Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Advertising Majors

Most Affordable Advertising, Public Relations, Advertising, and Colleges in the state of California for 2026

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These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Advertising majors who live in California.
Rankings are calculated by estimating the net price at every college offering Advertising degrees for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of California.
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
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Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Antelope Valley Community College District 4400 12900 0.6559 12,937 0 0
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Antelope Valley Community College District
Lancaster, CA

Sticker Price

$12,900

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

12,937

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

2 Santa Ana College 4600 23100 0.8003 26,073 0 0
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

26,073

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

3 College of the Ozarks 7700 47200 0.8373 1,454 1135 0.1199
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

12.0 %

4 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

5 Washington University in St Louis 9400 96200 0.9024 8,220 1513 0.1206
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

8,220

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

6 Dalton State College 9700 33100 0.7059 4,902 1020 0.4343
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dalton State College
Dalton, GA

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

4,902

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

7 Boston University 11100 91600 0.8791 18,805 1475 0.1111
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$91,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

8 Rhode Island College 11200 54600 0.7949 5,157 995 0.9182
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

5,157

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

9 Concord University 11500 39500 0.7091 1,609 990 0.9256
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

10 The University of Texas at El Paso 11600 48200 0.7598 20,609 990 0.999
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

11 Santa Monica College 11700 33300 0.6478 23,164 0 0.4384
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

23,164

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

43.8 %

12 University of Central Florida 12200 25300 0.5172 59,649 1280 0.4471
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

13 William Jewell College 12300 46900 0.738 969 1110 0.3836
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

969

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

14 West Virginia University 12500 57700 0.7832 18,614 1125 0.778
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

15 University of Houston 12900 23100 0.4417 39,257 1249 0.7392
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

16 Kansas State University 13700 26100 0.4756 15,650 1164 0.8199
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

17 University of Southern Indiana 14000 35900 0.6093 5,347 1145 0.9581
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

18 Central Michigan University 14400 37400 0.6155 10,219 1095 0.8982
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

19 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14500 26500 0.4539 22,351 1159 0.7504
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

19 Texas State University 14500 24500 0.4075 36,268 1100 0.8908
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

21 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 14700 22800 0.3557 11,874 1082 0.8377
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

22 Brescia University 14800 62800 0.7641 545 1090 0.3524
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brescia University
Owensboro, KY

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

545

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

35.2 %

22 Grand Valley State University 14800 25300 0.4155 19,002 1233 0.8302
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

22 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 14800 26400 0.4406 4,721 1110 0.7782
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

25 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 14900 45200 0.6698 2,233 930 0.9036
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,233

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

26 Albion College 15000 93700 0.8399 1,308 1065 0.807
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

27 Northwest Missouri State University 15100 37700 0.6009 5,241 1075 0.8613
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

27 University of North Georgia 15100 48000 0.6857 18,329 1100 0.6794
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

18,329

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

29 University of Memphis 15300 29900 0.4879 15,770 1075 0.7203
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

29 Wesleyan College 15300 55300 0.7234 595 915 0.6207
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wesleyan College
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

595

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

31 University of Central Oklahoma 15400 28700 0.4635 10,454 1055 0.8176
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

32 Keene State College 15700 51200 0.6932 2,744 1020 0.9033
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,744

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

33 Waynesburg University 15800 45000 0.6484 1,088 1099 0.9169
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,088

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

34 Lamar University 15900 22900 0.3053 8,218 1045 0.857
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,218

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

35 Appalachian State University 16100 19500 0.1746 19,560 1159 0.9014
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

36 Millikin University 16700 45000 0.6287 1,496 1020 0.6668
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millikin University
Decatur, IL

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,496

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

37 Ferris State University 16900 31000 0.4555 8,989 1015 0.9151
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,989

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

37 University of South Alabama 16900 35200 0.5202 9,241 1140 0.7096
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

