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 Northeastern University Professional Programs 5700 53000 0.8921 2,525 0 0
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University Professional Programs
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,525

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

2 Johns Hopkins University 6700 88600 0.9243 6,356 1543 0.0644
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

3 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 6900 39100 0.8245 34,454 1435 0.1564
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

82%

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 Pitzer College 7600 90700 0.9161 1,242 1279 0.2516
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

6 CUNY Lehman College 8300 35100 0.7643 11,217 1037 0.4601
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

11,217

Est. Median SAT

1,037

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

7 Idaho State University 9800 22200 0.5593 10,406 0 0.8396
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

8 Cornell University 10400 92000 0.8866 16,128 1521 0.0841
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

16,128

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

8.4 %

9 Eastern Kentucky University 11000 22900 0.5206 12,726 1055 0.9695
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,726

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

10 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11300 27200 0.5853 40,754 1391 0.3915
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

11 Dine College 11400 13700 0.1673 1,828 0 0.6036
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dine College
Tsaile, AZ

Sticker Price

$13,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

1,828

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

12 Eastern Washington University 11500 30900 0.6273 6,951 1055 0.9437
#12

#12 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 %

13 California State University-Stanislaus 11700 29000 0.5966 8,455 950 0.9814
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

14 Truman State University 11900 21700 0.4513 3,265 1302 0.8377
#14

#14 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 %

15 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 12200 26200 0.5342 21,947 1335 0.3122
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

21,947

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

15 Utah State University 12200 20300 0.3988 25,920 1176 0.9247
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

17 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12400 29900 0.5852 12,498 1010 0.8896
#17

#17 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 %

17 Northern Illinois University 12400 29000 0.5718 11,349 1070 0.6979
#17

#17 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 %

19 Brigham Young University 12500 29000 0.5686 32,221 1374 0.6919
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

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 %

21 Franklin and Marshall College 13300 90100 0.852 1,808 1396 0.2819
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

21 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,428 1090 0.9529
#21

#21 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 Texas A&M University-Commerce 13400 24000 0.4416 9,666 1040 0.7498
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,666

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

24 Florida Gulf Coast University 13500 22500 0.4006 14,243 1125 0.7675
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

14,243

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

25 Georgetown University 14000 92200 0.8482 7,833 1457 0.1291
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

7,833

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

12.9 %

25 Northern Arizona University 14000 25400 0.4511 22,991 1145 0.8961
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

27 University of North Carolina Asheville 14200 20500 0.3066 3,030 1254 0.9194
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Asheville
Asheville, NC

Sticker Price

$20,500

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

3,030

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

27 West Virginia University 14200 23300 0.3905 18,614 1125 0.778
#27

#27 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 %

29 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 14400 41100 0.6502 8,975 1045 0.9721
#29

#29 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 %

30 Goshen College 14900 55800 0.734 780 995 0.8404
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Goshen College
Goshen, IN

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

780

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

31 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 15100 29900 0.4952 5,472 1214 0.906
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

32 Central Michigan University 15200 40600 0.6257 10,219 1095 0.8982
#32

#32 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 %

33 California State University-San Bernardino 15500 25200 0.385 14,993 920 0.9318
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

33 Southeastern Louisiana University 15500 28600 0.4586 13,206 1125 0.9387
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

13,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

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 Florida State University 15700 23100 0.3203 32,711 1360 0.2422
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

37 New York University 15800 91800 0.8277 29,060 1520 0.0923
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

37 Trinity University 15800 64800 0.7563 2,518 1402 0.2592
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

39 Mississippi University for Women 16000 21400 0.2527 1,995 1075 1
#39

#39 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 Appalachian State University 16100 19500 0.1742 19,560 1159 0.9014
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

41 Lehigh University 16200 85700 0.8114 5,911 1436 0.2593
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

41 University of Arizona 16200 30900 0.4765 45,025 1212 0.8614
#41

#41 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 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 16500 31300 0.4734 4,894 1090 0.8596
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

4,894

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

44 Utah Tech University 16600 23300 0.288 13,006 1045 1
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

45 Ferris State University 16800 31000 0.4588 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 Weber State University 16800 22100 0.24 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 %

47 Emporia State University 16900 27000 0.3743 2,396 1075 0.9771
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

47 Voorhees University 16900 27800 0.3926 460 830 0.814
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Voorhees University
Denmark, SC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

