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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

Most Affordable Civil Engineering, General, American/United States Colleges in Illinois for 2027

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

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Illinois
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Old Dominion University 0 32400 1 17,504 1205 0.9135
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

17,504

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

91.4 %

1 United States Air Force Academy 0 0 0 4,114 1335 0.1409
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, CO

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,114

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

1 United States Coast Guard Academy 0 0 0 1,063 1319 0.206
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,063

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

1 United States Military Academy 0 0 0 4,507 1335 0.1161
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Military Academy
West Point, NY

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,507

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

11.6 %

1 United States Naval Academy 0 0 0 4,474 1305 0.0927
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,474

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

9.3 %

6 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,354 1554 0.0611
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,354

Est. Median SAT

1,554

Acceptance Rate

6.1 %

7 Williams College 3400 96300 0.9646 2,101 1513 0.0861
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

8.6 %

8 Princeton University 3900 83500 0.9538 5,916 1528 0.0442
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$83,500

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,916

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

4.4 %

8 Trinity College 3900 92800 0.9575 2,112 1404 0.2953
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity College
Hartford, CT

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

2,112

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

29.5 %

10 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 4000 93300 0.9568 4,561 1542 0.0456
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$93,300

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

11 Bowdoin College 4100 96700 0.9575 1,841 1499 0.0681
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$96,700

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

1,841

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

6.8 %

12 Wesleyan University 5200 97600 0.9472 3,043 1435 0.1637
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

3,043

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

13 California State University-Los Angeles 5300 69100 0.9237 22,077 965 0.9124
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

13 Pomona College 5300 93700 0.9434 1,721 1499 0.0714
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,721

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

15 Amherst College 5600 99300 0.9433 1,907 1500 0.0772
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$99,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,907

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

15 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 5600 40700 0.8615 35,358 1448 0.1642
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

17 Colby College 5800 91300 0.9361 2,360 1477 0.0803
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,360

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

18 Northwestern University 6500 90200 0.9278 9,060 1533 0.0769
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

19 Washington University in St Louis 7500 102300 0.9267 8,153 1512 0.1192
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$102,300

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

8,153

Est. Median SAT

1,512

Acceptance Rate

11.9 %

20 Lafayette College 7600 91000 0.916 2,675 1415 0.3116
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$91,000

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

20 University of Notre Dame 7600 89100 0.9146 8,950 1497 0.0938
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

8,950

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

22 Brandeis University 7700 94700 0.9185 3,358 1417 0.4541
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brandeis University
Waltham, MA

Sticker Price

$94,700

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

3,358

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

23 Vanderbilt University 7800 98200 0.921 7,221 1527 0.0586
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$98,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

24 Brigham Young University 8100 22300 0.6382 34,354 1374 0.6862
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

25 California State University-Northridge 8200 22000 0.6278 32,846 1005 0.9176
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

25 Smith College 8200 97700 0.9158 2,578 1466 0.2241
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$97,700

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

2,578

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

22.4 %

27 Emory University 8400 96200 0.9125 7,320 1499 0.103
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

7,320

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

10.3 %

28 Dickinson College 8600 94300 0.9092 2,140 1390 0.4149
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$94,300

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

2,140

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

41.5 %

29 Columbia University in the City of New York 8700 98000 0.9113 9,164 1535 0.0386
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

30 Bates College 8900 92900 0.904 1,736 1412 0.1483
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,736

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

31 Carnegie Mellon University 9200 90900 0.8984 7,728 1528 0.1107
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

7,728

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

31 Colgate University 9200 95800 0.9039 3,193 1488 0.1388
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

33 Berea College 9600 69400 0.8617 1,529 1209 0.1567
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berea College
Berea, KY

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

1,529

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

15.7 %

34 Rice University 9900 92500 0.8932 4,807 1528 0.0801
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$92,500

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

4,807

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

35 Portland State University 10000 43300 0.7696 14,932 1174 0.8586
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

35 Savannah State University 10000 50900 0.8038 2,966 950 1
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

35 University of Richmond 10000 92700 0.8917 3,052 1472 0.2224
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$92,700

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,472

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

38 Indiana State University 10100 25900 0.611 6,352 1015 0.9157
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

38 University of Nevada-Reno 10100 45800 0.7802 20,204 1109 0.8313
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

40 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 10200 41300 0.7533 8,945 1099 0.975
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

40 University of California-Davis 10200 38600 0.7366 31,695 1290 0.4435
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

31,695

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

42 University of California-Merced 10300 40600 0.7466 8,234 1070 0.9704
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

8,234

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

43 Fairmont State University 10500 21600 0.513 3,090 970 0.9862
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,090

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

43 Southern Utah University 10500 51400 0.7957 13,176 1140 0.9998
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

43 Wellesley College 10500 95500 0.8904 2,366 1499 0.1479
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$95,500

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,366

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

46 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 10700 25900 0.5874 22,313 1341 0.2996
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

