Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Social Sciences Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Social Sciences, General, Social Sciences, Other Majors in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.
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 Pennsylvania.
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 3700 89100 0.9586 2,101 1527 0.0825
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

3 University of Pennsylvania 4300 92700 0.9537 10,013 1528 0.054
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,700

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

10,013

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

4 Wesleyan University 5800 91100 0.9367 3,805 1405 0.1649
#4

#4 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 %

5 Harvard University 5900 90700 0.9347 7,038 1535 0.0365
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

7,038

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.7 %

6 Boston University 6000 88800 0.9329 18,805 1475 0.1111
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

7 Columbia University in the City of New York 6600 94100 0.9301 9,157 1535 0.0386
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

8 North Carolina Central University 7000 27000 0.7416 6,595 971 0.8697
#8

#8 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 %

9 Carnegie Mellon University 7200 86800 0.9174 7,824 1528 0.1166
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$86,800

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,824

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

10 Vanderbilt University 7800 95000 0.9178 7,221 1527 0.0586
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

11 CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice 8200 36700 0.7773 11,554 1100 0.5516
#11

#11 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 %

12 Swarthmore College 8600 88100 0.9028 1,623 1520 0.0746
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,623

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.5 %

13 Brown University 8900 93900 0.905 7,910 1535 0.0539
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$93,900

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

14 Vassar College 9600 91500 0.8949 2,462 1499 0.1857
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$91,500

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

15 Allen University 10000 28500 0.6501 635 0 0.3212
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allen University
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

635

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

32.1 %

16 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 21100 0.5125 4,721 1110 0.7782
#16

#16 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 10500 21500 0.5112 1,710 945 0.9481
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,710

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

17 Rust College 10500 18500 0.4335 429 860 0.3469
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rust College
Holly Springs, MS

Sticker Price

$18,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

429

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

34.7 %

19 Coppin State University 10700 32800 0.6736 1,810 950 0.4956
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,810

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

49.6 %

20 New York University 12100 91800 0.868 29,060 1520 0.0923
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

21 University of Chicago 12300 95000 0.8706 7,519 1535 0.0448
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

7,519

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.5 %

22 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 12400 26200 0.5266 21,947 1335 0.3122
#22

#22 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 %

23 University of West Florida 12500 21500 0.4181 9,661 1120 0.5687
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,661

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

24 Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus 12800 24500 0.4782 4,250 970 0.9166
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Portales, NM

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

4,250

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

25 Northern Kentucky University 12900 25900 0.5028 10,163 1090 0.8307
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

26 Colorado College 13200 94600 0.8608 2,031 1357 0.1847
#26

#26 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 %

27 Denison University 13600 69300 0.8035 2,406 1383 0.1693
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

28 University of North Alabama 13700 28200 0.5145 8,078 1124 0.7054
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,078

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

29 Kansas State University 14100 26100 0.4588 15,650 1164 0.8199
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

30 Radford University 14300 21900 0.347 6,161 1070 0.8953
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$21,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

30 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 14300 25600 0.4406 9,982 1125 0.7702
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

32 Governors State University 14800 35200 0.5801 2,573 774 0.4827
#32

#32 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 %

33 Ohio State University-Main Campus 15000 25700 0.4158 46,815 1339 0.6057
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

33 University of North Texas 15000 25400 0.4101 34,458 1114 0.7223
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

35 University of Michigan-Flint 15100 36600 0.5874 5,011 1103 0.7047
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

5,011

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

36 California State University-San Marcos 15300 24700 0.3813 14,977 970 0.951
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,977

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

36 Central Michigan University 15300 40600 0.6233 10,219 1095 0.8982
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

38 Lindsey Wilson College 15400 47600 0.6758 1,738 1035 0
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia, KY

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

38 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 15400 19300 0.2021 10,090 1075 0.9368
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$19,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

10,090

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

40 University of California-Riverside 15600 36500 0.5722 22,599 1199 0.7685
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

