Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Social Sciences Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Social Sciences, General, Social Sciences, Other Majors in the state of New Jersey 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 New Jersey.
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 New Jersey.
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 90600 0.9346 7,038 1535 0.0365
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,600

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

7,038

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.7 %

4 Swarthmore College 5900 93800 0.9373 1,623 1520 0.0746
#4

#4 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 6200 95700 0.9348 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 University of Pennsylvania 7100 92900 0.9238 10,013 1528 0.054
#7

#7 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 %

8 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 7700 43500 0.8237 28,674 980 0.9401
#8

#8 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 %

8 Vanderbilt University 7700 96500 0.9204 7,221 1527 0.0586
#8

#8 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 Columbia University in the City of New York 8400 98000 0.9146 9,157 1535 0.0386
#10

#10 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 %

11 Kentucky State University 9200 29700 0.6913 1,546 925 0.9251
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

12 University of Maine at Presque Isle 9700 35500 0.7276 2,152 925 0.9709
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Presque Isle
Presque Isle, ME

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,152

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

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 %

14 Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus 10200 20700 0.5063 4,250 970 0.9166
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Portales, NM

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,250

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

15 Coppin State University 10300 39900 0.741 1,810 950 0.4956
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,810

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

49.6 %

16 Vassar College 10400 92600 0.8878 2,462 1499 0.1857
#16

#16 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 %

17 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 10700 36600 0.7073 27,082 1099 0.8459
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

18 Governors State University 10900 35200 0.6902 2,573 774 0.4827
#18

#18 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 %

19 Boston University 11100 91600 0.8791 18,805 1475 0.1111
#19

#19 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 %

19 Brown University 11100 94000 0.8816 7,910 1535 0.0539
#19

#19 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 %

21 University of Michigan-Flint 11200 45600 0.7541 5,011 1103 0.7047
#21

#21 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 %

22 California State University-Stanislaus 11400 45900 0.751 8,455 950 0.9814
#22

#22 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 %

22 Sul Ross State University 11400 37300 0.6946 1,441 1000 0.9562
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,441

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

24 California State University-Sacramento 11600 30700 0.6219 28,226 1015 0.9343
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

24 Trinity Washington University 11600 54500 0.7874 1,604 0 0.9919
#24

#24 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 %

24 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 11600 25700 0.5492 10,656 1075 0.7289
#24

#24 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 %

27 California State University-Fresno 11800 45900 0.7436 21,430 995 0.9638
#27

#27 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 %

28 University of Chicago 12200 95500 0.872 7,519 1535 0.0448
#28

#28 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 %

29 Denison University 13000 69300 0.8124 2,406 1383 0.1693
#29

#29 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 %

30 Mississippi Valley State University 13100 21600 0.3942 2,005 885 0.5116
#30

#30 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 %

31 Portland State University 13300 43100 0.6919 15,414 1112 0.9087
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,112

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

32 Colorado College 13500 94600 0.8569 2,031 1357 0.1847
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

32 University of West Florida 13500 39000 0.6533 9,661 1120 0.5687
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

9,661

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

34 University of California-Riverside 13800 66000 0.7914 22,599 1199 0.7685
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

22,599

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

35 Peru State College 13900 22100 0.3722 1,452 0 0.7708
#35

#35 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 %

36 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 14000 24300 0.4232 10,090 1075 0.9368
#36

#36 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 %

37 California State University-San Bernardino 14100 43900 0.6795 14,993 920 0.9318
#37

#37 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 %

37 Southeast Missouri State University 14100 28200 0.501 7,926 1080 0.6897
#37

#37 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 %

39 California State University-San Marcos 14400 38300 0.6238 14,977 970 0.951
#39

#39 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 %

39 Central Michigan University 14400 37400 0.6155 10,219 1095 0.8982
#39

#39 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 %

41 Northeastern University 14500 89900 0.8387 22,695 1490 0.0522
#41

#41 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 %

42 California State University-Chico 14600 30700 0.5236 13,392 1117 0.9158
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

43 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 14800 26400 0.4407 4,721 1110 0.7782
#43

#43 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 %

44 University of Maine at Augusta 15000 44900 0.6661 4,250 0 0.0683
#44

#44 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 %

45 Troy University 15100 32600 0.5365 10,222 1090 0.9604
#45

#45 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 %

46 Central Washington University 15200 27900 0.4559 10,033 1060 0.9061
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