460

Est. Median SAT

830

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

49 University of Georgia 17000 27100 0.3702 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 %

50 Central Washington University 17100 22700 0.2464 10,033 1060 0.9061
#50

#50 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 %

51 Denison University 17200 69300 0.7512 2,406 1383 0.1693
#51

#51 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 %

51 University of South Carolina Beaufort 17200 24300 0.2923 2,067 1025 0.6918
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Beaufort
Bluffton, SC

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,067

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

53 SUNY Old Westbury 17400 24400 0.2873 4,260 1110 0.8352
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

4,260

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

53 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 17400 24700 0.2979 8,765 1209 0.8799
#53

#53 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 California State University-Fullerton 17500 20600 0.1494 38,597 0 0.9052
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

56 Keene State College 17700 31900 0.4437 2,744 1020 0.9033
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,744

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

57 Morgan State University 18100 19700 0.0813 9,027 965 0.8223
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$19,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

58 Georgia Southern University 18200 23800 0.2357 23,618 1065 0.8789
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

59 Delaware State University 18300 33100 0.4474 4,941 960 0.6167
#59

#59 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 %

59 North Carolina Wesleyan University 18300 56400 0.6761 1,215 980 0.7795
#59

#59 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 %

61 Southwestern Oklahoma State University 18400 22400 0.1787 3,995 1035 1
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

3,995

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

62 Portland State University 18600 26100 0.2868 15,960 1176 0.9091
#62

#62 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 %

62 Saint Augustine's University 18600 39300 0.5273 173 840 0.3465
#62

#62 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 %

64 Fort Lewis College 18700 29100 0.3578 3,320 1160 0.9323
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,320

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

65 Eastern Michigan University 18800 36100 0.479 10,470 1055 0.7964
#65

#65 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 %

65 Indiana University-Bloomington 18800 30900 0.3927 38,093 1302 0.7821
#65

#65 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 %

67 Benedict College 18900 38300 0.5071 1,694 935 0.673
#67

#67 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 %

67 Texas State University 18900 28900 0.3455 36,268 1100 0.8908
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

69 Kansas State University 19000 31400 0.3953 15,650 1164 0.8199
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

70 University of Memphis 19100 26400 0.277 15,770 1075 0.7203
#70

#70 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 %

71 Plymouth State University 19200 32100 0.4027 3,182 980 0.8754
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,182

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

71 University of Southern California 19200 76000 0.7473 21,023 1485 0.1002
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

71 Wright State University-Main Campus 19200 27000 0.2893 7,505 1059 0.9633
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

74 Gallaudet University 19300 44200 0.5628 919 875 0.6094
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gallaudet University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$44,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

919

Est. Median SAT

875

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

74 Youngstown State University 19300 29300 0.3409 8,436 1065 0.8066
#74

#74 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 %

76 University of Mississippi 19400 27000 0.2814 21,585 1182 0.9658
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

76 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,457 1256 0.7847
#76

#76 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 %

78 California State University-Los Angeles 19500 39400 0.5056 19,354 965 0.9125
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

78 Lindenwood University 19500 35800 0.4557 4,663 1170 0.5684
#78

#78 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 %

78 Loyola University New Orleans 19500 71100 0.726 3,032 1145 0.9305
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

81 Georgia State University 19800 26000 0.2386 27,438 1089 0.5543
#81

#81 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 %

81 University of Southern Mississippi 19800 26300 0.2468 10,193 1181 0.9912
#81

#81 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 %

83 University of Northern Iowa 19900 24000 0.1697 7,716 1115 0.8713
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

84 Towson University 20000 30000 0.3329 16,264 1093 0.8198
#84

#84 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 %

85 Langston University 20200 30800 0.3446 1,743 902 0.6096
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Langston University
Langston, OK

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,743

Est. Median SAT

902

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

86 Xavier University of Louisiana 20300 46000 0.5586 2,688 1075 0.6904
#86

#86 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 %

87 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 20500 33400 0.3867 3,469 1080 0.9215
#87

#87 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 %

87 Western Michigan University 20500 31200 0.3426 13,860 1104 0.846
#87

#87 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 %

89 Allegheny College 20700 75200 0.7244 1,171 1269 0.5452
#89

#89 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 %

89 Texas A&M University-College Station 20700 31000 0.3319 60,710 1278 0.5732
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