22,599

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

41 Holy Apostles College and Seminary 16000 30600 0.4765 270 0 0.8303
#41

#41 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 %

42 Grand Valley State University 16200 25300 0.3601 19,002 1233 0.8302
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

43 Lake Superior State University 16300 31700 0.4851 1,551 1114 1
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

44 Northwestern University 16700 89500 0.8138 8,846 1513 0.0722
#44

#44 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 %

44 Southeast Missouri State University 16700 30300 0.4491 7,926 1080 0.6897
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,926

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

44 University of Southern California 16700 76000 0.7802 21,023 1485 0.1002
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

47 University of Wisconsin-Superior 16800 27100 0.3807 2,027 1075 0.7795
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Superior
Superior, WI

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,027

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

48 Bennington College 17100 89500 0.8085 797 1360 0.4453
#48

#48 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 %

48 Northeastern University 17100 89900 0.8101 22,695 1490 0.0522
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

50 Central Washington University 17200 22700 0.242 10,033 1060 0.9061
#50

#50 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 %

50 University of Maine at Presque Isle 17200 31700 0.4573 2,152 925 0.9709
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Presque Isle
Presque Isle, ME

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,152

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

50 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 17200 27400 0.3721 27,082 1099 0.8459
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

53 Dickinson State University 17300 23700 0.2696 1,339 1005 0.3695
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson State University
Dickinson, ND

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

1,339

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

37.0 %

54 Morehead State University 17400 28000 0.3788 8,258 1120 0.7721
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

55 Bryn Athyn College of the New Church 17600 47700 0.6306 246 1117 0.8291
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Athyn College of the New Church
Bryn Athyn, PA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

246

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

82.9 %

55 Frostburg State University 17600 26900 0.3451 2,619 1082 0.892
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

57 University of Rochester 17700 93100 0.8101 6,580 1469 0.4008
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

58 Whitman College 17800 85800 0.7921 1,561 1399 0.3815
#58

#58 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 %

58 William Carey University 17800 34500 0.484 3,113 1193 0.5797
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,113

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

60 Trinity Washington University 18000 44200 0.5934 1,604 0 0.9919
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$44,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,604

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

61 Colorado Mesa University 18200 24800 0.2672 9,473 1050 0.9829
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

62 West Liberty University 18300 24100 0.2409 1,944 1035 0.7212
#62

#62 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 %

63 Portland State University 18500 26100 0.2918 15,960 1176 0.9091
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

64 Campbellsville University 18700 41800 0.5526 6,411 1055 0.7235
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,411

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

65 Bard College 19000 90300 0.7893 2,037 1379 0.5212
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

52.1 %

66 Plymouth State University 19200 32100 0.4009 3,182 980 0.8754
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,182

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

67 Kentucky State University 19400 27600 0.2976 1,546 925 0.9251
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

68 Cleveland State University 19700 37300 0.4721 9,418 1005 0.913
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

68 Towson University 19700 30000 0.3429 16,264 1093 0.8198
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

70 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 19800 26500 0.2542 9,967 1080 0.9475
#70

#70 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 %

71 Bethany Lutheran College 20000 46400 0.5695 856 1160 0.3897
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethany Lutheran College
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

856

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

39.0 %

72 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20100 38800 0.4817 36,588 1367 0.6535
#72

#72 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 %

73 Central College 20500 36800 0.4427 1,084 1140 0.8617
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central College
Pella, IA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,084

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

73 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 20500 49400 0.5846 2,079 1135 0.8221
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN

Sticker Price

$49,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,079

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

73 University of Montevallo 20500 31500 0.3497 2,545 1124 0.5579
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,545

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

55.8 %

76 Bluefield State University 20700 38900 0.4676 1,249 1000 0.8722
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,249

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

76 Hiram College 20700 48700 0.5749 1,026 1005 0.9244
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hiram College
Hiram, OH

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,026

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

76 Pennsylvania State University-World Campus 20700 33400 0.3819 8,012 1139 1
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,012

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

79 San Diego State University 20800 28100 0.2599 34,637 1208 0.3598
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

