Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Business/Managerial Economics Majors

Most Affordable Business/Managerial Economics Colleges in Illinois for 2026

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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 Illinois.
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 Illinois.
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 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 9300 96200 0.9033 8,220 1513 0.1206
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

8,220

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

4 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5775 7,206 1015 0.7214
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,206

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

5 The University of Tennessee-Martin 11500 24800 0.5368 6,817 1110 0.882
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,817

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

6 The University of Texas at El Paso 11700 48200 0.7577 20,609 990 0.999
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

7 Tennessee State University 11800 48200 0.7544 5,057 980 0.7018
#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

70.2 %

8 Midwestern State University 12000 21600 0.4439 4,303 1055 0.9347
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

9 University of California-Santa Barbara 12100 43000 0.7186 23,181 1354 0.3296
#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 University of Central Florida 12600 25300 0.5014 59,649 1280 0.4471
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

11 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 12700 34600 0.6336 8,975 1065 0.9721
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

8,975

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

12 West Virginia University 12800 57700 0.778 18,614 1125 0.778
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

13 University of Nebraska at Omaha 12900 23400 0.4493 11,756 1124 0.8727
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

13 University of West Florida 12900 21500 0.3995 9,661 1120 0.5687
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,661

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

15 Louisiana Tech University 13000 36900 0.6476 11,071 1164 0.9073
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

15 Saginaw Valley State University 13000 28600 0.5467 6,152 1050 0.7207
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,152

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

17 Northern Arizona University 13200 27100 0.5135 22,991 1145 0.8961
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

17 Northern Illinois University 13200 29000 0.5435 11,349 1070 0.6979
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

19 University of Idaho 13400 25800 0.4808 9,574 1119 0.7553
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

19 Youngstown State University 13400 26800 0.4996 8,436 1065 0.8066
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

21 Ohio State University-Main Campus 13900 25700 0.4586 46,815 1339 0.6057
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

22 Arkansas Tech University 14100 35900 0.6065 8,145 1035 0.9589
#22

#22 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 %

22 Union College 14100 92400 0.8473 2,065 1393 0.4392
#22

#22 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 %

22 Washburn University 14100 24000 0.412 5,331 1095 1
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washburn University
Topeka, KS

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,331

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

25 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 14300 28900 0.5059 8,320 1074 0.8858
#25

#25 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

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

26 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 14400 28000 0.4854 8,553 1054 0.8688
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

26 University of South Carolina-Upstate 14400 26800 0.4632 4,478 1065 0.8132
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Upstate
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

4,478

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

28 Stephen F Austin State University 14600 22600 0.3536 9,129 1060 0.7445
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$22,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

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 1075 0.8613
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

30 Troy University 15100 32600 0.5365 10,222 1090 0.9604
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

10,222

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

32 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 15500 25600 0.3938 9,982 1125 0.7702
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

32 University of Maine at Farmington 15500 23200 0.3313 1,677 1124 0.9672
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,677

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

34 Lehigh University 15600 89600 0.8263 5,911 1436 0.2593
#34

#34 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 California State University-Long Beach 15800 25800 0.3877 35,843 1135 0.4628
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

35 James Madison University 15800 28900 0.4537 21,112 1260 0.7151
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

35 University of Memphis 15800 26400 0.4023 15,770 1075 0.7203
#35

#35 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 %

35 University of North Florida 15800 33000 0.5216 13,735 1150 0.5324
#35

#35 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 Ohio University-Main Campus 16100 23200 0.306 19,888 1209 0.8517
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

40 Jacksonville State University 16400 36100 0.5455 8,663 1069 0.7769
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

8,663

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

40 Lewis University 16400 57700 0.7155 4,326 1099 0.7128
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

42 Appalachian State University 16500 19500 0.1541 19,560 1159 0.9014
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

43 Eastern Michigan University 16600 32000 0.4795 10,470 1055 0.7964
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

44 Sam Houston State University 16800 23000 0.2697 17,787 1030 0.9026
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

44 Texas State University 16800 26800 0.3727 36,268 1100 0.8908
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

46 Lamar University 17200 41900 0.5895 8,218 1045 0.857
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,218

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

47 University of Louisville 17300 29100 0.4059 17,086 1148 0.7941
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

47 Weber State University 17300 41300 0.5806 31,672 1075 1
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

49 Georgia State University 17400 45500 0.617 27,438 1089 0.5543
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

49 Greensboro College 17400 37800 0.5396 899 1005 0.7014
#49

#49 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 Western Kentucky University 17500 27000 0.3515 14,151 1090 0.9387
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

