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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Biology Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography Majors in Iowa for 2027

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Considering a degree in Biology?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Biology majors who live in Iowa.
Rankings are calculated by estimating the net price at every college offering Biology degrees for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of Iowa.
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
Biology
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Harvard University 5900 95900 0.9386 6,738 1500 0.0418
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$95,900

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,738

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

4.2 %

2 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 34,354 1374 0.6862
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

3 Utah State University 9700 26700 0.6361 26,629 1168 0.9212
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

4 Savannah State University 10700 26700 0.6 2,966 950 1
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

5 Northern Arizona University 11500 27900 0.5865 22,203 1129 0.8961
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

6 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11600 29100 0.6019 40,996 1399 0.4175
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

7 Eastern Washington University 11800 28600 0.5879 7,640 1045 0.8526
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

7,640

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

8 University of Hawaii at Hilo 12000 33200 0.6377 2,304 990 0.8351
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

9 University of West Florida 12100 21500 0.4366 9,971 1120 0.5822
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,971

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

10 Boston University 12200 92800 0.8687 18,289 1475 0.1283
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

18,289

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

12.8 %

10 University of Central Florida 12200 25300 0.5172 60,083 1289 0.428
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

60,083

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

12 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 12400 24900 0.5012 5,677 985 0.9301
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,677

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

13 University of the Virgin Islands 12600 22800 0.4467 1,650 900 0.9936
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Virgin Islands
Charlotte Amalie, VI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,650

Est. Median SAT

900

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

14 University of South Florida 13100 17100 0.2337 39,093 1255 0.4071
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

15 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13200 49100 0.7312 29,727 990 0.9229
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

29,727

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

16 University of Delaware 13500 34500 0.608 19,287 1302 0.6924
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

17 Western Washington University 13700 31400 0.5637 13,609 1199 0.9371
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

13,609

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

18 University of Georgia 13800 26600 0.4812 32,824 1348 0.3425
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

19 Wesleyan College 14000 43800 0.6802 500 1065 0.591
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wesleyan College
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

500

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

59.1 %

20 Duke University 14200 93600 0.8485 6,525 1533 0.0524
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duke University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$93,600

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

6,525

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

21 Arkansas Tech University 14400 34400 0.5815 8,279 1055 0.9747
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,279

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

22 Central Michigan University 14500 37800 0.6157 10,238 1099 0.9104
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

22 Georgetown University 14500 92700 0.8436 7,908 1470 0.1349
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$92,700

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

7,908

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

13.5 %

24 Miles College 14600 25400 0.4246 1,180 0 1
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miles College
Fairfield, AL

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,180

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

25 Virginia Union University 14700 39400 0.6265 1,205 870 0.9802
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,205

Est. Median SAT

870

Acceptance Rate

98.0 %

26 University of California-Irvine 15100 38000 0.603 30,260 1333 0.2895
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

27 Northeastern University 15200 89900 0.8309 22,456 1481 0.0562
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

22,456

Est. Median SAT

1,481

Acceptance Rate

5.6 %

28 Coastal Carolina University 15500 27200 0.4302 11,471 1160 0.7003
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

11,471

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

70.0 %

29 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 38800 0.5992 5,241 1095 0.8613
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

30 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 15700 29300 0.4642 8,421 1054 0.9444
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

31 Ball State University 15800 22400 0.2951 15,950 1185 0.8625
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

32 Weber State University 16100 23600 0.3174 31,672 1075 1
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

33 California State University-Long Beach 16200 25800 0.3722 36,056 1135 0.4543
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

34 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5554 33,534 1399 0.0941
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

34 University of Florida 16300 22500 0.2755 37,283 1406 0.2033
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

36 SUNY College at Potsdam 16400 27600 0.406 1,750 1060 0.8241
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,750

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

37 Eastern Michigan University 16500 36100 0.5431 10,034 1055 0.7772
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

37 Ferris State University 16500 31000 0.4685 8,980 1015 0.8237
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,980

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

37 SUNY College at Geneseo 16500 26400 0.3744 3,943 1275 0.3333
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,943