80 Shawnee State University 20900 26400 0.2086 2,994 1085 0.8147
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

2,994

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

81 Black Hills State University 21200 24900 0.149 3,279 1075 0.9531
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

3,279

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

82 Mount Aloysius College 21300 48400 0.5598 2,942 1025 0.904
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Aloysius College
Cresson, PA

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,942

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

83 Saint Peter's University 21500 66300 0.6755 2,101 1070 0.9053
#83

#83 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 %

84 University of Wisconsin-Stout 21800 25400 0.1427 6,124 1159 0.8747
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,124

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

85 Belhaven University 22000 43300 0.4916 1,453 1065 0.5325
#85

#85 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 %

85 Trinity International University-Illinois 22000 23600 0.0677 140 1100 0.9318
#85

#85 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 %

87 Vermont State University 22200 26900 0.1744 4,087 960 0.8323
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

4,087

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

88 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 22300 33900 0.342 7,353 1085 0.9077
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

88 Mayville State University 22300 24500 0.09 963 1034 0.7825
#88

#88 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 %

88 Stetson University 22300 79100 0.7184 2,349 1114 0.716
#88

#88 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 %

91 American International College 22400 63600 0.6474 1,331 1020 0.969
#91

#91 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 %

91 Upper Iowa University 22400 41700 0.4628 2,504 1045 0.9338
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA

Sticker Price

$41,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,504

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

93 Boise State University 22500 41000 0.4509 24,030 1025 0.8721
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

94 Florida State University 22600 25000 0.0962 32,711 1360 0.2422
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

95 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 22700 24900 0.0892 5,823 1150 0.8619
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

95 The College of Saint Scholastica 22700 60400 0.6245 1,755 1180 0.9389
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$60,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,755

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

97 Colorado Christian University 22800 63300 0.6396 6,730 1110 0.8328
#97

#97 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 %

98 Caldwell University 23000 59300 0.6122 1,448 1157 0.654
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Caldwell University
Caldwell, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,448

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

99 Berry College 23100 60800 0.6199 2,254 1219 0.64
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

99 Sul Ross State University 23100 37300 0.3808 1,441 1000 0.9562
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,441

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

101 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23300 33600 0.3067 65,450 1203 0.8989
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

102 Southwestern Adventist University 23400 40800 0.4262 813 1060 0.5552
#102

#102 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 %

103 University of Virginia's College at Wise 23500 45200 0.4801 1,911 1065 0.9392
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia's College at Wise
Wise, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,911

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

104 Daemen University 23600 54400 0.5665 1,656 1209 0.7375
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Daemen University
Amherst, NY

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,656

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

104 University of Massachusetts-Boston 23600 42200 0.4407 12,234 1194 0.8296
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

12,234

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

106 Keystone College 23900 43000 0.4432 894 1035 0.848
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

894

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

107 Morningside University 24000 59600 0.5976 1,177 1125 0.7057
#107

#107 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 %

108 Hamline University 24100 56500 0.573 1,716 1145 0.8983
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$56,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,716

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

108 University at Buffalo 24100 34000 0.2912 20,360 1303 0.7418
#108

#108 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 %

108 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 24100 30300 0.2047 10,656 1075 0.7289
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

10,656

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

111 Bemidji State University 24200 26400 0.0835 3,610 1110 0.9131
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,610

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

111 Tulane University of Louisiana 24200 83600 0.7108 7,283 1451 0.1398
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

111 Wisconsin Lutheran College 24200 55200 0.5617 957 1233 0.7816
#111

#111 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 %

114 Ramapo College of New Jersey 24300 34500 0.2956 5,444 1214 0.7064
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,444

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

114 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 24300 39200 0.3802 28,674 980 0.9401
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

116 University of Sioux Falls 24400 40100 0.3916 1,241 1055 0.8298
#116

#116 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 %

117 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 24700 42300 0.4158 1,905 965 0.5754
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

118 Elmira College 24800 50000 0.5043 745 1250 0.7696
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmira College
Elmira, NY

