

Est. Median SAT

875

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

74 University of Memphis 19100 26400 0.277 15,770 1075 0.7203
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

74 University of Mississippi 19100 45500 0.5807 21,585 1182 0.9658
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

78 Youngstown State University 19300 29300 0.3409 8,436 1065 0.8066
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

79 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,457 1256 0.7847
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

80 Lindenwood University 19500 35800 0.4557 4,663 1170 0.5684
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

4,663

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

56.8 %

80 The University of Texas at Arlington 19500 27200 0.2834 31,112 1130 0.8129
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

80 University of Nevada-Reno 19500 28200 0.3085 18,895 1134 0.7371
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

83 Southwestern Oklahoma State University 19600 22400 0.1251 3,995 1035 1
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,995

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

84 Wayne State University 19700 32300 0.3906 16,173 1174 0.7786
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

85 Georgia State University 19800 26000 0.2386 27,438 1089 0.5543
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

85 University of Southern Mississippi 19800 26300 0.2468 10,193 1181 0.9912
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

87 Plymouth State University 20000 32100 0.3759 3,182 980 0.8754
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,182

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

87 Towson University 20000 30000 0.3329 16,264 1093 0.8198
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

89 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20100 38800 0.4812 36,588 1367 0.6535
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

90 New York University 20200 91800 0.7797 29,060 1520 0.0923
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

90 University of Hawaii at Manoa 20200 36700 0.4491 14,576 1179 0.6967
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

92 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 20300 33400 0.3927 3,469 1080 0.9215
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,469

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

92 Xavier University of Louisiana 20300 46000 0.5586 2,688 1075 0.6904
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,688

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

94 Western Michigan University 20500 31200 0.3426 13,860 1104 0.846
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

95 Henderson State University 20600 32700 0.3702 1,493 1075 0.8192
#95

#95 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 %

96 Allegheny College 20900 75200 0.7218 1,171 1269 0.5452
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

54.5 %

97 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 21000 57800 0.6362 1,083 1205 0.9278
#97

#97 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 %

97 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,130 0 0.5256
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

99 University of Northern Iowa 21100 24000 0.1201 7,716 1115 0.8713
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

99 Western Illinois University 21100 31000 0.3205 5,025 990 0.7496
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

101 Marian University 21200 59800 0.645 2,492 1085 0.9532
#101

#101 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 %

102 Schreiner University 21500 52600 0.5919 1,062 1070 0.8795
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,062

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

103 Dillard University 21600 50400 0.5717 1,117 1080 0.4051
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dillard University
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

40.5 %

103 Luther College 21600 71900 0.699 1,384 1226 0.8402
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Luther College
Decorah, IA

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,384

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

103 Union Adventist University 21600 45000 0.52 536 1079 0.9989
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union Adventist University
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

536

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

106 University of Miami 21700 70800 0.6939 13,250 1406 0.189
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

107 University of California-Irvine 21800 35300 0.3829 30,204 1333 0.2878
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

108 Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences 21900 56900 0.6141 533 1269 0.5269
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

533

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

52.7 %

108 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 21900 34400 0.3633 14,783 1124 0.8096
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

110 Guilford College 22100 57400 0.6149 1,160 1025 0.8376
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Guilford College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,160

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

110 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 22100 33900 0.3479 7,353 1085 0.9077
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

110 St Lawrence University 22100 87600 0.7478 1,949 1359 0.5434
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

113 Bradley University 22200 48300 0.5396 3,596 1174 0.7675
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

113 Missouri Western State University 22200 28800 0.229 3,494 1015 0.9996
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

3,494

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

113 Muhlenberg College 22200 75600 0.7059 1,788 1324 0.6401
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,788

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

116 Fairmont State University 22400 32000 0.3004 3,060 1005 0.9924
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,060

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

117 Columbia College 22600 36800 0.3864 1,268 950 0.9614
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,268

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

96.1 %

118 East Texas Baptist University 22700 49900 0.5446 1,634 1025 0.5776
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Texas Baptist University
Marshall, TX