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

40 University of Maine 16700 29300 0.4303 9,182 1195 0.9562
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

41 Waynesburg University 16900 45000 0.6246 1,032 1093 0.8981
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,032

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

42 West Virginia University 17000 40900 0.5841 18,206 1120 0.8514
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

43 Millikin University 17100 45000 0.6198 1,427 1065 0.765
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millikin University
Decatur, IL

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,427

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

43 SUNY at Fredonia 17100 27800 0.3854 2,771 1258 0.777
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

45 Texas A&M University-College Station 17400 29900 0.4173 60,710 1278 0.5732
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

46 Daemen University 17500 55100 0.6825 1,656 1050 0.7375
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Daemen University
Amherst, NY

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,656

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

47 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,241 1408 0.1761
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

48 University of California-Santa Cruz 17900 42900 0.5834 18,194 1281 0.7273
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

18,194

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

48 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 17900 22800 0.2152 11,994 1090 0.8651
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

50 Bethel University 18000 35300 0.4896 2,674 970 0.6023
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
McKenzie, TN

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,674

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

51 Bridgewater State University 18100 25400 0.2875 8,849 1143 0.8798
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

8,849

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

51 College of Staten Island CUNY 18100 54300 0.6666 10,368 1064 0.999
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

10,368

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

53 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 18200 39000 0.533 37,985 1390 0.5815
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

54 Lindsey Wilson University 18300 47100 0.6117 1,738 1035 0
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lindsey Wilson University
Columbia, KY

Sticker Price

$47,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

55 University of Mary 18800 32600 0.4234 2,821 1175 0.753
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,821

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

56 Madonna University 19200 49200 0.6101 1,919 925 0.6757
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Madonna University
Livonia, MI

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,919

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

67.6 %

56 University of Central Oklahoma 19200 22700 0.1542 10,777 1075 0.7812
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

58 Carlow University 19600 82500 0.7625 2,303 1084 0.8768
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,303

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

58 SUNY Oneonta 19600 29300 0.331 4,815 1090 0.7696
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,815

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

60 Wichita State University 19800 29800 0.3352 14,906 1065 0.7224
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

14,906

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

61 Iowa State University 19900 24200 0.179 26,346 1212 0.8793
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

62 McMurry University 20000 51900 0.6141 4,133 1104 0.8984
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McMurry University
Abilene, TX

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

4,133

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

62 Winona State University 20000 29500 0.3231 5,317 1115 0.7549
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

64 Minot State University 20100 23500 0.1452 2,499 1075 0.6462
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

65 University of Hawaii at Manoa 20200 32300 0.3744 15,735 1069 0.8797
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

65 University of Southern California 20200 75900 0.7342 20,768 1499 0.1119
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

67 Coker University 20300 47800 0.5756 1,220 1050 0.9396
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coker University
Hartsville, SC

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,220

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

68 Grove City College 20600 39700 0.4817 2,247 1248 0.667
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,247

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

68 La Sierra University 20600 65900 0.687 1,266 1124 0.9069
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

La Sierra University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,900

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,266

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

70 Florida College 20800 34200 0.3921 728 1099 0.6966
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida College
Temple Terrace, FL

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

728

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

70 Mayville State University 20800 23800 0.1277 1,067 1034 0.7825
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mayville State University
Mayville, ND

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

1,067

Est. Median SAT

1,034

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

70 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20800 39200 0.4696 10,900 1222 0.8914
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

73 State University of New York at New Paltz 21400 26300 0.1865 6,113 1279 0.6267
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz, NY

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

74 Niagara University 21800 57400 0.62 2,638 1170 0.876
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Niagara University
Niagara University, NY

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,638

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

75 Bradley University 21900 50800 0.5688 3,258 1174 0.7459
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,258

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

75 Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 21900 52700 0.5848 1,040 1075 0.6271
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Fayette, MO

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,040

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

77 Grand Valley State University 22100 35900 0.3849 19,154 1074 0.9271
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

78 Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences 22700 56900 0.6007 533 1244 0.5269
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

