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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

Most Affordable Business/Managerial Economics Colleges in Illinois for 2027

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

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Illinois
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Washington University in St Louis 7600 102300 0.9256 8,153 1512 0.1192
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$102,300

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

8,153

Est. Median SAT

1,512

Acceptance Rate

11.9 %

2 Brigham Young University 8000 22200 0.6405 34,354 1374 0.6862
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

3 California Institute of Technology 8400 94600 0.9108 971 1564 0.0379
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

971

Est. Median SAT

1,564

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

4 Lamar University 9100 22900 0.6019 8,387 1040 0.8353
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

5 University of Central Florida 10100 31700 0.6821 60,083 1289 0.428
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

60,083

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

6 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 10200 41500 0.7543 8,945 1099 0.975
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

7 Western Kentucky University 10300 27500 0.6258 13,732 1090 0.9145
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

8 Arkansas State University 11500 28400 0.596 11,189 1080 0.7818
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

11,189

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

9 Francis Marion University 11800 31300 0.623 3,793 1015 0.9508
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Francis Marion University
Florence, SC

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

10 University of West Florida 12000 22200 0.459 9,971 1120 0.5822
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,971

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

11 University of Illinois Chicago 12200 30200 0.5969 24,260 1174 0.7576
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

12 Louisiana Tech University 12300 42900 0.7132 11,071 1189 0.9073
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

13 Texas A&M University-Commerce 12700 30000 0.5767 9,666 1040 0.7498
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

9,666

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

14 Colorado College 12800 98000 0.869 1,887 1357 0.2209
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,887

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

22.1 %

15 University of Arizona 13000 31000 0.5803 43,294 1186 0.8351
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

15 University of North Florida 13000 22400 0.4202 14,837 1124 0.6815
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

14,837

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

17 University of California-Santa Barbara 13100 43000 0.6953 23,091 1354 0.382
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

23,091

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

17 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 13100 19400 0.3248 14,865 1175 0.9113
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

14,865

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

19 Northern Illinois University 13300 32100 0.5856 12,118 1070 0.7164
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

20 Coastal Carolina University 13400 27200 0.5074 11,471 1160 0.7003
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

11,471

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

70.0 %

20 Lewis University 13400 57700 0.7675 4,914 1127 0.6916
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

4,914

Est. Median SAT

1,127

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

22 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 14000 25600 0.4523 10,396 1125 0.7162
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

23 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 14100 31000 0.5458 13,432 1225 0.8701
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

23 Youngstown State University 14100 28400 0.5033 9,687 1120 0.9145
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

25 Eastern Michigan University 14200 33900 0.5802 10,034 1055 0.7772
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

26 University of Memphis 14300 29100 0.5088 15,538 1080 0.7878
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

27 Troy University 14700 34700 0.5764 10,130 1075 0.9535
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,130

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.4 %

28 Texas State University 15000 26700 0.4375 39,353 1080 0.9118
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

39,353

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

28 West Virginia University 15000 73100 0.7945 18,206 1120 0.8514
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

30 University of California-Irvine 15100 40400 0.6267 30,260 1333 0.2895
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

31 University of Mississippi 15200 27000 0.4369 22,939 1172 0.9738
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

32 University of Maine at Farmington 15500 32600 0.5247 1,661 1062 0.9832
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,661

Est. Median SAT

1,062

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

33 Jacksonville State University 15600 27000 0.423 8,663 1069 0.7769
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

8,663

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

33 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 29800 0.4782 5,241 1095 0.8613
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

35 Greensboro College 16000 38300 0.5817 899 1005 0.7014
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Greensboro College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

899

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

70.1 %

35 Missouri Valley College 16000 38200 0.5813 1,687 980 0.6922
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Valley College
Marshall, MO

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,687

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

37 Appalachian State University 16100 26000 0.3809 19,732 1174 0.9388
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

38 Tennessee State University 16200 55800 0.7098 4,221 990 0.8463
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

4,221

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

39 Niagara University 16300 57400 0.7158 2,638 1170 0.876
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Niagara University
Niagara University, NY

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,638

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

40 The University of Texas at El Paso 16400 38700 0.5755 22,223 975 0.9994
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

22,223

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

41 Stephen F Austin State University 16500 27800 0.4058 9,905 1055 0.8339
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,905

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

41 Union College 16500 93300 0.8231 1,954 1399 0.4342
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union College
Schenectady, NY

Sticker Price

$93,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

1,954

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

41 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16500 27600 0.4027 11,756 1124 0.8727
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

44 California State University-Long Beach 16600 25800 0.3567 36,056 1135 0.4543
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