91 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 20800 57800 0.6395 1,083 1193 0.9278
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,083

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

92 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20900 36200 0.4221 36,588 1367 0.6535
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

92 Western Illinois University 20900 31000 0.3266 5,025 990 0.7496
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

94 Marian University 21000 59800 0.6484 2,492 1085 0.9532
#94

#94 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 %

95 University of Central Oklahoma 21200 22700 0.0661 10,454 1095 0.8176
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

96 Schreiner University 21300 52600 0.5943 1,062 1070 0.8795
#96

#96 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 %

97 University of Missouri-Kansas City 21400 34000 0.3702 10,206 1190 0.7218
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

98 Luther College 21500 71900 0.7011 1,384 1226 0.8402
#98

#98 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 %

98 University of Miami 21500 70800 0.6967 13,250 1406 0.189
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

100 Dillard University 21600 50400 0.5717 1,117 1080 0.4051
#100

#100 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 %

100 Union Adventist University 21600 45000 0.52 536 1079 0.9989
#100

#100 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 %

102 Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences 21800 56900 0.6164 533 1269 0.5269
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

533

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

52.7 %

103 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 21900 34400 0.3633 14,783 1140 0.8096
#103

#103 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

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

103 University of California-Irvine 21900 35300 0.38 30,204 1333 0.2878
#103

#103 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 %

105 Guilford College 22000 57400 0.6167 1,160 1025 0.8376
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Guilford College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,160

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

106 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 22100 33900 0.3479 7,353 1085 0.9077
#106

#106 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 %

107 Bradley University 22200 48300 0.5396 3,596 1174 0.7675
#107

#107 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 %

107 Muhlenberg College 22200 75600 0.7059 1,788 1324 0.6401
#107

#107 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 %

109 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,277 1115 0.6848
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,277

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

110 American International College 22400 63600 0.6474 1,331 1020 0.969
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American International College
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$63,600

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,331

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

111 Columbia College 22600 36800 0.3864 1,268 950 0.9614
#111

#111 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 %

112 East Texas Baptist University 22700 49900 0.5446 1,634 1025 0.5776
#112

#112 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 %

112 University of the Ozarks 22700 41200 0.4505 782 1120 0.5951
#112

#112 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 %

114 Caldwell University 22800 59300 0.6156 1,448 1157 0.654
#114

#114 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 %

114 University of Illinois Chicago 22800 30300 0.2473 22,495 1247 0.7735
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

116 Henderson State University 22900 35900 0.3625 1,493 990 0.8192
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,493

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

116 Manchester University 22900 54200 0.5763 915 1044 0.913
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manchester University
North Manchester, IN

Sticker Price

$54,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

915

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

116 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 22900 32600 0.2977 3,102 1055 0.7533
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,102

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

119 Bethel University 23300 49200 0.5258 1,107 1029 0.9868
#119

#119 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 %

120 The University of Alabama 23400 29900 0.2177 34,389 1233 0.7665
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

121 Concordia University-Nebraska 23500 58700 0.5995 2,934 1160 0.9004
#121

#121 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 %

121 Springfield College 23500 63300 0.6285 1,764 1201 0.7189
#121

#121 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 %

123 Syracuse University 23600 83100 0.716 15,958 1363 0.4611
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

123 University of Charleston 23600 56300 0.5812 2,087 1075 0.6458
#123

#123 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 %

125 The University of Tennessee Southern 23700 28100 0.1557 946 1095 0.8271
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee Southern
Pulaski, TN

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

946

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

82.7 %

126 Keystone College 23900 42900 0.4426 894 1035 0.848
#126

#126 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 %

127 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,965 1095 0.5958
#127

#127 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 %

128 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 37100 0.3508 23,920 1390 0.5973
#128

#128 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 %

128 University of Rochester 24100 93100 0.7414 6,580 1469 0.4008
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

130 Meredith College 24200 65900 0.6327 1,206 1237 0.7418
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Meredith College
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$65,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,206

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

131 Calvin University 24600 53000 0.536 3,356 1214 0.7091
#131

#131 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 %

131 St Catherine University 24600 69800 0.647 2,505 1135 0.9185
#131

#131 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 %

133 University of Lynchburg 24700 54900 0.5501 1,595 1124 0.4301
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,595

