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 89100 0.9485 2,101 1527 0.0825
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

3 Wesleyan University 5800 91100 0.9367 3,805 1405 0.1649
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Sticker Price

$91,100

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

3,805

Est. Median SAT

1,405

Acceptance Rate

16.5 %

4 Harvard University 5900 86700 0.9323 7,038 1535 0.0365
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$86,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

7,038

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.7 %

5 CUNY Graduate School and University Center 6300 34100 0.8155 3,237 0 0.3861
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Graduate School and University Center
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

3,237

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

6 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 6600 39100 0.8321 34,454 1435 0.1564
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

7 North Carolina Central University 7000 27000 0.7416 6,595 971 0.8697
#7

#7 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 %

8 CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice 8000 36700 0.7828 11,554 1100 0.5516
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

11,554

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

55.2 %

9 University of Virginia's College at Wise 8600 29000 0.7033 1,911 1065 0.9392
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia's College at Wise
Wise, VA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,911

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

10 Columbia University in the City of New York 8900 94100 0.9057 9,157 1535 0.0386
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

11 University of Pennsylvania 9000 93000 0.9034 10,013 1528 0.054
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

10,013

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

11 Vanderbilt University 9000 95000 0.9051 7,221 1527 0.0586
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

13 Allen University 10000 28500 0.6501 635 0 0.3212
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allen University
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

635

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

32.1 %

13 Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus 10000 21600 0.537 4,250 970 0.9166
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Portales, NM

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

4,250

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

15 Boston University 10300 88800 0.8844 18,805 1475 0.1111
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

15 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 21100 0.5122 4,721 1110 0.7782
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

17 New Mexico Highlands University 10400 21500 0.5158 1,710 945 0.9481
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,710

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

17 Rust College 10400 18500 0.4389 429 860 0.3469
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rust College
Holly Springs, MS

Sticker Price

$18,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

429

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

34.7 %

19 University of Maine at Presque Isle 10500 24000 0.5619 2,152 925 0.9709
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Presque Isle
Presque Isle, ME

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,152

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

20 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11900 27200 0.5632 40,754 1391 0.3915
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

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

#21 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 %

22 Vassar College 12400 91500 0.8643 2,462 1499 0.1857
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$91,500

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

23 University of California-San Diego 12600 34000 0.6289 34,955 1375 0.2677
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

24 Morehead State University 12800 28000 0.5432 8,258 1120 0.7721
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

25 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13300 27100 0.5085 28,674 980 0.9401
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

26 University of North Alabama 13600 28200 0.518 8,078 1124 0.7054
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,078

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

27 Swarthmore College 14000 88900 0.8425 1,623 1520 0.0746
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA

Sticker Price

$88,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,623

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.5 %

28 University of South Florida 14100 17100 0.1753 38,525 1239 0.4319
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

29 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 14200 19600 0.2754 10,656 1075 0.7289
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

10,656

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

29 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 14200 22900 0.381 6,270 1140 0.8726
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

31 Kansas State University 14300 26100 0.4526 15,650 1164 0.8199
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

32 Radford University 14400 21900 0.3425 6,161 1070 0.8953
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$21,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

33 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 14500 25600 0.4328 9,982 1125 0.7702
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

33 University of Wisconsin-Superior 14500 24500 0.4085 2,027 1075 0.7795
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Superior
Superior, WI

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,027

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

35 Carnegie Mellon University 14700 87300 0.8314 7,824 1528 0.1166
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

7,824

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

35 Governors State University 14700 35200 0.583 2,573 774 0.4827
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Governors State University
University Park, IL

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,573

Est. Median SAT

774

Acceptance Rate

48.3 %

35 Northeastern University 14700 89900 0.8368 22,695 1490 0.0522
#35

#35 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 %

35 Ohio State University-Main Campus 14700 25700 0.4275 46,815 1339 0.6057
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

39 Central Michigan University 15000 40600 0.6307 10,219 1095 0.8982
#39

#39 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 %

39 Lindsey Wilson College 15000 47600 0.6842 1,738 1035 0
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia, KY

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

41 Mayville State University 15100 21200 0.289 963 1034 0.7825
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mayville State University
Mayville, ND