22,313

Est. Median SAT

1,341

Acceptance Rate

30.0 %

47 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 10900 27400 0.6019 27,963 1090 0.8395
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

27,963

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

48 Carleton College 11100 74000 0.85 1,974 1492 0.2178
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,974

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

21.8 %

48 Middlebury College 11100 94500 0.8829 2,640 1499 0.1277
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Sticker Price

$94,500

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,640

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.8 %

48 Ohio State University-Main Campus 11100 33000 0.6638 46,627 1366 0.492
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

48 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 11100 28100 0.6048 8,421 1054 0.9444
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

52 Marshall University 11300 27800 0.593 9,960 1070 0.9663
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

52 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 11300 87500 0.8707 14,249 1084 0.7761
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$87,500

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

14,249

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

54 Arkansas State University 11400 28400 0.5995 11,189 1080 0.7818
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

11,189

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

54 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 11400 36800 0.69 12,122 1283 0.8296
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

56 California State University-Fresno 11500 19600 0.4121 21,954 995 0.9526
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

56 Georgetown University 11500 92700 0.8759 7,908 1470 0.1349
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$92,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

7,908

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

13.5 %

56 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11500 27800 0.5858 22,007 1427 0.1672
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

22,007

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

16.7 %

59 Cornell University 11600 93700 0.8761 16,138 1528 0.0838
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

16,138

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.4 %

60 Pitzer College 11800 94400 0.8752 1,193 1279 0.2685
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,400

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,193

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

26.9 %

61 University of Virginia-Main Campus 11900 39000 0.6941 17,848 1470 0.1565
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

17,848

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

15.7 %

62 Vassar College 12000 93100 0.8712 2,514 1488 0.2093
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,514

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

20.9 %

63 St Olaf College 12100 79500 0.8477 3,114 1374 0.4338
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$79,500

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

3,114

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

63 William & Mary 12100 43700 0.7236 6,951 1454 0.3696
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,454

Acceptance Rate

37.0 %

65 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 12300 25900 0.5257 1,066 1197 0.4449
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

66 Mount Holyoke College 12400 89900 0.8621 2,135 1419 0.3841
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,135

Est. Median SAT

1,419

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

66 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 31100 0.6022 39,193 1418 0.4081
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

68 Boston University 12500 93200 0.8658 18,289 1475 0.1283
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$93,200

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

18,289

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

12.8 %

69 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,312 1134 0.7395
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

70 Hamilton College 12800 98000 0.8694 1,980 1484 0.1359
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,980

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

71 Montana State University-Northern 12900 47500 0.7279 919 990 1
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University-Northern
Havre, MT

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

919

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

72 Idaho State University 13000 39100 0.6682 10,834 0 0.8396
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

72 North Carolina A & T State University 13000 17900 0.2745 12,497 1075 0.5125
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$17,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

12,497

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

72 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13000 40500 0.6789 29,727 990 0.9229
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

29,727

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

75 University of California-Santa Barbara 13100 43000 0.6953 23,091 1354 0.382
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

23,091

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

76 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13200 27400 0.519 18,667 1090 0.9711
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

77 Louisiana Tech University 13300 42900 0.6899 11,071 1189 0.9073
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

77 University of Houston 13300 21800 0.3898 40,366 1224 0.7577
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

77 University of North Florida 13300 28100 0.5268 14,837 1124 0.6815
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

14,837

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

77 University of South Florida 13300 22400 0.4067 39,093 1255 0.4071
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

77 Wayne State University 13300 46800 0.7163 16,390 1183 0.8359
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

77 William Jewell College 13300 57500 0.7692 838 1080 0.4105
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$57,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

838

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

41.1 %

83 Franklin and Marshall College 13500 95700 0.8586 1,778 1387 0.3163
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

1,778

Est. Median SAT

1,387

Acceptance Rate

31.6 %

83 University of Delaware 13500 34500 0.6095 19,287 1302 0.6924
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

83 University of Georgia 13500 27200 0.503 32,824 1348 0.3425
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

86 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 13900 60900 0.7719 1,278 1025 0.3668
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

1,278

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

36.7 %

87 Utah State University 14000 21000 0.3327 26,629 1168 0.9212
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$21,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

88 University of Arizona 14100 32100 0.5606 43,294 1186 0.8351
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

88 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 14100 31000 0.5458 13,432 1225 0.8701
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

88 Youngstown State University 14100 28400 0.5033 9,687 1120 0.9145
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

91 Eastern Michigan University 14200 33900 0.5805 10,034 1055 0.7772
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

91 San Francisco State University 14200 47700 0.7025 19,444 1035 0.9644
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

93 University of Memphis 14400 26400 0.4554 15,538 1080 0.7878
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

93 Western Michigan University 14400 28900 0.5022 13,714 1089 0.9121
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

95 Florida Gulf Coast University 14500 40000 0.6375 14,434 1125 0.6344
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

14,434

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

96 Case Western Reserve University 14600 92800 0.8423 6,657 1484 0.3778
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,657