52 University of Miami 17700 96300 0.8159 13,250 1406 0.189
#52

#52 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 %

53 The University of Texas at Tyler 17800 50400 0.6471 7,683 1120 0.9402
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

7,683

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

53 University of Arkansas 17800 27700 0.3585 28,859 1179 0.7431
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

55 Georgia Southern University 17900 26800 0.3326 23,618 1065 0.8789
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

55 Virginia Commonwealth University 17900 52500 0.659 21,210 1171 0.9232
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

57 Wright State University-Main Campus 18100 26700 0.3221 7,505 1059 0.9633
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

58 Angelo State University 18500 23100 0.2005 9,779 1055 0.8301
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

59 East Tennessee State University 18700 26100 0.283 10,633 1124 0.8706
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

10,633

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

60 University of Mississippi 18800 45000 0.5828 21,585 1182 0.9658
#60

#60 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 %

61 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 18900 18900 0 14,449 1195 0.7816
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$18,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

62 Francis Marion University 19100 37100 0.485 3,635 1015 0.8639
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Francis Marion University
Florence, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,635

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

63 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 965 0.4823
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

63 University of West Georgia 19300 24900 0.225 9,157 1040 0.5161
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

65 Wheaton College 19400 84800 0.7712 2,119 1351 0.8998
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,119

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

66 Bradley University 20100 48500 0.5849 3,596 1174 0.7675
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

66 South Carolina State University 20100 42000 0.5209 2,950 910 0.8262
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

910

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

68 Boise State University 20300 59700 0.66 24,030 1025 0.8721
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

69 Georgia College & State University 20400 52400 0.6106 6,006 1165 0.7823
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

69 Grove City College 20400 39700 0.4868 2,341 1256 0.7232
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,341

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

71 Utica University 20600 43400 0.5249 2,333 1120 0.8679
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utica University
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,333

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

72 Loyola University New Orleans 20800 72100 0.7113 3,032 1145 0.9305
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

72 Pennsylvania Western University 20800 26600 0.218 7,586 0 0.9433
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

72 Western Illinois University 20800 31000 0.3286 4,525 1000 0.7118
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

75 University of the Incarnate Word 20900 73100 0.7143 4,638 1035 0.9815
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

4,638

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

76 Kennesaw State University 21400 27200 0.2133 42,840 1120 0.6919
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

76 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 21400 42700 0.499 13,179 1110 0.8883
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

78 Louisiana Christian University 21500 26000 0.1733 803 1065 0.8379
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Christian University
Pineville, LA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

803

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

79 Bentley University 22000 85500 0.7426 4,526 1359 0.4505
#79

#79 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 %

80 South Dakota State University 22100 25200 0.1243 10,728 1120 0.9834
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

10,728

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

81 West Texas A & M University 22200 22400 0.0089 6,930 1060 0.5863
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,930

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

82 Southern Connecticut State University 22500 59600 0.6225 7,252 965 0.9482
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

83 Allegheny College 22700 75400 0.6994 1,171 1269 0.5452
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

54.5 %

84 SUNY Oneonta 23400 49300 0.5258 4,681 1190 0.6959
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

85 University of Alabama in Huntsville 23900 30500 0.2162 6,800 1245 0.6857
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,800

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

86 Ave Maria University 24000 45400 0.4712 1,250 1193 0.4481
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ave Maria University
Ave Maria, FL

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,250

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

87 Our Lady of the Lake University 24100 58100 0.5848 1,147 990 0.7246
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$58,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,147

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

88 Marquette University 25000 63100 0.6034 8,045 1309 0.8134
#88

#88 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 %

88 The University of Texas at San Antonio 25000 56100 0.5541 31,127 1115 0.8679
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

90 Northwood University 25200 54500 0.5381 1,989 1075 0.839
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwood University
Midland, MI

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,989

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

91 Hope College 25400 60100 0.5772 3,395 1245 0.7924
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

92 Northwest Nazarene University 25500 75700 0.6635 1,043 1145 0.7159
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID

