Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Biology Majors

Most Affordable Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography Colleges for Iowa Residents for 2026

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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 91200 0.9356 7,038 1535 0.0365
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$91,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

7,038

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.7 %

2 Boston University 6200 88800 0.9306 18,805 1475 0.1111
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

3 CUNY Lehman College 8300 35100 0.7643 11,217 1020 0.4601
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

11,217

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

4 Georgetown University 9300 92200 0.8992 7,833 1457 0.1291
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

7,833

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

12.9 %

5 Francis Marion University 9900 25400 0.61 3,635 1015 0.8639
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Francis Marion University
Florence, SC

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

3,635

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

6 Duke University 10000 93500 0.8934 6,523 1539 0.0571
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duke University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$93,500

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

6,523

Est. Median SAT

1,539

Acceptance Rate

5.7 %

7 Brigham Young University 11000 29000 0.6203 32,221 1374 0.6919
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

8 Savannah State University 11400 17400 0.3441 2,857 950 0.8368
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$17,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

9 Eastern Washington University 11800 28600 0.5884 6,951 1055 0.9437
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

9 Southern Utah University 11800 21100 0.44 13,126 1140 0.8179
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

11 University of California-San Diego 12200 34000 0.6407 34,955 1375 0.2677
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

12 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12300 29900 0.5885 12,498 1010 0.8896
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

13 University of the Virgin Islands 12400 23900 0.4819 1,569 925 0.9898
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Virgin Islands
St. Thomas, VI

Sticker Price

$23,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,569

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

14 The University of Texas at San Antonio 13000 24400 0.4677 31,127 1115 0.8679
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

14 Utah State University 13000 30000 0.5659 25,920 1176 0.9247
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

16 University of Delaware 13600 32500 0.5825 19,119 1303 0.6356
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

17 Western Washington University 13800 31600 0.5637 13,752 1218 0.9325
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

17 Wichita State University 13800 29800 0.5369 14,280 1094 0.7211
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

19 Northern Arizona University 14100 25400 0.4459 22,991 1145 0.8961
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

20 Pittsburg State University 14500 25200 0.4241 4,491 1055 0.8727
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,491

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

21 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 36300 0.5973 5,241 1075 0.8613
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

22 Randall University 14800 31100 0.5237 281 945 0.4481
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Randall University
Moore, OK

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

281

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

23 Alabama State University 15100 28000 0.461 3,322 945 0.9564
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

3,322

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

24 Central Michigan University 15300 40600 0.6233 10,219 1095 0.8982
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

24 Northern State University 15300 23300 0.3427 3,169 1075 0.9317
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,169

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

26 Coastal Carolina University 15400 27200 0.4339 10,811 1145 0.7527
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,811

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

27 Brigham Young University-Hawaii 15500 32300 0.5208 2,836 1170 0.3787
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University-Hawaii
Laie, HI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,836

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

37.9 %

27 University of South Carolina-Columbia 15500 24800 0.3744 30,187 1292 0.6015
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

29 University of West Alabama 15700 24600 0.3611 2,673 970 0.8711
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,673

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

30 Troy University 15900 26700 0.4044 10,222 1090 0.9604
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,222

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

30 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 15900 21700 0.2667 5,463 1095 0.8147
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$21,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,463

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

32 Fayetteville State University 16000 27100 0.4102 5,845 915 0.7989
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,845

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

32 University of Florida 16000 22300 0.2826 36,567 1399 0.242
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

34 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 16100 19000 0.1528 11,874 1082 0.8377
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

35 Northeastern University 16400 89900 0.8179 22,695 1490 0.0522
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

36 Millikin University 16500 45000 0.6331 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 College of Staten Island CUNY 16600 42300 0.6078 10,049 1005 0.9234
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,049

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

37 SUNY at Fredonia 16600 27800 0.4034 2,876 1193 0.792
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

39 Ferris State University 16800 31000 0.4588 8,989 1015 0.9151
#39

#39 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 %

39 University of Southern California 16800 76000 0.7789 21,023 1485 0.1002
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

41 Coker University 17000 47800 0.6446 1,187 1005 0.9723
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coker University
Hartsville, SC