46 Colorado Mesa University 15200 40000 0.6205 9,473 1090 0.9829
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

48 Eastern Oregon University 15300 52000 0.7065 2,502 1040 0.9831
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

2,502

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

49 University of Wisconsin-Superior 15400 28800 0.4655 2,027 1075 0.7795
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Superior
Superior, WI

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,027

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

50 Shawnee State University 15600 33300 0.5308 2,994 1085 0.8147
#50

#50 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 %

50 Wayne State College 15600 20000 0.2199 3,902 0 1
#50

#50 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 %

52 New Mexico Highlands University 15800 31500 0.4981 1,710 945 0.9481
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,710

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

53 Rogers State University 15900 39700 0.6001 3,141 936 0.6683
#53

#53 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 %

54 Holy Apostles College and Seminary 16100 35900 0.5516 270 0 0.8303
#54

#54 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 %

54 The University of Montana-Western 16100 42900 0.6252 1,440 990 0.995
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana-Western
Dillon, MT

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,440

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

56 Bluefield State University 16900 30700 0.45 1,249 990 0.8722
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,249

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

56 California State University-Monterey Bay 16900 34000 0.5025 6,910 1053 0.9734
#56

#56 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 %

56 Ferris State University 16900 31000 0.4555 8,989 1015 0.9151
#56

#56 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 %

56 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 16900 39000 0.5678 36,588 1367 0.6535
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

60 William Carey University 17000 34700 0.5107 3,113 1159 0.5797
#60

#60 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 %

61 University of Pittsburgh-Bradford 17100 42900 0.6012 1,002 1115 0.8898
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
Bradford, PA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,002

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

62 Bennington College 17200 89500 0.8078 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 %

63 Boston College 17400 96200 0.8187 9,654 1490 0.1619
#63

#63 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 %

63 The University of Texas at Tyler 17400 50400 0.6551 7,683 1120 0.9402
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

7,683

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

65 Westfield State University 17500 36600 0.5213 3,868 1105 0.8671
#65

#65 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 %

66 Campbellsville University 17600 43200 0.592 6,853 1055 0.9833
#66

#66 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 %

67 Bryn Athyn College of the New Church 17900 61000 0.7061 246 1178 0.8291
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Athyn College of the New Church
Bryn Athyn, PA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

246

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

82.9 %

67 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 17900 46600 0.6165 1,905 895 0.5754
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

895

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

69 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 18000 28200 0.3613 7,353 1085 0.9077
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

70 California State University-Fullerton 18100 41500 0.5648 38,597 0 0.9052
#70

#70 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 %

71 Whitman College 18200 85800 0.7881 1,561 1399 0.3815
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

72 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg 18400 43300 0.5752 1,305 1155 0.9521
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
Greensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,305

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

73 North Carolina Central University 18600 40000 0.5348 6,595 1005 0.8697
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,595

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

73 Virginia Wesleyan University 18600 54800 0.6605 1,749 1287 0.7287
#73

#73 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 %

75 West Liberty University 18800 43900 0.5722 1,944 1040 0.7212
#75

#75 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 %

76 Caldwell University 19600 59300 0.6696 1,448 1157 0.654
#76

#76 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 %

76 University of Southern California 19600 75800 0.7418 20,630 1492 0.0981
#76

#76 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 %

78 The College of Saint Scholastica 19700 60400 0.6742 1,755 1180 0.9389
#78

#78 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 %

79 Boise State University 19900 59700 0.6667 24,030 1025 0.8721
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

79 Daemen University 19900 55100 0.6389 1,656 1050 0.7375
#79

#79 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 %

79 Stetson University 19900 79100 0.7488 2,349 1114 0.716
#79

#79 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 %

82 Olivet Nazarene University 20000 71400 0.7203 2,704 1104 0.5586
#82

#82 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 %

83 Central College 20200 36800 0.4509 1,084 1140 0.8617
#83

#83 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 %

84 Rutgers University-Newark 20300 38000 0.4656 7,417 1214 0.7873
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

7,417

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

84 University of Rochester 20300 93100 0.7822 6,580 1469 0.4008
#84

#84 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 %

86 Northwestern University 20600 89500 0.7702 9,060 1533 0.0769
#86

#86 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 %

87 Glenville State University 20700 30900 0.3302 1,583 980 0.9924
#87

#87 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 %

88 Hamline University 21000 56500 0.6278 1,716 1186 0.8983
#88

#88 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 %

89 Southern Oregon University 21300 62000 0.6566 4,964 1125 0.9007
#89

#89 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 %

89 Southwestern Adventist University 21300 49800 0.5721 813 1064 0.5552
#89

#89 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 %

91 Pennsylvania Western University 21400 28200 0.2415 7,586 0 0.9433
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

