Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

Most Affordable Civil Engineering, General, Civil Drafting and Colleges in Illinois for 2026

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

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Illinois
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 United States Air Force Academy 0 0 0 4,124 1344 0.1393
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, CO

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,124

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

1 United States Coast Guard Academy 0 0 0 1,081 1283 0.2432
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,081

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

24.3 %

1 United States Military Academy 0 0 0 4,473 1326 0.1245
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Military Academy
West Point, NY

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,473

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

12.5 %

4 Rice University 4300 85500 0.9496 4,789 1535 0.08
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

5 Johns Hopkins University 4400 88600 0.9502 6,356 1543 0.0644
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

6 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 4700 86800 0.9456 4,576 1535 0.0485
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$86,800

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

4,576

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

7 Princeton University 5400 81800 0.9338 5,813 1535 0.0462
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

8 Columbia University in the City of New York 6500 94100 0.9312 9,157 1535 0.0386
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

9 CUNY City College 7500 31200 0.7597 12,982 1169 0.5997
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY City College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

12,982

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

10 Vanderbilt University 7800 95000 0.9178 7,221 1527 0.0586
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

11 Duke University 9800 93500 0.8955 6,523 1539 0.0571
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duke University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$93,500

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

6,523

Est. Median SAT

1,539

Acceptance Rate

5.7 %

12 University of Notre Dame 10000 86100 0.8838 8,880 1499 0.1127
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$86,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

8,880

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.3 %

13 Cornell University 10300 92000 0.8877 16,128 1521 0.0841
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

16,128

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

8.4 %

14 University of Guam 10700 10700 0 2,617 0 1
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Guam
Mangilao, GU

Sticker Price

$10,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

2,617

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

15 Brigham Young University 10900 29000 0.6237 32,221 1374 0.6919
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

16 Marshall University 11400 27100 0.5784 9,165 1065 0.9572
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

17 Idaho State University 11500 27700 0.5846 10,406 0 0.8396
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

18 Lafayette College 11800 85800 0.863 2,775 1427 0.3145
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

31.5 %

18 Southern Utah University 11800 21100 0.44 13,126 1140 0.8179
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

18 Tennessee State University 11800 30300 0.6101 5,057 980 0.7018
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

5,057

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

21 New York University 12000 91800 0.869 29,060 1520 0.0923
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

22 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12200 29900 0.5919 12,498 1010 0.8896
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

23 Lehigh University 12300 85700 0.857 5,911 1436 0.2593
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

23 Northern Illinois University 12300 29000 0.5744 11,349 1070 0.6979
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

25 Fairmont State University 12400 21400 0.4211 3,060 1005 0.9924
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$21,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

3,060

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

26 Florida Atlantic University 12600 24800 0.491 24,942 1130 0.6613
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

24,942

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

26 Northwestern University 12600 87700 0.8563 8,846 1513 0.0722
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$87,700

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

8,846

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

28 William Jewell College 12700 46900 0.7295 969 1110 0.3836
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

969

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

29 The University of Texas at San Antonio 12800 24400 0.4759 31,127 1115 0.8679
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

30 California State University-Northridge 13000 23200 0.4406 32,499 1005 0.9219
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

30 Florida Gulf Coast University 13000 20300 0.3588 14,243 1125 0.7675
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

14,243

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

30 Utah State University 13000 30000 0.5659 25,920 1176 0.9247
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

33 The University of Texas at Austin 13100 30700 0.573 43,165 1335 0.2664
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

33 University of Virginia-Main Campus 13100 38500 0.6596 17,901 1470 0.1681
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

17,901

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

16.8 %

35 University of Alaska Fairbanks 13200 30200 0.5621 5,912 1149 0.6212
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

36 Carnegie Mellon University 13600 87300 0.844 7,824 1528 0.1166
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

7,824

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

37 North Carolina A & T State University 13700 17900 0.2353 12,216 1020 0.4617
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$17,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

12,216

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.2 %

37 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,083 1412 0.4517
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

39 Louisiana Tech University 13800 24900 0.4451 11,071 1164 0.9073
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

40 Texas Tech University 14000 27000 0.4813 32,580 1200 0.7265
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

41 University of Houston 14200 23600 0.3988 39,257 1249 0.7392
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

41 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 14200 27800 0.4903 6,270 1140 0.8726
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

