Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

Most Affordable Colleges for Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General Majors in the state of Illinois for 2027

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Which colleges are most affordable for Illinois residents ? The answer may surprise you.
These rankings of the most affordable colleges for Illinois residents are based on the estimated net price for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of Illinois.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of the school paid by the student and family, after factoring in merit and grant aid from the college federal programs and work study.The net prices displayed in these rankings are College Raptor's estimates.

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Illinois
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 California State University-Los Angeles 5100 69100 0.9266 22,077 965 0.9124
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

2 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 5600 50600 0.8888 35,358 1448 0.1642
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$50,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

3 College of the Ozarks 6600 56000 0.8817 1,500 1130 0.1097
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,500

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

4 University of Maine at Presque Isle 7000 25600 0.7257 2,758 925 0.9986
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Presque Isle
Presque Isle, ME

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,758

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

5 Brigham Young University 8100 22100 0.6333 34,354 1374 0.6862
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

5 California State University-Northridge 8100 65100 0.8757 32,846 1005 0.9176
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

7 Emory University 8400 96200 0.9129 7,320 1499 0.103
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

7,320

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

10.3 %

8 California State University-East Bay 8900 62400 0.8567 9,909 940 0.9739
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

9 University of Guam 9800 10700 0.0842 2,524 0 0.9863
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Guam
Mangilao, GU

Sticker Price

$10,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

2,524

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

10 East Central University 10600 43600 0.7569 2,976 1045 0.6181
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Central University
Ada, OK

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,976

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

61.8 %

11 The University of Tennessee-Martin 10700 24800 0.5691 7,393 1125 0.8968
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

7,393

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.7 %

12 California State University-Stanislaus 11100 31200 0.6448 8,494 950 0.9558
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

8,494

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

13 California State University-Fresno 11300 54800 0.7938 21,954 995 0.9526
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

14 Georgetown College 11400 86600 0.8688 1,123 1145 0.9337
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgetown College
Georgetown, KY

Sticker Price

$86,600

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,123

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

15 Arkansas State University 11500 31800 0.6384 11,189 1080 0.7818
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

11,189

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

15 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 11500 21000 0.4518 7,753 1140 0.9245
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$21,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,753

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

15 Valdosta State University 11500 25300 0.5447 7,199 1005 0.7769
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,199

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

18 Fitchburg State University 12400 34800 0.6428 3,000 1090 0.8885
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$34,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

3,000

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

19 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 12500 28100 0.5551 8,421 1054 0.9444
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

20 Albion College 12600 109600 0.8849 1,168 1065 0.7437
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$109,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,168

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

21 Montana State University-Northern 12900 23600 0.4531 919 990 1
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University-Northern
Havre, MT

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

919

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

22 San Francisco State University 13200 47700 0.7235 19,444 1035 0.9644
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

23 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 13400 55100 0.7569 5,677 985 0.9301
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

5,677

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

24 Denison University 13500 69300 0.8051 2,458 1366 0.1955
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,458

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

19.6 %

24 Mayville State University 13500 22000 0.3874 1,067 1034 0.7825
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mayville State University
Mayville, ND

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,067

Est. Median SAT

1,034

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

26 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 13600 38400 0.6464 8,945 1099 0.975
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

27 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 61700 0.7784 39,193 1418 0.4081
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$61,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

28 Louisiana Tech University 13900 43500 0.6804 11,071 1189 0.9073
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

29 California State University-Bakersfield 14200 57100 0.7511 9,897 1015 0.8416
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

9,897

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

30 Northern Illinois University 14300 28100 0.4927 12,118 1070 0.7164
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

30 University of North Georgia 14300 56800 0.7485 19,321 1100 0.9618
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

19,321

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

32 California State University-San Bernardino 14400 32700 0.5594 15,948 1020 0.943
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

15,948

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

33 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 14600 29200 0.4991 6,045 1193 0.8938
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,045

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

34 Sonoma State University 14800 57500 0.743 4,449 1050 0.9841
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$57,500

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

4,449

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

35 Eastern Oregon University 15200 58200 0.7388 2,281 1040 0.9916
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR

Sticker Price

$58,200

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,281

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

36 California State University-Chico 15300 58100 0.7366 13,599 1054 0.9107
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$58,100