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

134 Elmhurst University 24800 67000 0.6301 3,170 1148 0.7357
#134

#134 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 %

134 University of Alabama at Birmingham 24800 28500 0.13 12,382 1242 0.8842
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

12,382

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

136 Augustana College 24900 72800 0.6581 2,522 1163 0.6277
#136

#136 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 %

137 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 25000 36600 0.3173 65,450 1203 0.8989
#137

#137 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 %

137 Temple University 25000 36300 0.3116 21,428 1245 0.8045
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

139 Bellevue University 25200 25700 0.0194 11,096 0 0.995
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

11,096

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

140 La Salle University 25600 58100 0.5593 2,675 1005 0.9552
#140

#140 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 %

141 Old Dominion University 25700 32100 0.1995 17,746 1205 0.9036
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

141 Walla Walla University 25700 51700 0.5024 1,238 1159 0.604
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Walla Walla University
College Place, WA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,238

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

143 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 25800 35700 0.2775 12,122 1283 0.8296
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

144 California State University-Northridge 25900 36600 0.2916 32,499 1005 0.9219
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

144 Missouri Western State University 25900 39300 0.3417 3,494 1015 0.9996
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,494

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

146 Otterbein University 26000 66500 0.6094 2,211 1114 0.8452
#146

#146 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 %

146 Saginaw Valley State University 26000 38900 0.3313 6,152 1050 0.7207
#146

#146 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 %

146 St Lawrence University 26000 87600 0.7033 1,949 1359 0.5434
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

146 The College of New Jersey 26000 42000 0.3812 7,435 1248 0.6235
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

150 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5965 1,742 1207 0.7813
#150

#150 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 %

150 Westminster University 26100 59500 0.561 842 1233 0.6657
#150

#150 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 %

152 Fitchburg State University 26200 31300 0.163 3,027 1150 0.8693
#152

#152 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 %

153 La Sierra University 26400 55100 0.5213 1,244 1015 0.933
#153

#153 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 %

154 University of Arkansas 26700 30800 0.1324 28,859 1179 0.7431
#154

#154 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 %

155 Millsaps College 26900 62200 0.5673 547 1189 0.4312
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

156 Kennesaw State University 27000 27000 0 42,840 1120 0.6919
#156

#156 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 %

157 University of Minnesota Duluth 27100 30400 0.1092 8,426 1235 0.8876
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

158 The University of Tampa 27200 56900 0.5216 10,594 1185 0.4034
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

159 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 27400 53300 0.4858 2,803 1105 0.9576
#159

#159 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 %

160 Fairmont State University 27500 32000 0.1408 3,060 1005 0.9924
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

3,060

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

160 Johnson C Smith University 27500 41000 0.3289 1,252 885 0.4521
#160

#160 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 %

160 Rowan University 27500 40500 0.3209 16,199 1214 0.783
#160

#160 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 %

160 SUNY College at Potsdam 27500 37700 0.2704 1,831 1060 0.777
#160

#160 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 %

160 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,771 1044 0.7933
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

165 University of Nebraska at Omaha 27600 27600 0 11,756 1124 0.8727
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

166 Tennessee State University 27700 39300 0.2954 5,057 980 0.7018
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,057

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

167 California State University-Bakersfield 27800 42200 0.3409 8,865 1050 0.8508
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

168 University of Louisville 27900 42200 0.3387 17,086 1148 0.7941
#168

#168 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 %

169 Barton College 28100 57400 0.5109 1,149 1050 0.942
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Barton College
Wilson, NC

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,149

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

170 Lourdes University 28200 40900 0.3116 827 1035 0.741
#170

#170 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 %

171 Austin College 28300 81500 0.6529 1,167 1214 0.4765
#171

#171 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 %

172 American University 28400 82000 0.6538 7,476 1372 0.6187
#172

#172 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 %

173 Linfield University 28500 69900 0.5926 1,641 1145 0.8517
#173

#173 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 %

173 Regis College 28500 70400 0.595 1,055 965 0.9009
#173

#173 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 %

175 Colby-Sawyer College 28900 41000 0.2954 834 990 0.8998
#175

#175 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 %

175 Oregon State University 28900 36700 0.2138 31,253 1272 0.773
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

177 Rivier University 29100 57700 0.4955 1,335 1060 0.8176
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rivier University
Nashua, NH

