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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Business/Managerial Economics Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Business/Managerial Economics Majors in the state of California for 2027

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Considering a degree in Business/Managerial Economics?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Business/Managerial Economics majors who live in California.
Rankings are calculated by estimating the net price at every college offering Business/Managerial Economics degrees for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of California.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of college paid after factoring in financial aid.The net prices displayed in these rankings are College Raptor's estimates.

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Business/Managerial Economics
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 California Institute of Technology 3000 117400 0.9744 971 1564 0.0379
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$117,400

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

971

Est. Median SAT

1,564

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

2 Antelope Valley Community College District 4500 12900 0.651 13,532 0 0
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Antelope Valley Community College District
Lancaster, CA

Sticker Price

$12,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

13,532

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

3 Santa Ana College 4600 23100 0.8003 27,248 0 0
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

27,248

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

4 Santa Monica College 6400 15500 0.588 23,453 0 1
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Sticker Price

$15,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

23,453

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

5 Brigham Young University 8100 22100 0.6333 34,354 1374 0.6862
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

6 Stephen F Austin State University 10000 27800 0.6392 9,905 1055 0.8339
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

9,905

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

7 Washington University in St Louis 10700 102300 0.8957 8,153 1512 0.1192
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$102,300

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

8,153

Est. Median SAT

1,512

Acceptance Rate

11.9 %

8 Valdosta State University 11400 25300 0.5487 7,199 1005 0.7769
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,199

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

9 University of North Florida 12300 22400 0.4515 14,837 1124 0.6815
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

14,837

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

10 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 12700 19400 0.3454 14,865 1175 0.9113
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

14,865

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

11 University of California-Santa Barbara 13000 43000 0.6979 23,091 1354 0.382
#11

#11 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 %

12 Coastal Carolina University 13100 72300 0.8191 11,471 1160 0.7003
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$72,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

11,471

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

70.0 %

13 Louisiana Tech University 13500 43500 0.6896 11,071 1189 0.9073
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

13 University of South Carolina-Upstate 13500 34500 0.6085 4,789 1040 0.6671
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Upstate
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

15 Eastern Michigan University 13800 33900 0.5922 10,034 1055 0.7772
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

15 Youngstown State University 13800 28400 0.5139 9,687 1120 0.9145
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

17 University of Memphis 14000 37800 0.6299 15,538 1080 0.7878
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

18 Midwestern State University 14100 21600 0.3468 4,303 1055 0.9347
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

19 Saginaw Valley State University 14300 30100 0.5243 6,280 1050 0.7843
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,280

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

20 Troy University 14500 39100 0.6288 10,130 1075 0.9535
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

10,130

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.4 %

21 The University of Texas at Tyler 14800 24900 0.4051 8,219 1100 0.9485
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

8,219

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

22 Colorado College 15000 98000 0.8466 1,887 1357 0.2209
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,887

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

22.1 %

23 Texas State University 15100 26200 0.4234 39,353 1080 0.9118
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

39,353

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

24 Jacksonville State University 15300 42900 0.6427 8,663 1069 0.7769
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

8,663

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

25 University of West Georgia 15400 24600 0.3744 10,075 1035 0.7995
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,075

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

26 Missouri Valley College 15500 38200 0.5944 1,687 980 0.6922
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Valley College
Marshall, MO

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,687

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

27 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 29800 0.4782 5,241 1095 0.8613
#27

#27 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 %

28 Sam Houston State University 15700 30100 0.4784 17,822 1035 0.9372
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

29 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 16100 39900 0.5978 23,003 1164 0.7367
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

29 The University of Texas at El Paso 16100 25900 0.3781 22,223 975 0.9994
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

22,223

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

31 University of Arizona 16200 41400 0.6088 43,294 1186 0.8351
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

31 West Virginia University 16200 40900 0.6036 18,206 1120 0.8514
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

33 Georgia Southern University 16400 20100 0.1836 25,595 1045 0.695
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

34 California State University-Long Beach 17000 33300 0.4897 36,056 1135 0.4543
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

35 Greensboro College 17100 38300 0.553 899 1005 0.7014
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Greensboro College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

899

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

70.1 %

35 James Madison University 17100 28900 0.4088 21,358 1259 0.6879
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

37 Union College 17200 93400 0.8162 1,954 1399 0.4342
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union College
Schenectady, NY

Sticker Price

$93,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

1,954

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

38 Francis Marion University 17300 36100 0.5204 3,793 1015 0.9508
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Francis Marion University
Florence, SC

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

39 University of Miami 17400 96300 0.8194 13,241 1408 0.1761
#39

#39 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 %

40 Kennesaw State University 17800 61500 0.7101 46,069 1119 0.7944
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$61,500