Sticker Price

$75,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,043

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

92 University of Redlands 25500 84200 0.6975 2,045 1226 0.8271
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Redlands
Redlands, CA

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

2,045

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

82.7 %

94 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 25900 59900 0.5675 34,242 1273 0.7333
#94

#94 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 %

95 Westminster University 26000 81400 0.6807 842 1233 0.6657
#95

#95 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 %

96 Aquinas College 26200 53400 0.5098 1,019 1035 0.8988
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,019

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

96 Grand Valley State University 26200 36300 0.2786 19,002 1233 0.8302
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

96 Iowa State University 26200 42800 0.3878 25,628 1207 0.8866
#96

#96 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 %

96 Oklahoma Wesleyan University 26200 61400 0.5725 824 1060 0.7703
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Bartlesville, OK

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

824

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

96 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 26200 53800 0.5132 2,803 1085 0.9576
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,803

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

101 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 26300 43000 0.388 5,789 1060 0.5774
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

102 Benedictine University 26500 48900 0.4581 1,972 1150 0.9523
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,972

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

102 Oklahoma City University 26500 62200 0.5738 1,514 1174 0.7702
#102

#102 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 %

104 Oakland University 26800 39700 0.325 12,587 1050 0.8784
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

105 Capital University 27200 80300 0.6614 1,609 1084 0.7022
#105

#105 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 %

105 University of Arizona 27200 38500 0.2932 45,025 1212 0.8614
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

107 Cleveland State University 27300 37300 0.2682 9,418 1105 0.913
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

108 Cornell College 27500 74800 0.6322 1,085 1243 0.8066
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,085

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

109 George Fox University 27700 76800 0.6393 3,401 1193 0.9351
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

3,401

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

110 Ottawa University-Ottawa 27800 67800 0.5902 936 995 0.8003
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ottawa University-Ottawa
Ottawa, KS

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

936

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

111 Villanova University 27900 88800 0.6856 7,006 1457 0.2698
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,006

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

27.0 %

112 John Brown University 28200 48300 0.4166 1,882 1220 0.6764
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,882

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

67.6 %

113 Missouri Valley College 28300 38200 0.2592 1,558 1010 0.5269
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Valley College
Marshall, MO

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

1,558

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

52.7 %

114 Wichita State University 28900 40600 0.2888 14,280 1094 0.7211
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

115 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29300 33900 0.1358 30,187 1292 0.6015
#115

#115 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 %

116 University of North Dakota 29900 32500 0.081 11,033 1189 0.769
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

117 Belmont University 30300 67800 0.5534 7,167 1273 0.9528
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,167

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

118 Beloit College 30400 97600 0.6884 1,004 1298 0.6304
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

119 Samford University 30600 78000 0.6074 4,210 1199 0.8236
#119

#119 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 %

120 The College of Wooster 30800 82400 0.6264 1,738 1344 0.5953
#120

#120 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 %

121 Azusa Pacific University 30900 66600 0.5357 2,996 1138 0.7959
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Sticker Price

$66,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,996

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

121 Wofford College 30900 73200 0.5784 1,817 1305 0.5194
#121

#121 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 %

123 Carroll University 31200 61500 0.4929 2,581 1174 0.6684
#123

#123 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 %

124 Coastal Carolina University 31300 45100 0.3061 10,811 1145 0.7527
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

10,811

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

125 University of Dayton 31800 64200 0.5048 7,740 1284 0.6566
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

126 DePaul University 32000 67100 0.5231 14,188 1218 0.7589
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

126 Rider University 32000 60600 0.472 3,196 1214 0.794
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,196

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

128 Hampton University 32300 62400 0.482 3,728 956 0.6225
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,728

Est. Median SAT

956

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

129 Ohio Wesleyan University 32400 93400 0.6533 1,525 1283 0.556
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$93,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

130 Suffolk University 32600 69700 0.5326 4,324 1209 0.822
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$69,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,324

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

131 North Carolina State University 32800 54800 0.4004 28,422 1335 0.4167
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

132 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 1095 0.5256
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

133 Elizabethtown College 33700 55900 0.3974 1,903 1214 0.7787
#133

#133 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 %

134 Loyola University Chicago 34000 68100 0.5008 12,538 1303 0.816
#134

#134 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 %

135 Salisbury University 34200 41700 0.1797 6,288 1250 0.8747
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Sticker Price