44 Georgia Southern University 16600 49700 0.6662 25,595 1045 0.695
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$49,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

46 The University of Texas at Arlington 16900 28100 0.3992 32,545 1129 0.799
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

47 Sam Houston State University 17000 27100 0.3726 17,822 1035 0.9372
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

47 Wright State University-Main Campus 17000 36500 0.5346 7,747 1073 0.9617
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

49 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17200 20700 0.169 8,673 1095 0.9156
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

50 University of Miami 17400 96300 0.8194 13,241 1408 0.1761
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

51 Virginia State University 17700 34900 0.4922 5,124 955 0.8863
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,124

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

52 Kennesaw State University 18000 27400 0.3428 46,069 1119 0.7944
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

53 Bentley University 18100 89000 0.7969 4,620 1323 0.4729
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bentley University
Waltham, MA

Sticker Price

$89,000

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

4,620

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

47.3 %

54 Our Lady of the Lake University 18200 66900 0.7279 1,108 990 1
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$66,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

1,108

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

55 Georgia College & State University 18300 18300 0 6,250 1165 0.8466
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$18,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,250

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

84.7 %

56 University of Alabama in Huntsville 18500 30500 0.3932 6,743 1266 0.6292
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,743

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

57 Valdosta State University 18900 29600 0.3614 7,199 1005 0.7769
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,199

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

58 Wheaton College 19000 68000 0.7209 2,181 1357 0.8491
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,181

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

59 Louisiana Christian University 19200 26000 0.2613 769 1065 0.7719
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Christian University
Pineville, LA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

769

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

60 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 19300 26900 0.2823 14,657 1190 0.7583
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

61 Jackson State University 19400 28100 0.3091 4,967 940 0.9602
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,967

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

61 Lehigh University 19400 89800 0.7841 5,986 1436 0.2896
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,800

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

63 Pennsylvania Western University 19700 30900 0.3627 7,586 1045 0.9433
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

64 Fort Lewis College 20300 29100 0.3027 3,392 1109 0.7732
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

65 Bradley University 20400 59500 0.6564 3,258 1174 0.7459
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

3,258

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

65 Midwestern State University 20400 33600 0.3933 4,303 1055 0.9347
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

65 University of South Carolina-Columbia 20400 26100 0.2181 31,845 1298 0.5651
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

65 Washburn University 20400 34400 0.4075 5,427 1048 1
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washburn University
Topeka, KS

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,427

Est. Median SAT

1,048

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

69 Grove City College 20500 39700 0.4842 2,247 1248 0.667
#69

#69 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 %

70 University of Wyoming 20600 27900 0.2642 8,138 1163 0.9695
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

71 South Carolina State University 21000 43100 0.5131 3,059 925 0.6797
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,059

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

71 West Texas A & M University 21000 29200 0.2806 7,110 1060 0.6681
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,110

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

73 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 21200 51900 0.5921 5,939 1065 0.5878
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

74 The University of Texas at San Antonio 21300 27800 0.2336 31,127 1115 0.8679
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

75 Iowa State University 21400 25700 0.1685 26,346 1212 0.8793
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

76 Grand Valley State University 21900 36200 0.3949 19,154 1074 0.9271
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

76 South Dakota State University 21900 25200 0.1303 10,883 1115 0.9618
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,883

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

78 University of the Incarnate Word 22000 58000 0.6205 4,651 1010 0.9947
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

4,651

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

79 Oklahoma City University 22400 74100 0.6979 1,546 1159 0.7103
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

80 Hope College 22500 60100 0.6254 3,427 1216 0.8712
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,427

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

80 Ohio University-Main Campus 22500 22500 0 20,786 1225 0.8689
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

80 Park University 22500 31300 0.2816 4,657 1035 0.6904
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,657

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

80 Virginia Commonwealth University 22500 53400 0.5791 21,469 1167 0.9061
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

21,469

Est. Median SAT

1,167

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

84 Carroll University 23400 63900 0.6341 2,581 1174 0.6684
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carroll University
Waukesha, WI

Sticker Price

$63,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,581

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

84 Dillard University 23400 54600 0.5718 1,070 1055 0.7371
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dillard University
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,070

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

86 Northern Arizona University 23900 47000 0.4928 22,203 1129 0.8961
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

86 University of North Texas 23900 37400 0.3607 34,414 1094 0.7089
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

34,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

88 University of Dayton 24100 64400 0.6255 7,252 1319 0.6659
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

89 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 24300 53800 0.5485 2,775 1105 0.9747
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

90 Seton Hall University 24500 67400 0.6361 6,178 1328 0.6915
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ

Sticker Price

$67,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

6,178

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

91 Ave Maria University 25000 46600 0.4637 1,320 1164 0.4139
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ave Maria University
Ave Maria, FL