533

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

52.7 %

78 Augustana College 22700 72800 0.6881 2,536 1157 0.6628
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,536

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

78 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 22700 31300 0.2751 5,130 1099 0.8645
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,130

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

78 Juniata College 22700 73800 0.6922 1,276 1263 0.7941
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,276

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

78 The University of Alabama 22700 31000 0.2675 35,621 1238 0.7117
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

83 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3775 8,209 1079 0.948
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

84 San Jose State University 23000 41100 0.4405 29,890 1135 0.8039
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

85 Southwest Minnesota State University 23400 26700 0.1233 7,290 1015 0.6409
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

7,290

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

85 York College of Pennsylvania 23400 45800 0.4895 3,369 1153 0.7374
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,369

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

87 University of South Carolina-Columbia 23700 24900 0.0481 31,845 1298 0.5651
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

88 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 23800 90700 0.7376 8,727 1055 0.9703
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

8,727

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

89 Keuka College 24100 59400 0.5938 986 1043 0.8151
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keuka College
Keuka Park, NY

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

986

Est. Median SAT

1,043

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

90 University of North Carolina Wilmington 24400 24400 0 16,131 1275 0.6472
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,131

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

91 Unity Environmental University 24500 29900 0.1809 6,525 0 0.818
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Unity Environmental University
New Gloucester, ME

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,525

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

92 Huntingdon College 24700 44400 0.4434 943 1130 0.692
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntingdon College
Montgomery, AL

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

943

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

92 Wisconsin Lutheran College 24700 56700 0.5642 957 1233 0.7816
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wisconsin Lutheran College
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

957

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

94 Emporia State University 25000 32000 0.2187 2,396 1075 0.9771
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

95 Ave Maria University 25500 46600 0.453 1,320 1164 0.4139
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ave Maria University
Ave Maria, FL

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,320

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

41.4 %

95 The University of Findlay 25500 50600 0.4956 4,132 1090 0.6748
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Findlay
Findlay, OH

Sticker Price

$50,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,132

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

67.5 %

97 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 25600 53800 0.5243 2,775 1105 0.9747
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

98 Evangel University 25700 40900 0.372 1,843 1180 0.7161
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,843

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

98 Minnesota State University, Mankato 25700 28000 0.0817 13,433 1145 0.8844
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

100 Messiah University 25900 54300 0.5228 2,722 1266 0.8107
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,722

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

101 Minnesota State University Moorhead 26000 28300 0.0809 3,375 1090 0.5885
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,375

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

58.9 %

102 Salem State University 26100 43200 0.3961 4,867 1075 0.9588
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

103 Geneva College 26400 50300 0.4755 1,299 1167 0.9556
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Geneva College
Beaver Falls, PA

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,299

Est. Median SAT

1,167

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

104 Trine University 26500 56100 0.5278 4,373 1159 0.8548
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trine University
Angola, IN

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,373

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

104 University of Southern Mississippi 26500 26500 0 10,371 1181 0.926
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,371

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

106 Wingate University 26700 65000 0.5892 2,673 1100 0.9113
#106

#106 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 %

107 St. Francis College 26800 39400 0.3202 1,719 1035 1
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Francis College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,719

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

107 Troy University 26800 34700 0.2277 10,130 1075 0.9535
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

10,130

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.4 %

109 Valley City State University 27000 29300 0.0781 1,663 1045 0.9942
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valley City State University
Valley City, ND

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

1,663

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

110 North Dakota State University 27700 30400 0.0886 9,762 1110 0.9496
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

111 Florida Southern College 27800 63200 0.56 2,682 1264 0.6442
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,682

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

111 Mitchell College 27800 66600 0.5826 442 817 0.9466
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mitchell College
New London, CT

Sticker Price

$66,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

442

Est. Median SAT

817

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

113 Saint Edward's University 27900 73200 0.6191 2,499 1128 0.8142
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Edward's University
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,128

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

114 Grace College and Theological Seminary 28400 41800 0.3197 1,795 1130 0.8215
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grace College and Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,795