Sticker Price

$49,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,634

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

57.8 %

119 Caldwell University 22800 59300 0.6156 1,448 1157 0.654
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Caldwell University
Caldwell, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,448

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

119 Florida State University 22800 25000 0.0881 32,711 1360 0.2422
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

119 University of the Ozarks 22800 41200 0.4459 782 1120 0.5951
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Ozarks
Clarksville, AR

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

782

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

122 University of Illinois Chicago 22900 30300 0.244 22,495 1252 0.7735
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

123 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,771 1044 0.7933
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

124 Manchester University 23100 54200 0.574 915 1044 0.913
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manchester University
North Manchester, IN

Sticker Price

$54,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

915

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

125 Bethel University 23300 49200 0.526 1,107 1029 0.9868
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Mishawaka, IN

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,107

Est. Median SAT

1,029

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

126 Concordia University-Nebraska 23400 58700 0.6012 2,934 1160 0.9004
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward, NE

Sticker Price

$58,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,934

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

127 Eastern Kentucky University 23500 38000 0.3811 12,726 1055 0.9695
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

12,726

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

128 Springfield College 23600 63300 0.6269 1,764 1201 0.7189
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Springfield College
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,764

Est. Median SAT

1,201

Acceptance Rate

71.9 %

128 University of Charleston 23600 56300 0.5812 2,087 1075 0.6458
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Charleston
Charleston, WV

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,087

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

130 Keystone College 23900 42900 0.4426 894 1035 0.848
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

894

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

130 The University of Tennessee Southern 23900 28100 0.1489 946 1095 0.8271
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee Southern
Pulaski, TN

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

946

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

82.7 %

132 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,965 1095 0.5958
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

132 University of Lynchburg 24000 54900 0.563 1,595 1124 0.4301
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,595

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

134 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 37100 0.3508 23,920 1390 0.5973
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

135 Meredith College 24200 77200 0.6862 1,206 1237 0.7418
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Meredith College
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$77,200

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,206

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

136 Old Dominion University 24300 32100 0.2431 17,746 1205 0.9036
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

137 Calvin University 24600 53000 0.536 3,356 1214 0.7091
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

137 Miami University-Oxford 24600 27200 0.0954 16,816 1299 0.754
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

139 Elmhurst University 24800 67000 0.6301 3,170 1148 0.7357
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

139 St Catherine University 24800 69800 0.645 2,505 1135 0.9185
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,505

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

141 University of Rochester 24900 93100 0.7328 6,580 1469 0.4008
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

142 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 25000 36600 0.3173 65,450 1203 0.8989
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

142 Augustana College 25000 72800 0.6562 2,522 1163 0.6277
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

144 Bellevue University 25200 25700 0.0194 11,096 0 0.995
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

11,096

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

145 St Bonaventure University 25300 61000 0.5849 2,048 1194 0.8165
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,048

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

146 California State University-Stanislaus 25400 36800 0.3099 8,455 950 0.9814
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

147 La Salle University 25600 58100 0.5593 2,675 1005 0.9552
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$58,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

95.5 %

147 Walla Walla University 25600 51100 0.4996 1,238 1159 0.604
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Walla Walla University
College Place, WA

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,238

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

149 The College of New Jersey 25800 42000 0.386 7,435 1248 0.6235
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

150 Loyola University New Orleans 25900 71100 0.636 3,032 1145 0.9305
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

151 Otterbein University 26000 66500 0.609 2,211 1114 0.8452
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,211

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

152 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5966 1,742 1207 0.7813
#152

#152 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 %

152 Westminster University 26100 59500 0.561 842 1233 0.6657
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

842

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

154 Saginaw Valley State University 26200 38900 0.3264 6,152 1050 0.7207
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,152

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

155 Fitchburg State University 26300 31300 0.1598 3,027 1150 0.8693
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

3,027

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

155 La Sierra University 26300 55100 0.5231 1,244 1015 0.933
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

La Sierra University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,244

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

157 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26500 28400 0.0663 14,504 1145 0.7637
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