Sticker Price

$21,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

963

Est. Median SAT

1,034

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

42 University of Maine at Augusta 15200 23200 0.3446 4,250 0 0.0683
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Augusta
Augusta, ME

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,250

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

6.8 %

43 University of Michigan-Flint 15300 36600 0.5819 5,011 1103 0.7047
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

5,011

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

44 University of Southern Maine 15600 23000 0.3214 5,525 1129 0.7931
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,525

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

45 Florida State University 15800 23100 0.3159 32,711 1360 0.2422
#45

#45 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 %

46 Lake Superior State University 15900 31700 0.4977 1,551 1114 1
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

46 Troy University 15900 26700 0.4044 10,222 1090 0.9604
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,222

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

48 California State University-Chico 16000 23500 0.3188 13,392 1117 0.9158
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

48 Holy Apostles College and Seminary 16000 30600 0.4765 270 0 0.8303
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Holy Apostles College and Seminary
Cromwell, CT

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

270

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

50 Southeast Missouri State University 16300 30300 0.4628 7,926 1080 0.6897
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

7,926

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

51 California State University-Monterey Bay 16400 30700 0.4662 6,910 1053 0.9734
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,910

Est. Median SAT

1,053

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

52 Grand Valley State University 16600 25300 0.3443 19,002 1233 0.8302
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

52 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 16600 25200 0.3411 1,905 965 0.5754
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

54 University of Pittsburgh-Bradford 16700 32100 0.4791 1,002 1115 0.8898
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
Bradford, PA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,002

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

55 University of Maryland Global Campus 16800 29700 0.4345 50,793 0 0.7633
#55

#55 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 %

56 Dickinson State University 17000 23700 0.2823 1,339 1005 0.3695
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson State University
Dickinson, ND

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,339

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

37.0 %

56 Northwestern University 17000 89500 0.8104 8,846 1513 0.0722
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

8,846

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

58 Bryn Athyn College of the New Church 17100 47700 0.641 246 1117 0.8291
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Athyn College of the New Church
Bryn Athyn, PA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

246

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

82.9 %

59 Central Washington University 17300 22700 0.2376 10,033 1060 0.9061
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

59 Frostburg State University 17300 27000 0.3574 2,619 1082 0.892
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

61 California State University-Fullerton 17400 20600 0.1548 38,597 0 0.9052
#61

#61 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 %

62 Bennington College 17500 89500 0.805 797 1360 0.4453
#62

#62 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 %

62 William Carey University 17500 34500 0.4927 3,113 1193 0.5797
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,113

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

64 Denison University 17600 69300 0.7463 2,406 1383 0.1693
#64

#64 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 %

65 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 18000 28800 0.3752 7,353 1085 0.9077
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

66 University of Southern California 18300 76000 0.7592 21,023 1485 0.1002
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

67 Campbellsville University 18400 41800 0.5597 6,411 1055 0.7235
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,411

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

67 West Liberty University 18400 24100 0.2368 1,944 1035 0.7212
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV

Sticker Price

$24,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,944

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

69 Brown University 18700 93900 0.8006 7,910 1535 0.0539
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$93,900

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

70 Kentucky State University 18800 27600 0.3194 1,546 925 0.9251
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

71 Towson University 19200 30000 0.3596 16,264 1093 0.8198
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

72 Colorado College 19400 94600 0.7952 2,031 1357 0.1847
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

73 Trinity Washington University 19700 44200 0.5549 1,604 0 0.9919
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$44,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,604

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

74 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 20000 26500 0.2456 9,967 1080 0.9475
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

75 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 20100 49400 0.5926 2,079 1135 0.8221
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN

Sticker Price

$49,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,079

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

75 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20100 38800 0.4812 36,588 1367 0.6535
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

77 Central College 20200 36800 0.4509 1,084 1140 0.8617
#77

#77 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 %

78 Bluefield State University 20300 38900 0.4779 1,249 1000 0.8722
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,249

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

78 Coppin State University 20300 43100 0.5294 1,810 950 0.4956
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,810

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

49.6 %

80 Bethany Lutheran College 20700 45200 0.5432 856 1160 0.3897
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethany Lutheran College
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