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,187

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

41 Emporia State University 17000 27000 0.3705 2,396 1075 0.9771
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

43 University of Georgia 17100 27100 0.37 31,514 1336 0.3719
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

44 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17300 26300 0.3426 19,701 1214 0.8749
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

44 Winona State University 17300 23000 0.2493 5,277 1115 0.6848
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,277

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

46 Wesleyan College 17600 54800 0.6783 595 1135 0.6207
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wesleyan College
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

595

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

47 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 17800 26700 0.3338 4,894 1090 0.8596
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,894

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

47 University of Mary 17800 32600 0.4525 2,650 1189 0.7825
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,650

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

49 State University of New York at Cortland 18400 27700 0.3355 5,911 1175 0.5979
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

59.8 %

50 State University of New York at Oswego 18600 27500 0.3235 5,517 1174 0.8057
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

51 Hastings College 18700 50400 0.629 936 1116 0.654
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hastings College
Hastings, NE

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

936

Est. Median SAT

1,116

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

52 Eastern Michigan University 18900 36100 0.4765 10,470 1055 0.7964
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

52 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 18900 18900 0 14,449 1195 0.7816
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$18,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

54 Loyola University New Orleans 19500 71100 0.726 3,032 1145 0.9305
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

55 University of Southern Mississippi 19900 26300 0.243 10,193 1181 0.9912
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

55 University of Wyoming 19900 26700 0.2538 8,130 1159 0.9688
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

57 Texas A&M University-College Station 20000 31000 0.3548 60,710 1278 0.5732
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

58 Hanover College 20100 64000 0.686 962 1215 0.8397
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

962

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

58 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20100 38800 0.4812 36,588 1367 0.6535
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Piscataway, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

60 Carson-Newman University 20200 51700 0.6092 1,606 1110 0.9045
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,606

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

60 Minot State University 20200 23500 0.1408 2,499 1075 0.6462
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

60 Western Michigan University 20200 26500 0.238 13,860 1104 0.846
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

63 McMurry University 20400 46600 0.5627 3,167 1065 0.5704
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McMurry University
Abilene, TX

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,167

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

64 Virginia Union University 20700 31000 0.3321 1,170 900 0.978
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,170

Est. Median SAT

900

Acceptance Rate

97.8 %

65 Bridgewater State University 20800 28700 0.2726 8,172 1135 0.8919
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

65 West Virginia University 20800 28800 0.278 18,614 1125 0.778
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

67 Niagara University 20900 57400 0.6356 2,692 970 0.3972
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Niagara University
Niagara University, NY

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,692

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

39.7 %

67 North Dakota State University 20900 25700 0.1861 9,762 1110 0.9496
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

67 State University of New York at New Paltz 20900 26300 0.2056 6,197 1260 0.6161
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

70 Montana State University 21000 27100 0.2248 15,053 1184 0.8214
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

15,053

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

71 University of Miami 21100 70800 0.7023 13,250 1406 0.189
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

72 Grove City College 21300 37200 0.4275 2,341 1256 0.7232
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,341

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

73 Illinois State University 21500 35200 0.3902 19,107 1115 0.8815
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

73 Louisiana Christian University 21500 26000 0.1733 803 1065 0.8379
#73

#73 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 %

75 Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences 21700 56900 0.6177 533 1269 0.5269
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

533

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

52.7 %

75 Stockton University 21700 32100 0.3238 7,565 1135 0.8894
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

77 Ball State University 22400 22400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

77 Bradley University 22400 50900 0.5599 3,596 1174 0.7675
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

79 Defiance College 22500 45900 0.5102 464 1040 0.4243
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Defiance College
Defiance, OH

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

464

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

80 CUNY Queens College 22600 29300 0.2284 13,464 1146 0.6434
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Flushing, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

13,464

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

81 Saint Norbert College 22700 62300 0.6357 1,970 1193 0.8574
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

82 Carlow University 23200 58100 0.6011 1,355 1080 0.8696
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$58,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,355

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

83 Malone University 23900 55800 0.5717 992 1075 0.7586
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Malone University
Canton, OH

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

992

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

84 University of Mobile 24200 44500 0.4558 1,688 1180 0.7251
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mobile
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,688

