Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Social Sciences Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Social Sciences, General, Social Sciences, Other Majors in Maryland for 2026

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Considering a degree in Social Sciences?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Social Sciences majors who live in Maryland.
Rankings are calculated by estimating the net price at every college offering Social Sciences degrees for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of Maryland.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of college paid after factoring in financial aid.The net prices displayed in these rankings are College Raptor's estimates.

“Typical” middle class family values used in the Net Price estimates on this page are:

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Social Sciences
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 United States Air Force Academy 0 0 0 4,124 1344 0.1393
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, CO

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,124

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

2 Williams College 4600 89700 0.949 2,101 1527 0.0825
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

3 Wesleyan University 5800 93700 0.9385 3,805 1405 0.1649
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

3,805

Est. Median SAT

1,405

Acceptance Rate

16.5 %

4 Harvard University 5900 90700 0.9347 7,038 1535 0.0365
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

7,038

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.7 %

5 Swarthmore College 6000 93800 0.9362 1,623 1520 0.0746
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA

Sticker Price

$93,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,623

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.5 %

6 Colgate University 6400 95700 0.9327 3,193 1488 0.1388
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

7 Northern Kentucky University 7000 25900 0.7307 10,163 1090 0.8307
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

8 University of Pennsylvania 7400 92900 0.9206 10,013 1528 0.054
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

10,013

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

9 Vanderbilt University 7700 96500 0.9204 7,221 1527 0.0586
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,500

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

10 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 7900 43500 0.8191 28,674 980 0.9401
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

11 Columbia University in the City of New York 8400 98000 0.9146 9,157 1535 0.0386
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

12 Kentucky State University 9400 29700 0.6845 1,546 925 0.9251
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

13 University of Maine at Presque Isle 9800 35500 0.7248 2,152 925 0.9709
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Presque Isle
Presque Isle, ME

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,152

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

14 Allen University 10000 28500 0.6501 635 0 0.3212
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allen University
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

635

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

32.1 %

14 Coppin State University 10000 39600 0.7472 1,810 950 0.4956
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

1,810

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

49.6 %

16 Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus 10300 20700 0.5014 4,250 970 0.9166
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Portales, NM

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,250

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

17 Vassar College 10600 92600 0.8856 2,462 1499 0.1857
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

18 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 10800 27400 0.6055 27,082 1099 0.8459
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

19 Governors State University 10900 35200 0.6902 2,573 774 0.4827
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Governors State University
University Park, IL

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,573

Est. Median SAT

774

Acceptance Rate

48.3 %

20 University of California-San Diego 11000 39700 0.7228 34,955 1375 0.2677
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

21 University of Southern Maine 11100 23000 0.5168 5,525 1129 0.8699
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

5,525

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

22 Boston University 11200 91600 0.878 18,805 1475 0.1111
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$91,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

22 Brown University 11200 94000 0.8806 7,910 1535 0.0539
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

24 University of Michigan-Flint 11300 45600 0.7519 5,011 1103 0.7047
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

5,011

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

25 California State University-Stanislaus 11500 45900 0.7488 8,455 950 0.9814
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

25 Felician University 11500 58700 0.8043 1,870 1005 0.9511
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Felician University
Lodi, NJ

Sticker Price

$58,700

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,870

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

27 Trinity Washington University 11600 54500 0.7874 1,604 0 0.9919
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,604

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

28 Sul Ross State University 11700 27100 0.5689 1,441 1000 0.9562
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,441

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

28 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 11700 25700 0.5453 10,656 1075 0.7289
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

10,656

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

30 California State University-Fresno 12000 45900 0.7393 21,430 995 0.9638
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

31 University of Chicago 12200 95500 0.872 7,519 1535 0.0448
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$95,500

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

7,519

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.5 %

32 University of Central Florida 12400 25300 0.5093 59,649 1280 0.4471
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

33 University of West Florida 12700 21500 0.4088 9,661 1120 0.5687
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,661

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

34 University of California-Riverside 12800 36500 0.6489 22,599 1199 0.7685
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