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

96 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 14600 29200 0.4991 6,045 1193 0.8938
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,045

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

98 University of California-Riverside 14700 66100 0.7779 24,034 1199 0.8609
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

24,034

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

99 Oberlin College 14900 90800 0.8356 2,896 1440 0.3416
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$90,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

99 University of California-Irvine 14900 40400 0.6309 30,260 1333 0.2895
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

101 University of Hawaii at Manoa 15000 54400 0.7248 15,735 1069 0.8797
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

101 West Virginia University 15000 73100 0.7945 18,206 1120 0.8514
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

103 Bucknell University 15200 95700 0.8416 3,928 1275 0.322
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

3,928

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

32.2 %

104 Bluefield State University 15400 45000 0.6584 1,117 990 0.9723
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

104 California State University-Chico 15400 23500 0.3443 13,599 1054 0.9107
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

104 Macalester College 15400 94900 0.8382 2,068 1415 0.2813
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$94,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,068

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

107 Florida State University 15600 23000 0.322 34,271 1369 0.2383
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

107 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 15600 30100 0.4823 2,477 930 0.9641
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,477

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

109 Lehigh University 15700 89800 0.8252 5,986 1436 0.2896
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,800

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

109 University of Kansas 15700 34900 0.5504 22,544 1176 0.9258
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

111 Indiana University of Pennsylvania 15800 28500 0.4463 7,425 1074 0.9147
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,425

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

112 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 15900 90700 0.8247 8,727 1055 0.9703
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

8,727

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

112 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 15900 24200 0.3436 7,637 1115 0.1865
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,637

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

18.7 %

112 Kansas State University 15900 26400 0.3953 16,555 1163 0.875
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

112 Montana Technological University 15900 62400 0.7447 2,310 1124 0.9799
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,310

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

98.0 %

116 The University of Texas at El Paso 16000 39600 0.5952 22,223 975 0.9994
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

22,223

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

117 Stanford University 16100 1932300 0.9917 7,346 1542 0.038
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$1,932,300

% Savings

99%

Undergraduates

7,346

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

117 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16100 22300 0.2778 26,213 1209 0.7778
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

119 Tennessee State University 16200 55800 0.7098 4,221 990 0.8463
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

4,221

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

120 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5554 33,534 1399 0.0941
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

120 University of Massachusetts-Boston 16300 89500 0.8175 12,138 1189 0.8379
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

12,138

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

120 University of Northern Colorado 16300 39100 0.5833 6,598 1080 0.945
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

6,598

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

123 Texas Tech University 16400 27900 0.4116 34,021 1195 0.6906
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

124 Union College 16500 93300 0.8231 1,954 1399 0.4342
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union College
Schenectady, NY

Sticker Price

$93,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

1,954

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

125 California State University-Long Beach 16600 25800 0.3567 36,056 1135 0.4543
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

125 Morgan State University 16600 30700 0.4588 9,027 965 0.8223
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

127 University of Miami 16700 96300 0.8267 13,241 1408 0.1761
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

128 Georgia Southern University 16800 20100 0.1638 25,595 1045 0.695
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

129 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17000 26300 0.3538 19,787 1197 0.8807
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

130 University of Colorado Boulder 17100 31900 0.4622 32,244 1351 0.7809
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

131 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17200 20700 0.169 8,673 1095 0.9156
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

131 University of South Alabama 17200 22400 0.2326 9,530 1140 0.9455
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

133 Duke University 17300 98500 0.8246 6,525 1533 0.0524
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duke University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$98,500

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,525

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

133 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 17300 44200 0.6093 1,829 1149 0.945
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$44,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,829

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

135 Barnard College 17500 99700 0.8241 3,223 1499 0.1005
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Barnard College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$99,700

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

3,223

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

10.1 %

136 State University of New York at Oswego 17600 27700 0.3645 5,293 1179 0.7989
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,293

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

136 The University of Texas at Tyler 17600 58900 0.7007 8,219 1100 0.9485
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

8,219

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

138 Prairie View A & M University 17700 25400 0.3032 9,022 960 0.7836
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,022

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

138 Yale University 17700 278600 0.9364 6,667 1507 0.0475
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$278,600

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,667

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

4.8 %

140 University of Arkansas 17800 28400 0.3726 29,252 1179 0.7388
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

141 Northeastern University 17900 90000 0.8008 22,456 1481 0.0562
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

22,456

Est. Median SAT

1,481

Acceptance Rate

5.6 %

141 York College of Pennsylvania 17900 45800 0.6097 3,369 1153 0.7374
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

3,369

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

143 Kennesaw State University 18100 27400 0.3391 46,069 1119 0.7944
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

143 The University of Texas at Austin 18100 28200 0.3585 44,314 1356 0.2222
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

143 University of Alabama at Birmingham 18100 28500 0.3653 11,959 1260 0.8818
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

11,959

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

146 San Jose State University 18200 41100 0.5567 29,890 1135 0.8039
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