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

41 Georgia College & State University 18300 18300 0 6,250 1165 0.8466
#41

#41 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 %

41 University of Alabama in Huntsville 18300 65300 0.7197 6,743 1266 0.6292
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$65,300

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

6,743

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

43 Louisiana Christian University 19200 26000 0.2615 769 1065 0.7719
#43

#43 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 %

44 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 19300 26900 0.2823 14,657 1190 0.7583
#44

#44 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 %

45 Lehigh University 19400 111000 0.8254 5,986 1436 0.2896
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$111,000

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

46 Georgia State University 19900 26000 0.2348 26,785 1089 0.5722
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

26,785

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

47 University of South Carolina-Columbia 20100 25500 0.2118 31,845 1298 0.5651
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

48 Grove City College 20200 39700 0.4918 2,247 1248 0.667
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,247

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

49 Our Lady of the Lake University 20400 52100 0.6081 1,108 990 1
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,108

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

49 South Dakota State University 20400 25200 0.19 10,883 1115 0.9618
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,883

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

49 Texas A&M University-Commerce 20400 36600 0.4424 9,666 1040 0.7498
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,666

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

52 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College 20800 48500 0.5707 3,211 1243 0.9594
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,211

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

53 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 17,556 1090 0.5386
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

54 Grand Valley State University 21900 36600 0.4016 19,154 1074 0.9271
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

54 Oklahoma City University 21900 74300 0.7053 1,546 1159 0.7103
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$74,300

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

56 Hope College 22000 77600 0.7167 3,427 1216 0.8712
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$77,600

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

3,427

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

57 Park University 22400 31300 0.2848 4,657 1035 0.6904
#57

#57 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 %

58 Lamar University 22500 37500 0.4 8,387 1040 0.8353
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

58 Pennsylvania Western University 22500 34400 0.3456 7,586 1045 0.9433
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

60 Westmont College 22800 77400 0.7047 1,311 1315 0.8059
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,311

Est. Median SAT

1,315

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

61 Ohio University-Main Campus 22900 26900 0.1487 20,786 1225 0.8689
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

62 Dillard University 23000 53900 0.5734 1,070 1055 0.7371
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dillard University
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,070

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

63 Loyola University New Orleans 23100 74600 0.6901 2,871 1150 0.9058
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,871

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

63 West Texas A & M University 23100 29200 0.2087 7,110 1060 0.6681
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

7,110

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

65 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 23200 34500 0.3278 10,396 1125 0.7162
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

66 Bentley University 23300 129500 0.8199 4,620 1323 0.4729
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bentley University
Waltham, MA

Sticker Price

$129,500

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

4,620

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

47.3 %

66 Lewis University 23300 59400 0.608 4,914 1127 0.6916
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

4,914

Est. Median SAT

1,127

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

66 University of Maine at Farmington 23300 33700 0.3076 1,661 1062 0.9832
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,661

Est. Median SAT

1,062

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

69 Tennessee State University 23500 39200 0.4001 4,221 990 0.8463
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,221

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

70 Northern Arizona University 23900 48800 0.511 22,203 1129 0.8961
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

70 University of Dayton 23900 94000 0.7457 7,252 1319 0.6659
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

72 Boise State University 24400 31200 0.218 25,308 1025 0.8389
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

73 Azusa Pacific University 24600 81100 0.6959 2,759 1189 0.8842
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Sticker Price

$81,100

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

2,759

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

73 Susquehanna University 24600 122200 0.799 2,220 1199 0.7908
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$122,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,220

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

75 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 24700 55700 0.5567 5,939 1065 0.5878
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$55,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

76 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 24900 28900 0.1386 8,673 1095 0.9156
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

77 Ave Maria University 25000 74000 0.6619 1,320 1164 0.4139
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ave Maria University
Ave Maria, FL

Sticker Price

$74,000

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,320

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

41.4 %

77 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25000 32000 0.2191 7,393 1125 0.8968
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,393

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.7 %

79 University of California-Santa Cruz 25100 43500 0.423 18,194 1281 0.7273
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

18,194

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

80 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 25200 53800 0.5318 2,775 1105 0.9747
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

81 Loyola University Maryland 25400 78800 0.6778 4,013 1329 0.6986
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

4,013

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

69.9 %

81 Ottawa University-Ottawa 25400 64700 0.6077 871 985 0.8296
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ottawa University-Ottawa
Ottawa, KS

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

871

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

81 University of North Texas 25400 36900 0.3118 34,414 1094 0.7089
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

34,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

84 University of West Florida 25700 37400 0.3125 9,971 1120 0.5822
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

9,971

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

85 George Fox University 25800 95400 0.7298 3,530 1168 0.9282
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$95,400