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,320

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

41.4 %

92 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25300 32800 0.229 7,393 1125 0.8968
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,393

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.7 %

93 Ottawa University-Ottawa 25600 82600 0.6903 871 985 0.8296
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ottawa University-Ottawa
Ottawa, KS

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

871

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

94 Loyola University Maryland 25800 78800 0.6727 4,013 1329 0.6986
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

4,013

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

69.9 %

94 University of North Dakota 25800 28600 0.0975 11,837 1189 0.8157
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,837

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

96 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5966 1,920 1174 0.9412
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,920

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

97 University of Alabama at Birmingham 26300 43400 0.3937 11,959 1260 0.8818
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

11,959

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

98 George Fox University 26400 92800 0.7157 3,530 1168 0.9282
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

3,530

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

98 Presbyterian College 26400 64600 0.5914 903 1150 0.6515
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Presbyterian College
Clinton, SC

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

903

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

65.2 %

100 Benedictine University 26500 48900 0.4581 2,082 1124 0.9576
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,082

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

101 Oakland University 26700 39600 0.3258 12,770 1039 0.8897
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

12,770

Est. Median SAT

1,039

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

101 University of Arkansas 26700 44700 0.4024 29,252 1179 0.7388
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

103 Colorado State University Pueblo 26800 30100 0.1092 3,893 1015 0.9839
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,893

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

104 Capital University 27100 63800 0.5751 1,642 1045 0.6501
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Capital University
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,642

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

65.0 %

105 Saginaw Valley State University 27300 39800 0.3139 6,280 1050 0.7843
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

6,280

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

106 Cornell College 27400 74800 0.6336 1,094 1243 0.799
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

107 John Brown University 28000 48300 0.4197 2,091 1187 0.6802
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,091

Est. Median SAT

1,187

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

107 Marquette University 28000 63800 0.5612 8,206 1304 0.7802
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,304

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

109 St Bonaventure University 28100 64100 0.5617 2,134 1165 0.8533
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,134

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

110 Georgia State University 29000 45700 0.3652 26,785 1089 0.5722
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

26,785

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

111 Alvernia University 29100 69400 0.5805 2,192 1195 0.5806
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alvernia University
Reading, PA

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,192

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

112 Cleveland State University 29300 38600 0.2411 9,418 1069 0.913
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

113 Mississippi State University 30100 34400 0.1245 19,093 1205 0.8363
#113

#113 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 %

114 The College of Wooster 30700 82400 0.627 1,515 1345 0.6438
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,515

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

114 Wofford College 30700 73200 0.5805 1,781 1305 0.5487
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,781

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

116 Angelo State University 31600 35400 0.107 10,103 1045 0.7981
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,103

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

116 Ohio Wesleyan University 31600 75700 0.5822 1,652 1281 0.6441
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$75,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

118 Hampton University 31700 54800 0.4215 4,046 1005 0.6358
#118

#118 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 %

119 Westminster University 31800 94100 0.6623 868 1205 0.6513
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

868

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

120 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 32000 54400 0.4117 35,248 1289 0.6939
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

121 Villanova University 32100 92900 0.6548 6,933 1466 0.2814
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

6,933

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

122 Azusa Pacific University 32200 66600 0.5162 2,759 1189 0.8842
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Sticker Price

$66,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,759

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

123 University of Louisville 32300 42100 0.2325 17,916 1134 0.7921
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

17,916

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

124 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 32400 38400 0.1562 23,003 1164 0.7367
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

125 Rider University 32500 60200 0.4601 3,052 1214 0.7741
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

126 North Carolina State University 32700 54800 0.4032 29,340 1374 0.3954
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

29,340

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

127 Wichita State University 32800 42200 0.2226 14,906 1065 0.7224
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,906

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

128 Ursinus College 33200 83700 0.6038 1,378 1303 0.9285
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ursinus College
Collegeville, PA

Sticker Price

$83,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,378

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

129 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 17,556 1090 0.5386
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

130 Allegheny College 33400 77600 0.5703 1,125 1243 0.5877
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$77,600

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,125

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

130 Utica University 33400 48600 0.3129 2,191 1214 0.9187
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utica University
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,191

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

132 Elizabethtown College 33600 57500 0.4154 1,935 1214 0.8892
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA

Sticker Price

$57,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,935

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

133 DePaul University 34100 69400 0.5083 14,338 1258 0.878
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,338

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

134 Berry College 34500 62400 0.4472 2,262 1219 0.7315
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,262

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

73.2 %

135 Samford University 34600 93800 0.6312 4,210 1199 0.8236
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$93,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