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

36 Oklahoma Panhandle State University 15300 18100 0.155 1,021 985 1
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Goodwell, OK

Sticker Price

$18,100

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,021

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

38 Central Michigan University 15400 38700 0.6019 10,238 1099 0.9104
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

39 Austin Peay State University 15700 29100 0.4608 9,593 1075 0.9691
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,593

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

39 Indiana University of Pennsylvania 15700 28400 0.4472 7,425 1074 0.9147
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,425

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

39 Philander Smith University 15700 42400 0.6297 755 905 1
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Philander Smith University
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

755

Est. Median SAT

905

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

39 Valley City State University 15700 23800 0.338 1,663 1045 0.9942
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valley City State University
Valley City, ND

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,663

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

43 Cameron University 15900 45300 0.6491 3,308 945 1
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cameron University
Lawton, OK

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

3,308

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

43 University of North Carolina at Pembroke 15900 26600 0.4024 5,648 1065 0.9709
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke, NC

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,648

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

45 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 16000 62800 0.7449 25,312 1134 0.7395
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

45 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 16000 30600 0.4767 9,847 1090 0.9309
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

45 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16000 22300 0.2822 26,213 1209 0.7778
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

48 Oakland City University 16100 48700 0.6697 505 1010 0.8251
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland City University
Oakland City, IN

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

505

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

82.5 %

48 William Carey University 16100 48400 0.668 3,052 1120 0.6029
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

60.3 %

50 West Virginia University 16500 40900 0.5963 18,206 1120 0.8514
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

51 California State University-Long Beach 16600 33300 0.5016 36,056 1135 0.4543
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

51 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16600 64800 0.7439 22,007 1427 0.1672
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

22,007

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

16.7 %

51 Waynesburg University 16600 45000 0.6306 1,032 1093 0.8981
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,032

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

54 Bethel University 16900 35300 0.5207 2,674 970 0.6023
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
McKenzie, TN

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,674

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

55 California State University-Monterey Bay 17200 33900 0.4925 7,402 1054 0.9684
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,402

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

55 Middle Tennessee State University 17200 23200 0.2587 18,042 1140 0.6909
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

57 Tougaloo College 17300 41500 0.5835 1,286 985 0.5985
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, MS

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,286

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

58 Northern State University 17400 26700 0.3477 3,177 1085 0.96
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,177

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

58 Randolph College 17400 50700 0.6572 783 1140 0.9004
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Randolph College
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$50,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

783

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

60 Bluffton University 17500 58100 0.6987 584 1005 0.6723
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluffton University
Bluffton, OH

Sticker Price

$58,100

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

584

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

67.2 %

60 James Madison University 17500 28900 0.3949 21,358 1259 0.6879
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

60 University of Massachusetts-Boston 17500 89500 0.8041 12,138 1189 0.8379
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

12,138

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

63 Carson-Newman University 17700 51900 0.6592 1,912 1075 0.6381
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,912

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

63.8 %

63 Tabor College 17700 54400 0.675 539 965 0.6458
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tabor College
Hillsboro, KS

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

539

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

65 California State University-Sacramento 17900 35700 0.4987 28,619 1015 0.9357
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

65 York College of Pennsylvania 17900 58900 0.6966 3,369 1153 0.7374
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

3,369

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

67 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18100 25200 0.2814 7,088 1100 0.7448
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

67 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18100 28600 0.3669 3,991 1010 0.9654
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,991

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

69 Bellevue University 18300 37300 0.509 11,037 0 1
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

11,037

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

69 Missouri Southern State University 18300 26700 0.3146 3,917 1109 0.9656
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

3,917

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

71 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,463 1324 0.7589
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

71 Mississippi University for Women 18400 25100 0.2668 1,962 1055 0.9031
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi University for Women
Columbus, MS

Sticker Price

$25,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

1,962

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

73 University of Rhode Island 18500 81200 0.7721 14,466 1197 0.7456
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$81,200

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

14,466

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

73 Williams Baptist University 18500 63200 0.707 495 985 0.8342
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams Baptist University
Walnut Ridge, AR

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

495

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

75 University of Mary 18600 32600 0.4281 2,821 1175 0.753
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,821

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

76 California State University-Fullerton 18700 61400 0.6952 40,705 960 0.8811
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