157 Lenoir-Rhyne University 26500 51100 0.4817 1,477 1075 0.8068
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,477

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

159 University of Arkansas 26700 30800 0.1328 28,859 1179 0.7431
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

160 Kennesaw State University 27000 27000 0 42,840 1120 0.6919
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

161 Millsaps College 27100 62200 0.5641 547 1189 0.4312
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

162 Agnes Scott College 27200 69000 0.606 843 1273 0.6215
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Agnes Scott College
Decatur, GA

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

843

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

62.2 %

162 Emporia State University 27200 37700 0.2783 2,396 1075 0.9771
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

164 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 27300 53300 0.4877 2,803 1105 0.9576
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,803

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

164 University of Minnesota Duluth 27300 30400 0.103 8,426 1235 0.8876
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

166 Johnson C Smith University 27400 41000 0.3314 1,252 885 0.4521
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson C Smith University
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,252

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

166 Kent State University at Kent 27400 28400 0.0352 20,841 1105 0.8634
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

168 SUNY College at Potsdam 27500 37700 0.2704 1,831 1060 0.777
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

1,831

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

169 Drew University 27700 64400 0.5702 1,611 1226 0.6783
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drew University
Madison, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,611

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

169 Rowan University 27700 40500 0.316 16,199 1214 0.783
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

169 Utah Tech University 27700 35200 0.2132 13,006 1045 1
#169

#169 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 %

172 Salisbury University 27800 28700 0.0313 6,288 1250 0.8747
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

6,288

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

173 University of Louisville 27900 42200 0.3387 17,086 1148 0.7941
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

174 Austin College 28200 81500 0.6541 1,167 1214 0.4765
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin College
Sherman, TX

Sticker Price

$81,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,167

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

47.7 %

174 Lourdes University 28200 40900 0.3116 827 1035 0.741
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lourdes University
Sylvania, OH

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

827

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

176 Lehigh University 28300 85700 0.6702 5,911 1436 0.2593
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

177 Regis College 28500 70400 0.595 1,055 965 0.9009
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Regis College
Weston, MA

Sticker Price

$70,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,055

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

178 Linfield University 28700 69900 0.5898 1,641 1145 0.8517
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Linfield University
McMinnville, OR

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,641

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

179 Barton College 28800 57400 0.4987 1,149 1050 0.942
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Barton College
Wilson, NC

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,149

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

180 American University 28900 82000 0.6477 7,476 1372 0.6187
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

7,476

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

180 Colby-Sawyer College 28900 41000 0.2954 834 990 0.8998
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby-Sawyer College
New London, NH

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

834

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

182 Furman University 29200 79600 0.6329 2,383 1359 0.4295
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

183 Rivier University 29300 57700 0.4921 1,335 1060 0.8176
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rivier University
Nashua, NH

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,335

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

184 Bridgewater State University 29500 37000 0.2026 8,172 1135 0.8919
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

184 Wright State University-Main Campus 29500 36500 0.1919 7,505 1059 0.9633
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

186 Roanoke College 29600 54900 0.4604 1,824 1180 0.8007
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roanoke College
Salem, VA

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,824

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

187 Hartwick College 29900 66200 0.5481 1,112 1117 0.695
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,112

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

188 Dominican University of California 30100 69200 0.565 1,127 1225 0.8392
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,127

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

189 Lander University 30200 37000 0.1839 3,669 1060 0.6792
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lander University
Greenwood, SC

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

3,669

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

189 University of North Dakota 30200 32500 0.0733 11,033 1150 0.769
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

191 San Jose State University 30300 41000 0.2608 28,008 0 0.8461
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

192 Belmont University 30400 67800 0.5512 7,167 1273 0.9528
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,167

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

192 Syracuse University 30400 83100 0.6342 15,958 1363 0.4611
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

194 Baker University 30500 54800 0.4447 1,264 1040 0.9418
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baker University
Baldwin City, KS