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

115 Francis Marion University 28500 40200 0.2914 3,793 1015 0.9508
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Francis Marion University
Florence, SC

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

116 Saint Xavier University 28600 53700 0.4671 3,100 1050 0.843
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,100

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.3 %

117 University of Alaska Southeast 29000 31300 0.0733 1,559 1020 0.6192
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Southeast
Juneau, AK

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

1,559

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

118 University of Connecticut 29200 39500 0.2608 20,056 1329 0.5239
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

119 Huntington University 29300 44300 0.3384 1,512 1065 0.7518
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntington University
Huntington, IN

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,512

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

120 Montana State University 29500 31900 0.0751 15,142 1184 0.9938
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

15,142

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

121 Blue Mountain Christian University 29600 39900 0.2577 915 1095 0.8895
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Blue Mountain Christian University
Blue Mountain, MS

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

915

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

122 University of Iowa 29800 32100 0.0714 23,407 1203 0.799
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

122 University of Pikeville 29800 34800 0.1438 1,164 1070 0.8967
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pikeville
Pikeville, KY

Sticker Price

$34,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

1,164

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.7 %

124 Lipscomb University 29900 57800 0.4838 3,327 1214 0.6774
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

125 Southern Utah University 30000 40800 0.2648 13,176 1140 0.9998
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

126 Mississippi State University 30100 34400 0.1246 19,093 1205 0.8363
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

126 Southwestern College 30100 64400 0.5326 816 1000 0.4729
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern College
Winfield, KS

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

816

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

47.3 %

128 Bryan College-Dayton 30200 36000 0.161 1,565 1085 1
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryan College-Dayton
Dayton, TN

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,565

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

128 Mercy University 30200 44500 0.3215 6,692 1135 0.8724
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NY

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

6,692

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

130 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 30600 39200 0.2197 13,039 1020 0.894
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

131 University of Dubuque 30700 65900 0.5352 1,395 1074 0.8731
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dubuque
Dubuque, IA

Sticker Price

$65,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,395

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

132 Jacksonville University 30800 74200 0.5847 2,916 1210 0.5748
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,916

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

133 Utah Tech University 30900 35200 0.1222 12,993 1065 1
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

12,993

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

134 Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia 31100 77600 0.599 4,999 1258 0.9296
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$77,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

4,999

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

134 University of California-Santa Barbara 31100 59100 0.4735 23,091 1354 0.382
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

23,091

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

136 University of Louisville 31300 42000 0.2546 17,916 1134 0.7921
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

17,916

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

137 Hampton University 31600 54800 0.4233 4,046 1005 0.6358
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,046

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

138 Samford University 32700 64600 0.4939 4,210 1199 0.8236
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

139 Illinois State University 33100 36400 0.0903 19,513 1115 0.8555
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

140 Liberty University 33200 44600 0.2556 52,961 1174 0.9898
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

52,961

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

141 Elizabethtown College 33700 55300 0.3907 1,935 1214 0.8892
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,935

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

141 SUNY Old Westbury 33700 40900 0.176 4,474 1110 0.8352
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

4,474

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

143 Charleston Southern University 34200 48400 0.295 3,126 1060 0.9646
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,126

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

143 Nova Southeastern University 34200 56100 0.3903 7,057 1187 0.7557
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

7,057

Est. Median SAT

1,187

Acceptance Rate

75.6 %

145 University of Rhode Island 34400 46400 0.2584 14,466 1197 0.7456
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

14,466

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

146 Siena University 34500 65100 0.4701 3,149 1301 0.8464
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena University
Loudonville, NY

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,301

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

146 Southeastern University 34500 60500 0.4295 11,981 1110 0.4247
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

11,981

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

42.5 %

146 University of Oregon 34500 40200 0.1418 20,710 1193 0.8742
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,710

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

149 Stockton University 35000 44500 0.2136 7,583 1134 0.901
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

7,583

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

150 University of New England 35100 68000 0.4841 4,631 1145 0.9203
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New England
Biddeford, ME

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

4,631

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

151 Barry University 35200 56400 0.3757 4,654 1005 0.9663
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Barry University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