22,599

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

35 Denison University 13200 69300 0.8102 2,406 1383 0.1693
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

35 Mississippi Valley State University 13200 21600 0.3896 2,005 885 0.5116
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,005

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

51.2 %

37 Portland State University 13300 26100 0.4887 15,414 1112 0.9087
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,112

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

38 Peru State College 13900 22100 0.3722 1,452 0 0.7708
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Peru State College
Peru, NE

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,452

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

77.1 %

39 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 14100 24300 0.4191 10,090 1075 0.9368
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

10,090

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

40 California State University-San Bernardino 14200 43900 0.6772 14,993 920 0.9318
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

40 Southeast Missouri State University 14200 28200 0.4962 7,926 1080 0.6897
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

7,926

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

42 Central Michigan University 14400 37400 0.6155 10,219 1095 0.8982
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

43 Colorado College 14500 94600 0.8463 2,031 1357 0.1847
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

44 California State University-Chico 14600 23500 0.3783 13,392 1117 0.9158
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

44 California State University-San Marcos 14600 38300 0.6186 14,977 970 0.951
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

14,977

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

46 Northeastern University 14700 89900 0.8365 22,695 1490 0.0522
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

46 University of North Texas 14700 25700 0.4286 34,458 1114 0.7223
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

48 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 14900 26400 0.4375 4,721 1110 0.7782
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

49 University of Maine at Augusta 15000 44900 0.6661 4,250 0 0.0683
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Augusta
Augusta, ME

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

4,250

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

6.8 %

50 Troy University 15100 32600 0.5365 10,222 1090 0.9604
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

10,222

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

51 University of California-Irvine 15200 36300 0.5811 30,204 1333 0.2878
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

52 Central Washington University 15300 27900 0.4523 10,033 1060 0.9061
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

52 Colorado Mesa University 15300 24800 0.3833 9,473 1090 0.9829
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

54 Eastern Oregon University 15400 52000 0.7046 2,502 1040 0.9831
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

2,502

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

55 University of Wisconsin-Superior 15600 28800 0.4586 2,027 1075 0.7795
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Superior
Superior, WI

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,027

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

55 Wayne State College 15600 20000 0.2199 3,902 0 1
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State College
Wayne, NE

Sticker Price

$20,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

57 Shawnee State University 15700 33300 0.5278 2,994 1085 0.8147
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,994

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

58 Holy Apostles College and Seminary 16100 35900 0.5516 270 0 0.8303
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Holy Apostles College and Seminary
Cromwell, CT

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

270

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

58 Rogers State University 16100 39700 0.5951 3,141 936 0.6683
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rogers State University
Claremore, OK

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,141

Est. Median SAT

936

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

58 University of Pittsburgh-Bradford 16100 33300 0.5166 1,002 1115 0.8898
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
Bradford, PA

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,002

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

61 New Mexico Highlands University 16200 31500 0.4854 1,710 945 0.9481
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,710

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

62 The University of Montana-Western 16300 42900 0.6205 1,440 990 0.995
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana-Western
Dillon, MT

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,440

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

63 California State University-Sacramento 16500 27600 0.4025 28,226 1015 0.9343
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

64 University of Maryland Global Campus 16800 29700 0.4345 50,793 0 0.7633
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

50,793

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

76.3 %

65 Ferris State University 16900 31000 0.4555 8,989 1015 0.9151
#65

#65 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 %

66 California State University-Monterey Bay 17000 34000 0.4996 6,910 1053 0.9734
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,910

Est. Median SAT

1,053

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

66 William Carey University 17000 34700 0.5107 3,113 1159 0.5797
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,113

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

68 Bluefield State University 17100 30700 0.4435 1,249 990 0.8722
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,249

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

68 Morehead State University 17100 28000 0.389 8,258 1140 0.7721
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

68 University of South Florida 17100 17100 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

71 Bennington College 17200 89500 0.8078 797 1360 0.4453
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennington College
Bennington, VT