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,264

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

194 Gannon University 30500 45300 0.3268 2,768 1174 0.7416
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

194 The University of Texas at San Antonio 30500 41800 0.2705 31,127 1115 0.8679
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

197 Ohio Northern University 30600 61100 0.4987 2,592 1289 0.7335
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,592

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

73.4 %

198 Wheaton College (Massachusetts) 30800 73600 0.5812 1,749 1235 0.7133
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College (Massachusetts)
Norton, MA

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,749

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

199 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 30900 42400 0.2713 21,947 1335 0.3122
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,947

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

200 Carroll University 31000 61400 0.495 2,581 1174 0.6684
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carroll University
Waukesha, WI

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,581

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

201 Point University 31100 43800 0.29 2,617 975 0.6751
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point University
West Point, GA

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,617

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

67.5 %

201 Southeastern Louisiana University 31100 43700 0.2884 13,206 1125 0.9387
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

13,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

201 University of Toledo 31100 42000 0.2594 11,013 1159 0.9202
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

204 University of South Carolina Beaufort 31300 38500 0.1871 2,067 1025 0.6918
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Beaufort
Bluffton, SC

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

2,067

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

205 Shenandoah University 31400 53300 0.411 2,641 1127 0.7695
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,641

Est. Median SAT

1,127

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

205 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 31400 31400 0 6,853 1090 0.7147
#205

#205 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 %

207 Wartburg College 31500 46900 0.3284 1,454 1105 0.9941
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wartburg College
Waverly, IA

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

208 Samford University 31800 65200 0.5122 4,210 1199 0.8236
#208

#208 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 %

209 Baldwin Wallace University 32100 47300 0.3213 2,862 1194 0.757
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

209 Sam Houston State University 32100 39900 0.1955 17,787 1030 0.9026
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

209 University of Missouri-Kansas City 32100 39200 0.1796 10,206 1190 0.7218
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

212 American International College 32200 63600 0.4934 1,331 1020 0.969
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American International College
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$63,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,331

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

212 Saint Michael's College 32200 68400 0.5289 1,120 1240 0.8451
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Michael's College
Colchester, VT

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,120

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

214 Southern New Hampshire University 32400 47600 0.3192 159,653 965 0.9612
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

159,653

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

96.1 %

214 University of Scranton 32400 76300 0.5751 3,613 1220 0.812
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$76,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,613

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

216 Liberty University 32700 43900 0.2551 52,823 1181 0.9932
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

52,823

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

216 The University of Tampa 32700 56900 0.425 10,594 1185 0.4034
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

218 Fort Lewis College 33000 41100 0.1973 3,320 1160 0.9323
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

3,320

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

219 Saint Francis University 33100 61500 0.4618 2,450 1150 0.7916
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA

Sticker Price

$61,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,450

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

220 California State University-Los Angeles 33200 39400 0.1575 19,354 965 0.9125
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

221 Ithaca College 33300 72500 0.5406 4,268 1314 0.6901
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

4,268

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

222 University of Saint Joseph 33400 68000 0.5092 879 1174 0.7964
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

879

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

223 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 33500 54600 0.3863 12,122 1283 0.8296
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

224 Appalachian State University 33600 35800 0.0614 19,560 1159 0.9014
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

224 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 33600 46200 0.2729 8,553 1054 0.8688
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

224 Stockton University 33600 44500 0.2451 7,565 1135 0.8894
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

224 University of Indianapolis 33600 59900 0.4388 3,603 1080 0.6648
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

228 George Washington University 33800 81800 0.587 11,677 1421 0.4709
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,677

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

229 Valparaiso University 34000 62700 0.4572 2,123 1247 0.8934
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

230 Taylor University 34100 57600 0.4076 2,503 1235 0.7353
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Taylor University
Upland, IN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,503

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

230 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 34100 35100 0.0285 33,572 1264 0.8529
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

232 California State University-Sacramento 34300 44900 0.2362 28,226 1015 0.9343
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