76 San Jose State University 18700 41100 0.5452 29,890 1135 0.8039
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

78 Coker University 18900 78600 0.7599 1,220 1050 0.9396
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coker University
Hartsville, SC

Sticker Price

$78,600

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

1,220

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

78 Emmanuel University 18900 43600 0.5671 888 1070 0.74
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emmanuel University
Franklin Springs, GA

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

888

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

78 Glenville State University 18900 28300 0.3324 1,685 980 1
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Glenville State University
Glenville, WV

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,685

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

78 Quincy University 18900 57900 0.6733 1,096 1115 0.551
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quincy University
Quincy, IL

Sticker Price

$57,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,096

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

55.1 %

82 Husson University 19100 48100 0.6023 2,865 1174 0.8143
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Husson University
Bangor, ME

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,865

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

83 Louisiana Christian University 19200 26000 0.2615 769 1065 0.7719
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Christian University
Pineville, LA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

769

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

84 University of Arkansas at Monticello 19300 31400 0.3857 2,457 980 1
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Monticello
Monticello, AR

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,457

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

84 Western New Mexico University 19300 29800 0.3518 2,409 0 1
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

86 Nebraska Wesleyan University 19500 57500 0.6619 1,391 1200 0.7243
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$57,500

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,391

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

87 Emory & Henry University 19600 52400 0.6257 1,084 1145 0.8365
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emory & Henry University
Emory, VA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,084

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

87 Norwich University 19600 76000 0.7417 2,626 1186 0.7444
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

87 Ripon College 19600 68900 0.7151 665 1225 0.8186
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ripon College
Ripon, WI

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

665

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

90 Pennsylvania Western University 19700 30900 0.3626 7,586 1045 0.9433
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

90 University of Saint Mary 19700 53700 0.6331 1,044 1083 0.8229
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth, KS

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,044

Est. Median SAT

1,083

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

92 Bethel University 19800 53500 0.6297 1,065 1030 0.9766
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Mishawaka, IN

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,065

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

92 Piedmont University 19800 47400 0.5826 1,154 1080 0.9054
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Piedmont University
Demorest, GA

Sticker Price

$47,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,154

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

92 Syracuse University 19800 83600 0.7632 16,149 1374 0.4879
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

95 Montana State University Billings 20200 54900 0.6319 3,881 1090 1
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

96 Southern Oregon University 20300 73600 0.7244 4,235 1104 0.8862
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

4,235

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

96 Thomas More University 20300 83100 0.756 2,126 1180 0.9035
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thomas More University
Crestview Hills, KY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,126

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

98 University of South Carolina-Columbia 20400 25500 0.2 31,845 1298 0.5651
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

99 Lake Erie College 20500 81700 0.7492 941 1075 0.7036
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

941

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

100 South Carolina State University 20700 30000 0.3095 3,059 925 0.6797
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

3,059

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

100 University of Northern Iowa 20700 24000 0.137 7,800 1115 0.9313
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

7,800

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

102 Graceland University-Lamoni 20800 46400 0.552 802 1030 0.8083
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Graceland University-Lamoni
Lamoni, IA

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

802

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

103 Claflin University 21000 50100 0.5806 1,731 940 0.6493
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$50,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,731

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

103 Ferris State University 21000 30200 0.3046 8,980 1015 0.8237
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,980

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

103 University of New Orleans 21000 29700 0.2929 5,419 1040 0.7431
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

106 McDaniel College 21100 63900 0.6694 1,641 1155 0.7817
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McDaniel College
Westminster, MD

Sticker Price

$63,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,641

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

107 University of Sioux Falls 21200 40100 0.4712 1,177 1075 0.8274
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,177

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

82.7 %

108 East Texas Baptist University 21400 47900 0.5534 1,663 1059 0.7306
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Texas Baptist University
Marshall, TX

Sticker Price

$47,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,663

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

109 Rocky Mountain College 21500 67200 0.6802 779 1055 0.7775
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$67,200

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

110 University of the Pacific 21700 121000 0.8204 3,097 1313 0.6905
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$121,000

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

3,097

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

111 Bradley University 21800 59400 0.6334 3,258 1174 0.7459
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,258

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

111 Marian University 21800 59800 0.635 2,378 1085 0.9546
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marian University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,378