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,335

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

178 Furman University 29200 79600 0.6329 2,383 1359 0.4295
#178

#178 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 %

179 Wartburg College 29300 46900 0.3748 1,454 1105 0.9941
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wartburg College
Waverly, IA

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

180 Bridgewater State University 29500 37000 0.2007 8,172 1140 0.8919
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

180 Montclair State University 29500 36300 0.1874 18,712 1058 0.8789
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

180 University of Toledo 29500 32600 0.0943 11,013 1159 0.9202
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

183 Roanoke College 29600 54900 0.4604 1,824 1180 0.8007
#183

#183 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 %

183 University of Hawaii at Manoa 29600 39500 0.2503 14,576 1144 0.6967
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

185 California State University-East Bay 29800 43000 0.3067 10,562 940 0.9681
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

10,562

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

186 Hartwick College 29900 66200 0.5481 1,112 1117 0.695
#186

#186 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 %

186 Lenoir-Rhyne University 29900 51100 0.4151 1,477 1075 0.8068
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,477

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

188 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

188 University of North Dakota 30000 32500 0.0791 11,033 1150 0.769
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

190 California State University-Chico 30100 41000 0.2661 13,392 1117 0.9158
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

190 Dominican University of California 30100 69200 0.5648 1,127 1225 0.8392
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,127

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

192 Lander University 30200 37000 0.1839 3,669 1060 0.6792
#192

#192 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 %

193 Baker University 30300 54800 0.4481 1,264 1040 0.9418
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baker University
Baldwin City, KS

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,264

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

193 Belmont University 30300 67800 0.5529 7,167 1273 0.9528
#193

#193 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 %

193 San Jose State University 30300 41000 0.2608 28,008 0 0.8461
#193

#193 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 %

196 Gannon University 30400 45300 0.329 2,768 1174 0.7416
#196

#196 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 %

197 Ohio Northern University 30500 61100 0.5018 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 %

197 The University of Texas at San Antonio 30500 41800 0.2705 31,127 1115 0.8679
#197

#197 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 %

199 Agnes Scott College 30700 69000 0.5552 843 1273 0.6215
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Agnes Scott College
Decatur, GA

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

843

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

62.2 %

199 Carroll College 30700 59800 0.4865 1,062 1209 0.7264
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carroll College
Helena, MT

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,062

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

199 East Tennessee State University 30700 30700 0 10,633 1124 0.8706
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,633

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

202 Drew University 30800 64400 0.522 1,611 1226 0.6783
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drew University
Madison, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,611

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

202 St Bonaventure University 30800 61000 0.4948 2,048 1194 0.8165
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,048

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

202 Wheaton College (Massachusetts) 30800 73600 0.5812 1,749 1235 0.7133
#202

#202 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 %

205 Carroll University 30900 61400 0.4966 2,581 1174 0.6684
#205

#205 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 %

206 Indiana University-Indianapolis 31100 33200 0.0625 14,504 1145 0.7637
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

207 San Francisco State University 31200 45200 0.3099 20,756 1035 0.9615
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

208 Point University 31300 43800 0.2854 2,617 975 0.6751
#208

#208 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 %

209 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 31400 31400 0 6,853 1090 0.7147
#209

#209 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 %

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

#210 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 %

211 Saint Michael's College 32000 68400 0.5319 1,120 1240 0.8451
#211

#211 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 %

212 Sam Houston State University 32100 39900 0.1955 17,787 1030 0.9026
#212

#212 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 %

213 University of Scranton 32300 76300 0.5763 3,613 1220 0.812
#213

#213 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 %

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 %

215 Liberty University 32800 43900 0.2528 52,823 1181 0.9932
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

52,823

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

216 Saint Francis University 33000 61500 0.4634 2,450 1150 0.7916
#216

#216 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 %

217 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 0 0.5256
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

218 University of Indianapolis 33400 59900 0.4419 3,603 1080 0.6648
#218

#218 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 %

219 Stockton University 33500 44500 0.2473 7,565 1135 0.8894
#219

#219 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 %

219 University of Saint Joseph 33500 68000 0.5077 879 1174 0.7964
#219

#219 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 %

221 CUNY Hunter College 33600 33600 0 17,027 1240 0.5422
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,027

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

54.2 %

221 Ithaca College 33600 72500 0.5365 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 %

221 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 33600 46200 0.2729 8,553 1054 0.8688
#221

#221 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 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1421 0.4709
#224