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

797

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

72 Frostburg State University 17400 26700 0.3468 2,619 1095 0.892
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

73 Boston College 17500 96200 0.8177 9,654 1490 0.1619
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

9,654

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

16.2 %

73 The University of Texas at Tyler 17500 50400 0.6531 7,683 1120 0.9402
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

7,683

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

73 Western Kentucky University 17500 27000 0.3531 14,151 1090 0.9387
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

76 Campbellsville University 17700 43200 0.5897 6,853 1055 0.9833
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

76 Westfield State University 17700 36600 0.5158 3,868 1105 0.8671
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westfield State University
Westfield, MA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,868

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.7 %

78 Morgan State University 17900 37200 0.5189 9,027 965 0.8223
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

79 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 18000 46600 0.6144 1,905 895 0.5754
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

895

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

80 Bryn Athyn College of the New Church 18100 61000 0.7028 246 1178 0.8291
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Athyn College of the New Church
Bryn Athyn, PA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

246

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

82.9 %

81 California State University-Fullerton 18200 41500 0.5624 38,597 0 0.9052
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

81 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 18200 28200 0.3542 7,353 1085 0.9077
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

83 North Carolina Central University 18400 27600 0.3331 6,595 1005 0.8697
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,595

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

84 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg 18600 43300 0.5706 1,305 1155 0.9521
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
Greensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,305

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

84 Virginia Wesleyan University 18600 54800 0.6605 1,749 1287 0.7287
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Wesleyan University
Virginia Beach, VA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,749

Est. Median SAT

1,287

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

86 West Liberty University 18900 43900 0.57 1,944 1040 0.7212
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,944

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

87 Ramapo College of New Jersey 19000 38000 0.4997 5,444 1214 0.7064
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,444

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

88 Whitman College 19100 85800 0.777 1,561 1399 0.3815
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

89 San Diego State University 19400 28900 0.3288 34,637 1208 0.3598
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

90 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 19600 26500 0.2607 9,967 1080 0.9475
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

91 The College of Saint Scholastica 19700 60400 0.6742 1,755 1180 0.9389
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$60,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,755

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

91 University of Southern California 19700 75800 0.7404 20,630 1492 0.0981
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

93 Caldwell University 19800 59300 0.6662 1,448 1157 0.654
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Caldwell University
Caldwell, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,448

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

94 Daemen University 19900 55100 0.6389 1,656 1050 0.7375
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Daemen University
Amherst, NY

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,656

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

95 Stetson University 20000 79100 0.7475 2,349 1114 0.716
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stetson University
DeLand, FL

Sticker Price

$79,100

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,349

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

96 Boise State University 20100 59700 0.6634 24,030 1025 0.8721
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

96 Olivet Nazarene University 20100 71400 0.7189 2,704 1104 0.5586
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

98 Central College 20200 36800 0.4509 1,084 1140 0.8617
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central College
Pella, IA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,084

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

99 University of Rochester 20300 93100 0.7822 6,580 1469 0.4008
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

100 University of Montevallo 20400 31500 0.3529 2,545 1124 0.539
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,545

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

101 Pennsylvania Western University 20600 26600 0.2255 7,586 0 0.9433
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

102 Glenville State University 20800 30900 0.3269 1,583 980 0.9924
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Glenville State University
Glenville, WV

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,583

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

102 Northwestern University 20800 89500 0.7679 9,060 1533 0.0769
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

102 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 20800 42600 0.5123 1,809 1109 0.9484
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$42,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,809

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

105 Southern Oregon University 21000 62000 0.6615 4,964 1125 0.9007
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

4,964

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

106 Hamline University 21100 56500 0.626 1,716 1186 0.8983
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$56,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,716

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

107 Black Hills State University 21200 24900 0.1462 3,279 1075 0.9531
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

3,279

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

107 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 21200 24900 0.1486 5,823 1150 0.8619
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

109 Southwestern Adventist University 21300 49800 0.5721 813 1064 0.5552
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Adventist University
Keene, TX

Sticker Price

$49,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

813

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

55.5 %

109 Western Oregon University 21300 24600 0.134 3,343 1120 0.9871
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,343