146 Texas State University 18200 26100 0.3026 39,353 1080 0.9118
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

39,353

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

148 St. Mary's College of Maryland 18300 35000 0.4777 1,622 1232 0.7255
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's City, MD

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,622

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

149 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 18400 57800 0.6815 2,848 1135 0.2859
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,848

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

149 Occidental College 18400 96300 0.8086 1,822 1440 0.4485
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

1,822

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

44.9 %

151 San Diego State University 18500 28900 0.3599 36,196 1208 0.3741
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

151 University of Alabama in Huntsville 18500 30500 0.3932 6,743 1266 0.6292
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,743

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

151 University of Rhode Island 18500 33900 0.4544 14,466 1197 0.7456
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

14,466

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

154 University of Mary 18700 32600 0.4278 2,821 1175 0.753
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,821

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

155 California State University-Fullerton 19100 32900 0.4192 40,705 960 0.8811
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

155 Norwich University 19100 100600 0.8104 2,626 1186 0.7444
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$100,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

157 Texas A&M University-College Station 19200 29900 0.3573 60,710 1278 0.5732
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

157 Western Washington University 19200 31600 0.393 13,609 1199 0.9371
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

13,609

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

159 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 19300 38900 0.5034 1,973 1189 0.8142
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,973

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

160 Illinois Institute of Technology 19400 74500 0.7398 3,190 1317 0.6187
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

3,190

Est. Median SAT

1,317

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

160 Jackson State University 19400 28100 0.3091 4,967 940 0.9602
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,967

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

162 Alabama A & M University 19500 51200 0.6189 6,370 915 0.5795
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

6,370

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

162 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine 19500 40900 0.5238 1,078 1217 0.9646
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine
Media, PA

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,078

Est. Median SAT

1,217

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

164 Connecticut College 19700 93000 0.7879 1,953 1284 0.3923
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Connecticut College
New London, CT

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,953

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

165 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20000 45100 0.5568 31,536 1366 0.5457
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

166 University of Missouri-Columbia 20200 38500 0.4738 25,141 1256 0.7613
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

167 Rowan University 20300 41300 0.5088 17,157 1204 0.7654
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

168 Bradley University 20400 59500 0.6564 3,258 1174 0.7459
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

3,258

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

168 State University of New York at New Paltz 20400 26300 0.2246 6,113 1279 0.6267
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

168 Syracuse University 20400 83600 0.756 16,149 1374 0.4879
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

168 University of South Carolina-Columbia 20400 26100 0.2181 31,845 1298 0.5651
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

172 Farmingdale State College 20700 37800 0.4519 10,062 1125 0.6166
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

10,062

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

172 North Dakota State University 20700 25700 0.1942 9,762 1110 0.9496
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

172 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.3258 43,633 1342 0.4343
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

172 South Carolina State University 20700 30000 0.3095 3,059 925 0.6797
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

3,059

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

172 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20700 39200 0.4722 10,900 1222 0.8914
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

172 Washington State University 20700 35900 0.4229 21,400 1131 0.861
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

172 West Texas A & M University 20700 29200 0.2909 7,110 1060 0.6681
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,110

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

179 King's College 20800 63100 0.6707 1,559 1135 0.9193
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,559

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

180 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 17,556 1090 0.5386
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

181 Schreiner University 21100 52600 0.5981 1,302 1000 0.9217
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,302

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

181 SUNY Old Westbury 21100 38000 0.4453 4,474 1110 0.8352
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,474

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

183 College of Coastal Georgia 21200 51600 0.589 3,609 1005 0.9885
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Coastal Georgia
Brunswick, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,609

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

184 The University of Texas at San Antonio 21300 27800 0.2336 31,127 1115 0.8679
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

184 University of New Orleans 21300 30400 0.2995 5,419 1040 0.7431
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

184 Western Illinois University 21300 31800 0.3291 4,525 1000 0.7118
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

187 University of Missouri-Kansas City 21400 34000 0.3702 10,594 1193 0.6493
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

188 Nelson University 21600 64000 0.6625 1,526 990 0.8902
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nelson University
Waxahachie, TX

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,526

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

188 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 21600 49600 0.5641 4,047 1219 0.976
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

188 University of Alaska Anchorage 21600 26400 0.181 9,965 1095 1
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

191 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,490 1183 0.8863
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

191 South Dakota State University 21800 25200 0.1346 10,883 1115 0.9618
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,883

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

191 University of the Pacific 21800 73600 0.704 3,097 1313 0.6905
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

3,097

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

194 Southern University and A & M College 21900 41300 0.4696 6,713 930 0.3512
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,713

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

35.1 %

195 Lincoln University 22100 24900 0.1124 1,926 920 0
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

196 Texas Southern University 22200 25500 0.1296 6,844 915 0.9691
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

6,844

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

197 Ohio University-Main Campus 22500 22500 0 20,786 1225 0.8689
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

197 Tufts University 22500 99000 0.7725 7,031 1497 0.1082
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$99,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