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

3,530

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

85 University of North Dakota 25800 28600 0.0977 11,837 1189 0.8157
#85

#85 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 %

87 Jackson State University 26100 35000 0.2539 4,967 940 0.9602
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

4,967

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

87 Oakland University 26100 39300 0.3355 12,770 1039 0.8897
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

12,770

Est. Median SAT

1,039

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

87 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5967 1,920 1174 0.9412
#87

#87 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 %

90 Western Kentucky University 26300 47700 0.4485 13,732 1090 0.9145
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

90 Wright State University-Main Campus 26300 43300 0.393 7,747 1073 0.9617
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

92 University of Alabama at Birmingham 26400 57000 0.5368 11,959 1260 0.8818
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

11,959

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

93 University of Arkansas 26500 52400 0.4945 29,252 1179 0.7388
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

94 Iowa State University 26600 43300 0.3862 26,346 1212 0.8793
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

95 Capital University 26800 63100 0.5754 1,642 1045 0.6501
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Capital University
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,642

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

65.0 %

96 Rider University 26900 60200 0.5534 3,052 1214 0.7741
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

97 Cleveland State University 27000 38500 0.2985 9,418 1069 0.913
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

97 Wichita State University 27000 30300 0.1087 14,906 1065 0.7224
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

14,906

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

99 Virginia State University 27100 34900 0.2232 5,124 955 0.8863
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

5,124

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

100 University of Nebraska at Omaha 27800 27800 0 11,756 1124 0.8727
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

101 John Brown University 28000 48300 0.4198 2,091 1187 0.6802
#101

#101 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 %

102 Cornell College 28100 74800 0.6242 1,094 1243 0.799
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

102 Niagara University 28100 57400 0.5103 2,638 1170 0.876
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Niagara University
Niagara University, NY

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,638

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

102 Presbyterian College 28100 80400 0.6508 903 1150 0.6515
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Presbyterian College
Clinton, SC

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

903

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

65.2 %

102 St Bonaventure University 28100 64000 0.5608 2,134 1165 0.8533
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,134

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

106 Alvernia University 28900 89200 0.6762 2,192 1195 0.5806
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alvernia University
Reading, PA

Sticker Price

$89,200

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,192

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

107 Wheaton College 30000 87500 0.6572 2,181 1357 0.8491
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$87,500

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,181

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

108 Mississippi State University 30100 34400 0.1246 19,093 1205 0.8363
#108

#108 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 %

109 Colorado State University Pueblo 30300 33600 0.098 3,893 1015 0.9839
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

3,893

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

110 University of Louisville 30500 42100 0.2752 17,916 1134 0.7921
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

17,916

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

111 Wofford College 30700 73200 0.5805 1,781 1305 0.5487
#111

#111 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 %

112 Benedictine University 30900 48900 0.3681 2,082 1124 0.9576
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,082

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

112 South Carolina State University 30900 41600 0.2572 3,059 925 0.6797
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

3,059

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

112 The College of Wooster 30900 83100 0.6278 1,515 1345 0.6438
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,515

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

115 East Tennessee State University 31300 31300 0 10,829 1124 0.8619
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

116 Hampton University 31400 54800 0.427 4,046 1005 0.6358
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,046

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

117 Angelo State University 31600 35400 0.1071 10,103 1045 0.7981
#117

#117 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 %

118 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 31800 54400 0.4154 35,248 1289 0.6939
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

118 Ohio Wesleyan University 31800 108100 0.706 1,652 1281 0.6441
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$108,100

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

118 Villanova University 31800 114000 0.7211 6,933 1466 0.2814
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$114,000

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

6,933

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

121 Westminster University 31900 62600 0.4906 868 1205 0.6513
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$62,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

868

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

122 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 32100 44100 0.2722 13,432 1225 0.8701
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

123 North Carolina State University 32700 54800 0.4033 29,340 1374 0.3954
#123

#123 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 %

124 University of Idaho 32800 34400 0.0466 9,656 1104 0.7476
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

125 Allegheny College 32900 88100 0.6262 1,125 1243 0.5877
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,125

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

126 Carroll University 33000 63900 0.4838 2,581 1174 0.6684
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carroll University
Waukesha, WI

Sticker Price

$63,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,581

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

127 Ursinus College 33200 83700 0.6038 1,378 1303 0.9285
#127

#127 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 %

127 Utica University 33200 48600 0.3171 2,191 1214 0.9187
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utica University
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

2,191

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

129 Fort Lewis College 33400 41400 0.1934 3,392 1109 0.7732
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

130 University of the Incarnate Word 33500 55300 0.3945 4,651 1010 0.9947
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,651

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

131 Elizabethtown College 33600 69900 0.5196 1,935 1214 0.8892
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,935

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

132 University of Redlands 33700 128400 0.7378 1,941 1233 0.8272
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Redlands
Redlands, CA