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

84 Wisconsin Lutheran College 24200 55200 0.5615 957 1233 0.7816
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wisconsin Lutheran College
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

957

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

86 Daytona State College 24300 24300 0 11,807 0 0.3952
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,807

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

86 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 24300 39200 0.3802 28,674 980 0.9401
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

86 Unity Environmental University 24300 27700 0.1226 5,655 0 0.818
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Unity Environmental University
New Gloucester, ME

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,655

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

89 University of North Carolina Wilmington 24400 24400 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

89 University of Sioux Falls 24400 40100 0.3914 1,241 1055 0.8298
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,241

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

91 Minnesota State University Moorhead 24500 26600 0.082 3,413 1085 0.5295
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,413

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

53.0 %

92 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 24600 76300 0.6778 7,703 1105 0.9556
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$76,300

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,703

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

93 Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 24900 46200 0.4606 1,041 1040 0.5686
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,041

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

93 Tennessee Wesleyan University 24900 44200 0.4366 857 1075 0.5941
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Wesleyan University
Athens, TN

Sticker Price

$44,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

857

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

59.4 %

93 The University of Tampa 24900 56900 0.562 10,594 1185 0.4034
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

96 University of Alaska Southeast 25000 30700 0.185 1,768 1020 0.6329
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Southeast
Juneau, AK

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

1,768

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

97 Concordia College at Moorhead 25100 48500 0.482 1,799 1180 0.6306
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,799

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

63.1 %

98 Huntingdon College 25700 44100 0.4175 880 1105 0.6793
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntingdon College
Montgomery, AL

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

880

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

99 Bethel University 25900 35300 0.2667 2,719 1171 0.9717
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
McKenzie, TN

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,719

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

99 Mount Marty University 25900 55200 0.5307 1,022 1090 0.4257
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Marty University
Yankton, SD

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,022

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

42.6 %

99 The University of Findlay 25900 50200 0.4843 3,954 1124 0.8615
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Findlay
Findlay, OH

Sticker Price

$50,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,954

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

102 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5966 1,742 1207 0.7813
#102

#102 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 %

103 Evangel University 26300 39900 0.341 1,843 1183 0.7161
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,843

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

103 University of Hawaii at Hilo 26300 34900 0.2462 2,292 1005 0.6007
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.1 %

105 Geneva College 26500 50300 0.4744 1,147 1110 0.8035
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Geneva College
Beaver Falls, PA

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,147

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

105 La Sierra University 26500 55100 0.5195 1,244 1015 0.933
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

La Sierra University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,244

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

105 Maryville University of Saint Louis 26500 48900 0.4578 5,692 1090 0.9508
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maryville University of Saint Louis
St. Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,692

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

108 Trine University 26600 56100 0.526 4,157 1209 0.8469
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trine University
Angola, IN

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,157

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

84.7 %

109 Iowa State University 26700 43300 0.3837 25,628 1207 0.8866
#109

#109 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 %

109 Marywood University 26700 55500 0.5192 1,834 1160 0.6058
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marywood University
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,834

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

111 Saint Edward's University 26800 71900 0.6269 2,731 1135 0.8369
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Edward's University
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,731

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

112 University of North Alabama 26900 41500 0.352 8,078 1124 0.7054
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

8,078

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

113 Trinity Christian College 27000 40500 0.3319 827 1065 0.8865
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity Christian College
Palos Heights, IL

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

827

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

114 Juniata College 27100 70800 0.6172 1,242 1193 0.7891
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

115 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 27400 53300 0.4858 2,803 1105 0.9576
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,803

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

116 Hampshire College 27600 80400 0.6564 844 1254 0.7528
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

117 Saint Xavier University 27700 52000 0.4672 3,039 1125 0.8575
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,039

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

117 Weber State University 27700 33300 0.1682 31,672 1075 1
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

119 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 27800 36700 0.2403 41,303 1338 0.7975
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

119 Utah Tech University 27800 35200 0.2103 13,006 1045 1
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
St. George, UT

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

121 California State University-Long Beach 28100 38400 0.2686 35,843 1135 0.4628
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