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

745

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

118 University of Alabama at Birmingham 24800 28500 0.13 12,382 1242 0.8842
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

12,382

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

118 Wilson College 24800 44400 0.4412 1,180 1040 0.9532
#118

#118 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 %

121 Prescott College 24900 48100 0.4822 257 1139 0.9857
#121

#121 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 %

121 Rogers State University 24900 33400 0.2542 3,141 936 0.6683
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rogers State University
Claremore, OK

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,141

Est. Median SAT

936

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

121 University of North Dakota 24900 27700 0.0978 11,033 1150 0.769
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

124 University of Akron Main Campus 25000 25000 0 11,160 1069 0.5967
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

124 University of Alaska Southeast 25000 30700 0.1857 1,768 1020 0.6329
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Southeast
Juneau, AK

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

1,768

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

126 Boston College 25100 94600 0.7347 9,654 1490 0.1619
#126

#126 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 %

126 Touro University 25100 60200 0.5829 5,098 1366 0.6196
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Touro University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

5,098

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

62.0 %

128 Bellevue University 25200 25700 0.0194 11,096 0 0.995
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

11,096

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

128 West Texas A & M University 25200 27100 0.07 6,930 1060 0.5863
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,930

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

130 California State University-Stanislaus 25500 36800 0.3072 8,455 950 0.9814
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

131 California State University-Fullerton 25600 41400 0.3817 38,597 0 0.9052
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

131 Eastern Mennonite University 25600 62000 0.5872 791 1269 1
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

791

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

133 University of Mount Saint Vincent 25700 63200 0.5933 2,398 1084 0.8464
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Saint Vincent
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,398

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

134 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,234 1223 0.848
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

135 Mount Marty University 25900 55200 0.5307 1,022 1090 0.4257
#135

#135 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 %

135 Westfield State University 25900 39000 0.3355 3,868 1105 0.8671
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westfield State University
Westfield, MA

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,868

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.7 %

135 Westmont College 25900 76400 0.6612 1,311 1324 0.7704
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$76,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,311

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

138 Corban University 26000 57300 0.5456 785 1124 0.8974
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Corban University
Salem, OR

Sticker Price

$57,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

785

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

89.7 %

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 Virginia Wesleyan University 26000 54800 0.5255 1,749 1279 0.7287
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Wesleyan University
Virginia Beach, VA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,749

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

141 Evangel University 26300 39900 0.341 1,843 1183 0.7161
#141

#141 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 %

142 Felician University 26400 58700 0.5504 1,870 1005 0.9511
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Felician University
Lodi, NJ

Sticker Price

$58,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,870

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

143 Marywood University 26600 52600 0.4946 1,834 1160 0.6058
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marywood University
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,834

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

144 California State University-San Bernardino 26900 38000 0.2918 14,993 920 0.9318
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

144 Pennsylvania Western University 26900 35600 0.2447 7,586 1070 0.9433
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

144 University of Missouri-St Louis 26900 37200 0.2773 12,151 1154 0.5716
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

12,151

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

147 Russell Sage College 27000 57600 0.5316 1,255 1134 0.5326
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Russell Sage College
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

53.3 %

148 Troy University 27400 32600 0.1594 10,222 1090 0.9604
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,222

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

149 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 27600 40400 0.3167 20,418 1375 0.5808
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

150 College of Saint Benedict 27800 68900 0.597 1,391 1159 0.8887
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,391

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

151 Linfield University 28300 69900 0.5955 1,641 1145 0.8517
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Linfield University
McMinnville, OR

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,641

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

152 Clarkson University 28700 78000 0.6322 2,296 1302 0.7736
#152

#152 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 %

152 Mercy University 28700 44500 0.3552 6,775 1074 0.8584
#152

#152 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 %

152 Western Connecticut State University 28700 35800 0.1985 3,542 1130 0.8136
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

3,542

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

155 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 28900 42000 0.3112 42,604 1336 0.6056
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