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

95.5 %

113 Freed-Hardeman University 22000 35900 0.3872 1,873 1120 0.5968
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,873

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

114 Union Commonwealth University 22100 125400 0.824 775 980 0.6315
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union Commonwealth University
Barbourville, KY

Sticker Price

$125,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

775

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

63.2 %

115 Sterling College 22200 77400 0.7129 649 1103 0.8759
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sterling College
Sterling, KS

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

649

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

115 University of Providence 22200 43400 0.4877 529 1075 0.5573
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Providence
Great Falls, MT

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

529

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

115 Upper Iowa University 22200 41700 0.4671 3,054 1035 0.9646
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA

Sticker Price

$41,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,054

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

118 Oklahoma City University 22400 74300 0.6985 1,546 1159 0.7103
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$74,300

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

119 Brigham Young University-Hawaii 22600 25400 0.1104 2,907 1125 0.4696
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University-Hawaii
Laie, HI

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,907

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

47.0 %

119 Concordia University-Nebraska 22600 60400 0.6257 3,007 1135 0.8572
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward, NE

Sticker Price

$60,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,007

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

121 Austin College 22700 95900 0.7635 1,181 1228 0.4768
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin College
Sherman, TX

Sticker Price

$95,900

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

1,181

Est. Median SAT

1,228

Acceptance Rate

47.7 %

122 Newman University 22800 55800 0.5917 2,529 1069 0.7398
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Newman University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,529

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

122 University of the Cumberlands 22800 26400 0.1342 7,612 1025 0.9881
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

7,612

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

124 Southwest Minnesota State University 23000 25800 0.1083 7,290 1015 0.6409
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

7,290

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

125 Montana State University 23100 73500 0.6859 15,142 1184 0.9938
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$73,500

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

15,142

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

125 Robert Morris University 23100 58000 0.6012 4,325 1145 0.8989
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

4,325

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

127 Concordia University-Saint Paul 23200 44800 0.4818 3,604 1069 0.9761
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Saint Paul
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,604

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

127 University of North Alabama 23200 37300 0.3781 8,078 1124 0.7054
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,078

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

129 Calvin University 23300 85000 0.7262 3,359 1232 0.6791
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$85,000

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

3,359

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

129 Ohio University-Main Campus 23300 26900 0.1338 20,786 1225 0.8689
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

129 Point Park University 23300 70900 0.6715 2,498 1144 0.984
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,498

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

132 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 23400 31100 0.2475 19,787 1197 0.8807
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

133 The University of Tennessee Southern 23500 28100 0.1633 1,012 1075 0.8671
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee Southern
Pulaski, TN

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,012

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.7 %

134 Weber State University 23700 31500 0.2479 31,672 1075 1
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

135 Midland University 23800 64300 0.6296 1,309 1045 0.6612
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midland University
Fremont, NE

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,309

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

136 Johnson University 24000 31300 0.2326 773 1095 0.5967
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson University
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

773

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

137 Judson University 24100 49100 0.5087 697 1010 0.8905
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Judson University
Elgin, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

697

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

137 Tennessee State University 24100 39200 0.3849 4,221 990 0.8463
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

4,221

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

137 University of Southern Mississippi 24100 30400 0.2073 10,371 1181 0.926
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

10,371

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

140 Southwestern Adventist University 24300 43200 0.4377 758 1064 0.7836
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Adventist University
Keene, TX

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

758

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

141 Franklin College 24400 61800 0.6054 894 1189 0.7254
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin College
Franklin, IN

Sticker Price

$61,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

894

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

142 Gallaudet University 24500 44900 0.4545 855 875 0.659
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gallaudet University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

855

Est. Median SAT

875

Acceptance Rate

65.9 %

142 Susquehanna University 24500 122200 0.7998 2,220 1199 0.7908
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$122,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,220

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

142 Tennessee Wesleyan University 24500 45300 0.4593 918 1075 0.6885
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Wesleyan University
Athens, TN

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

918

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

145 Muskingum University 24600 51400 0.5224 1,428 1005 0.8101
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,428

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

145 University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma 24600 39100 0.3701 1,027 1165 0.6582
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
Chickasha, OK

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,027

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

147 Guilford College 24800 57400 0.5679 1,132 1100 0.8
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Guilford College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,132