856

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

39.0 %

81 Saint Peter's University 20900 66300 0.6845 2,101 1070 0.9053
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

81 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 20900 25300 0.1741 10,090 1075 0.9368
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

10,090

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

83 University of Alabama at Birmingham 21000 28500 0.2635 12,382 1242 0.8842
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

12,382

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

84 San Diego State University 21100 28100 0.2493 34,637 1208 0.3598
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

85 Felician University 21400 58700 0.6356 1,870 1005 0.9511
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Felician University
Lodi, NJ

Sticker Price

$58,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,870

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

86 University of West Florida 21500 21500 0 9,661 1120 0.5687
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,661

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

87 Pennsylvania Western University 21600 29400 0.2654 7,586 1070 0.9433
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

87 Plymouth State University 21600 44500 0.5148 3,182 980 0.8754
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,182

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

89 Hiram College 21700 48700 0.554 1,026 1005 0.9244
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hiram College
Hiram, OH

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,026

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

89 Southern Oregon University 21700 32600 0.3347 4,964 1125 0.9007
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,964

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

89 University of Wisconsin-Stout 21700 24800 0.1281 6,124 1159 0.8747
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

6,124

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

92 Stetson University 21900 79100 0.7235 2,349 1114 0.716
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stetson University
DeLand, FL

Sticker Price

$79,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,349

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

92 Trinity International University-Illinois 21900 23600 0.0719 140 1100 0.9318
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity International University-Illinois
Deerfield, IL

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

140

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

92 Upper Iowa University 21900 41700 0.4747 2,504 1045 0.9338
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA

Sticker Price

$41,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,504

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

95 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 22000 24900 0.1165 5,823 1150 0.8619
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

96 Vermont State University 22100 26900 0.1781 4,087 960 0.8323
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

4,087

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

97 New York University 22200 91800 0.758 29,060 1520 0.0923
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

97 The College of Saint Scholastica 22200 60400 0.6328 1,755 1180 0.9389
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$60,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,755

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

99 Caldwell University 22300 59300 0.624 1,448 1157 0.654
#99

#99 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 %

100 Sul Ross State University 22400 37300 0.3996 1,441 1000 0.9562
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,441

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

101 Colorado Christian University 22500 63300 0.6444 6,730 1110 0.8328
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

6,730

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

102 Washington State University 22900 36800 0.3783 14,346 1139 0.8797
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

103 Daemen University 23000 54400 0.5776 1,656 1209 0.7375
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Daemen University
Amherst, NY

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,656

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

104 Bard College 23100 90300 0.7439 2,037 1379 0.5212
#104

#104 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 %

105 Whitman College 23200 85800 0.7293 1,561 1399 0.3815
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

106 Southwestern Adventist University 23300 40800 0.4287 813 1060 0.5552
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Adventist University
Keene, TX

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

813

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

55.5 %

107 Berry College 23400 60800 0.6149 2,254 1219 0.64
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

108 University of Central Florida 23600 31400 0.2482 59,649 1280 0.4471
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

109 Hamline University 23700 56500 0.5801 1,716 1145 0.8983
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$56,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,716

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

109 Western Connecticut State University 23700 30100 0.2129 3,542 1130 0.8136
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

3,542

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

111 Keystone College 23800 35800 0.3354 894 1035 0.848
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

894

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

111 Morningside University 23800 59600 0.601 1,177 1125 0.7057
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morningside University
Sioux City, IA

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,177

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

113 University of Massachusetts-Boston 23900 42200 0.4336 12,234 1194 0.8296
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

12,234

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

114 University of Mount Saint Vincent 24200 63200 0.6171 2,398 1084 0.8464
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Saint Vincent
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,398

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

114 Virginia Wesleyan University 24200 54800 0.5584 1,749 1279 0.7287
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Wesleyan University
Virginia Beach, VA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,749

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

116 University at Buffalo 24300 34000 0.2853 20,360 1303 0.7418
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

117 Wilson College 24400 43300 0.4363 1,180 1040 0.9532
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilson College
Chambersburg, PA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,180