41 West Virginia University 14200 23300 0.3905 18,614 1125 0.778
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

44 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 14300 25600 0.4406 9,982 1125 0.7702
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

44 University of Idaho 14300 26400 0.458 9,574 1119 0.7553
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

46 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 14500 41100 0.6478 8,975 1045 0.9721
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

8,975

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

47 Case Western Reserve University 14700 80400 0.8167 6,528 1485 0.3778
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

48 Stanford University 14800 71300 0.792 7,904 1535 0.0361
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

49 Murray State University 15000 27000 0.4463 8,281 1124 0.8568
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

49 University of California-Berkeley 15000 43500 0.655 33,469 1407 0.1104
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

51 Florida International University 15100 23700 0.3621 44,904 1175 0.5466
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

52 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 15200 35700 0.5744 26,500 1183 0.8857
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

52 University of California-Irvine 15200 35300 0.5701 30,204 1333 0.2878
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

54 California State University-Long Beach 15400 25800 0.4032 35,843 1135 0.4628
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

54 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 15400 28100 0.452 8,553 1054 0.8688
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

56 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15600 25800 0.3959 5,187 1005 0.9229
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,187

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

57 The University of Texas at Tyler 15900 24900 0.361 7,683 1120 0.9402
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,683

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

58 Lamar University 16100 22900 0.2966 8,206 1045 0.857
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

58 Northeastern University 16100 89900 0.8213 22,695 1490 0.0522
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

58 University of Arizona 16100 30900 0.4797 45,025 1212 0.8614
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

61 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5548 33,471 1399 0.0897
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

62 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16400 22300 0.2643 24,868 1214 0.796
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

63 University of Southern California 16600 76000 0.7815 21,023 1485 0.1002
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

64 Tufts University 16900 92400 0.8175 7,126 1507 0.1153
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

65 Arkansas State University 17000 28100 0.3952 9,985 1075 0.7959
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

65 University of Georgia 17000 27100 0.373 31,514 1336 0.3719
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

67 Purdue University-Main Campus 17200 27200 0.3671 44,170 1327 0.4979
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

68 California State University-Sacramento 17400 27200 0.3601 28,226 1015 0.9343
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

69 Alabama A & M University 17600 35300 0.5007 5,845 940 0.6622
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,845

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

66.2 %

69 Lewis-Clark State College 17600 24400 0.2786 3,793 1010 0.9407
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

69 San Francisco State University 17600 33300 0.4714 20,756 1035 0.9615
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

72 Bucknell University 17700 88400 0.7996 3,920 1284 0.2893
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

72 University of Mary 17700 32600 0.4576 2,650 1189 0.7825
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,650

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

72 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 17700 17700 0 18,428 1090 0.9529
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$17,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

75 The College of New Jersey 17800 38200 0.5335 7,435 1248 0.6235
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

75 University of Arkansas 17800 27700 0.3574 28,859 1179 0.7431
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

77 University of Rhode Island 17900 34400 0.4794 14,376 1148 0.7216
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

78 Montana Technological University 18200 27500 0.338 1,435 1125 0.899
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,435

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

78 Prairie View A & M University 18200 25400 0.2835 8,056 955 0.7441
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,056

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

80 University of New Orleans 18300 29500 0.3797 5,476 1125 0.6677
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

80 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,276 1379 0.653
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

82 Angelo State University 18400 23100 0.2035 9,779 1055 0.8301
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

83 Portland State University 18500 26100 0.2918 15,960 1176 0.9091
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

84 University of Mississippi 18700 45500 0.5895 21,585 1182 0.9658
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

85 Texas State University 18900 28900 0.3455 36,268 1100 0.8908
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

86 Kansas State University 19000 31400 0.395 15,650 1164 0.8199
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

87 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 19100 31900 0.4013 2,737 1195 0.9281
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,737

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

87 University of Memphis 19100 26400 0.277 15,770 1075 0.7203
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

89 San Jose State University 19200 29900 0.3576 28,008 0 0.8461
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

90 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

90 Youngstown State University 19300 29300 0.3409 8,436 1065 0.8066
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

92 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,457 1256 0.7847
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

93 California State University-Los Angeles 19500 39400 0.5056 19,354 965 0.9125
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

93 Western Kentucky University 19500 26800 0.2725 14,151 1090 0.9387
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

