Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

Most Affordable Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Colleges in the state of Illinois for 2026

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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 United States Air Force Academy 0 0 0 4,124 1344 0.1393
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, CO

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,124

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

1 United States Naval Academy 0 0 0 4,465 1302 0.0936
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,465

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

3 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 4900 40700 0.8787 34,454 1435 0.1564
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

4 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8200 90000 0.9093 4,580 1542 0.0455
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

4,580

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

5 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 9000 30000 0.6998 40,754 1391 0.3915
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

6 Southeastern Oklahoma State University 9500 36900 0.7427 3,207 1060 0.8034
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

80.3 %

7 Eastern Kentucky University 10000 22900 0.5643 12,726 1055 0.9695
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

12,726

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

8 University of Notre Dame 10600 86200 0.8775 8,880 1471 0.1127
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

8,880

Est. Median SAT

1,471

Acceptance Rate

11.3 %

9 University of California-San Diego 11300 39700 0.7152 34,955 1375 0.2677
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

10 Tennessee State University 11400 48200 0.7627 5,057 980 0.7018
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

5,057

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

11 Utah State University 11500 28500 0.5964 25,920 1176 0.9247
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

12 The University of Texas at El Paso 11700 48200 0.7577 20,609 990 0.999
#12

#12 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 %

12 Wichita State University 11700 29800 0.6086 14,280 1094 0.7211
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

14 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 12200 41900 0.7083 37,140 1442 0.4237
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

15 Indiana State University 12500 31200 0.6 6,224 1140 0.8077
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

15 Southern Utah University 12500 44000 0.7155 13,126 1140 0.8179
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

17 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,255 1134 0.737
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

17 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12600 54500 0.7688 12,498 1010 0.8896
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

17 University of Central Florida 12600 25300 0.5014 59,649 1280 0.4471
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

20 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 12700 34600 0.6336 8,975 1065 0.9721
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

8,975

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

21 West Virginia University 13000 57700 0.7745 18,614 1125 0.778
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

22 University of Virginia-Main Campus 13100 38800 0.6616 17,901 1470 0.1681
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

17,901

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

16.8 %

23 Northern Illinois University 13200 29000 0.5435 11,349 1070 0.6979
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

24 University of Nebraska at Omaha 13600 27600 0.508 11,756 1124 0.8727
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

25 Ohio State University-Main Campus 13900 25700 0.4586 46,815 1339 0.6057
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

26 Delta State University 14000 23200 0.3971 1,876 1040 1
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Delta State University
Cleveland, MS

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,876

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

27 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 14300 28100 0.4911 8,553 1054 0.8688
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

28 Southeast Missouri State University 14500 28200 0.4865 7,926 1080 0.6897
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,926

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

29 Case Western Reserve University 14700 83100 0.8229 6,528 1485 0.3778
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

29 Stanford University 14700 71200 0.7934 7,904 1535 0.0361
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

31 University of California-Irvine 15200 36300 0.5811 30,204 1333 0.2878
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

32 Bridgewater State University 15300 25800 0.4097 8,172 1135 0.8919
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

33 University of Nebraska at Kearney 15400 22400 0.3121 4,214 1090 0.8949
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,214

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

34 University of Louisiana at Monroe 15700 46800 0.665 6,550 1110 0.7456
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

6,550

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

34 University of Memphis 15700 29900 0.4745 15,770 1075 0.7203
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

36 Ohio University-Main Campus 16100 23200 0.306 19,888 1209 0.8517
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

37 University of Florida 16200 22500 0.2799 36,573 1399 0.242
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

38 Middle Georgia State University 16300 16300 0 7,485 1045 0.9977
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$16,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

7,485

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

99.8 %

38 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5555 33,471 1399 0.0897
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

40 Lewis University 16400 57700 0.7155 4,326 1099 0.7128
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

41 Delaware State University 16500 46500 0.6453 4,941 985 0.6167
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Delaware State University
Dover, DE

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

4,941

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

42 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 16600 30100 0.4491 2,233 930 0.9036
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,233

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

43 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 16700 39000 0.5705 36,588 1367 0.6535
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

44 University of Miami 17700 96300 0.8159 13,250 1406 0.189
#44

#44 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 The University of Texas at Arlington 18100 27700 0.3461 31,112 1114 0.8129
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

46 Florida Memorial University 18600 44900 0.5858 1,299 0 0.7431
#46

#46 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 %

46 University of Arizona 18600 30900 0.3987 45,025 1212 0.8614
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

48 The University of Texas at Austin 19400 27600 0.2966 43,165 1348 0.2664
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

49 Elizabeth City State University 19500 23600 0.174 2,131 940 0.6461
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elizabeth City State University
Elizabeth City, NC

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

2,131

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

49 Western Michigan University 19500 31200 0.3747 13,860 1104 0.846
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

51 San Diego State University 19600 28900 0.3219 34,637 1208 0.3598
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

52 Illinois Institute of Technology 19700 75200 0.7382 3,135 1299 0.5493
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

3,135

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

53 California State University-Los Angeles 20000 59200 0.6626 19,354 965 0.9125
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

53 University of Southern California 20000 75800 0.7365 20,630 1492 0.0981
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

55 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20200 45200 0.5537 31,035 1366 0.5499
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

56 Henderson State University 20400 37500 0.4564 1,493 1075 0.8192
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,493