91 University of Montevallo 21400 53500 0.5998 2,545 1124 0.539
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,545

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

93 Austin Peay State University 21500 29100 0.261 8,926 0 0.9638
#93

#93 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 %

94 Upper Iowa University 21700 41700 0.478 2,504 965 0.9338
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA

Sticker Price

$41,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,504

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

95 Marywood University 21900 79900 0.7262 1,834 1160 0.6058
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marywood University
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$79,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

1,834

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

95 San Jose State University 21900 41100 0.4673 28,008 0 0.8461
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

97 Belhaven University 22100 43300 0.4911 1,453 1065 0.5325
#97

#97 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 %

97 West Texas A & M University 22100 22400 0.0134 6,930 1060 0.5863
#97

#97 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 %

99 American International College 22200 63600 0.6506 1,331 1020 0.969
#99

#99 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 %

100 Keystone College 22300 48800 0.5433 894 1020 0.848
#100

#100 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 %

101 Colorado Christian University 22400 74500 0.6994 6,730 1110 0.8328
#101

#101 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 %

101 Mayville State University 22400 24500 0.0872 963 1034 0.7825
#101

#101 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 %

101 Ramapo College of New Jersey 22400 38000 0.4104 5,444 1214 0.7064
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,444

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

104 Florida State University 22600 32500 0.3046 32,711 1360 0.2422
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

104 Mount Saint Mary College 22600 68400 0.6697 2,141 1090 0.8888
#104

#104 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 %

106 Ouachita Baptist University 22700 65200 0.6515 1,729 1209 0.6752
#106

#106 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 %

106 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 22700 44400 0.4884 1,809 1109 0.9484
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,809

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

108 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 23000 36500 0.3701 5,823 1150 0.8619
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

109 Eastern Mennonite University 23400 79700 0.706 791 1269 1
#109

#109 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 %

110 Bard College 23500 90300 0.7394 2,037 1379 0.5212
#110

#110 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 %

111 New York University 23600 91800 0.7427 29,060 1520 0.0923
#111

#111 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 %

112 Wisconsin Lutheran College 24200 55200 0.561 957 1233 0.7816
#112

#112 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 %

113 University of Sioux Falls 24400 40100 0.3909 1,241 1055 0.8298
#113

#113 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 %

114 Wilson College 24900 44400 0.4404 1,180 1040 0.9532
#114

#114 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 %

115 Prescott College 25000 48100 0.4808 257 1139 0.9857
#115

#115 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 %

116 Mount Marty University 25200 61700 0.592 1,022 1090 0.4257
#116

#116 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 %

117 University of Mount Saint Vincent 25500 64100 0.6023 2,398 1059 0.8464
#117

#117 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 %

118 Black Hills State University 25900 28100 0.0761 3,279 1075 0.9531
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,279

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

119 Doane University 26000 77700 0.665 1,323 1125 0.9801
#119

#119 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 %

119 Mount Aloysius College 26000 49200 0.4718 2,942 1010 0.904
#119

#119 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 %

121 Evangel University 26200 44900 0.4161 1,843 1183 0.7161
#121

#121 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 %

121 Hobart William Smith Colleges 26200 88300 0.7033 1,794 1313 0.6399
#121

#121 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 %

123 Grand Valley State University 26300 36300 0.2759 19,002 1233 0.8302
#123

#123 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 %

124 Plymouth State University 26600 44500 0.4026 3,182 980 0.8754
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,182

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

125 College of Saint Benedict 27000 68900 0.6078 1,391 1159 0.8887
#125

#125 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 %

126 Dominican University New York 27200 53500 0.4919 1,115 1065 0.9771
#126

#126 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 %

127 Cleveland State University 27300 37300 0.2682 9,418 1105 0.913
#127

#127 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 %

128 Faulkner University 27600 51500 0.4641 1,793 1035 0.6613
#128

#128 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 %

129 Lake Superior State University 27900 33700 0.1722 1,551 1114 1
#129

#129 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 %

130 Clarkson University 28000 78000 0.6412 2,296 1302 0.7736
#130

#130 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 %

130 Morehead State University 28000 32600 0.141 8,258 1140 0.7721
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

132 Bellevue University 28200 32400 0.1278 11,096 0 0.995
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

11,096

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

132 California Lutheran University 28200 70000 0.5974 2,297 1258 0.7567
#132

#132 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 %

134 Jacksonville University 28400 88700 0.6797 2,946 1195 0.5696
#134

#134 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 %

134 Mercy University 28400 44500 0.3619 6,775 1074 0.8584
#134

#134 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 %

136 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 33400 0.1467 11,160 1069 0.5967
#136