7,031

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

199 The University of Alabama 22600 33400 0.3232 35,621 1238 0.7117
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

200 Murray State University 22700 27600 0.1776 8,217 1124 0.8413
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

201 Seattle Pacific University 22900 98900 0.7688 1,657 1174 0.9301
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

1,657

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

202 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 23000 34900 0.3414 4,371 1084 0.865
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

203 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 23100 36100 0.3598 34,447 1273 0.8804
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

204 University of Southern Indiana 23300 27200 0.1432 5,347 1145 0.9581
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

205 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 23400 52700 0.556 3,929 1095 0.949
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,929

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

205 University of Guam 23400 24200 0.033 2,524 0 0.9863
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Guam
Mangilao, GU

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

2,524

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

207 Marian University 23500 59800 0.6066 2,378 1085 0.9546
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marian University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,378

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

95.5 %

208 Lamar University 23700 37900 0.3743 8,387 1040 0.8353
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

208 The College of New Jersey 23700 41700 0.4317 7,433 1243 0.6148
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

7,433

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

208 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 23700 34500 0.3133 10,396 1125 0.7162
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

211 Northern Arizona University 23900 47300 0.4958 22,203 1129 0.8961
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

212 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24000 38500 0.3764 24,019 1404 0.5989
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

213 University of Dayton 24100 64400 0.6255 7,252 1319 0.6659
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

214 University of Jamestown 24200 34400 0.2964 1,097 1055 0.88
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Jamestown
Jamestown, ND

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

214 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 24200 40400 0.4012 21,388 1369 0.5945
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

216 Montana State University 24400 24400 0 15,142 1184 0.9938
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,142

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

217 American University 24700 125500 0.803 6,730 1393 0.6556
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$125,500

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

6,730

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

217 Augustana College 24700 72800 0.6612 2,536 1157 0.6628
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,536

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

219 Lake Forest College 24800 75400 0.6716 1,786 1304 0.5363
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,786

Est. Median SAT

1,304

Acceptance Rate

53.6 %

220 Temple University 24900 36100 0.3105 21,031 1172 0.8622
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

220 University at Buffalo 24900 34000 0.2677 21,192 1309 0.8059
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

222 Ave Maria University 25000 46600 0.4637 1,320 1164 0.4139
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ave Maria University
Ave Maria, FL

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,320

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

41.4 %

222 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 25000 36900 0.3228 15,273 1115 0.8089
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

15,273

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

222 Messiah University 25000 54700 0.543 2,722 1266 0.8107
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,722

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

222 Pennsylvania College of Technology 25000 45500 0.4508 4,526 1130 1
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,526

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

226 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 25400 62800 0.5954 13,039 1020 0.894
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

227 Walla Walla University 25600 51700 0.5059 1,314 1159 0.604
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Walla Walla University
College Place, WA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,314

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

228 University of North Dakota 25700 28600 0.1014 11,837 1189 0.8157
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,837

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

229 Christian Brothers University 25800 57600 0.5525 1,155 1110 0.867
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christian Brothers University
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,155

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

86.7 %

229 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,415 1212 0.8324
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

229 Saint Martin's University 25800 100700 0.7437 1,189 1103 0.9345
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA

Sticker Price

$100,700

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,189

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

232 Dordt University 26000 52500 0.5045 1,716 1205 0.6847
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,716

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

232 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 26000 28400 0.0843 2,216 1268 0.7987
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

234 Hobart William Smith Colleges 26100 88300 0.7043 1,862 1296 0.667
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hobart William Smith Colleges
Geneva, NY

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,862

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

234 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,616 1410 0.4818
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,616

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

234 University of Akron Main Campus 26100 28000 0.0677 11,691 1074 0.7722
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

234 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5968 1,920 1174 0.9412
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,920

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

238 Kenyon College 26300 86900 0.6973 2,052 1451 0.3015
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kenyon College
Gambier, OH

Sticker Price

$86,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

2,052

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

30.2 %

239 George Fox University 26400 92800 0.7157 3,530 1168 0.9282
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

3,530

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

239 Oregon Institute of Technology 26400 36400 0.2751 5,288 1138 0.9459
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,288

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

239 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 26400 40600 0.3495 42,604 1336 0.6056
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

242 Trine University 26500 56100 0.5279 4,373 1159 0.8548
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trine University
Angola, IN

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,373

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

243 Colorado State University Pueblo 26700 30100 0.1128 3,893 1015 0.9839
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,893

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

244 Cleveland State University 27100 38600 0.2981 9,418 1069 0.913
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

244 University of Minnesota Duluth 27100 32000 0.153 8,706 1230 0.8906
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

244 University of Mount Union 27100 56300 0.5194 2,207 1089 0.782
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,207

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

247 Lewis & Clark College 27200 84100 0.6772 1,989 1329 0.7118
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis & Clark College
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$84,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,989