39 Husson University 17400 48100 0.6376 2,762 1115 0.8095
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Husson University
Bangor, ME

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,762

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

39 SUNY Buffalo State University 17400 44900 0.612 5,205 1118 0.744
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

41 Western Kentucky University 17500 27000 0.3539 14,151 1090 0.9387
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

42 University of Arkansas 17600 27700 0.3663 28,859 1179 0.7431
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

43 SUNY at Fredonia 17700 39600 0.5537 2,876 1193 0.792
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

43 University of Miami 17700 96300 0.8159 13,250 1406 0.189
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

45 Lee University 17900 37400 0.5217 3,271 1154 0.7052
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,271

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

45 North Park University 17900 53200 0.6634 1,876 1110 0.7284
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Park University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,876

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

72.8 %

47 Simpson College 18000 59500 0.6976 1,140 1430 0.8888
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,140

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

48 Pacific Union College 18200 53000 0.6563 910 1070 0.4248
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Union College
Angwin, CA

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

910

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

42.5 %

49 Florida Memorial University 18400 44900 0.5903 1,299 0 0.7431
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Memorial University
Miami Gardens, FL

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,299

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

50 West Liberty University 18800 43900 0.5722 1,944 1040 0.7212
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,944

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

51 Salem State University 19000 35100 0.4585 4,853 1100 0.9557
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

52 Lindenwood University 19100 35800 0.4668 4,663 1170 0.5684
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

4,663

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

56.8 %

53 Western Michigan University 19200 32500 0.4097 13,860 1104 0.846
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

54 Texas Tech University 19300 27900 0.3086 32,580 1200 0.7265
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

55 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 19400 29500 0.3428 6,306 1214 0.9075
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

55 La Roche University 19400 66200 0.7073 755 1069 0.7016
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

La Roche University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

755

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

57 San Jose State University 19500 33700 0.4214 28,008 0 0.8461
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

58 Central Connecticut State University 19700 29500 0.332 8,170 1010 0.7333
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

59 Boise State University 19900 59700 0.6667 24,030 1025 0.8721
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

60 Marian University 20100 47200 0.5736 1,074 1035 0.6677
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marian University
Fond Du Lac, WI

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,074

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

61 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 20300 32800 0.3821 19,701 1214 0.8749
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

62 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 20400 34400 0.4069 14,783 1124 0.8096
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

62 Utica University 20400 43400 0.5295 2,333 1120 0.8679
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utica University
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,333

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

64 South Dakota State University 20700 25200 0.1804 10,728 1120 0.9834
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,728

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

65 Loyola University New Orleans 20900 72100 0.7099 3,032 1145 0.9305
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

65 Ohio Dominican University 20900 65800 0.6819 843 1171 0.9423
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Dominican University
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

843

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

67 Marian University 21000 59800 0.6484 2,492 1085 0.9532
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marian University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,492

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

68 Kennesaw State University 21200 27200 0.2207 42,840 1120 0.6919
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

68 Pennsylvania Western University 21200 28200 0.2486 7,586 1070 0.9433
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

68 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 21200 42700 0.5036 13,179 1110 0.8883
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

71 Southwestern Adventist University 21300 49800 0.5721 813 1064 0.5552
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Adventist University
Keene, TX

Sticker Price

$49,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

813

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

55.5 %

72 Azusa Pacific University 21500 63000 0.6589 2,996 1138 0.7959
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,996

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

72 Louisiana Christian University 21500 26000 0.1733 803 1065 0.8379
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Christian University
Pineville, LA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

803

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

74 East Texas Baptist University 21700 58700 0.6301 1,634 1025 0.5776
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Texas Baptist University
Marshall, TX

Sticker Price

$58,700

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,634

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

57.8 %

74 Upper Iowa University 21700 41700 0.4782 2,504 965 0.9338
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA

Sticker Price

$41,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,504

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

76 Missouri Western State University 22000 28800 0.2347 3,494 1015 0.9996
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