156 Faulkner University 29300 39600 0.2604 1,793 1040 0.6613
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Faulkner University
Montgomery, AL

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

1,793

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

157 Indiana University-Southeast 29400 38800 0.2423 3,276 1090 0.8446
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

158 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 29600 31800 0.0693 6,270 1140 0.8726
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

159 Michigan Technological University 29700 34700 0.1442 6,022 1256 0.8353
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

159 New England College 29700 64600 0.5406 1,032 930 0.9213
#159

#159 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 %

161 California State University-Monterey Bay 30000 34000 0.1176 6,910 1053 0.9734
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,910

Est. Median SAT

1,053

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

161 North Central College 30000 62700 0.5213 2,454 1203 0.7733
#161

#161 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 %

161 University of Pittsburgh-Bradford 30000 43700 0.3132 1,002 1115 0.8898
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
Bradford, PA

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,002

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

161 University of Rio Grande 30000 38800 0.2269 2,030 0 0.7298
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rio Grande
Rio Grande, OH

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,030

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

165 California State University-Chico 30200 41000 0.2636 13,392 1117 0.9158
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

166 Dominican University of California 30300 69200 0.5622 1,127 1225 0.8392
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,127

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

167 Jacksonville University 30400 66200 0.5411 2,946 1195 0.5696
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

168 Clark University 30500 76800 0.6027 2,266 1381 0.3954
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clark University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,266

Est. Median SAT

1,381

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

168 San Jose State University 30500 41000 0.2559 28,008 0 0.8461
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

168 Southern Wesleyan University 30500 46200 0.34 887 1090 1
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Wesleyan University
Central, SC

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

887

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

171 Agnes Scott College 30800 69000 0.5538 843 1273 0.6215
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Agnes Scott College
Decatur, GA

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

843

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

62.2 %

171 University of Maine at Augusta 30800 38900 0.2085 4,250 0 0.0683
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Augusta
Augusta, ME

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,250

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

6.8 %

173 Benedictine University 30900 48900 0.3681 1,972 1150 0.9523
#173

#173 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 %

174 Chowan University 31000 39100 0.2072 638 985 0.7237
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chowan University
Murfreesboro, NC

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

638

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

175 Florida Southern College 31300 63200 0.5048 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 %

175 University of South Carolina Beaufort 31300 38500 0.1871 2,067 1025 0.6918
#175

#175 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 %

177 St. Andrews University 31500 44700 0.2953 806 985 0.3048
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Andrews University
Laurinburg, NC

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

806

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

30.5 %

178 Missouri Baptist University 31600 53800 0.4126 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 %

179 Kalamazoo College 32300 71500 0.548 1,166 1294 0.7533
#179

#179 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 %

179 University of Bridgeport 32300 60500 0.4663 1,479 1065 0.6431
#179

#179 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 %

181 Southern New Hampshire University 32500 47600 0.3171 159,653 965 0.9612
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

159,653

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

96.1 %

182 Carthage College 32600 58600 0.4441 2,675 1110 0.871
#182

#182 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 %

183 Liberty University 32700 43900 0.2551 52,823 1181 0.9932
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

52,823

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

184 Harding University 32800 47000 0.3023 3,523 1193 0.3942
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,523

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

39.4 %

184 Roosevelt University 32800 47600 0.3119 2,605 1015 0.9427
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,605

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

186 Mount Saint Mary College 33300 68400 0.5132 2,141 1090 0.8888
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,141

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

187 CUNY Graduate School and University Center 34100 34100 0 3,237 0 0.3861
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Graduate School and University Center
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,237

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

188 Charleston Southern University 34200 48400 0.2932 2,914 1070 0.7609
#188

#188 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 %

188 Hope International University 34200 56700 0.3971 564 1070 0.3298
#188

#188 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 %

190 California State University-Sacramento 34400 44900 0.234 28,226 1015 0.9343
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

