Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

Most Affordable Business/Managerial Economics Colleges in Illinois for 2026

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

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Illinois
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 California Institute of Technology 6800 91800 0.9264 987 1557 0.0257
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

987

Est. Median SAT

1,557

Acceptance Rate

2.6 %

2 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

3 Washington University in St Louis 9400 102300 0.9085 8,220 1513 0.1206
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$102,300

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

8,220

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

4 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5775 7,166 1015 0.7229
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,166

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

5 The University of Tennessee-Martin 11500 24800 0.5368 6,809 1110 0.882
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,809

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

6 The University of Texas at El Paso 11700 48200 0.7577 21,118 980 0.9992
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

21,118

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

7 Tennessee State University 11800 48200 0.7544 5,057 980 0.7011
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

5,057

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

70.1 %

8 Midwestern State University 12000 21600 0.4439 4,303 1010 0.9352
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

9 University of California-Santa Barbara 12100 43000 0.7186 23,181 1354 0.3297
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

10 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 12700 34600 0.6336 8,945 1099 0.975
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

11 Saginaw Valley State University 13000 28600 0.5451 6,135 1055 0.7207
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,135

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

12 West Virginia University 13100 57700 0.7728 18,206 1125 0.89
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

13 Northern Arizona University 13200 27100 0.5124 22,990 1090 0.8961
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

13 Northern Illinois University 13200 29000 0.5436 11,348 1070 0.6979
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

15 University of Nebraska at Omaha 13600 27600 0.508 11,756 1124 0.8698
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

16 Coastal Carolina University 13700 27200 0.4964 10,811 1145 0.7527
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

10,811

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

16 Youngstown State University 13700 26800 0.4884 9,400 1115 0.8445
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

18 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 13800 19400 0.2887 14,416 1210 0.8851
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

19 Arkansas Tech University 14000 35900 0.6093 8,145 1035 0.9589
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

20 Union College 14100 92400 0.8473 2,065 1393 0.4392
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union College
Schenectady, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,065

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

43.9 %

20 University of West Florida 14100 39000 0.6379 9,970 1149 0.5824
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

9,970

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

22 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 14200 28100 0.4947 8,553 1045 0.8688
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

23 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 14300 28900 0.5059 8,320 1090 0.8858
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

24 University of South Carolina-Upstate 14400 26800 0.4632 4,487 1115 0.6726
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Upstate
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

4,487

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

25 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14500 26500 0.455 22,364 1159 0.7504
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

25 Texas State University 14500 24500 0.4075 36,236 1100 0.8932
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

36,236

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

27 Stephen F Austin State University 14600 22600 0.3536 9,129 1075 0.9399
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$22,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

28 Louisiana Tech University 14700 36900 0.6015 10,881 1189 0.864
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

10,881

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

29 University of North Texas 15000 25700 0.4169 34,458 1114 0.7223
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

30 Northwest Missouri State University 15100 37700 0.6009 5,241 1095 0.8609
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

31 Troy University 15200 26700 0.4306 10,222 1090 0.9604
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,222

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

32 Grand Valley State University 15300 25300 0.3957 19,002 1084 0.8302
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

32 University of California-Irvine 15300 36300 0.5784 30,204 1333 0.2857
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

34 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 15500 25600 0.3938 10,202 1140 0.8109
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

10,202

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

35 Lehigh University 15600 89600 0.8263 5,911 1436 0.2593
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,600

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

35 Salisbury University 15600 28700 0.4563 6,288 1250 0.8747
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

6,288

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

37 University of Memphis 15800 26400 0.4023 15,770 1075 0.7203
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

37 University of North Florida 15800 33000 0.5216 13,735 1150 0.5324
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

39 Oakland University 16000 28200 0.4329 12,587 1130 0.8784
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

39 Sam Houston State University 16000 30300 0.4716 17,787 1030 0.9026
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

41 Lamar University 16200 22900 0.2922 8,184 1050 0.8641
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

8,184

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

41 Ohio University-Main Campus 16200 23200 0.3017 20,444 1209 0.8499
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

43 Grove City College 16400 39700 0.5876 2,341 1266 0.7232
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,341

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

44 Jacksonville State University 16500 27000 0.3896 8,663 1069 0.7769
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,663

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

44 Lewis University 16500 57700 0.7138 4,326 1099 0.7129
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

46 The University of Texas at Tyler 16600 24900 0.3329 7,683 1120 0.9402
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