#136 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 %

137 University of Virginia's College at Wise 28600 47800 0.4005 1,911 1095 0.9392
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia's College at Wise
Wise, VA

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,911

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

138 Kansas State University 28700 41600 0.3085 15,650 1164 0.8199
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

139 Chowan University 28900 39100 0.2609 638 1015 0.7237
#139

#139 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 %

139 Montclair State University 28900 36300 0.204 18,712 1058 0.8789
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

139 University of South Carolina Beaufort 28900 38500 0.2495 2,067 1025 0.6918
#139

#139 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 %

142 University of Alaska Southeast 29100 31300 0.0683 1,768 1020 0.6329
#142

#142 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 %

143 Clark University 29300 80500 0.6356 2,266 1381 0.3954
#143

#143 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 %

144 Dominican University of California 29600 69200 0.5723 1,127 1225 0.8392
#144

#144 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 %

145 Northern Kentucky University 29700 32100 0.0748 10,163 1090 0.8307
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

145 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 29700 31800 0.0671 6,270 1180 0.8726
#145

#145 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 %

145 Western Connecticut State University 29700 49800 0.4037 3,542 1029 0.8136
#145

#145 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 %

148 University of North Texas 30100 37400 0.1951 34,458 1114 0.7223
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

149 Russell Sage College 30600 71000 0.569 1,255 1134 0.5326
#149

#149 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 %

150 Palm Beach Atlantic University 30800 69000 0.5531 3,094 1105 0.8832
#150

#150 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 %

151 Benedictine University 30900 48900 0.3681 1,972 1150 0.9523
#151

#151 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 %

152 Kean University 31100 39600 0.2147 11,758 1035 0.759
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

152 University of North Dakota 31100 33700 0.0781 11,033 1189 0.769
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

154 Southern Wesleyan University 31500 47100 0.3316 887 1100 1
#154

#154 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 %

155 Missouri Baptist University 31700 53800 0.4113 4,958 843 0.686
#155

#155 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 %

155 Vermont State University 31700 38700 0.1808 4,087 960 0.8323
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

4,087

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

157 Liberty University 32000 44300 0.2777 52,823 1181 0.9932
#157

#157 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 %

158 Carthage College 32100 58600 0.4526 2,675 1139 0.871
#158

#158 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 %

158 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 32100 39900 0.1954 9,967 1080 0.9475
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

160 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 32200 43100 0.2531 21,947 1335 0.3122
#160

#160 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 %

160 Manhattan University 32200 72500 0.5559 2,928 1248 0.785
#160

#160 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 %

162 North Central College 32300 64900 0.5023 2,454 1203 0.7733
#162

#162 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 %

162 University of Wisconsin-Stout 32300 34400 0.062 6,124 1159 0.8747
#162

#162 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 %

164 Kalamazoo College 32500 80100 0.5941 1,166 1294 0.7533
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$80,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,166

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

164 Southern New Hampshire University 32500 52800 0.3846 2,615 965 0.8443
#164

#164 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 %

164 Suffolk University 32500 69700 0.5341 4,324 1209 0.822
#164

#164 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 %

167 Roosevelt University 32800 47600 0.3114 2,605 995 0.9427
#167

#167 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 %

168 Harding University 32900 47000 0.3008 3,523 1193 0.3942
#168

#168 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 %

169 Lewis-Clark State College 33100 40000 0.1725 3,793 1010 0.9407
#169

#169 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 %

170 Frostburg State University 33400 43000 0.2234 2,619 1095 0.892
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

171 Hope International University 33900 69600 0.5129 564 1070 0.3298
#171

#171 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 %

172 Spring Arbor University 34100 52700 0.3537 1,091 1055 0.3733
#172

#172 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 %

173 Charleston Southern University 34300 48400 0.2918 2,914 1060 0.7609
#173

#173 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 %

174 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34500 34500 0 9,982 1125 0.7702
#174

#174 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 %

175 Agnes Scott College 35000 69200 0.494 843 1273 0.6215
#175

#175 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 %

175 Asbury University 35000 49100 0.2878 2,066 1157 0.954
#175

#175 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 %

175 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

178 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 35100 48300 0.272 2,079 1095 0.8221
#178