Sticker Price

$128,400

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,941

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

82.7 %

133 Southern Connecticut State University 33800 52900 0.3612 7,252 965 0.9482
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

134 The University of Texas at San Antonio 34000 47000 0.2767 31,127 1115 0.8679
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

135 Berry College 34400 61400 0.4395 2,262 1219 0.7315
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,262

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

73.2 %

135 Samford University 34400 93800 0.6333 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 %

137 Bradley University 35100 60000 0.4153 3,258 1174 0.7459
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

3,258

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

137 Washburn University 35100 38400 0.0859 5,427 1048 1
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washburn University
Topeka, KS

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

5,427

Est. Median SAT

1,048

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

139 Cedarville University 35700 57000 0.3736 5,794 1232 0.6529
#139

#139 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 %

140 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 36400 53600 0.321 32,041 1324 0.4358
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

141 Beloit College 37400 81100 0.5387 997 1296 0.7039
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$81,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

997

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

142 Xavier University 37500 107200 0.6501 3,744 1286 0.848
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$107,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

3,744

Est. Median SAT

1,286

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

143 Widener University 37800 79400 0.5241 2,975 1179 0.7093
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

144 Northwest Nazarene University 38100 62800 0.3932 1,043 1145 0.7159
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,043

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

145 Seton Hall University 38300 67700 0.4344 6,178 1328 0.6915
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ

Sticker Price

$67,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,178

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

146 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39200 40300 0.0273 26,213 1209 0.7778
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

147 Arcadia University 39300 71600 0.4513 2,163 1159 0.7448
#147

#147 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 %

147 Saint Vincent College 39300 64600 0.3916 1,157 1140 0.7863
#147

#147 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 %

147 State University of New York at Cortland 39300 40600 0.0321 5,890 1175 0.624
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

5,890

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

150 Saint Francis University 39400 81500 0.5166 2,567 1150 0.7682
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA

Sticker Price

$81,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,567

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

151 Nichols College 39600 59600 0.3359 1,163 1135 0.8084
#151

#151 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 %

152 University of Mississippi 39800 60300 0.3399 22,939 1172 0.9738
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$60,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

153 University of Maine 40000 56000 0.2859 9,182 1195 0.9562
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

153 University of Wyoming 40000 45300 0.1168 8,138 1163 0.9695
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

155 University of Central Florida 40200 40200 0 60,083 1289 0.428
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

60,083

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

156 Butler University 41500 67900 0.389 4,418 1269 0.8209
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,418

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

157 Middle Tennessee State University 41600 46500 0.1055 18,042 1140 0.6909
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

158 Saint Louis University 41800 81100 0.4847 9,331 1250 0.7499
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$81,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

9,331

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

159 Marquette University 41900 75900 0.4481 8,206 1304 0.7802
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,304

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

160 Seattle University 42700 85100 0.498 4,370 1299 0.7313
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$85,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,370

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

161 Arkansas State University 43200 45100 0.0422 11,189 1080 0.7818
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

11,189

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

162 Virginia Commonwealth University 43300 53400 0.1893 21,469 1167 0.9061
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

21,469

Est. Median SAT

1,167

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

163 Merrimack College 43500 78800 0.4479 4,123 1124 0.6927
#163

#163 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 Appalachian State University 46100 46100 0 19,732 1174 0.9388
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$46,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

165 Santa Clara University 47300 107400 0.5596 6,695 1399 0.4788
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$107,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,695

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

47.9 %

166 University of Georgia 48600 51800 0.0618 32,824 1348 0.3425
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,800

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

167 DePaul University 49000 66400 0.2619 14,338 1258 0.878
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

14,338

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

168 Marymount Manhattan College 49300 71300 0.3086 1,601 1224 0.8261
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,601

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

169 Ohio State University-Main Campus 49500 72700 0.319 46,627 1366 0.492
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$72,700

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

170 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 50500 58800 0.1411 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 The University of Texas at Arlington 50700 57000 0.1106 32,545 1129 0.799
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

172 University of Kentucky 50900 74100 0.3132 25,535 1193 0.9294
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

173 Loyola University Chicago 52100 74800 0.3037 12,640 1262 0.751
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

12,640

Est. Median SAT

1,262

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

174 Miami University-Oxford 57300 57300 0 16,405 1284 0.74
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

175 Molloy University 58600 62300 0.0594 3,396 1188 0.6633
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Molloy University
Rockville Centre, NY

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

3,396

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

176 Hofstra University 58800 83400 0.2949 6,599 1369 0.7267
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

177 Chapman University 63100 115100 0.4517 7,630 1336 0.7206
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$115,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,630

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

178 Mercyhurst University 66000 76400 0.136 2,214 1203 0.775
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$76,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,214

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.5 %

179 University of California-Irvine 68800 85400 0.1943 30,260 1333 0.2895
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

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

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