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

148 Tennessee Technological University 24900 33700 0.2612 9,187 1163 0.7613
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

148 The University of Findlay 24900 84900 0.707 4,132 1090 0.6748
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Findlay
Findlay, OH

Sticker Price

$84,900

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

4,132

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

67.5 %

150 Meredith College 25000 67400 0.6289 1,212 1239 0.7506
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Meredith College
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$67,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,212

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

150 Mount Marty University 25000 75500 0.6685 1,053 1145 0.8603
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Marty University
Yankton, SD

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,053

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

150 Tiffin University 25000 48000 0.4796 2,842 985 0.8007
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,842

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

153 St Catherine University 25100 71900 0.6503 2,602 1148 0.9047
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,602

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

154 Shenandoah University 25500 56100 0.5454 2,723 1154 0.7785
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,723

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

154 Webster University 25500 54700 0.5341 1,898 1120 0.8618
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,898

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

156 Welch College 25600 41500 0.3828 350 1069 1
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Welch College
Gallatin, TN

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

350

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

157 Minnesota State University, Mankato 25700 28000 0.0817 13,433 1145 0.8844
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

157 Missouri Western State University 25700 39300 0.3472 3,550 1015 0.9981
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,550

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

99.8 %

157 Seattle Pacific University 25700 70000 0.6328 1,657 1174 0.9301
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$70,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,657

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

157 Simpson College 25700 67100 0.6174 1,235 1430 0.8622
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,235

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

161 Otterbein University 25800 81000 0.6814 2,292 1126 0.8388
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

Sticker Price

$81,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,126

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

161 Southeast Missouri State University 25800 28600 0.0974 7,926 1070 0.6897
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

7,926

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

163 North Park University 25900 53400 0.5147 1,825 1075 0.6949
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Park University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,825

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

164 Briar Cliff University 26000 74700 0.6515 766 1075 0.5834
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Briar Cliff University
Sioux City, IA

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

766

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

58.3 %

164 University of West Florida 26000 37400 0.3044 9,971 1120 0.5822
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,971

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

166 Ottawa University-Ottawa 26100 64700 0.5969 871 985 0.8296
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ottawa University-Ottawa
Ottawa, KS

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

871

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

166 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5967 1,920 1174 0.9412
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,920

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

168 Dordt University 26200 52500 0.5007 1,716 1205 0.6847
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,716

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

169 Earlham College 26300 75800 0.6528 670 1237 0.7904
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

670

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

169 Gustavus Adolphus College 26300 75500 0.6519 1,906 1273 0.6099
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,906

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

169 Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School 26300 48800 0.4607 1,793 1174 0.5589
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,793

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

169 Western Kentucky University 26300 47700 0.4485 13,732 1090 0.9145
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

173 Northwestern State University of Louisiana 26400 40700 0.3512 7,501 1055 0.9467
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,501

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

174 West Virginia State University 26600 32300 0.1767 3,110 925 0.9596
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia State University
Institute, WV

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

3,110

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

175 Wingate University 26700 65000 0.5892 2,673 1100 0.9113
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wingate University
Wingate, NC

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,673

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

175 Wright State University-Main Campus 26700 43300 0.3837 7,747 1073 0.9617
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

177 Plymouth State University 26800 46800 0.4273 3,100 980 0.9773
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

3,100

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

177 Rider University 26800 60200 0.5551 3,052 1214 0.7741
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

177 University of Arkansas 26800 52400 0.4888 29,252 1179 0.7388
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

180 Mars Hill University 26900 54500 0.5056 1,062 1100 0.6822
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mars Hill University
Mars Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,062

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

181 Bethany College 27000 57000 0.5267 613 975 0.56
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethany College
Lindsborg, KS

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

613

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

182 Saint Peter's University 27100 62200 0.5645 2,263 1070 0.903
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,263

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

183 Cornell College 27400 74800 0.6336 1,094 1243 0.799
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

183 University of Jamestown 27400 34400 0.2035 1,097 1055 0.88
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Jamestown
Jamestown, ND

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

185 Florida Southern College 27800 63200 0.56 2,682 1264 0.6442
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,682

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

185 Mississippi Christian University 27800 45100 0.3836 2,583 1222 0.8416
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi Christian University
Clinton, MS

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,583

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

185 Winston-Salem State University 27800 34300 0.1895 4,192 945 0.7826
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