#178 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 %

179 Adelphi University 35200 63300 0.4443 5,325 1218 0.6591
#179

#179 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 %

180 University of Missouri-St Louis 35300 59200 0.4048 12,332 1157 0.6267
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

12,332

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

181 San Diego State University 35400 36100 0.0194 34,637 1208 0.3598
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

182 Roger Williams University 35800 63700 0.439 4,038 1235 0.8771
#182

#182 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 %

183 Berry College 36100 60900 0.4074 2,254 1219 0.64
#183

#183 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 %

184 Warner Pacific University 36400 41600 0.1235 350 945 0.5855
#184

#184 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 %

185 St. Thomas Aquinas College 36600 64400 0.432 1,889 985 0.9305
#185

#185 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 %

185 Touro University 36600 42000 0.1284 5,098 1366 0.6185
#185

#185 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 %

185 University of the Pacific 36600 71500 0.4884 3,249 1298 0.7132
#185

#185 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 %

185 Western Kentucky University 36600 42300 0.1348 14,151 1090 0.9387
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

189 Loyola University Maryland 36800 78800 0.5331 3,881 1309 0.7549
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

190 Towson University 37200 46400 0.1983 16,264 1093 0.8198
#190

#190 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 %

191 University of Southern Maine 37500 37500 0 5,525 1129 0.8699
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,525

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

192 Indiana University-Southeast 37600 40800 0.0769 3,276 1090 0.8446
#192

#192 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 %

193 Benedictine College 37800 50800 0.256 2,391 1223 0.7645
#193

#193 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 %

193 Nazareth University 37800 63300 0.4034 1,882 1205 0.7472
#193

#193 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 %

195 Westmont College 38400 80300 0.5218 1,311 1324 0.7704
#195

#195 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 %

196 Cumberland University 39300 47500 0.1714 2,652 1125 0.67
#196

#196 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 %

197 Concordia University Texas 39400 45800 0.1415 1,391 990 0.9106
#197

#197 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 %

198 University of Central Florida 39600 39600 0 59,649 1280 0.4471
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

199 Washington State University 40700 56300 0.2775 21,455 1131 0.8664
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

200 Bethel University 41000 46200 0.1113 2,556 1209 0.878
#200

#200 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 %

201 Stevens Institute of Technology 41100 84800 0.5151 4,236 1445 0.4758
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

4,236

Est. Median SAT

1,445

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

202 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 41200 47200 0.127 65,450 1203 0.8989
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

202 Butler University 41200 68300 0.3965 4,489 1279 0.8508
#202

#202 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 %

204 Campbell University 41700 65100 0.3601 2,699 1120 0.872
#204

#204 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 %

205 Felician University 41800 57700 0.2756 1,870 1005 0.9511
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Felician University
Lodi, NJ

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,870

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

206 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42200 54700 0.2285 20,418 1375 0.5808
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

207 University of Alabama at Birmingham 42300 42300 0 11,959 1260 0.8818
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,959

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

208 Ohio State University-Main Campus 42600 53700 0.2066 46,815 1339 0.6057
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

209 Western Oregon University 43400 43400 0 3,343 1120 0.9871
#209

#209 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 %

210 Radford University 43600 45700 0.0467 6,161 1070 0.8953
#210

#210 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 %

211 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2745 31,253 1272 0.773
#211

#211 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 %

212 University at Buffalo 46800 46800 0 20,360 1303 0.7418
#212

#212 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 %

213 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#213

#213 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 %

214 Tulane University of Louisiana 48700 92100 0.4715 7,283 1451 0.1398
#214

#214 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 %

215 University of California-San Diego 48800 77100 0.3668 34,955 1375 0.2677
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$77,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

216 Providence College 49900 85000 0.413 4,556 1222 0.5089
#216

#216 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 %

217 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 51000 84700 0.398 34,454 1435 0.1564
#217

#217 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 %

218 University of Utah 51600 53700 0.0398 28,064 1237 0.8598
#218

#218 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 %

219 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53700 64200 0.1635 23,920 1390 0.5973
#219

#219 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 %

220 University of La Verne 57400 67300 0.1472 2,414 1123 0.4848
#220

#220 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 %

221 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 58100 66100 0.121 40,754 1391 0.3915
#221

#221 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 %

222 Michigan Technological University 59300 59300 0 6,022 1256 0.8353
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

223 University of Oregon 66800 68900 0.031 20,622 1250 0.883
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

224 University of California-Berkeley 70300 75900 0.0738 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 %

225 University of California-Irvine 72800 74700 0.0254 30,204 1333 0.2878
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

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

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