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

117 Wisconsin Lutheran College 24400 55200 0.5581 957 1233 0.7816
#117

#117 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 %

119 Bemidji State University 24500 26400 0.0714 3,610 1110 0.9131
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

3,610

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

119 Elmira College 24500 50000 0.5103 745 1250 0.7696
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmira College
Elmira, NY

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

745

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

119 Rogers State University 24500 33400 0.2662 3,141 936 0.6683
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rogers State University
Claremore, OK

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

3,141

Est. Median SAT

936

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

122 Belhaven University 24700 35800 0.3101 1,453 1065 0.5325
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belhaven University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,453

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

53.3 %

122 Ramapo College of New Jersey 24700 34500 0.284 5,444 1214 0.7064
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,444

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

124 University of Rochester 24900 93100 0.7328 6,580 1469 0.4008
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

125 California State University-Stanislaus 25000 36800 0.3208 8,455 950 0.9814
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

125 West Texas A & M University 25000 27100 0.0774 6,930 1060 0.5863
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

6,930

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

127 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 25100 36600 0.3146 65,450 1203 0.8989
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

127 Mount Aloysius College 25100 49200 0.49 2,942 1025 0.904
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Aloysius College
Cresson, PA

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,942

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

129 Bellevue University 25200 25700 0.0194 11,096 0 0.995
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

11,096

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

129 Prescott College 25200 48100 0.4756 257 1139 0.9857
#129

#129 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 %

131 University of North Texas 25400 25400 0 34,458 1114 0.7223
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

131 Westfield State University 25400 39000 0.3483 3,868 1105 0.8671
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westfield State University
Westfield, MA

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,868

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.7 %

133 Boston College 25600 94600 0.7294 9,654 1490 0.1619
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

9,654

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

16.2 %

133 University of Sioux Falls 25600 38500 0.3342 1,241 1055 0.8298
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,241

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

135 University of Chicago 25700 95000 0.7295 7,519 1535 0.0448
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

7,519

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.5 %

136 Mount Marty University 25800 55200 0.5325 1,022 1090 0.4257
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Marty University
Yankton, SD

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,022

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

42.6 %

137 Russell Sage College 25900 57600 0.5507 1,255 1134 0.5326
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Russell Sage College
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

53.3 %

138 Doane University 26000 62800 0.5861 1,323 1125 0.9801
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Doane University
Crete, NE

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,323

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

98.0 %

138 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 26000 36500 0.2878 27,082 1099 0.8459
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

138 Westmont College 26000 78000 0.6669 1,311 1324 0.7704
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,311

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

141 Eastern Mennonite University 26100 62000 0.5791 791 1269 1
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

791

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

142 Black Hills State University 26200 28100 0.0672 3,279 1075 0.9531
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

3,279

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

142 Corban University 26200 57300 0.5422 785 1124 0.8974
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Corban University
Salem, OR

Sticker Price

$57,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

785

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

89.7 %

144 Evangel University 26300 39900 0.341 1,843 1183 0.7161
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,843

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

145 California State University-San Bernardino 26400 38000 0.305 14,993 920 0.9318
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

145 Marywood University 26400 55500 0.5246 1,834 1160 0.6058
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marywood University
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,834

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

147 Northern Kentucky University 26700 31600 0.1549 10,163 1090 0.8307
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

148 Western Kentucky University 26800 26800 0 14,151 1090 0.9387
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

149 College of Saint Benedict 27200 68900 0.6054 1,391 1159 0.8887
#149

#149 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 %

149 Tulane University of Louisiana 27200 83600 0.6749 7,283 1451 0.1398
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

151 Agnes Scott College 27300 69000 0.6045 843 1273 0.6215
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Agnes Scott College
Decatur, GA

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

843

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

62.2 %

152 Cleveland State University 27600 37300 0.2602 9,418 1005 0.913
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

152 Southern Wesleyan University 27600 43500 0.3656 887 1090 1
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Wesleyan University
Central, SC

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

887

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

154 Touro University 27800 60200 0.5381 5,098 1366 0.6196
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Touro University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