4,192

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

188 California State University-San Marcos 28000 38300 0.2689 15,770 990 0.9513
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

189 St Bonaventure University 28100 64000 0.5608 2,134 1165 0.8533
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,134

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

189 Vermont State University 28100 38700 0.2737 4,087 960 0.8323
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

4,087

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

191 Evangel University 28200 52100 0.4589 1,843 1180 0.7161
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,843

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

192 Grace College and Theological Seminary 28300 41800 0.3223 1,795 1130 0.8215
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grace College and Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,795

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

193 Oklahoma Wesleyan University 28400 72700 0.6093 765 1020 0.6617
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Bartlesville, OK

Sticker Price

$72,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

765

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

66.2 %

194 Wayland Baptist University 28800 37300 0.2281 1,894 1045 0.5477
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,894

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

195 Clemson University 29000 37100 0.2179 23,401 1343 0.3834
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

195 Gardner-Webb University 29000 53700 0.4602 1,861 1110 0.7721
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,861

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

197 Huntington University 29300 44400 0.3398 1,512 1065 0.7518
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntington University
Huntington, IN

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,512

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

198 Canisius University 29400 54500 0.4604 1,728 1186 0.7323
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Canisius University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,728

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

73.2 %

198 William Penn University 29400 48000 0.387 1,366 1035 0.7311
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,366

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

200 California Lutheran University 29600 109800 0.7307 2,160 1218 0.7631
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA

Sticker Price

$109,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,160

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

76.3 %

201 Brevard College 29700 43700 0.3207 823 1060 0.4216
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brevard College
Brevard, NC

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

823

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

42.2 %

202 Methodist University 29800 66200 0.5498 1,467 1185 0.7516
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,467

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

203 Monmouth University 30100 78800 0.6178 3,657 1220 0.8716
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,657

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

203 Southwestern College 30100 64400 0.5326 816 1000 0.4729
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern College
Winfield, KS

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

816

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

47.3 %

205 Bryan College-Dayton 30200 36000 0.161 1,565 1085 1
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryan College-Dayton
Dayton, TN

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,565

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

206 Ithaca College 30400 72600 0.581 4,205 1328 0.7015
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

4,205

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

207 Keene State College 30500 41400 0.2629 2,640 1064 0.8982
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,640

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

208 Palm Beach Atlantic University 30700 69000 0.5545 3,314 1094 0.8199
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,314

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

209 Jacksonville University 30800 73200 0.579 2,916 1210 0.5748
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,916

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

210 University of Louisville 30900 42100 0.2657 17,916 1134 0.7921
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

17,916

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

211 Westfield State University 31000 41500 0.2532 3,868 1105 0.8671
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westfield State University
Westfield, MA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,868

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.7 %

212 Manhattanville University 31100 68500 0.546 1,465 1140 0.8688
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattanville University
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,465

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

213 North Carolina Central University 31200 40000 0.2199 7,232 865 0.8605
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,232

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

213 Ottawa University-Surprise 31200 89100 0.6496 837 995 0.7815
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ottawa University-Surprise
Surprise, AZ

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

837

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

215 East Tennessee State University 31300 31300 0 10,829 1124 0.8619
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

215 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 31300 38500 0.1871 7,637 1115 0.1865
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

7,637

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

18.7 %

215 San Diego State University 31300 35300 0.1133 36,196 1208 0.3741
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

218 Lasell University 31500 60000 0.4747 1,347 1095 0.7457
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lasell University
Newton, MA

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,347

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

219 University of Lynchburg 31600 58600 0.4604 1,424 1099 0.6108
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$58,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,424

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

61.1 %

220 Ohio Wesleyan University 31700 108100 0.7069 1,652 1281 0.6441
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$108,100

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

221 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College 31800 50000 0.3654 858 975 0.7239
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Saint Mary of the Woods, IN

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

858

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

222 Rockhurst University 32000 62500 0.4873 1,964 1159 0.9392
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,964

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

222 Southern Nazarene University 32000 48400 0.3385 1,473 1055 1
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Nazarene University
Bethany, OK

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,473

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

224 Bushnell University 32300 50900 0.3658 570 1110 0.9736
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bushnell University
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

570

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

224 Grand View University 32300 58100 0.444 1,500 1020 0.9909
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand View University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$58,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,500