191 University of South Florida 34700 34700 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

192 Eastern Oregon University 34800 40200 0.1345 2,502 1040 0.9831
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

2,502

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

193 Asbury University 34900 49100 0.2892 2,066 1157 0.954
#193

#193 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 %

194 Adelphi University 35100 63300 0.4454 5,325 1218 0.6591
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,325

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

65.9 %

195 Roger Williams University 35700 63700 0.4401 4,050 1225 0.8778
#195

#195 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 %

196 University of Southern Maine 36100 37100 0.0269 5,525 1129 0.7931
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

5,525

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

196 Western Kentucky University 36100 41900 0.1385 14,151 1090 0.9387
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

198 University of the Pacific 36400 72100 0.4953 3,249 1298 0.7132
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

198 Warner Pacific University 36400 41600 0.1252 350 945 0.5855
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Warner Pacific University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

350

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

200 University of Central Florida 36600 39600 0.0758 59,649 1280 0.4471
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

201 Concordia University Texas 36800 43600 0.156 1,391 1110 0.9106
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University Texas
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,391

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

201 St. Thomas Aquinas College 36800 64400 0.4289 1,889 985 0.9305
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Thomas Aquinas College
Sparkill, NY

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,889

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

203 The University of Texas at Tyler 37200 46700 0.2034 7,683 1120 0.9402
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

7,683

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

204 Long Island University 37300 59600 0.3744 11,753 1222 0.8977
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

11,753

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

205 Benedictine College 37600 50800 0.2599 2,391 1229 0.7645
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,391

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

206 Dominican University New York 37700 53500 0.2955 1,115 1170 0.9771
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University New York
Orangeburg, NY

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,115

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

206 Oklahoma Wesleyan University 37700 51000 0.2609 824 1060 0.7703
#206

#206 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 Suffolk University 38400 73600 0.4785 4,324 1209 0.822
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

4,324

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

209 Washington State University 38500 53900 0.2859 14,346 1139 0.8797
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

210 Hofstra University 38900 74600 0.4784 6,581 1323 0.6808
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

211 Cumberland University 39200 47500 0.1729 2,652 1125 0.67
#211

#211 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 %

212 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39600 53700 0.2627 23,920 1390 0.5973
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

213 University of California-San Diego 40500 61100 0.3373 34,955 1375 0.2677
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

214 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 40600 56700 0.284 40,754 1391 0.3915
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

215 Bethel University 40900 46200 0.1128 2,556 1209 0.878
#215

#215 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 %

216 Manhattan University 41200 71700 0.4252 2,928 1248 0.785
#216

#216 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 %

217 Campbell University 41600 65100 0.3611 2,699 1120 0.872
#217

#217 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 %

218 Loyola University Maryland 41900 78800 0.4684 3,881 1309 0.7549
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

219 Southern Oregon University 42600 42600 0 4,964 1125 0.9007
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR

Sticker Price

$42,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,964

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

220 Butler University 43300 64500 0.3286 4,489 1279 0.8508
#220

#220 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 %

221 Western Oregon University 43400 43400 0 3,343 1120 0.9871
#221

#221 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 %

222 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2748 31,253 1272 0.773
#222

#222 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 %

223 Simpson University 45800 56200 0.1852 755 1075 0.9903
#223

#223 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 %

224 Stevens Institute of Technology 49000 85800 0.4288 4,236 1445 0.4758
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,236

Est. Median SAT

1,445

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

225 Whittier College 49300 68100 0.2761 767 1160 0.835
#225

#225 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 %

226 Providence College 50300 85000 0.4084 4,556 1222 0.5089
#226

#226 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 %

227 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 50900 84200 0.3956 34,454 1435 0.1564
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

228 University of Utah 51500 53700 0.0411 28,064 1237 0.8598
#228

#228 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 %

229 University of California-Irvine 55100 64800 0.1496 30,204 1333 0.2878
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

230 University of La Verne 62100 66500 0.0662 2,414 1123 0.4847
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

2,414

Est. Median SAT

1,123

Acceptance Rate

48.5 %

231 University of Oregon 66700 68900 0.032 20,622 1250 0.883
#231

#231 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 %

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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