232 Nova Southeastern University 34300 56300 0.3905 7,307 1165 0.7324
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

7,307

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

73.2 %

232 Willamette University 34300 75700 0.547 1,660 1338 0.7709
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Willamette University
Salem, OR

Sticker Price

$75,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,660

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

77.1 %

235 St. John Fisher University 34400 63700 0.4601 2,583 1210 0.664
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. John Fisher University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,583

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

236 Baylor University 34600 70800 0.511 14,915 1277 0.5128
#236

#236 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 %

237 Gwynedd Mercy University 34700 62700 0.4455 1,301 1115 0.8963
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,301

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

237 University of Alabama at Birmingham 34700 42200 0.1776 12,382 1242 0.8842
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,382

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

237 University of South Florida 34700 34700 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

240 The University of Texas at El Paso 34900 48400 0.2791 20,609 990 0.999
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

241 Chatham University 35100 63300 0.4458 1,555 1197 0.6196
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,555

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

62.0 %

242 Carroll College 35200 59800 0.4112 1,062 1209 0.7264
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carroll College
Helena, MT

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,062

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

242 University of North Texas at Dallas 35200 37600 0.0634 3,018 920 0.9386
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas at Dallas
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

3,018

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

244 California Baptist University 35400 65200 0.457 8,417 1069 0.8535
#244

#244 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 %

244 Southern Connecticut State University 35400 52500 0.326 7,252 965 0.9482
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

246 Mount Mercy University 35600 61200 0.4186 1,185 1075 0.7876
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,185

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

247 University of West Florida 35700 44600 0.1996 9,661 1120 0.5687
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,661

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

248 Boise State University 35800 48800 0.2664 24,030 1025 0.8721
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

249 Andrews University 36000 47100 0.2355 1,312 1208 0.874
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Sticker Price

$47,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,312

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

249 Roger Williams University 36000 63700 0.435 4,050 1225 0.8778
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,050

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

251 Anderson University 36100 46900 0.2319 1,095 1055 0.5342
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, IN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,095

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

53.4 %

252 Fairfield University 36200 77900 0.535 5,391 1350 0.3329
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$77,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

5,391

Est. Median SAT

1,350

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

253 Biola University 36300 52900 0.3141 3,481 1268 0.7482
#253

#253 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 %

254 Concordia University Texas 36400 43600 0.1652 1,391 1110 0.9106
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University Texas
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

1,391

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

255 Texas A&M International University 36500 39400 0.0732 7,004 985 0.4596
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

7,004

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

256 Mercer University 36600 60500 0.3951 4,690 1273 0.6889
#256

#256 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 %

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

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,684

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

257 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 37000 38900 0.0484 23,351 1239 0.766
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

259 East Carolina University 37100 40100 0.0748 21,445 1120 0.8922
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

259 University of Michigan-Flint 37100 39400 0.0584 5,011 1103 0.7047
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

5,011

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

261 Bluefield University 37200 43200 0.1389 694 995 0.6272
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield University
Bluefield, VA

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

694

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

262 SUNY Old Westbury 37300 44100 0.1541 4,260 1110 0.8352
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

4,260

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

263 DePauw University 37400 70300 0.4677 1,917 1260 0.5719
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

263 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37400 62000 0.3968 31,035 1366 0.5499
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

265 University of Central Oklahoma 37600 38500 0.0234 10,454 1095 0.8176
#265

#265 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 %

266 Queens University of Charlotte 37800 68200 0.4455 1,225 1235 0.5651
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$68,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,225

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

267 Concordia University-Wisconsin 37900 53900 0.2968 2,401 1209 0.7819
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon, WI

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,401

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

267 Nazareth University 37900 63300 0.4017 1,882 1205 0.7472
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nazareth University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,882

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

74.7 %

269 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 38400 44400 0.1352 22,351 1159 0.7504
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

270 Pacific University 39200 74900 0.4763 1,589 1106 0.8956
#270

#270 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 %

271 Saint Anselm College 39300 73700 0.4668 2,094 1195 0.7805
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Anselm College
Manchester, NH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,094