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

111 Austin Peay State University 21600 29100 0.2576 8,926 0 0.9638
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

112 Upper Iowa University 21900 41700 0.4743 2,504 965 0.9338
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA

Sticker Price

$41,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,504

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

112 Vermont State University 21900 26900 0.1855 4,087 960 0.8323
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

4,087

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

114 Marywood University 22000 79900 0.7249 1,834 1160 0.6058
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marywood University
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$79,900

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

1,834

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

114 San Jose State University 22000 41100 0.4648 28,008 0 0.8461
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

116 Belhaven University 22100 43300 0.4911 1,453 1065 0.5325
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belhaven University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,453

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

53.3 %

116 West Texas A & M University 22100 22400 0.0134 6,930 1060 0.5863
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,930

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

118 American International College 22300 63600 0.649 1,331 1020 0.969
#118

#118 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 %

119 Keystone College 22400 48800 0.5412 894 1020 0.848
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

894

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

119 Mayville State University 22400 24500 0.0872 963 1034 0.7825
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mayville State University
Mayville, ND

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

963

Est. Median SAT

1,034

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

121 Colorado Christian University 22500 74500 0.6981 6,730 1110 0.8328
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

6,730

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

121 Florida State University 22500 22900 0.0174 32,711 1360 0.2422
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

123 University of Virginia's College at Wise 22600 47800 0.5261 1,911 1095 0.9392
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia's College at Wise
Wise, VA

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,911

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

124 Mount Saint Mary College 22700 68400 0.6682 2,141 1090 0.8888
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,141

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

125 Ouachita Baptist University 22800 65200 0.65 1,729 1209 0.6752
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,729

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

67.5 %

126 Eastern Mennonite University 23400 79700 0.706 791 1269 1
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$79,700

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

791

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

127 New York University 23600 91800 0.7427 29,060 1520 0.0923
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

128 Bard College 23700 90300 0.7372 2,037 1379 0.5212
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

52.1 %

129 Washington State University 23800 38700 0.3859 21,455 1131 0.8664
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

130 Wisconsin Lutheran College 24200 55200 0.561 957 1233 0.7816
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wisconsin Lutheran College
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

957

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

131 University of Sioux Falls 24400 40100 0.3909 1,241 1055 0.8298
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,241

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

132 Wilson College 24900 44400 0.4404 1,180 1040 0.9532
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilson College
Chambersburg, PA

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,180

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

133 Prescott College 25000 48100 0.4808 257 1139 0.9857
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prescott College
Prescott, AZ

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

257

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

134 Mount Marty University 25200 61700 0.592 1,022 1090 0.4257
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Marty University
Yankton, SD

Sticker Price

$61,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,022

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

42.6 %

135 Michigan State University 25500 28900 0.1193 41,234 1223 0.848
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

135 University of Mount Saint Vincent 25500 64100 0.6023 2,398 1059 0.8464
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Saint Vincent
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,398

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

137 University of North Dakota 25900 28600 0.0923 11,033 1189 0.769
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

138 Doane University 26000 77700 0.665 1,323 1125 0.9801
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Doane University
Crete, NE

Sticker Price

$77,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,323

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

98.0 %

139 Mount Aloysius College 26100 49200 0.4697 2,942 1010 0.904
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Aloysius College
Cresson, PA

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,942

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

140 Evangel University 26200 44900 0.4161 1,843 1183 0.7161
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,843

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

140 Hobart William Smith Colleges 26200 88300 0.7033 1,794 1313 0.6399
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hobart William Smith Colleges
Geneva, NY

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,794

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

142 Grand Valley State University 26300 36300 0.2759 19,002 1233 0.8302
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

143 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 26600 40500 0.3433 20,418 1375 0.5808
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

144 University of Missouri-St Louis 26900 37200 0.2754 12,332 1157 0.6267
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

12,332

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

145 Plymouth State University 27100 32100 0.1557 3,182 980 0.8754
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

3,182

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

146 College of Saint Benedict 27200 68900 0.6051 1,391 1159 0.8887
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,391

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

146 Dominican University New York 27200 53500 0.4919 1,115 1065 0.9771
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University New York
Orangeburg, NY