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

57 South Dakota State University 20600 25200 0.1838 10,728 1120 0.9834
#57

#57 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 %

58 Averett University 22100 57200 0.614 1,180 1070 0.478
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Averett University
Danville, VA

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,180

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

47.8 %

59 San Jose State University 22200 41100 0.46 28,008 0 0.8461
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

60 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 23300 36800 0.367 14,783 1124 0.8096
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

61 University of Alabama in Huntsville 23900 30500 0.2162 6,800 1245 0.6857
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,800

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

62 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,965 1095 0.5958
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

63 University of Kansas 25300 39900 0.3647 22,085 1176 0.9348
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

64 Iowa State University 26200 42800 0.3878 25,628 1207 0.8866
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

65 Tuskegee University 26500 42100 0.371 2,400 1113 0.3143
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,400

Est. Median SAT

1,113

Acceptance Rate

31.4 %

66 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 27100 41500 0.3468 42,604 1336 0.6056
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

67 Pennsylvania College of Technology 27200 45500 0.4024 4,264 1130 0.7423
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,264

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

68 Fairmont State University 27400 32200 0.1491 3,060 975 0.9924
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

3,060

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

69 Syracuse University 27800 83100 0.6654 15,958 1363 0.4611
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

70 Clarkson University 27900 78000 0.6425 2,296 1302 0.7736
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,296

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

71 Morehead State University 28000 32600 0.141 8,258 1140 0.7721
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

72 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 33400 0.1437 11,160 1069 0.5967
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

72 University of Hartford 28600 70100 0.592 4,223 1224 0.9579
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

Sticker Price

$70,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

4,223

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

74 Kansas State University 29200 31400 0.0722 15,650 1164 0.8199
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

75 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29300 33900 0.1358 30,187 1292 0.6015
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

76 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

77 University of North Texas 30500 37400 0.1844 34,458 1114 0.7223
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

78 Missouri University of Science and Technology 31000 36900 0.162 5,552 1305 0.7255
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

5,552

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

79 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 31100 49800 0.3755 20,592 1435 0.1407
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$49,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

20,592

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

79 Siena Heights University 31100 46300 0.3272 1,669 1000 0.6656
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,669

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

79 University of North Dakota 31100 33700 0.0781 11,033 1189 0.769
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

82 Angelo State University 31800 35400 0.1027 9,779 1055 0.8301
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

83 Liberty University 32000 44300 0.2777 52,823 1181 0.9932
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

52,823

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

84 Hampton University 32300 62400 0.482 3,728 956 0.6225
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,728

Est. Median SAT

956

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

85 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32500 35100 0.0742 30,564 1302 0.416
#85

#85 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 %

86 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 32800 43100 0.2392 21,947 1335 0.3122
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

21,947

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

86 North Carolina State University 32800 54800 0.4004 28,422 1335 0.4167
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

88 Southern New Hampshire University 32900 52800 0.377 2,615 965 0.8443
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,615

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

84.4 %

89 LeTourneau University 34100 54800 0.378 3,184 1178 0.3801
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,184

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

38.0 %

89 Minnesota State University, Mankato 34100 37200 0.0842 12,897 1160 0.9133
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

91 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 35700 42800 0.165 22,351 1159 0.7504
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

92 Andrews University 35800 62100 0.4235 1,312 1196 0.874
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Sticker Price

$62,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,312

Est. Median SAT

1,196

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

93 Mississippi State University 36300 50500 0.2801 18,567 1214 0.7764
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

94 Auburn University 36400 38000 0.0421 27,907 1324 0.4593
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

95 California State University-Long Beach 37400 38600 0.0311 35,843 1135 0.4628
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

96 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 41500 47200 0.1206 65,450 1203 0.8989
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

97 University of Maryland-College Park 43000 53400 0.1948 31,133 1456 0.448
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

98 Florida Institute of Technology 43400 68600 0.3665 3,677 1224 0.577
#98

#98 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 %

99 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43900 57100 0.2302 23,351 1239 0.766
#99

#99 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 %

100 Saint Louis University 44600 80900 0.4485 10,436 1260 0.7504
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

10,436

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

101 Middle Tennessee State University 46000 46000 0 18,042 1140 0.6909
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

102 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46100 86200 0.4651 5,743 1438 0.6343
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,743

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

103 William Jessup University 46400 56700 0.1816 1,056 1178 0.7682
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jessup University
Rocklin, CA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

1,056

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

104 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott 46700 63800 0.2684 3,229 1258 0.7658
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
Prescott, AZ

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

3,229

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

105 University at Buffalo 46800 46800 0 20,360 1303 0.7418
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

106 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47400 66500 0.2875 7,886 1271 0.6481
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,886

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

64.8 %

107 Purdue University-Main Campus 48600 51200 0.0514 44,170 1327 0.4979
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

108 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50500 82600 0.3887 5,558 1292 0.6016
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,558

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

109 Lynn University 51500 66000 0.2197 2,861 1130 0.7347
#109

#109 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 %

110 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53300 61000 0.1267 41,303 1338 0.7975
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

111 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53400 53400 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

112 Texas A&M University-College Station 54000 56100 0.038 60,710 1278 0.5732
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station, TX

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

113 University of Colorado Boulder 55200 56600 0.0247 32,100 1290 0.8115
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

114 The University of Alabama 57100 57100 0 34,389 1233 0.7665
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

115 University of California-Davis 69800 69800 0 32,273 1290 0.4183
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

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

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