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

248 Florida Atlantic University 27300 27300 0 25,626 1150 0.5497
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,626

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

249 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 18,028 1059 0.7996
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

250 Central Connecticut State University 27900 30400 0.0823 9,463 1020 0.793
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

251 Marquette University 28000 63800 0.5612 8,206 1304 0.7802
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,304

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

252 Boise State University 28100 50100 0.439 25,308 1025 0.8389
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

252 College of the Holy Cross 28100 91400 0.6928 3,106 1343 0.1889
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$91,400

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

3,106

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

254 Knox College 28200 68900 0.5904 1,108 1274 0.772
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Knox College
Galesburg, IL

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,108

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

255 The University of the South 28300 77400 0.634 1,590 1324 0.5642
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,590

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

56.4 %

256 University of Hartford 28400 70100 0.5943 4,223 1224 0.9579
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

Sticker Price

$70,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

4,223

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

257 University of Utah 28600 32000 0.1061 29,335 1222 0.9015
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

29,335

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

90.2 %

258 Muhlenberg College 28700 87600 0.6722 1,737 1353 0.7199
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA

Sticker Price

$87,600

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,737

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

258 University of Detroit Mercy 28700 48100 0.4029 3,577 1159 0.7507
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,577

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

260 Colorado School of Mines 28800 36300 0.2066 6,195 1399 0.6069
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,195

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

60.7 %

260 Iowa State University 28800 45200 0.3626 26,346 1212 0.8793
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

260 Oregon State University 28800 36700 0.216 31,253 1272 0.773
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

263 Clemson University 28900 37100 0.2207 23,401 1343 0.3834
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

263 New York University 28900 92100 0.6862 29,471 1520 0.0906
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

29,471

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.1 %

265 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 29300 33000 0.112 7,088 1100 0.7448
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

265 William Penn University 29300 48000 0.3892 1,366 1035 0.7311
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,366

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

267 Goucher College 29500 77000 0.6171 1,091 1208 0.8191
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Goucher College
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,091

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

268 Southern Methodist University 29600 97000 0.6948 7,545 1427 0.4764
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$97,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

268 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 29600 29600 0 11,087 1326 0.7397
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,087

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

270 University of Iowa 29700 32100 0.0746 23,407 1203 0.799
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

270 University of Southern California 29700 98300 0.698 20,768 1499 0.1119
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$98,300

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

272 Towson University 29900 30200 0.0099 16,361 1082 0.8057
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

16,361

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

273 Lawrence Technological University 30000 99100 0.6976 2,661 1149 0.8101
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Sticker Price

$99,100

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

2,661

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

274 Scripps College 30200 97800 0.6911 1,103 1472 0.3988
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$97,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,103

Est. Median SAT

1,472

Acceptance Rate

39.9 %

275 Washington College 30300 83900 0.6389 933 1216 0.9379
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington College
Chestertown, MD

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

933

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

93.8 %

276 Randolph-Macon College 30500 71600 0.5736 1,800 1128 0.9105
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,800

Est. Median SAT

1,128

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

276 University of Maine 30500 43100 0.2925 9,182 1195 0.9562
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

276 University of Missouri-St Louis 30500 38200 0.2003 12,798 1157 0.1421
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

12,798

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

14.2 %

279 University of Toledo 30600 42000 0.2715 10,726 1134 0.8889
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,726

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

280 Missouri University of Science and Technology 30700 36900 0.1691 5,687 1305 0.7863
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

5,687

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

281 Rochester Institute of Technology 30800 78300 0.6067 14,267 1363 0.6693
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

282 Ohio Wesleyan University 31000 75700 0.5902 1,652 1281 0.6441
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$75,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

283 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 31100 50300 0.3816 21,028 1450 0.1334
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,028

Est. Median SAT

1,450

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

284 Ohio Northern University 31400 63500 0.5066 2,706 1203 0.7384
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,706

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

285 Angelo State University 31500 35400 0.1101 10,103 1045 0.7981
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,103

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

286 University of Vermont 31700 71700 0.5582 12,159 1372 0.7304
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

12,159

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

287 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 32000 54400 0.4117 35,248 1289 0.6939
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

287 Rockhurst University 32000 62500 0.4871 1,964 1159 0.9392
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,964

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

287 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32000 35200 0.0908 32,041 1324 0.4358
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

290 Villanova University 32200 92900 0.6537 6,933 1466 0.2814
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

6,933

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

291 University of Louisville 32300 42100 0.2325 17,916 1134 0.7921
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

17,916

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

292 Liberty University 32400 44700 0.275 52,961 1174 0.9898
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

52,961

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

292 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 32400 38400 0.1562 23,003 1164 0.7367
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

292 Wilkes University 32400 61900 0.4765 2,055 1188 0.9397
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,055

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

295 DePauw University 32500 70300 0.5383 1,858 1293 0.5602
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,858

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

296 North Carolina State University 32600 54800 0.4052 29,340 1374 0.3954
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