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

272 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39400 39400 0 24,868 1214 0.796
#272

#272 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 %

273 Arcadia University 39700 71600 0.4456 2,030 1185 0.8022
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arcadia University
Glenside, PA

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,030

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

80.2 %

274 University of North Carolina Wilmington 40000 40000 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

275 San Diego State University 40100 40500 0.0099 34,637 1208 0.3598
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

276 University of California-San Diego 40300 61100 0.3405 34,955 1375 0.2677
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

276 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 40300 56700 0.2893 40,754 1391 0.3915
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

278 Johnson & Wales University-Providence 40600 66000 0.3849 3,908 1050 0.8844
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,908

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

278 Loyola University Chicago 40600 67600 0.3996 12,538 1303 0.816
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$67,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

12,538

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

280 Temple University 40800 56100 0.2726 21,428 1245 0.8045
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

281 Manhattan University 41200 71700 0.4252 2,928 1248 0.785
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,928

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

282 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 41600 42500 0.0212 14,449 1195 0.7816
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

283 Simmons University 41900 54800 0.2352 1,760 1279 0.66
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simmons University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.0 %

284 Montclair State University 42400 46600 0.0901 18,712 1058 0.8789
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

285 Ohio State University-Main Campus 42500 52100 0.1843 46,815 1339 0.6057
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

286 University at Buffalo 42600 46800 0.0897 20,360 1303 0.7418
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

287 Western Oregon University 43400 43400 0 3,343 1120 0.9871
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,343

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

288 Merrimack College 43700 78800 0.4453 4,199 1115 0.7361
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,199

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

288 University of Florida 43700 45600 0.0416 36,567 1399 0.242
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

290 Curry College 43800 50800 0.1378 1,818 1130 0.9205
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Curry College
Milton, MA

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

1,818

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

290 University of Maryland-College Park 43800 52900 0.172 31,133 1456 0.448
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

292 Mercyhurst University 43900 66400 0.339 2,274 1189 0.8102
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,274

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

293 Oregon State University 45000 61900 0.2733 31,253 1272 0.773
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

294 Saint Louis University 45100 74500 0.3947 10,436 1260 0.7504
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

10,436

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

295 University of Delaware 47200 53200 0.1127 19,119 1303 0.6356
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

296 University at Albany 48100 48700 0.0123 12,666 1245 0.6909
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

12,666

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

297 University of California-Merced 48500 52300 0.0726 8,372 1070 0.9152
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

298 The University of Alabama 48800 48800 0 34,389 1233 0.7665
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

299 University of Kentucky 49000 56000 0.1241 25,535 1193 0.9294
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

300 Providence College 49800 85000 0.4143 4,556 1222 0.5089
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Providence College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$85,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

4,556

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

50.9 %

301 College of Charleston 49900 59000 0.1543 10,880 1255 0.6003
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$59,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

302 University of St Thomas 50100 70300 0.2875 6,044 1270 0.9125
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

303 University of Iowa 51300 53200 0.0354 22,738 1208 0.8362
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

304 Drexel University 51400 82600 0.3776 13,169 1339 0.7944
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

13,169

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

305 University of New England 51500 67700 0.2392 3,884 1145 0.9163
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New England
Biddeford, ME

Sticker Price

$67,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,884

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

306 University of Utah 51800 53700 0.0351 28,064 1237 0.8598
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

307 Texas A&M University-College Station 52400 56100 0.0657 60,710 1278 0.5732
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station, TX

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

308 MCPHS University 53300 71800 0.2576 3,477 1203 0.8521
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

MCPHS University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$71,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

3,477

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

309 Santa Clara University 57200 84800 0.3256 6,577 1427 0.48
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,577

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

48.0 %

310 Hawaii Pacific University 59000 60900 0.031 3,533 1120 0.8587
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

3,533

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

311 Elon University 66100 67300 0.0178 6,452 1244 0.6635
#311

#311 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 %

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

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