5,098

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

62.0 %

155 California State University-San Marcos 27900 38400 0.2732 14,977 970 0.951
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,977

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

155 Shawnee State University 27900 34400 0.1892 2,994 1085 0.8147
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

2,994

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

157 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 28200 41900 0.3269 42,604 1336 0.6056
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

158 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 31500 0.0921 11,160 1069 0.5967
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

159 Linfield University 28700 69900 0.5898 1,641 1145 0.8517
#159

#159 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 %

160 Faulkner University 28900 39600 0.2705 1,793 1040 0.6613
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Faulkner University
Montgomery, AL

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

1,793

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

161 Indiana University-Southeast 29100 38800 0.25 3,276 1090 0.8446
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

162 Clarkson University 29200 78000 0.6258 2,296 1302 0.7736
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,296

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

163 Mercy University 29600 44500 0.335 6,775 1135 0.8584
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NY

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

6,775

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

163 New England College 29600 64600 0.5421 1,032 930 0.9213
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England College
Henniker, NH

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,032

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

165 Dominican University of California 29800 69200 0.57 1,127 1225 0.8392
#165

#165 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 %

166 Jacksonville University 30000 66200 0.5471 2,946 1195 0.5696
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

166 North Central College 30000 62700 0.5213 2,454 1203 0.7733
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

168 Roosevelt University 30100 43300 0.3054 2,605 1015 0.9427
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,605

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

168 San Jose State University 30100 41000 0.2656 28,008 0 0.8461
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

170 University of North Dakota 30200 32500 0.0733 11,033 1150 0.769
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

171 Chowan University 30500 39100 0.2199 638 985 0.7237
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chowan University
Murfreesboro, NC

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

638

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

172 Benedictine University 30900 48900 0.3681 1,972 1150 0.9523
#172

#172 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 %

173 University of South Carolina Beaufort 31000 38500 0.1949 2,067 1025 0.6918
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Beaufort
Bluffton, SC

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

2,067

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

174 Portland State University 31100 43000 0.2764 15,960 1176 0.9091
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

175 Florida Southern College 31500 63200 0.5013 2,626 1219 0.5909
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

59.1 %

176 Loyola University Maryland 31700 75000 0.5775 3,881 1309 0.7549
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$75,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

177 St. Andrews University 31800 44700 0.2881 806 985 0.3048
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Andrews University
Laurinburg, NC

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

806

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

30.5 %

178 Harding University 31900 43800 0.2712 3,523 1193 0.3942
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

3,523

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

39.4 %

178 Missouri Baptist University 31900 53800 0.4067 4,958 843 0.686
#178

#178 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 %

180 American International College 32000 63600 0.4966 1,331 1020 0.969
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American International College
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$63,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,331

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

181 Benedictine College 32100 50800 0.3682 2,391 1229 0.7645
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,391

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

181 Southern New Hampshire University 32100 47600 0.3255 159,653 965 0.9612
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

159,653

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

96.1 %

181 University of Bridgeport 32100 60500 0.4696 1,479 1065 0.6431
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,479

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

184 Kalamazoo College 32400 71500 0.5466 1,166 1294 0.7533
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$71,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,166

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

184 University of Rio Grande 32400 38800 0.165 2,030 0 0.7298
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rio Grande
Rio Grande, OH

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

2,030

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

186 Carthage College 32600 58600 0.4441 2,675 1110 0.871
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$58,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

187 Colorado Mesa University 32800 40000 0.1799 9,473 1050 0.9829
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

187 Liberty University 32800 43900 0.2528 52,823 1181 0.9932
#187

#187 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 %

189 University of Missouri-St Louis 33000 59200 0.4428 12,151 1154 0.5716
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

12,151

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

190 California State University-Sacramento 34000 44900 0.2429 28,226 1015 0.9343
#190

#190 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 %

190 Hope International University 34000 56700 0.4006 564 1070 0.3298
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope International University
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

564

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

192 Clark University 34100 76800 0.5559 2,266 1381 0.3954
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clark University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,266

Est. Median SAT

1,381

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

193 Eastern Oregon University 34200 40200 0.1494 2,502 1040 0.9831
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,502