#224 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 %

225 Valparaiso University 34000 62700 0.4572 2,123 1247 0.8934
#225

#225 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 %

226 Shenandoah University 34100 53300 0.3603 2,641 1127 0.7695
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,641

Est. Median SAT

1,127

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

226 Taylor University 34100 57600 0.4074 2,503 1235 0.7353
#226

#226 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 %

228 Willamette University 34200 75700 0.5485 1,660 1338 0.7709
#228

#228 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 %

229 California State University-Sacramento 34300 44900 0.2362 28,226 1015 0.9343
#229

#229 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 %

229 Nova Southeastern University 34300 56300 0.3905 7,307 1165 0.7324
#229

#229 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 %

231 St. John Fisher University 34400 63700 0.4601 2,583 1210 0.664
#231

#231 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 %

232 Saint Anselm College 34500 73700 0.5319 2,094 1195 0.7805
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Anselm College
Manchester, NH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,094

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

233 Baylor University 34600 70800 0.511 14,915 1277 0.5128
#233

#233 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 %

233 Gwynedd Mercy University 34600 62700 0.4471 1,301 1115 0.8963
#233

#233 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 %

235 University of South Florida 34700 34700 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#235

#235 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 %

236 The University of Texas at El Paso 34900 48400 0.2791 20,609 990 0.999
#236

#236 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 %

237 University of Nevada-Reno 35000 35000 0 18,895 1134 0.7371
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

237 University of North Texas at Dallas 35000 37600 0.0685 3,018 920 0.9386
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas at Dallas
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

3,018

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

239 Chatham University 35100 63300 0.4458 1,555 1197 0.6196
#239

#239 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 %

239 Coastal Carolina University 35100 44700 0.2146 10,811 1145 0.7527
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

10,811

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

241 California Baptist University 35200 65200 0.4601 8,417 1069 0.8535
#241

#241 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 %

242 Southern Connecticut State University 35400 52500 0.326 7,252 965 0.9482
#242

#242 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 %

243 Mount Mercy University 35500 61200 0.42 1,185 1075 0.7876
#243

#243 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 %

244 University of West Florida 35600 44600 0.2019 9,661 1120 0.5687
#244

#244 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 %

245 Baldwin Wallace University 35700 47300 0.2452 2,862 1194 0.757
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

245 The University of Texas at Arlington 35700 42400 0.158 31,112 1130 0.8129
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

247 Boise State University 35800 48800 0.2664 24,030 1025 0.8721
#247

#247 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 %

247 Roger Williams University 35800 63700 0.4381 4,050 1225 0.8778
#247

#247 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 %

249 Anderson University 35900 46900 0.2359 1,095 1055 0.5342
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, IN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,095

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

53.4 %

250 University of Southern Maine 36000 37100 0.0296 5,525 1129 0.7931
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

5,525

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

251 Salisbury University 36100 40900 0.1175 6,288 1250 0.8747
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,288

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

252 Biola University 36300 52900 0.3141 3,481 1268 0.7482
#252

#252 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 %

252 Texas A&M International University 36300 39400 0.078 7,004 985 0.4596
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

7,004

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

254 Andrews University 36400 47100 0.227 1,312 1208 0.874
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Sticker Price

$47,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,312

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

255 Mercer University 36500 60500 0.3967 4,690 1273 0.6889
#255

#255 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 %

256 Concordia University Texas 36700 43600 0.1583 1,391 1110 0.9106
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University Texas
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,391

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

257 University of Michigan-Flint 36800 39400 0.066 5,011 1084 0.7047
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,011

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

258 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36900 38900 0.0533 23,351 1239 0.766
#258

#258 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 Augusta University 37100 50500 0.2653 5,684 1125 0.8931
#259

#259 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 %

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 %

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 DePauw University 37400 70300 0.4675 1,917 1260 0.5719
#262

#262 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 %

262 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37400 62000 0.3968 31,035 1366 0.5499
#262

#262 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 %

264 Nazareth University 37800 63300 0.403 1,882 1205 0.7472
#264

#264 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 %

264 Queens University of Charlotte 37800 68200 0.4455 1,225 1235 0.5651
#264

#264 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 %

266 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 38400 38400 0 14,416 1205 0.8851
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

267 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 38600 44600 0.1345 22,351 1159 0.7504
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