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,115

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

148 Cleveland State University 27300 37300 0.2682 9,418 1105 0.913
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

149 Faulkner University 27700 51500 0.4621 1,793 1035 0.6613
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Faulkner University
Montgomery, AL

Sticker Price

$51,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,793

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

149 Michigan Technological University 27700 34700 0.2018 6,022 1256 0.8353
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

151 Lake Superior State University 27900 33700 0.1722 1,551 1114 1
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

152 Clarkson University 28000 78000 0.6412 2,296 1302 0.7736
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,296

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

153 California Lutheran University 28100 70000 0.5988 2,297 1258 0.7567
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA

Sticker Price

$70,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,297

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

154 Bellevue University 28200 32400 0.1278 11,096 0 0.995
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

11,096

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

155 Mercy University 28500 44500 0.3597 6,775 1074 0.8584
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NY

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

6,775

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

155 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 33400 0.1467 11,160 1069 0.5967
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

155 University of Alabama at Birmingham 28500 28500 0 11,959 1260 0.8818
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,959

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

158 Jacksonville University 28600 88700 0.6774 2,946 1195 0.5696
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

159 Chowan University 28900 39100 0.2609 638 1015 0.7237
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chowan University
Murfreesboro, NC

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

638

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

159 Kansas State University 28900 41600 0.3049 15,650 1164 0.8199
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

159 Oregon State University 28900 36700 0.2142 31,253 1272 0.773
#159

#159 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 %

159 University of Utah 28900 32000 0.098 28,064 1237 0.8598
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

163 University of South Carolina Beaufort 29000 38500 0.2469 2,067 1025 0.6918
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Beaufort
Bluffton, SC

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,067

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

164 University of Alaska Southeast 29100 31300 0.0683 1,768 1020 0.6329
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Southeast
Juneau, AK

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

1,768

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

165 Clark University 29300 80500 0.6356 2,266 1381 0.3954
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clark University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$80,500

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,266

Est. Median SAT

1,381

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

166 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 29700 31800 0.0671 6,270 1180 0.8726
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

167 Dominican University of California 29800 69200 0.5698 1,127 1225 0.8392
#167

#167 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 %

168 Western Connecticut State University 29900 49800 0.3997 3,542 1029 0.8136
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT

Sticker Price

$49,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,542

Est. Median SAT

1,029

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

169 Russell Sage College 30600 71000 0.569 1,255 1134 0.5326
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Russell Sage College
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$71,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

53.3 %

170 Palm Beach Atlantic University 30800 69000 0.5531 3,094 1105 0.8832
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,094

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

171 Benedictine University 30900 48900 0.3681 1,972 1150 0.9523
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,972

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

172 Southern Wesleyan University 31500 47100 0.3316 887 1100 1
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Wesleyan University
Central, SC

Sticker Price

$47,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

887

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

173 Missouri Baptist University 31700 53800 0.4113 4,958 843 0.686
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

4,958

Est. Median SAT

843

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

174 Liberty University 32000 44300 0.2777 52,823 1181 0.9932
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

52,823

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

175 Carthage College 32100 58600 0.4526 2,675 1139 0.871
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$58,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

176 Manhattan University 32200 72500 0.5559 2,928 1248 0.785
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,928

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

177 North Central College 32300 64900 0.5023 2,454 1203 0.7733
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

177 University of Wisconsin-Stout 32300 34400 0.062 6,124 1159 0.8747
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

6,124

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

179 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 32400 43100 0.2484 21,947 1335 0.3122
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

21,947

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

179 Kalamazoo College 32400 80100 0.5953 1,166 1294 0.7533
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$80,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,166

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

181 Suffolk University 32500 69700 0.5341 4,324 1209 0.822
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$69,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,324

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

182 Southern New Hampshire University 32600 52800 0.3827 2,615 965 0.8443
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,615