7,683

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

46 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16600 22300 0.2554 24,868 1214 0.796
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

48 Eastern Michigan University 16800 39700 0.5785 10,470 1055 0.7964
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

49 University of Maine 16900 29300 0.4235 9,601 1205 0.9664
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

50 Arkansas State University 17000 28100 0.3952 9,985 1075 0.8226
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

51 Georgia State University 17400 45500 0.617 27,415 1080 0.5544
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

27,415

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

51 Greensboro College 17400 37800 0.5396 899 1005 0.7014
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Greensboro College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

899

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

70.1 %

51 Weber State University 17400 41300 0.5782 31,672 0 0
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

54 Francis Marion University 17500 24100 0.2743 3,692 1015 0.8639
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Francis Marion University
Florence, SC

Sticker Price

$24,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

3,692

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

54 Western Kentucky University 17500 27000 0.3515 14,151 970 0.9387
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

56 Virginia Commonwealth University 17600 52500 0.6647 21,210 1148 0.9262
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

57 University of Miami 17700 96300 0.8159 13,250 1406 0.189
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

58 Virginia State University 17800 29500 0.3963 5,124 955 0.8863
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,124

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

59 Georgia Southern University 17900 26800 0.3326 23,541 1065 0.8789
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

60 The University of Texas at Arlington 18100 27700 0.3461 32,545 1129 0.799
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

60 Wright State University-Main Campus 18100 26700 0.3221 7,505 1073 0.9633
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

62 Georgia College & State University 18300 18300 0 6,006 1165 0.7823
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$18,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

63 Angelo State University 18500 23100 0.1985 9,702 1055 0.8301
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,702

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

64 University of Mississippi 18900 45000 0.5806 21,585 1182 0.9658
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

65 University of West Georgia 19100 48000 0.6024 9,103 1040 0.5161
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

9,103

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

66 University of Maine at Farmington 19200 33700 0.4302 1,677 1124 0.9672
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,677

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

66 Wheaton College 19200 84800 0.7736 2,150 1363 0.874
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,150

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

68 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.9315
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

69 South Carolina State University 20200 30000 0.3262 2,950 930 0.8262
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

70 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College 20400 41300 0.5061 3,244 1224 0.9683
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,244

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

71 Utica University 20500 43400 0.5272 2,329 1118 0.9195
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utica University
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,329

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

72 Boise State University 20600 59700 0.655 23,983 1135 0.8721
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

23,983

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

73 University of Wyoming 20700 27900 0.2572 8,130 1179 0.9688
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

74 University of the Incarnate Word 20900 73100 0.7143 4,638 1030 0.9814
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

4,638

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

74 Western Illinois University 20900 31000 0.3271 4,525 1015 0.7118
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

76 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,254 1080 0.8955
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

77 Loyola University New Orleans 21100 72100 0.7072 3,007 1155 0.9305
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

3,007

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

78 Kennesaw State University 21400 27200 0.2133 42,760 1120 0.6919
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

42,760

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

79 Louisiana Christian University 21500 26000 0.1733 763 1065 0.7719
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Christian University
Pineville, LA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

763

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

79 Pennsylvania Western University 21500 28200 0.238 7,586 1045 0.9433
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

81 Bentley University 22000 85500 0.7426 4,526 1359 0.4505
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bentley University
Waltham, MA

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

4,526

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

82 South Dakota State University 22100 25200 0.1225 10,719 1120 0.9834
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

10,719

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

82 Southern Connecticut State University 22100 53100 0.584 7,252 1005 0.9147
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

84 West Texas A & M University 22200 28900 0.232 6,926 1060 0.9868
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

6,926

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

85 Bradley University 22300 48500 0.5395 3,596 1223 0.7676
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

86 Allegheny College 22500 75400 0.7014 1,171 1279 0.5457
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

87 SUNY Oneonta 23400 49300 0.5258 4,681 1234 0.696
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

88 Ave Maria University 23600 45400 0.48 1,301 1164 0.4139
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ave Maria University
Ave Maria, FL

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,301

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

41.4 %

89 Our Lady of the Lake University 24100 58100 0.5848 1,108 990 0.6578
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$58,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,108

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

90 Miami University-Oxford 24800 28400 0.1267 16,816 1299 0.754
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

91 Marquette University 25000 63100 0.6034 8,045 1309 0.8134
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

91 The University of Texas at San Antonio 25000 52700 0.5256 31,127 1115 0.8679
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