4,654

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

152 Pfeiffer University 35300 56100 0.3705 696 941 0.9603
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pfeiffer University
Misenheimer, NC

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

696

Est. Median SAT

941

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

153 Centenary University 35400 63600 0.4433 936 1070 0.8308
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary University
Hackettstown, NJ

Sticker Price

$63,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

936

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

154 The University of Tampa 35500 56900 0.3758 10,710 1250 0.4363
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,710

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

155 Roger Williams University 35600 63700 0.4414 3,970 1235 0.882
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,970

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

156 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 36100 48500 0.2555 2,075 1090 0.8894
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,075

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

157 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 46,249 1180 0.6085
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

46,249

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

158 Eckerd College 36600 75100 0.5126 1,893 1255 0.758
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg, FL

Sticker Price

$75,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,893

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

159 University of Nevada-Reno 37300 45800 0.1857 20,204 1109 0.8313
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

160 Saint Joseph's College of Maine 38000 65000 0.4151 1,105 1055 0.8351
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Standish, ME

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,105

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

161 Northwest Nazarene University 38100 62800 0.3932 1,043 1145 0.7159
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,043

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

162 Maine Maritime Academy 38400 49800 0.2287 977 1189 0.9615
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maine Maritime Academy
Castine, ME

Sticker Price

$49,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

977

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

163 Reinhardt University 38700 49300 0.2139 1,129 1070 0.6154
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Reinhardt University
Waleska, GA

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

1,129

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

163 Western New England University 38700 69200 0.4409 2,616 1199 0.8348
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

165 State University of New York at Cortland 38800 39900 0.0276 5,890 1175 0.624
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

5,890

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

166 Stony Brook University 39700 53000 0.2507 18,616 1410 0.4818
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,616

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

167 University of Wyoming 40000 45300 0.1168 8,138 1163 0.9695
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

168 Loyola University Chicago 40800 74100 0.4492 12,640 1262 0.751
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

12,640

Est. Median SAT

1,262

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

168 The University of Texas at San Antonio 40800 48500 0.1587 31,127 1115 0.8679
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

170 University of New Haven 41100 67300 0.3891 4,969 1219 0.5589
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,969

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

171 Montclair State University 41600 46600 0.1073 19,048 1005 0.894
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,048

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

172 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 42400 42400 0 14,657 1190 0.7583
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

173 Sacred Heart University 42600 67500 0.3691 7,291 1265 0.6363
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,291

Est. Median SAT

1,265

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

174 Florida Institute of Technology 43400 68700 0.3679 4,279 1234 0.5796
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,279

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

175 Providence College 43500 85000 0.4884 4,680 1345 0.4994
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Providence College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$85,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

4,680

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

176 St. John's University-New York 44500 78000 0.4292 15,640 1249 0.8343
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

15,640

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

177 Quinnipiac University 44800 79200 0.4343 6,610 1250 0.7031
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,610

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

70.3 %

178 University of California-San Diego 46100 77200 0.4029 35,442 1375 0.2856
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$77,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

35,442

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

179 Purdue University-Main Campus 48500 51200 0.0544 43,633 1342 0.4343
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

180 DePaul University 49100 66000 0.2562 14,338 1258 0.878
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

14,338

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

181 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 34,447 1273 0.8804
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

182 Dallas Baptist University 55800 63400 0.1199 2,938 1073 0.9131
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$63,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

2,938

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

183 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 55900 63800 0.1237 42,565 1339 0.7887
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

184 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58200 64100 0.092 42,604 1336 0.6056
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

185 Auburn University 58500 58500 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

186 College of Charleston 61200 61200 0 10,596 1234 0.73
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,596

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

187 Hawaii Pacific University 63500 65800 0.0348 3,468 1200 0.8855
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

3,468

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

188 University of California-Davis 68300 69800 0.0215 31,695 1290 0.4435
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

31,695

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

189 Rollins College 82400 82400 0 2,639 1284 0.5285
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rollins College
Winter Park, FL

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

2,639

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

52.9 %

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

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