29,340

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

297 California State University-Sacramento 32900 33400 0.015 28,619 1015 0.9357
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

298 Milwaukee School of Engineering 33000 72600 0.5451 2,836 1283 0.6711
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,836

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

67.1 %

299 Ursinus College 33100 83700 0.6046 1,378 1303 0.9285
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ursinus College
Collegeville, PA

Sticker Price

$83,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,378

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

300 Belmont University 33200 72300 0.5399 7,174 1273 0.9367
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$72,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,174

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

301 Harding University 33400 47800 0.3012 3,536 1184 0.7052
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,536

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

301 The University of Montana 33400 56800 0.4123 8,014 1184 0.9586
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

303 Baylor University 33500 70400 0.5244 14,183 1302 0.5222
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

14,183

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

52.2 %

303 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 33500 38200 0.1228 42,565 1339 0.7887
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

305 Carroll College 33600 60800 0.447 1,112 1179 0.7093
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carroll College
Helena, MT

Sticker Price

$60,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,112

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

306 Siena University 33700 66400 0.4927 3,149 1301 0.8464
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena University
Loudonville, NY

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,301

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

307 Pace University 33800 75700 0.5538 5,520 1273 0.7827
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$75,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

5,520

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

308 University of Idaho 33900 48700 0.3041 9,656 1104 0.7476
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

309 DePaul University 34200 69400 0.5069 14,338 1258 0.878
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,338

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

310 George Washington University 34400 81800 0.5796 11,495 1436 0.4713
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

11,495

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

311 California Baptist University 34700 69800 0.5026 8,707 1024 0.8139
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,707

Est. Median SAT

1,024

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

312 Valparaiso University 34900 62700 0.4428 2,056 1183 0.8994
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,056

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

313 Minnesota State University, Mankato 35200 37600 0.0637 13,433 1145 0.8844
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

314 Cedarville University 35600 57000 0.3754 5,794 1232 0.6529
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,794

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

315 Carthage College 35800 61800 0.4207 2,914 1125 0.8445
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$61,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,914

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

316 Western New England University 36000 70600 0.4899 2,616 1199 0.8348
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

317 Tennessee Technological University 36100 38500 0.0622 9,187 1163 0.7613
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

318 Western Kentucky University 36200 43300 0.1639 13,732 1090 0.9145
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

319 St. John Fisher University 36300 64800 0.4397 2,583 1214 0.6607
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. John Fisher University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,583

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

320 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 46,249 1180 0.6085
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

46,249

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

321 University of Connecticut 37000 66200 0.4414 20,056 1329 0.5239
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

322 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 37200 41600 0.1056 5,386 995 0.9092
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

323 Point Park University 37300 54300 0.3129 2,498 1144 0.984
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,498

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

324 Virginia Military Institute 37500 71100 0.4729 1,496 1184 0.7412
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,496

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

325 Benedictine College 37600 52700 0.2866 2,404 1241 0.9812
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,404

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

326 Widener University 37900 79400 0.5228 2,975 1179 0.7093
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

327 University of St Thomas 38000 74800 0.492 6,270 1299 0.8548
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

328 University of Illinois Chicago 38300 51400 0.2551 24,260 1174 0.7576
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

329 Mississippi State University 39000 53400 0.2695 19,093 1205 0.8363
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

330 Drexel University 39600 86400 0.5417 12,318 1354 0.699
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$86,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

12,318

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

69.9 %

331 University of Wyoming 39900 45300 0.1191 8,138 1163 0.9695
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

332 University of Mississippi 40000 45200 0.115 22,939 1172 0.9738
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

333 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 40100 59200 0.3224 5,986 1110 0.8916
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

334 University of Alaska Fairbanks 41000 41600 0.0144 6,209 1144 0.6424
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,209

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

335 Concordia University-Wisconsin 41100 58700 0.3 2,401 1209 0.7819
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon, WI

Sticker Price

$58,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,401

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

336 University of Redlands 41300 90700 0.5448 1,941 1233 0.8272
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Redlands
Redlands, CA

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,941

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

82.7 %

337 Fairfield University 41900 84400 0.5037 5,671 1345 0.2505
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$84,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,671

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

25.1 %

338 New Jersey Institute of Technology 42000 43400 0.0322 9,827 1329 0.6737
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

9,827

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

67.4 %

339 University of Central Florida 42100 42100 0 60,083 1289 0.428
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

60,083

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

340 Saint Louis University 42400 84300 0.4968 9,331 1250 0.7499
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

9,331

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

341 Seattle University 42500 85300 0.5016 4,370 1299 0.7313
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$85,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,370

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

342 University of Maryland-College Park 42900 58600 0.2679 31,875 1456 0.4503
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$58,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

343 Furman University 43100 84700 0.4914 2,304 1372 0.4869
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

343 University of Florida 43100 45700 0.0569 37,283 1406 0.2033
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

345 Florida Institute of Technology 43300 68700 0.3694 4,279 1234 0.5796
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,279