91 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 25000 42700 0.4146 13,432 1225 0.8701
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

94 Northwood University 25100 54500 0.5399 2,045 1055 0.6451
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwood University
Midland, MI

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,045

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

64.5 %

95 Northwest Nazarene University 25200 75700 0.6675 1,043 1134 0.6474
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID

Sticker Price

$75,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,043

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

96 Hope College 25400 60100 0.5772 3,395 1241 0.7924
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

97 University of Redlands 25500 84200 0.6975 2,049 1226 0.8271
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Redlands
Redlands, CA

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

2,049

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

82.7 %

98 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 25900 59900 0.5675 34,242 1273 0.7333
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

99 East Tennessee State University 26000 30600 0.1502 10,829 1124 0.8619
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

99 Westminster University 26000 81400 0.6807 842 1233 0.6657
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

842

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

101 Oklahoma Wesleyan University 26100 61400 0.575 765 1020 0.6617
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Bartlesville, OK

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

765

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

66.2 %

102 Aquinas College 26200 53400 0.5098 1,088 1035 0.8988
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,088

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

102 Iowa State University 26200 42800 0.3867 25,628 1207 0.8866
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

102 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 26200 53800 0.5132 2,803 1099 0.9576
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,803

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

105 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 26400 43000 0.3857 5,939 1065 0.5878
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

106 Benedictine University 26500 48900 0.4581 1,972 1161 0.9523
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,972

Est. Median SAT

1,161

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

106 Oklahoma City University 26500 62200 0.5738 1,514 1174 0.7702
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,514

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

106 Washburn University 26500 36300 0.2697 5,331 1095 0.9551
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washburn University
Topeka, KS

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,331

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

95.5 %

109 University of Arkansas 26700 29600 0.0975 28,859 1179 0.743
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

110 Colorado State University Pueblo 27000 30100 0.1027 5,086 1124 0.949
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,086

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

110 University of Idaho 27000 45200 0.4023 9,574 1119 0.7553
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

112 Cleveland State University 27100 37300 0.2736 9,482 1069 0.913
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

9,482

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

113 Capital University 27200 80300 0.6614 1,609 1084 0.7022
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Capital University
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$80,300

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

113 University of Arizona 27200 38500 0.2932 44,848 1233 0.8614
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

115 Cornell College 27500 74800 0.6318 1,094 1243 0.799
#115

#115 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 %

116 George Fox University 27700 76800 0.6393 3,354 1193 0.9351
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

3,354

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

116 Missouri Valley College 27700 38200 0.2749 1,687 980 0.6918
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Valley College
Marshall, MO

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

1,687

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

116 Ottawa University-Ottawa 27700 67800 0.5916 870 985 0.8296
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ottawa University-Ottawa
Ottawa, KS

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

870

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

119 Villanova University 28000 88800 0.6845 7,004 1457 0.2698
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,004

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

27.0 %

120 John Brown University 28200 48300 0.4157 1,948 1197 0.7614
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,948

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

121 Mississippi State University 28300 32300 0.1265 18,567 1214 0.7764
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

122 Wichita State University 28900 40600 0.2901 13,313 1073 0.9395
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

123 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29300 33900 0.1358 30,187 1292 0.6015
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

124 Beloit College 30300 97600 0.6894 1,004 1299 0.6304
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

125 Samford University 30600 78000 0.6074 4,210 1199 0.8236
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

126 The College of Wooster 30800 82400 0.6259 1,738 1344 0.5953
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

127 University of Dayton 30900 64200 0.5188 7,740 1302 0.6545
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

127 Wofford College 30900 73200 0.5778 1,817 1305 0.5194
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,817

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

51.9 %

129 University of North Dakota 31200 33700 0.0767 11,033 1150 0.769
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

130 Carroll University 31300 61500 0.4912 2,581 1174 0.6684
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carroll University
Waukesha, WI

Sticker Price

$61,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,581

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

131 Ohio Wesleyan University 31800 93400 0.6597 1,525 1281 0.556
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$93,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