268 Pacific University 39000 74900 0.4789 1,589 1106 0.8956
#268

#268 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 %

269 Wayne State University 39300 45500 0.1362 16,173 1174 0.7786
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

270 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39400 39400 0 24,868 1214 0.796
#270

#270 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 %

271 Arcadia University 39500 71600 0.4483 2,030 1185 0.8022
#271

#271 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 %

272 Loyola University Chicago 40000 67600 0.4085 12,538 1303 0.816
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$67,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

12,538

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

272 University of North Carolina Wilmington 40000 40000 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#272

#272 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 %

274 San Diego State University 40100 40500 0.0099 34,637 1208 0.3598
#274

#274 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 %

275 University of California-San Diego 40300 61100 0.3405 34,955 1375 0.2677
#275

#275 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence 40500 66000 0.3861 3,908 1050 0.8844
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,908

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

277 Manhattan University 41200 71700 0.4252 2,928 1248 0.785
#277

#277 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 %

278 Concordia University-Wisconsin 41400 53900 0.2319 2,401 1209 0.7819
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon, WI

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,401

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

279 Fairfield University 41500 77900 0.467 5,391 1350 0.3329
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$77,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,391

Est. Median SAT

1,350

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

280 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 41600 42500 0.0212 14,449 1195 0.7816
#280

#280 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 %

281 Simmons University 41700 54800 0.2388 1,760 1279 0.66
#281

#281 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 %

282 Mercyhurst University 42500 66400 0.3601 2,274 1189 0.8102
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,274

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

282 Ohio State University-Main Campus 42500 52100 0.1843 46,815 1339 0.6057
#282

#282 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 %

284 University at Buffalo 42600 46800 0.0897 20,360 1303 0.7418
#284

#284 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 %

285 University of Maryland-College Park 42700 52900 0.1928 31,133 1456 0.448
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

286 Curry College 43000 50800 0.1535 1,818 1130 0.9205
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Curry College
Milton, MA

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

1,818

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

287 Purdue University-Main Campus 43200 46200 0.0665 44,170 1327 0.4979
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

288 Western Oregon University 43400 43400 0 3,343 1120 0.9871
#288

#288 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 %

289 University of Florida 43500 45600 0.046 36,567 1399 0.242
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

290 Merrimack College 43600 78800 0.4464 4,199 1115 0.7361
#290

#290 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 %

291 Georgia College & State University 45100 52400 0.1393 6,006 1155 0.8779
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

292 Middle Tennessee State University 45800 45800 0 17,668 1124 0.68
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

293 Saint Louis University 46000 74500 0.3826 10,436 1260 0.7504
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,436

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

294 University of Delaware 47200 53200 0.1127 19,119 1303 0.6356
#294

#294 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 %

295 University at Albany 48100 48700 0.0123 12,666 1245 0.6909
#295

#295 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 %

296 University of California-Merced 48500 52300 0.0726 8,372 1070 0.9152
#296

#296 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 %

297 College of Charleston 49700 59000 0.1577 10,880 1255 0.6003
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$59,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

298 University of St Thomas 50100 70300 0.2875 6,044 1270 0.9125
#298

#298 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 %

299 Providence College 51000 85000 0.4001 4,556 1222 0.5089
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Providence College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$85,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,556

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

50.9 %

299 University of Kentucky 51000 56000 0.0893 25,535 1193 0.9294
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

301 University of Iowa 51100 53200 0.039 22,738 1208 0.8362
#301

#301 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 %

302 Drexel University 51200 82600 0.38 13,169 1339 0.7944
#302

#302 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 %

303 University of New England 51300 67700 0.2422 3,884 1145 0.9163
#303

#303 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 %

304 University of Utah 51600 53700 0.0386 28,064 1237 0.8598
#304

#304 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 %

305 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 51700 51700 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

306 MCPHS University 53300 71800 0.2576 3,477 1203 0.8521
#306

#306 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 %

307 Miami University-Oxford 56100 56100 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

308 Santa Clara University 56800 84800 0.3303 6,577 1427 0.48
#308

#308 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 %

309 Hawaii Pacific University 58800 60900 0.0341 3,533 1120 0.8587
#309

#309 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 %

310 Elon University 66000 67300 0.0193 6,452 1244 0.6635
#310

#310 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 %

311 University of California-Berkeley 74600 75500 0.0119 33,469 1407 0.1104
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

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

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