136 University of Idaho 34800 48700 0.2854 9,656 1104 0.7476
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

137 Southern Connecticut State University 35000 42000 0.1667 7,252 965 0.9482
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

138 Cedarville University 35700 57000 0.3735 5,794 1232 0.6529
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,794

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

139 University of South Carolina-Upstate 36000 39700 0.0932 4,789 1040 0.6671
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Upstate
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

140 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 36400 54000 0.326 32,041 1324 0.4358
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$54,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

141 Loyola University New Orleans 37000 74600 0.5039 2,871 1150 0.9058
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,871

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

142 Beloit College 37100 81700 0.5457 997 1296 0.7039
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

997

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

142 University of West Georgia 37100 47300 0.2155 10,075 1035 0.7995
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,075

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

144 Xavier University 37600 68100 0.4481 3,744 1286 0.848
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$68,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,744

Est. Median SAT

1,286

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

145 Widener University 37700 79400 0.5254 2,975 1179 0.7093
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

146 Middle Tennessee State University 37800 48300 0.2174 18,042 1140 0.6909
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

147 East Tennessee State University 38400 38500 0.0026 10,829 1124 0.8619
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

148 Loyola University Chicago 38800 73100 0.469 12,640 1262 0.751
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

12,640

Est. Median SAT

1,262

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

148 Westmont College 38800 80300 0.5168 1,311 1315 0.8059
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$80,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,311

Est. Median SAT

1,315

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

150 Arcadia University 39300 71600 0.4512 2,163 1159 0.7448
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arcadia University
Glenside, PA

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,163

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

150 Saint Vincent College 39300 64600 0.3915 1,157 1140 0.7863
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Vincent College
Latrobe, PA

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,157

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

150 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39300 40300 0.0248 26,213 1209 0.7778
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

153 Nichols College 39600 59600 0.3359 1,163 1135 0.8084
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nichols College
Dudley, MA

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,163

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

154 Saint Francis University 39900 67300 0.407 2,567 1150 0.7682
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,567

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

155 Boise State University 40000 50100 0.2014 25,308 1025 0.8389
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

156 University of Maine 40300 42800 0.0585 9,182 1195 0.9562
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

157 University of Redlands 41300 90700 0.5448 1,941 1233 0.8272
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Redlands
Redlands, CA

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,941

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

82.7 %

158 Butler University 41400 68400 0.395 4,418 1269 0.8209
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,418

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

159 Susquehanna University 41800 85600 0.5116 2,220 1199 0.7908
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$85,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,220

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

160 Seattle University 42500 85300 0.5016 4,370 1299 0.7313
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$85,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,370

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

161 Saint Louis University 43000 84300 0.4896 9,331 1250 0.7499
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,331

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

162 James Madison University 43500 45100 0.0355 21,358 1259 0.6879
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

162 Merrimack College 43500 78800 0.4478 4,123 1124 0.6927
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,123

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

69.3 %

164 State University of New York at Cortland 44800 52600 0.1482 5,890 1175 0.624
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

5,890

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

165 University of Kentucky 48400 59900 0.1912 25,535 1193 0.9294
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

166 The University of Texas at Tyler 48600 57000 0.1475 8,219 1100 0.9485
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,219

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

167 Marymount Manhattan College 49200 74900 0.3432 1,601 1224 0.8261
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$74,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,601

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

168 Chapman University 50200 94000 0.4662 7,630 1336 0.7206
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

7,630

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

168 Ohio State University-Main Campus 50200 64400 0.2205 46,627 1366 0.492
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

170 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 50500 58800 0.141 25,054 1225 0.7762
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

171 Northwest Nazarene University 51500 87600 0.412 1,043 1145 0.7159
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID

Sticker Price

$87,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,043

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

172 University of Georgia 52100 52100 0 32,824 1348 0.3425
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

173 Molloy University 56100 62300 0.0996 3,396 1188 0.6633
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Molloy University
Rockville Centre, NY

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

3,396

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

174 Miami University-Oxford 57400 57400 0 16,405 1284 0.74
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

175 Hofstra University 59100 83300 0.2906 6,599 1369 0.7267
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$83,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

176 Mercyhurst University 61200 68000 0.1 2,214 1203 0.775
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

2,214

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.5 %

177 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College 64000 64000 0 3,211 1243 0.9594
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,211

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

178 Santa Clara University 69400 85400 0.1873 6,695 1399 0.4788
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,695

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

47.9 %

179 University of California-Santa Cruz 82900 82900 0 18,194 1281 0.7273
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$82,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,194

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

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

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