3,494

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

77 Belhaven University 22100 43300 0.4903 1,453 1065 0.5325
#77

#77 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 %

77 West Texas A & M University 22100 22400 0.0134 6,930 1060 0.5863
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,930

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

79 American International College 22300 63600 0.649 1,331 1025 0.969
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American International College
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$63,600

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,331

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

80 Colorado Christian University 22400 74500 0.6994 6,730 1110 0.8328
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

6,730

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

81 Florida State University 22600 32500 0.3046 32,711 1360 0.2422
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

81 Mount Saint Mary College 22600 68400 0.6697 2,141 1090 0.8888
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,141

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

83 The University of Alabama 23200 31000 0.2514 34,389 1233 0.7665
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

84 Northwestern College 23300 68300 0.6586 1,187 1125 0.8035
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern College
Orange City, IA

Sticker Price

$68,300

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,187

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

84 Robert Morris University 23300 58000 0.5988 3,769 1180 0.9057
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,769

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

84 University of the Pacific 23300 69800 0.6654 3,249 1298 0.7132
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

87 Bradley University 23400 50800 0.5393 3,596 1223 0.7675
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

88 Webster University 23600 66700 0.6467 2,091 1105 0.9594
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,091

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

89 Our Lady of the Lake University 23900 58100 0.5882 1,147 990 0.7246
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$58,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,147

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

90 Notre Dame of Maryland University 24000 80400 0.7014 686 1030 0.8649
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

686

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

90 Point Park University 24000 57000 0.5793 2,337 1144 0.9691
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

92 Dominican University 24100 56000 0.5705 2,690 1035 0.9032
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,690

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

92 Minnesota State University, Mankato 24100 27100 0.1124 12,897 1160 0.9133
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

94 University of Central Arkansas 24500 29500 0.1711 8,268 1110 0.8949
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

95 Muskingum University 24700 51400 0.5197 1,524 1020 0.8184
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,524

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

96 Washington State University 24800 38700 0.3595 21,455 1131 0.8664
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

97 Regis College 24900 70700 0.6478 1,055 965 0.9009
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Regis College
Weston, MA

Sticker Price

$70,700

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,055

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

97 University of Mount Union 24900 50900 0.511 1,927 1240 0.8013
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,927

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

99 La Sierra University 25000 70200 0.6438 1,244 1015 0.933
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

La Sierra University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,244

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

99 Lewis University 25000 57700 0.5665 4,326 1099 0.7128
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

101 Franklin College 25100 61800 0.5937 931 1150 0.6978
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin College
Franklin, IN

Sticker Price

$61,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

931

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

102 Fashion Institute of Technology 25200 69500 0.6377 7,924 0 0.6024
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$69,500

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,924

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

103 Johnson University 25300 31300 0.1931 708 1070 0.5377
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson University
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

708

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

53.8 %

103 Syracuse University 25300 83100 0.6955 15,958 1363 0.4611
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

105 Michigan State University 25500 28900 0.1193 41,234 1223 0.848
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

106 Concordia University-Chicago 25700 67800 0.6211 1,327 1100 0.9279
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Chicago
River Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,327

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

106 Flagler College 25700 61100 0.5792 2,409 1100 0.8076
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

108 Hannibal-LaGrange University 25900 40800 0.365 402 1069 0.5874
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hannibal-LaGrange University
Hannibal, MO

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

402

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

58.7 %

109 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5961 1,742 1207 0.7813
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

110 Minnesota State University Moorhead 26200 28300 0.0725 3,413 1095 0.5295
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

3,413

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

53.0 %

110 Oakland University 26200 39700 0.3401 12,587 1050 0.8784
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

112 Evangel University 26300 44900 0.4139 1,843 1183 0.7161
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,843

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

113 Ashland University 26400 56600 0.534 5,180 1145 0.8053
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

5,180

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

113 Ball State University 26400 26400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

115 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 26500 41500 0.3612 42,604 1336 0.6056
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