121 University of Louisville 28100 42200 0.3339 17,086 1148 0.7941
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

123 Grand Valley State University 28300 35700 0.2073 19,002 1233 0.8302
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

124 Lipscomb University 28500 57600 0.5041 3,327 1214 0.6774
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

124 Mitchell College 28500 65900 0.5672 500 817 0.7336
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mitchell College
New London, CT

Sticker Price

$65,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

500

Est. Median SAT

817

Acceptance Rate

73.4 %

126 Assumption University 28600 74400 0.616 1,713 1085 0.8298
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Assumption University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,713

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

127 Mercy University 28700 44500 0.3552 6,775 1074 0.8584
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NY

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

6,775

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

128 University of California-Santa Barbara 28900 55800 0.4822 23,181 1354 0.3296
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

128 University of Iowa 28900 31100 0.0703 22,738 1208 0.8362
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

130 Blue Mountain Christian University 29200 39900 0.2676 942 1109 1
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Blue Mountain Christian University
Blue Mountain, MS

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

942

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

131 Salem State University 29500 38900 0.2414 4,853 1100 0.9557
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

132 University of Connecticut 29600 33200 0.1086 19,388 1324 0.5395
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

133 Montclair State University 29700 36300 0.1819 18,712 1058 0.8789
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

133 New England College 29700 64600 0.5406 1,032 930 0.9213
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England College
Henniker, NH

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,032

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

135 Maine Maritime Academy 30200 33400 0.0959 945 1180 0.5606
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maine Maritime Academy
Castine, ME

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

945

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

56.1 %

135 Mississippi College 30200 45400 0.3348 2,724 1110 0.4928
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi College
Clinton, MS

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

2,724

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

49.3 %

137 Jacksonville University 30400 66200 0.5411 2,946 1195 0.5696
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

138 San Jose State University 30500 41000 0.2559 28,008 0 0.8461
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

139 University of Hawaii at Manoa 31000 39500 0.2149 14,576 1179 0.6967
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

140 Florida Southern College 31300 63200 0.5045 2,626 1219 0.5909
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

59.1 %

141 University of Rhode Island 31500 46700 0.3255 14,376 1148 0.7216
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

142 Adrian College 31600 67500 0.5316 1,678 1060 0.6843
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,678

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

68.4 %

143 CUNY Brooklyn College 31800 31800 0 11,562 1110 0.5836
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,562

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

144 Samford University 32000 65200 0.5091 4,210 1199 0.8236
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

145 The University of Montana-Western 32100 41600 0.2285 1,440 990 0.995
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana-Western
Dillon, MT

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,440

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

146 Hampton University 32300 47000 0.3128 3,728 956 0.6225
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

3,728

Est. Median SAT

956

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

147 Liberty University 32700 43900 0.2551 52,823 1181 0.9932
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

52,823

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

148 Harding University 32800 47000 0.3018 3,523 1193 0.3942
#148

#148 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 %

149 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 32900 45200 0.2722 10,767 1326 0.7243
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,767

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

150 SUNY College at Geneseo 33100 39000 0.1513 3,902 1279 0.6663
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

150 University of Oregon 33100 38600 0.1419 20,622 1250 0.883
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

152 Ithaca College 33600 72500 0.5365 4,268 1314 0.6901
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

4,268

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

153 Elizabethtown College 33700 54600 0.383 1,903 1214 0.7787
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

154 Taylor University 34000 57600 0.4093 2,503 1235 0.7353
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Taylor University
Upland, IN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,503

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

155 Charleston Southern University 34300 48400 0.2928 2,914 1070 0.7609
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,914

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

156 Auburn University 34400 34400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

156 Nova Southeastern University 34400 56300 0.3887 7,307 1165 0.7324
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

7,307

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

73.2 %

158 Baylor University 34600 70800 0.511 14,915 1277 0.5128
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

159 University of South Florida 34700 34700 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

160 Barry University 34900 54600 0.3607 3,232 1015 0.7721
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Barry University
Miami Shores, FL