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

84.4 %

183 Roosevelt University 32800 47600 0.3114 2,605 995 0.9427
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,605

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

184 Harding University 32900 47000 0.3008 3,523 1193 0.3942
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,523

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

39.4 %

185 Lewis-Clark State College 33200 40000 0.17 3,793 1010 0.9407
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

185 University of Oregon 33200 38600 0.1406 20,622 1250 0.883
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

187 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 33700 58500 0.4245 36,588 1367 0.6535
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

188 Hope International University 34000 69600 0.5114 564 1070 0.3298
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope International University
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

564

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

189 Spring Arbor University 34100 52700 0.3537 1,091 1055 0.3733
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,091

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

190 Charleston Southern University 34300 48400 0.2918 2,914 1060 0.7609
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,914

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

191 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34500 34500 0 9,982 1125 0.7702
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

192 Asbury University 35000 49100 0.2878 2,066 1157 0.954
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Asbury University
Wilmore, KY

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,066

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

95.4 %

193 Agnes Scott College 35100 69200 0.4926 843 1273 0.6215
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Agnes Scott College
Decatur, GA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

843

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

62.2 %

194 Adelphi University 35200 63300 0.4443 5,325 1218 0.6591
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,325

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

65.9 %

194 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 35200 48300 0.27 2,079 1095 0.8221
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,079

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

196 Roger Williams University 35800 63700 0.439 4,038 1235 0.8771
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,038

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

197 Berry College 36000 60900 0.4091 2,254 1219 0.64
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

198 Warner Pacific University 36400 41600 0.1235 350 945 0.5855
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Warner Pacific University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

350

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

199 Touro University 36600 42000 0.1284 5,098 1366 0.6185
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Touro University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

5,098

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

199 University of the Pacific 36600 71500 0.4884 3,249 1298 0.7132
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$71,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

201 St. Thomas Aquinas College 36700 64400 0.4305 1,889 985 0.9305
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Thomas Aquinas College
Sparkill, NY

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,889

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

202 Loyola University Maryland 37200 76200 0.5117 3,881 1309 0.7549
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$76,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

203 Towson University 37300 46400 0.1962 16,264 1093 0.8198
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

204 Indiana University-Southeast 37600 40800 0.0769 3,276 1090 0.8446
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

205 Benedictine College 37800 50800 0.256 2,391 1223 0.7645
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,391

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

205 Nazareth University 37800 63300 0.4034 1,882 1205 0.7472
#205

#205 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 %

207 Westmont College 38400 80300 0.5218 1,311 1324 0.7704
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$80,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,311

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

208 Cumberland University 39300 47500 0.1714 2,652 1125 0.67
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

2,652

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

67.0 %

209 Concordia University Texas 39400 45800 0.1415 1,391 990 0.9106
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University Texas
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

1,391

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

210 Bethel University 41000 46200 0.1113 2,556 1209 0.878
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,556

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

211 Butler University 41100 68300 0.398 4,489 1279 0.8508
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$68,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

212 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 41300 47200 0.1249 65,450 1203 0.8989
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

213 Campbell University 41700 65100 0.3601 2,699 1120 0.872
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,699

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

214 Ohio State University-Main Campus 42800 53700 0.2029 46,815 1339 0.6057
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

215 Radford University 43600 45700 0.0467 6,161 1070 0.8953
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

216 University at Buffalo 46800 46800 0 20,360 1303 0.7418
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

217 Tulane University of Louisiana 48700 92100 0.4715 7,283 1451 0.1398
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

218 Stevens Institute of Technology 49200 85800 0.4265 4,236 1445 0.4758
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,236

Est. Median SAT

1,445

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

219 Providence College 50000 85000 0.4119 4,556 1222 0.5089
#219

#219 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 %

220 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 51000 84700 0.398 34,454 1435 0.1564
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

221 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53700 64200 0.1635 23,920 1390 0.5973
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

222 University of La Verne 57400 67300 0.1472 2,414 1123 0.4848
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,414

Est. Median SAT

1,123

Acceptance Rate

48.5 %

223 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 58100 66100 0.121 40,754 1391 0.3915
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$66,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

224 University of California-Berkeley 70400 75900 0.0725 33,469 1407 0.1104
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

7%

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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