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

194 Charleston Southern University 34600 48400 0.2866 2,914 1070 0.7609
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,914

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

195 Asbury University 35200 49100 0.2827 2,066 1157 0.954
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Asbury University
Wilmore, KY

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,066

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

95.4 %

196 Adelphi University 35400 63300 0.4403 5,325 1218 0.6591
#196

#196 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 %

197 Boise State University 35500 48800 0.2725 24,030 1025 0.8721
#197

#197 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 %

198 University of Montevallo 35700 46700 0.2355 2,545 1124 0.5579
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

2,545

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

55.8 %

199 Roger Williams University 36000 63700 0.435 4,050 1225 0.8778
#199

#199 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 %

200 Mount Saint Mary College 36100 68400 0.4723 2,141 1090 0.8888
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,141

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

201 Concordia University Texas 36200 43600 0.1698 1,391 1110 0.9106
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University Texas
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

1,391

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

202 University of the Pacific 36700 72100 0.4912 3,249 1298 0.7132
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

202 Warner Pacific University 36700 41600 0.1175 350 945 0.5855
#202

#202 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 %

204 The University of Texas at Tyler 36800 46700 0.212 7,683 1120 0.9402
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

7,683

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

205 Long Island University 36900 59600 0.3811 11,753 1222 0.8977
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

11,753

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

205 St. Thomas Aquinas College 36900 64400 0.4273 1,889 985 0.9305
#205

#205 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 %

207 Oklahoma Wesleyan University 37600 51000 0.2625 824 1060 0.7703
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Bartlesville, OK

Sticker Price

$51,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

824

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

208 Dominican University New York 37800 53500 0.2936 1,115 1170 0.9771
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University New York
Orangeburg, NY

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,115

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

209 Suffolk University 38800 73600 0.4731 4,324 1209 0.822
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

4,324

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

210 Cumberland University 39600 47500 0.1662 2,652 1125 0.67
#210

#210 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 %

210 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39600 57800 0.315 23,920 1390 0.5973
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

212 Manhattan University 41200 71700 0.4252 2,928 1248 0.785
#212

#212 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 %

213 Bethel University 41300 46200 0.1059 2,556 1209 0.878
#213

#213 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 %

214 Campbell University 41900 65100 0.3562 2,699 1120 0.872
#214

#214 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 Hofstra University 41900 74600 0.4382 6,581 1323 0.6808
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

216 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42200 54900 0.2315 20,418 1375 0.5808
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

217 Butler University 43100 64500 0.3317 4,489 1279 0.8508
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

218 University of Alaska Southeast 43300 45200 0.0417 1,768 1020 0.6329
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Southeast
Juneau, AK

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

1,768

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

218 University of California-Riverside 43300 66400 0.3478 22,599 1199 0.7685
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

22,599

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

220 Western Oregon University 43400 43400 0 3,343 1120 0.9871
#220

#220 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 %

221 Oregon State University 45000 61900 0.2733 31,253 1272 0.773
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

222 Simpson University 45700 56200 0.187 755 1075 0.9903
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson University
Redding, CA

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

755

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

223 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

224 Whittier College 48700 68100 0.2849 767 1160 0.835
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whittier College
Whittier, CA

Sticker Price

$68,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

767

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

225 Providence College 49900 85000 0.4131 4,556 1222 0.5089
#225

#225 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 %

226 Stevens Institute of Technology 50000 85800 0.4172 4,236 1445 0.4758
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,236

Est. Median SAT

1,445

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

227 University of Utah 51800 53700 0.0351 28,064 1237 0.8598
#227

#227 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 %

228 University of California-Irvine 54700 64800 0.1558 30,204 1333 0.2878
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

229 Michigan Technological University 59100 59100 0 6,022 1256 0.8353
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

230 University of Oregon 59500 68900 0.1362 20,622 1250 0.883
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

231 University of La Verne 62200 66500 0.0647 2,414 1123 0.4847
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

2,414

Est. Median SAT

1,123

Acceptance Rate

48.5 %

232 University of California-Berkeley 74600 75500 0.0119 33,469 1407 0.1104
#232

#232 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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