$41,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,288

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

136 Colorado State University Pueblo 34700 37800 0.0829 5,086 1000 0.9821
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,086

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

136 Hofstra University 34700 77000 0.5492 6,581 1323 0.6808
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

138 Virginia State University 35300 42200 0.1636 4,829 926 0.891
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

4,829

Est. Median SAT

926

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

139 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 35700 42800 0.165 22,351 1159 0.7504
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

140 State University of New York at Cortland 35800 39900 0.1029 5,911 1175 0.5979
#140

#140 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 %

141 Cedarville University 35900 57000 0.3709 4,916 1247 0.6488
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

142 Berry College 36000 60900 0.4091 2,254 1219 0.64
#142

#142 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 %

143 Loyola University Maryland 36300 78800 0.5394 3,881 1309 0.7549
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

143 Mississippi State University 36300 50500 0.2801 18,567 1214 0.7764
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

145 Seattle University 36500 74600 0.5105 4,103 1243 0.7703
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,103

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

146 Clark Atlanta University 36800 61700 0.4037 3,495 1000 0.6463
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$61,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,495

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

147 Xavier University 37500 67500 0.4445 4,239 1218 0.8669
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,239

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

86.7 %

148 Saint Francis University 37900 62800 0.3967 2,450 1150 0.7916
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,450

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

149 Westmont College 38300 80300 0.523 1,311 1324 0.7704
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$80,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,311

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

150 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 38600 38600 0 14,416 1205 0.8851
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

151 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38700 53400 0.2754 30,564 1302 0.416
#151

#151 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 %

152 Arcadia University 39400 71600 0.4491 2,030 1185 0.8022
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arcadia University
Glenside, PA

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,030

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

80.2 %

153 Nichols College 39600 59600 0.3359 1,152 1095 0.8814
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nichols College
Dudley, MA

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,152

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

154 Seton Hall University 39700 67400 0.4107 6,146 1313 0.7326
#154

#154 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 %

154 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39700 39700 0 24,868 1214 0.796
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

156 University of Wyoming 40200 45300 0.1134 8,130 1159 0.9688
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

157 Arkansas State University 40300 40800 0.0121 9,985 1075 0.7959
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

158 Saint Vincent College 41400 64600 0.3582 1,284 0 0.6173
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Vincent College
Latrobe, PA

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,284

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

159 University of Alabama at Birmingham 42300 42300 0 11,959 1260 0.8818
#159

#159 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 %

159 Widener University 42300 79400 0.4674 2,811 1155 0.8402
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,811

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

161 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,185 1204 0.7871
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,185

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

162 Merrimack College 43600 78800 0.4472 4,199 1115 0.7361
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,199

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

163 Mercyhurst University 43800 66400 0.3405 2,274 1189 0.8102
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,274

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

164 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43900 57100 0.2302 23,351 1239 0.766
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

165 Saint Louis University 44600 80900 0.4485 10,436 1260 0.7504
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

10,436

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

166 University of Maine 45200 45200 0 9,601 1178 0.9664
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

167 University of Georgia 45900 51600 0.1108 31,514 1336 0.3719
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

168 Middle Tennessee State University 46000 46000 0 18,042 1140 0.6909
#168

#168 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 %

169 The University of Texas at Arlington 48300 60000 0.1949 31,112 1114 0.8129
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

170 Molloy University 48900 62300 0.2152 3,240 1199 0.8174
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Molloy University
Rockville Centre, NY

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

3,240

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

170 University of Kentucky 48900 56600 0.1357 25,535 1193 0.9294
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

172 Chapman University 51400 94000 0.4534 7,713 1357 0.6543
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,713

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

173 Miami University-Oxford 56600 56600 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

174 Santa Clara University 57700 85400 0.3244 6,577 1427 0.48
#174

#174 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 %

175 Presbyterian College 59800 62700 0.0462 853 1105 0.6837
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Presbyterian College
Clinton, SC

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

853

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

68.4 %

176 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College 63900 63900 0 3,244 1224 0.9683
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$63,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,244

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

177 University of California-Irvine 72800 74700 0.0254 30,204 1333 0.2878
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

178 University of California-Santa Cruz 82000 82000 0 17,940 1281 0.6557
#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

65.6 %

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

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