116 Iowa State University 26800 43300 0.3806 25,628 1207 0.8866
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

117 Wingate University 26900 65000 0.5855 2,673 1100 0.9113
#117

#117 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 %

118 Springfield College 27100 65600 0.5867 1,764 1201 0.7189
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Springfield College
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$65,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,764

Est. Median SAT

1,201

Acceptance Rate

71.9 %

118 University of Idaho 27100 30600 0.1146 9,574 1119 0.7553
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

120 Marquette University 27200 66200 0.5888 8,045 1309 0.8134
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

121 George Fox University 27400 76800 0.6432 3,401 1193 0.9351
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

3,401

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

121 Kent State University at Kent 27400 28400 0.0352 20,841 1105 0.8634
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

121 Morehead State University 27400 32600 0.1594 8,258 1120 0.7721
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

124 Woodbury University 27500 66600 0.5871 825 1087 0.7287
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Woodbury University
Burbank, CA

Sticker Price

$66,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

825

Est. Median SAT

1,087

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

125 Murray State University 27800 32400 0.1406 8,281 1124 0.8568
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

126 North Dakota State University 27900 30400 0.0807 9,762 1110 0.9496
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

127 Florida Southern College 28000 63200 0.5578 2,626 1265 0.5909
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,265

Acceptance Rate

59.1 %

127 Thomas College 28000 55800 0.4979 1,581 905 0.9707
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thomas College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,581

Est. Median SAT

905

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

129 Messiah University 28100 54200 0.4817 2,618 1241 0.7897
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,618

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

130 Canisius University 28300 64800 0.5637 1,724 1186 0.7224
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Canisius University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

131 Biola University 28800 71200 0.5958 3,481 1268 0.7482
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

132 Drury University 28900 52900 0.4536 1,391 1228 0.5758
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drury University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,391

Est. Median SAT

1,228

Acceptance Rate

57.6 %

133 Wartburg College 29300 46900 0.3742 1,454 1142 0.9941
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wartburg College
Waverly, IA

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,142

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

134 Huntington University 29400 44300 0.3364 1,589 1055 0.7564
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntington University
Huntington, IN

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,589

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.6 %

134 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29400 33900 0.1328 30,187 1292 0.6015
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

136 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 29800 62800 0.5251 37,140 1442 0.4237
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

137 Saint Xavier University 29900 53600 0.442 3,039 1125 0.8575
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,039

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

137 Southern Adventist University 29900 46900 0.3615 2,827 1112 0.6661
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,827

Est. Median SAT

1,112

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

137 Southern Methodist University 29900 83200 0.641 7,285 1423 0.6335
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$83,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

140 Gannon University 30100 52900 0.4314 2,768 1174 0.7416
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

140 University of North Texas 30100 37400 0.1951 34,458 1114 0.7223
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

142 Southeastern University 30200 60500 0.5005 10,351 1130 0.6165
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

10,351

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

143 Belmont University 30300 67800 0.5527 7,167 1273 0.9528
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,167

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

144 Concordia University-Saint Paul 30500 46000 0.3371 3,361 1160 0.7887
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Saint Paul
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,361

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

145 Russell Sage College 30700 71000 0.5676 1,255 1134 0.5326
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Russell Sage College
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$71,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

53.3 %

146 California Baptist University 30900 64800 0.5223 8,417 1069 0.8535
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

146 Rochester Institute of Technology 30900 78100 0.6043 14,267 1363 0.6693
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

148 University of St Thomas 31000 70300 0.5594 6,044 1299 0.9125
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

149 Oklahoma Christian University 31200 45000 0.307 2,012 1138 0.9707
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,012

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

150 Columbus College of Art & Design 31700 86800 0.6351 893 1124 0.7174
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbus College of Art & Design
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$86,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

893

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

71.7 %

150 Ohio Northern University 31700 63500 0.5012 2,706 1203 0.7887
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,706