132 DePaul University 31900 67100 0.5246 14,188 1254 0.7589
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

133 Rider University 32000 60600 0.472 3,145 1233 0.7864
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,145

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

134 Azusa Pacific University 32200 66600 0.5162 2,759 1189 0.8843
#134

#134 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 %

135 Hampton University 32300 62400 0.482 3,728 947 0.6225
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,728

Est. Median SAT

947

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

136 Belmont University 32500 69900 0.5355 7,175 1273 0.9528
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,175

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

137 Suffolk University 32600 69700 0.5326 4,326 1209 0.8233
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$69,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

138 North Carolina State University 32900 54800 0.3996 28,422 1378 0.4174
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

139 University of Louisville 33500 42000 0.2026 17,086 1148 0.7941
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

140 Elizabethtown College 33700 55900 0.3974 1,903 1214 0.7787
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

141 Loyola University Chicago 34000 68100 0.5008 12,538 1303 0.816
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$68,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

12,538

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

142 Hofstra University 34200 77000 0.5557 6,581 1328 0.6808
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

143 Seattle University 34400 74600 0.5386 4,078 1305 0.7692
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

4,078

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

144 State University of New York at Cortland 35800 39900 0.1029 5,911 1175 0.5979
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

59.8 %

145 Cedarville University 35900 57000 0.3701 5,790 1232 0.6529
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,790

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

146 Berry College 36000 60900 0.4091 2,254 1219 0.64
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

146 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 36000 42500 0.1528 14,449 1195 0.784
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

148 Clark Atlanta University 36700 61700 0.4053 3,618 990 0.6422
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$61,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,618

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

149 Loyola University Maryland 36900 78800 0.5318 3,881 1303 0.7549
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

150 California State University-Long Beach 37400 38600 0.0311 36,082 1135 0.4627
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

150 Westmont College 37400 80300 0.5342 1,302 1335 0.7705
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$80,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,302

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

77.1 %

152 Xavier University 37500 67500 0.4445 4,239 1218 0.8641
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,239

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

153 Saint Francis University 38000 62800 0.3951 2,567 1150 0.7682
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,567

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

154 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38700 53400 0.2754 30,564 1302 0.416
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

155 Arcadia University 39500 71600 0.4485 2,030 1170 0.8022
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arcadia University
Glenside, PA

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,030

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

80.2 %

155 Saint Vincent College 39500 64600 0.3885 1,284 1135 0.6173
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Vincent College
Latrobe, PA

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,284

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

157 Nichols College 39600 59600 0.3359 1,163 1135 0.8084
#157

#157 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 %

157 University of Central Florida 39600 39600 0 59,552 1280 0.4011
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

59,552

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

159 Seton Hall University 39700 67400 0.4107 6,146 1313 0.7326
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ

Sticker Price

$67,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

6,146

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

160 Mercyhurst University 40800 66400 0.3857 2,274 1090 0.8102
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,274

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

161 Ohio State University-Main Campus 42100 53700 0.2159 46,815 1378 0.6057
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

162 University of Alabama at Birmingham 42300 42300 0 11,959 1260 0.8818
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,959

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

163 Saint Louis University 42400 80900 0.4757 10,413 1305 0.7504
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,413

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

163 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,246 1204 0.8143
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,246

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

165 Widener University 43200 79400 0.4561 2,975 1184 0.7093
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

166 Appalachian State University 43600 43600 0 19,560 1190 0.9014
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

166 Merrimack College 43600 78800 0.4466 4,102 1115 0.7002
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,102

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

70.0 %

168 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 44000 57100 0.2294 23,329 1239 0.766
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

169 James Madison University 45300 45300 0 20,973 1260 0.7152
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,973

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

170 University of Georgia 45900 51600 0.1108 32,399 1382 0.377
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

171 Middle Tennessee State University 46000 46000 0 18,042 1140 0.6909
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

172 University of Alabama in Huntsville 48100 48800 0.0143 6,800 1293 0.6857
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,800

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

173 University of Kentucky 48900 56600 0.1352 25,534 1193 0.9294
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

174 Chapman University 51600 94000 0.4512 7,713 1353 0.6543
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,713

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

175 Santa Clara University 57700 85400 0.3244 6,577 1427 0.48
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

6,577

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

48.0 %

176 Molloy University 59800 62300 0.0402 3,240 1199 0.8174
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Molloy University
Rockville Centre, NY

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

3,240

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

177 Presbyterian College 60800 62700 0.0303 853 1120 0.6837
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Presbyterian College
Clinton, SC

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

853

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

68.4 %

178 University of California-Santa Cruz 82000 82000 0 17,940 1281 0.6579
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$82,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

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

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