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

226 DePauw University 32400 70300 0.5384 1,858 1293 0.5602
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,858

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

227 Saint Ambrose University 33000 57700 0.4283 1,884 1065 0.8006
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,884

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

228 The University of Montana-Western 33100 42900 0.2286 1,335 990 0.9978
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana-Western
Dillon, MT

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,335

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.8 %

229 Dean College 33200 92100 0.6396 1,039 1015 0.7402
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dean College
Franklin, MA

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,039

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

229 Liberty University 33200 44700 0.2573 52,961 1174 0.9898
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

52,961

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

231 Utica University 33400 48600 0.3129 2,191 1214 0.9187
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utica University
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,191

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

232 Baylor University 33500 70400 0.5244 14,183 1302 0.5222
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

14,183

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

52.2 %

232 Lewis-Clark State College 33500 40000 0.1625 4,015 990 0.9964
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

4,015

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.6 %

232 Warner University 33500 41000 0.183 803 931 0.4281
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Warner University
Lake Wales, FL

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

803

Est. Median SAT

931

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

235 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 33600 55500 0.3947 22,313 1341 0.2996
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

22,313

Est. Median SAT

1,341

Acceptance Rate

30.0 %

235 Franklin Pierce University 33600 68300 0.5077 997 1174 0.9347
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin Pierce University
Rindge, NH

Sticker Price

$68,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

997

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

237 Spring Arbor University 33900 52700 0.3566 1,133 1124 0.6518
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,133

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

65.2 %

238 University of the Incarnate Word 34000 55300 0.3855 4,651 1010 0.9947
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,651

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

239 Bridgewater College 34200 42500 0.1953 1,412 1115 0.903
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

1,412

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

239 Charleston Southern University 34200 48400 0.295 3,126 1060 0.9646
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,126

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

241 Friends University 34500 58000 0.4064 1,084 1020 0.5174
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Friends University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,084

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

51.7 %

242 Bethel College-North Newton 34800 59400 0.4144 507 1000 0.935
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel College-North Newton
North Newton, KS

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

507

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

243 Adelphi University 35000 63300 0.4467 5,097 1241 0.7215
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,097

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

244 Washburn University 35200 38400 0.0833 5,427 1048 1
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washburn University
Topeka, KS

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,427

Est. Median SAT

1,048

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

245 McPherson College 35300 51800 0.3188 861 1055 0.5533
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McPherson College
McPherson, KS

Sticker Price

$51,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

861

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

55.3 %

245 Pfeiffer University 35300 56100 0.3705 696 941 0.9603
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pfeiffer University
Misenheimer, NC

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

696

Est. Median SAT

941

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

247 John Carroll University 35500 91800 0.6131 2,408 1285 0.7732
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

John Carroll University
University Heights, OH

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,408

Est. Median SAT

1,285

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

248 University of North Carolina Wilmington 36100 36100 0 16,131 1275 0.6472
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,131

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

249 Benedictine College 37600 52500 0.2836 2,404 1241 0.9812
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,404

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

250 DePaul University 37700 66400 0.432 14,338 1258 0.878
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

14,338

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

251 Milligan University 38100 55900 0.3181 867 1200 0.7229
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milligan University
Milligan, TN

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

867

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

252 Howard Payne University 38200 54500 0.2988 751 1043 0.6737
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard Payne University
Brownwood, TX

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

751

Est. Median SAT

1,043

Acceptance Rate

67.4 %

253 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 38400 60200 0.362 23,003 1164 0.7367
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

254 Lubbock Christian University 38500 49000 0.2145 1,383 1074 0.7473
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$49,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

1,383

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

74.7 %

255 Midway University 38600 50900 0.2414 1,796 1110 0.9681
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midway University
Midway, KY

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,796

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

256 Pacific University 38800 74900 0.4817 1,465 1019 0.8986
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR

Sticker Price

$74,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,465

Est. Median SAT

1,019

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

257 Long Island University 38900 60400 0.3562 12,072 1229 0.8616
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$60,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

12,072

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

258 Concordia University Texas 39200 45800 0.1448 1,189 990 0.9125
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University Texas
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