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

152 Ithaca College 32300 72500 0.5543 4,268 1314 0.6901
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

4,268

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

153 St. John's University-New York 32400 78000 0.5842 15,640 1249 0.8343
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. John's University-New York
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

15,640

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

154 Suffolk University 32500 69700 0.5341 4,324 1209 0.822
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$69,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,324

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

155 Carthage College 32600 58600 0.4441 2,675 1110 0.871
#155

#155 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 %

155 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32600 35100 0.0713 30,564 1302 0.416
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

155 University of Scranton 32600 78700 0.5862 3,613 1220 0.8406
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,613

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

158 College for Creative Studies 32700 89100 0.6333 1,376 1100 0.9194
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College for Creative Studies
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,376

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

158 The University of Tampa 32700 56900 0.425 10,594 1185 0.4034
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

160 Harding University 32900 47000 0.299 3,523 1193 0.3942
#160

#160 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 %

161 Lasell University 33000 48500 0.3194 1,293 1155 0.927
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lasell University
Newton, MA

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,293

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

162 Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale 33300 84100 0.6039 18,452 930 0.9697
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Sticker Price

$84,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

18,452

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

163 University of Indianapolis 33500 59900 0.4415 3,603 1080 0.6648
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

164 Adrian College 33700 70200 0.5193 1,678 1025 0.6843
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,678

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

68.4 %

165 University of Central Missouri 33800 35800 0.0572 7,584 1055 0.638
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

7,584

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

63.8 %

166 University of Minnesota Duluth 34100 38700 0.1177 8,426 1235 0.8876
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

167 Barry University 34500 56400 0.3881 3,232 1015 0.7713
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Barry University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,232

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

77.1 %

167 Pace University 34500 74800 0.5387 8,038 1274 0.7592
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,038

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

167 Siena College 34500 65100 0.4701 3,469 1260 0.7764
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena College
Loudonville, NY

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,469

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

170 Drake University 34900 68500 0.4905 2,585 1226 0.6385
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

171 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

172 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 35100 48300 0.2724 2,079 1095 0.8221
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,079

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

173 Abilene Christian University 35500 60700 0.4148 3,233 1129 0.6604
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,233

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

66.0 %

174 Meredith College 35600 64200 0.4456 1,206 1237 0.7418
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Meredith College
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,206

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

174 New York Institute of Technology 35600 83600 0.5744 3,646 1298 0.8102
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,646

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

176 Loyola University Chicago 35700 73600 0.515 12,538 1303 0.816
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,538

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

177 Roger Williams University 35800 63700 0.4376 4,038 1235 0.8771
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,038

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

178 Anderson University 35900 46900 0.2354 1,095 1055 0.5332
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, IN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,095

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

53.3 %

179 Seton Hill University 36300 88000 0.5878 1,597 1180 0.7579
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$88,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,597

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

180 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 44,904 1175 0.5466
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

181 Curry College 37400 102300 0.6347 1,818 1130 0.9205
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Curry College
Milton, MA

Sticker Price

$102,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,818

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

182 Xavier University 37600 67500 0.4431 4,239 1218 0.8669
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,239

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

86.7 %

183 Nazareth University 37800 63300 0.4028 1,882 1205 0.7472
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nazareth University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,882

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

74.7 %

184 Saint Joseph's College of Maine 38000 65000 0.4151 1,059 1025 0.8172
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Standish, ME

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,059

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

185 University of San Francisco 38600 83900 0.5402 5,321 1292 0.6171
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

5,321

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

186 Kean University 38700 48300 0.1988 11,758 1035 0.759
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

186 Oakwood University 38700 43300 0.1051 1,279 1020 0.507
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,279

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

188 Midway University 38900 50900 0.2366 1,743 1120 0.9514
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midway University
Midway, KY