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,232

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

161 Cedarville University 35000 55100 0.366 4,916 1247 0.6488
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

161 University of Nevada-Reno 35000 35000 0 18,895 1134 0.7371
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

163 Roger Williams University 35700 63700 0.4397 4,050 1225 0.8778
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,050

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

164 University of West Florida 35800 44600 0.1974 9,661 1120 0.5687
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,661

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

165 University of Maine 36100 45100 0.1996 591 1199 0.9684
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Machias, ME

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

166 Mississippi State University 36300 50500 0.2811 18,567 1214 0.7764
#166

#166 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 %

167 Ashland University 36400 52700 0.3091 5,180 1145 0.8053
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,180

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

168 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 44,904 1175 0.5466
#168

#168 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 %

169 University of Central Florida 36600 39600 0.0758 59,649 1280 0.4471
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

170 Eckerd College 36700 75100 0.5118 1,893 1255 0.758
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eckerd College
St. Petersburg, FL

Sticker Price

$75,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,893

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

171 Long Island University 37300 59600 0.3744 11,753 1222 0.8977
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

11,753

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

172 Loyola University Chicago 37600 73500 0.4883 12,538 1303 0.816
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$73,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

12,538

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

173 University of Central Oklahoma 37700 38500 0.0208 10,454 1095 0.8176
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

174 University of New Haven 38400 64900 0.4081 4,903 1180 0.6038
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

4,903

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

175 Reinhardt University 38800 49300 0.2118 1,082 1070 0.6017
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Reinhardt University
Waleska, GA

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

1,082

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

176 Saint Joseph's College of Maine 39000 63600 0.387 1,059 1055 0.8172
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Standish, ME

Sticker Price

$63,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,059

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

177 Pace University 39700 74100 0.464 8,038 1274 0.7592
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,038

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

178 Stony Brook University 39800 53000 0.2488 18,263 1395 0.4904
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

179 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 68600 0.4116 33,471 1399 0.0897
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

180 Bard College at Simon's Rock 40500 84200 0.5193 313 1278 0.9738
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bard College at Simon's Rock
Great Barrington, MA

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

313

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

180 SUNY Oneonta 40500 45300 0.1059 4,681 1190 0.6959
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

180 Western New England University 40500 67000 0.3957 2,616 1199 0.8348
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

183 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 40600 56700 0.284 40,754 1391 0.3915
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

184 York College of Pennsylvania 41400 41400 0 3,308 1135 0.942
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,308

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

185 Campbell University 41600 65100 0.3608 2,699 1120 0.872
#185

#185 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 %

186 St. John's University-New York 42100 80100 0.4742 15,640 1249 0.8343
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$80,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

15,640

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

187 Quinnipiac University 42300 79200 0.4658 6,248 1209 0.77
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,248

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

188 Marist College 42600 90500 0.5295 5,551 1279 0.5651
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$90,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

5,551

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

189 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 42800 55100 0.2234 42,604 1336 0.6056
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

190 Purdue University-Main Campus 43000 46200 0.0689 44,170 1327 0.4979
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

191 Florida Institute of Technology 43400 68600 0.3672 3,677 1224 0.577
#191

#191 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 %

192 The University of Alabama 48800 48800 0 34,389 1233 0.7665
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

193 College of Charleston 49500 59000 0.161 10,880 1255 0.6003
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$59,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

194 Providence College 50300 85000 0.4084 4,556 1222 0.5089
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Providence College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$85,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

4,556

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

50.9 %

195 University of New England 51100 67700 0.2451 3,884 1145 0.9163
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New England
Biddeford, ME

Sticker Price

$67,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,884

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

196 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 51700 51700 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

197 Sacred Heart University 53100 75200 0.2939 6,960 1245 0.6768
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,960

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

198 University of California-Irvine 55100 64800 0.1496 30,204 1333 0.2878
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

199 University of California-Santa Cruz 56300 66500 0.1534 17,940 1281 0.6557
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

200 Hawaii Pacific University 58700 60900 0.0359 3,533 1120 0.8587
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

3,533

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

201 University of California-Davis 63500 63500 0 32,273 1290 0.4183
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

202 Rollins College 81900 81900 0 2,640 1279 0.4754
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rollins College
Winter Park, FL

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

2,640

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

47.5 %

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

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