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

345 Providence College 43300 85000 0.4906 4,680 1345 0.4994
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Providence College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$85,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

4,680

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

347 Merrimack College 43400 78800 0.4492 4,123 1124 0.6927
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,123

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

69.3 %

348 Wentworth Institute of Technology 44000 71800 0.3872 4,182 1317 0.8783
#348

#348 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$71,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,182

Est. Median SAT

1,317

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

349 LeTourneau University 44600 57300 0.2215 2,903 1242 0.4879
#349

#349 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$57,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,903

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

350 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 44800 83500 0.4633 2,160 1374 0.809
#350

#350 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$83,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,160

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

351 University of New Haven 46300 73500 0.3699 4,969 1219 0.5589
#351

#351 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$73,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,969

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

352 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 61500 0.234 37,985 1390 0.5815
#352

#352 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$61,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

353 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47200 66500 0.2915 7,886 1271 0.6481
#353

#353 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,886

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

64.8 %

353 The University of Texas at Arlington 47200 57200 0.1748 32,545 1129 0.799
#353

#353 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

355 University of Kentucky 48500 59900 0.1909 25,535 1193 0.9294
#355

#355 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

356 Lipscomb University 48800 69900 0.3025 3,327 1214 0.6774
#356

#356 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

356 Stevens Institute of Technology 48800 86200 0.434 4,206 1430 0.5068
#356

#356 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,206

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

358 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 49400 58800 0.1599 25,054 1225 0.7762
#358

#358 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

359 University of Portland 50300 84800 0.4068 2,814 1288 0.9178
#359

#359 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Portland
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,814

Est. Median SAT

1,288

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

359 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50300 85400 0.4112 5,461 1292 0.6189
#359

#359 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,461

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

361 Binghamton University 50400 52800 0.0453 14,559 1404 0.3731
#361

#361 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

14,559

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

362 Quinnipiac University 51100 79700 0.359 6,610 1250 0.7031
#362

#362 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

6,610

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

70.3 %

362 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 51100 86300 0.4079 5,833 1440 0.6725
#362

#362 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,833

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

362 University of San Francisco 51100 90300 0.4342 5,171 1333 0.7176
#362

#362 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

5,171

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

71.8 %

365 Manhattan University 51300 72000 0.2876 2,378 1174 0.8216
#365

#365 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$72,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,378

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

366 University of California-Berkeley 51700 76600 0.3249 33,513 1407 0.1145
#366

#366 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$76,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

33,513

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

367 Tulane University of Louisiana 53900 96100 0.439 6,839 1469 0.1446
#367

#367 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$96,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,839

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

14.5 %

368 Clarkson University 54200 92300 0.4128 2,163 1283 0.825
#368

#368 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$92,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,163

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

82.5 %

369 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 54900 68800 0.2022 38,572 1455 0.3659
#369

#369 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$68,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

370 Michigan Technological University 55800 55800 0 6,009 1247 0.8546
#370

#370 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,009

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

371 George Mason University 56100 61400 0.0864 28,862 1271 0.8647
#371

#371 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

372 Dartmouth College 56800 96800 0.4133 4,715 1485 0.0602
#372

#372 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

4,715

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

6.0 %

373 Miami University-Oxford 57500 57500 0 16,405 1284 0.74
#373

#373 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

374 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 58700 62300 0.0578 8,513 1160 0.9261
#374

#374 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

375 Hofstra University 59100 83300 0.2906 6,599 1369 0.7267
#375

#375 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$83,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

376 Auburn University 59200 59200 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#376

#376 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

377 Howard University 60000 88500 0.3222 11,519 1208 0.4134
#377

#377 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$88,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

378 Pepperdine University 60300 98100 0.3852 3,459 1347 0.694
#378

#378 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

Sticker Price

$98,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,459

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

379 Indiana University-Bloomington 60600 63000 0.038 38,463 1324 0.7589
#379

#379 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

379 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 60600 67600 0.1035 40,996 1399 0.4175
#379

#379 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$67,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

381 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 61500 68000 0.0956 5,753 1195 0.864
#381

#381 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,753

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

382 Loyola Marymount University 67800 100200 0.3232 7,187 1347 0.4821
#382

#382 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$100,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,187

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

383 University of Oregon 68900 71300 0.0336 20,710 1193 0.8742
#383

#383 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

20,710

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

384 Santa Clara University 69300 85400 0.1885 6,695 1399 0.4788
#384

#384 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,695

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

47.9 %

385 Gonzaga University 70900 77700 0.0875 4,976 1328 0.7962
#385

#385 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$77,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

4,976

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

386 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,294 1229 0.7328
#386

#386 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,294

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

387 Fordham University 88500 143900 0.3851 10,582 1406 0.5931
#387

#387 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$143,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

10,582

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

59.3 %

388 Skidmore College 93400 95400 0.021 2,715 1418 0.2377
#388

#388 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$95,400

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

2,715

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

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

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