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,743

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

189 University of Charleston 39100 51200 0.2361 2,087 1075 0.6458
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Charleston
Charleston, WV

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

2,087

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

190 Arcadia University 39500 71600 0.4479 2,030 1185 0.8022
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arcadia University
Glenside, PA

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,030

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

80.2 %

191 McKendree University 40200 52200 0.2308 1,605 1098 0.6388
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McKendree University
Lebanon, IL

Sticker Price

$52,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

192 Arkansas State University 40300 40900 0.0153 9,985 1075 0.7959
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

192 Pepperdine University 40300 90100 0.5527 3,553 1378 0.6286
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

194 Johnson & Wales University-Providence 40500 66000 0.386 3,908 1050 0.8844
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,908

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

195 Webber International University 40800 44400 0.08 879 965 0.7756
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webber International University
Babson Park, FL

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

879

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

196 St. John Fisher University 40900 62500 0.3456 2,583 1215 0.664
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. John Fisher University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,583

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

196 Temple University 40900 55300 0.2606 21,428 1245 0.8045
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

198 Quinnipiac University 41000 79200 0.4822 6,248 1209 0.77
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,248

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

199 Butler University 41200 68300 0.3965 4,489 1279 0.8508
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$68,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

200 Endicott College 41600 64200 0.352 3,176 1255 0.7229
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Endicott College
Beverly, MA

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,176

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

201 Campbell University 41700 65100 0.3588 2,699 1120 0.872
#201

#201 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 %

202 Oglethorpe University 42000 68600 0.3873 1,361 1216 0.886
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,361

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

202 Seattle University 42000 74600 0.4368 4,103 1256 0.7703
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,103

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

202 Union University 42000 64100 0.3441 1,934 1242 0.6016
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union University
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,934

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

205 Montclair State University 42100 46200 0.0888 18,712 1058 0.8789
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

205 Simmons University 42100 54800 0.2315 1,760 1279 0.66
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simmons University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.0 %

207 Marymount Manhattan College 42400 69900 0.3934 1,601 1224 0.8261
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,601

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

207 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,185 1204 0.7871
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,185

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

209 University of Florida 43200 45600 0.0526 36,573 1399 0.242
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

210 Florida Institute of Technology 43500 68600 0.3653 3,677 1224 0.577
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,677

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

211 Fairfield University 43700 84300 0.4815 5,391 1350 0.3329
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,391

Est. Median SAT

1,350

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

212 Texas Christian University 43900 82400 0.4674 11,049 1283 0.4449
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

213 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 44000 57100 0.2287 23,351 1239 0.766
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

214 The University of Texas at Austin 45300 45300 0 43,165 1335 0.2664
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

215 Duquesne University 45400 70500 0.3553 5,371 1270 0.8356
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,371

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

216 University of Georgia 45900 51600 0.1108 31,514 1336 0.3719
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

217 DePaul University 48700 67100 0.2742 14,188 1218 0.7589
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

218 Tulane University of Louisiana 48900 92100 0.4693 7,283 1451 0.1398
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

219 Drexel University 49000 83800 0.4152 13,169 1339 0.7944
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$83,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

13,169

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

220 Lynn University 51600 66000 0.2181 2,861 1130 0.7347
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,861

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

221 Columbia College Chicago 52300 68600 0.2378 5,422 0 0.7549
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,422

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

222 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

223 University of Colorado Boulder 54500 56600 0.0371 32,100 1290 0.8115
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

224 Emerson College 54600 82600 0.339 4,171 1359 0.4749
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,171

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

47.5 %

225 Dallas Baptist University 55700 71900 0.2252 2,785 1104 0.8884
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,785

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

226 Howard University 58400 76900 0.2405 11,519 1208 0.4134
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

227 Chapman University 62100 87200 0.2881 7,713 1357 0.6543
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$87,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,713

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

228 University of Oregon 66900 68900 0.0297 20,622 1250 0.883
#228

#228 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 %

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

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