1,189

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

258 Cumberland University 39200 47500 0.1747 2,745 1055 0.6733
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

2,745

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

258 University of Denver 39200 84100 0.5341 5,766 1292 0.8538
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$84,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

5,766

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

261 Saint Vincent College 39300 64600 0.3916 1,157 1140 0.7863
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Vincent College
Latrobe, PA

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,157

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

261 State University of New York at Cortland 39300 40600 0.0321 5,890 1175 0.624
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

5,890

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

263 Fresno Pacific University 39900 52200 0.2354 1,615 1075 0.6396
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$52,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,615

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

264 Saint Mary's College of California 40500 102500 0.6051 1,955 1175 0.8856
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA

Sticker Price

$102,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,955

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

264 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 40500 42700 0.0515 14,657 1190 0.7583
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

266 Webber International University 40600 44400 0.0855 833 950 0.694
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webber International University
Babson Park, FL

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

833

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

267 Pacific Union College 40800 52800 0.2273 968 1070 0.473
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Union College
Angwin, CA

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

968

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

47.3 %

268 Butler University 41400 67900 0.3904 4,418 1269 0.8209
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,418

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

268 Young Harris College 41400 43600 0.0504 755 1044 0.6264
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Young Harris College
Young Harris, GA

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

755

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

62.6 %

270 Siena University 41500 66300 0.3742 3,149 1301 0.8464
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena University
Loudonville, NY

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,301

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

271 Fairfield University 41700 84300 0.5051 5,671 1345 0.2505
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

5,671

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

25.1 %

272 Montclair State University 42000 47000 0.1065 19,048 1005 0.894
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,048

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

273 University of Mount Olive 42100 50400 0.1645 1,944 1075 0.7575
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,944

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

274 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42600 57200 0.2552 10,900 1222 0.8914
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

275 University of Hawaii at Manoa 43700 60500 0.2778 15,735 1069 0.8797
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

276 Campbell University 44000 68700 0.3606 2,699 1120 0.872
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,699

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

277 Texas Christian University 44300 87400 0.4934 11,152 1268 0.4809
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

11,152

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

48.1 %

278 Hanover College 44500 64900 0.3144 1,004 1185 0.8215
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

279 LeTourneau University 44600 55000 0.1891 2,903 1242 0.4879
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$55,000

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

2,903

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

280 William & Mary 45000 84400 0.4666 6,951 1454 0.3696
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$84,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,454

Acceptance Rate

37.0 %

281 Duquesne University 45200 70500 0.3587 5,382 1252 0.8639
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,382

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

282 High Point University 45300 72900 0.3785 5,135 1263 0.7531
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

High Point University
High Point, NC

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,135

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

283 University of Georgia 48600 51800 0.0618 32,824 1348 0.3425
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,800

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

284 Lipscomb University 48800 67900 0.2817 3,327 1214 0.6774
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

285 Sacred Heart University 49700 67500 0.2637 7,291 1265 0.6363
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,291

Est. Median SAT

1,265

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

286 The University of Texas at Austin 49800 58800 0.153 44,314 1356 0.2222
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

287 Ohio State University-Main Campus 50400 72700 0.3067 46,627 1366 0.492
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$72,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

288 University of Utah 51400 53700 0.0426 29,335 1222 0.9015
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

29,335

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

90.2 %

289 University of Iowa 52100 54400 0.0421 23,407 1203 0.799
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

290 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53200 61000 0.1293 42,565 1339 0.7887
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

291 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 17,157 1204 0.7654
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

292 Morehouse College 54900 55000 0.0018 2,847 1090 0.4396
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$55,000

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

2,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

44.0 %

293 Howard University 55000 67300 0.1827 11,519 1208 0.4134
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

294 Dallas Baptist University 55800 63400 0.1199 2,938 1073 0.9131
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$63,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

2,938

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

295 Miami University-Oxford 57300 57300 0 16,405 1284 0.74
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

296 Emerson College 58200 105500 0.4485 3,908 1359 0.5131
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$105,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,908

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

297 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 60200 64800 0.0709 8,513 1160 0.9261
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

298 Berea College 68800 69000 0.0029 1,529 1209 0.1567
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berea College
Berea, KY

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

1,529

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

15.7 %

299 Gonzaga University 70800 76400 0.0733 4,976 1328 0.7962
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$76,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,976

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

School data is from 2023–2024 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

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