95 Savannah State University 19700 27300 0.2779 2,857 950 0.8368
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

96 Ohio University-Main Campus 19800 24500 0.1915 19,888 1209 0.8517
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

97 University of Wyoming 19900 26700 0.2545 8,130 1159 0.9688
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

98 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20100 38800 0.4817 36,588 1367 0.6535
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

98 University of Colorado Boulder 20100 30600 0.3431 32,100 1290 0.8115
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

98 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20100 43700 0.5405 31,035 1366 0.5499
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

101 South Carolina State University 20300 30000 0.3228 2,950 865 0.8262
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

101 Texas Southern University 20300 25700 0.2104 6,619 920 0.9335
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

103 George Mason University 20500 33500 0.3882 28,331 1268 0.8748
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

103 South Dakota State University 20500 25200 0.1866 10,728 1120 0.9834
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,728

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

105 Western Michigan University 20600 31200 0.3394 13,860 1104 0.846
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

106 Bluefield State University 20700 38900 0.4676 1,249 1000 0.8722
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,249

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

107 Lincoln University 20800 24900 0.1646 1,707 920 0
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,707

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

107 Milwaukee School of Engineering 20800 69400 0.7007 2,705 1292 0.6239
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

2,705

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

107 Western Illinois University 20800 31000 0.3308 5,025 990 0.7496
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

110 Montana State University 20900 27100 0.2285 15,053 1184 0.8214
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

15,053

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

110 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27100 0.2289 31,133 1456 0.448
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

112 Central Connecticut State University 21000 34000 0.3821 8,170 1010 0.7333
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

113 University of Miami 21100 70800 0.7023 13,250 1406 0.189
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

114 Northern Arizona University 21300 32000 0.3343 22,991 1145 0.8961
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

114 Schreiner University 21300 52600 0.5959 1,062 1070 0.8795
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,062

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

116 Cleveland State University 21400 30900 0.3071 9,418 1005 0.913
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

117 Southern University and A & M College 21900 27100 0.1921 6,571 960 0.4987
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,571

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

118 Bradley University 22200 48300 0.5396 3,596 1174 0.7675
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

119 Boise State University 22400 41000 0.4534 24,030 1025 0.8721
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

120 Florida State University 22600 25000 0.0962 32,711 1360 0.2422
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

121 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 22900 35400 0.3526 5,731 1174 0.9064
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,731

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

121 University of South Carolina-Columbia 22900 22900 0 30,187 1292 0.6015
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

123 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,771 1044 0.7933
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

124 Syracuse University 23500 83100 0.7172 15,958 1363 0.4611
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

125 University of Alabama in Huntsville 23700 28300 0.1627 6,800 1245 0.6857
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

6,800

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

126 Illinois Institute of Technology 23900 71600 0.6664 3,135 1299 0.5493
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

3,135

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

127 University at Buffalo 24100 34000 0.2912 20,360 1303 0.7418
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

128 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 24200 39200 0.3828 28,674 980 0.9401
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

129 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 24400 76300 0.6804 7,703 1105 0.9556
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$76,300

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,703

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

129 Old Dominion University 24400 32100 0.24 17,746 1205 0.9036
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

131 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 24500 39900 0.3861 1,448 1105 0.61
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,448

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

132 Saint Martin's University 24600 67000 0.633 1,210 1055 0.898
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,210

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

133 King's College 24700 63000 0.6076 1,568 1180 0.9305
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,568

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

133 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 24700 26900 0.082 2,170 1264 0.8525
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

135 Colorado State University Pueblo 24800 28000 0.1144 5,086 1000 0.9821
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

5,086

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

136 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 25000 36600 0.3173 65,450 1203 0.8989
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

136 University of Akron Main Campus 25000 25000 0 11,160 1069 0.5967
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

136 University of Minnesota Duluth 25000 31800 0.2144 8,426 1235 0.8876
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

139 Dordt University 25200 52300 0.518 1,695 1195 0.7116
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,695

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

139 West Texas A & M University 25200 27100 0.07 6,930 1060 0.5863
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,930

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

141 California State University-Fresno 25300 35900 0.2951 21,430 995 0.9638
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

142 California State University-Fullerton 25500 41400 0.3841 38,597 0 0.9052
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

143 University of Kansas 25600 37600 0.3189 22,085 1176 0.9348
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

144 Walla Walla University 25700 51700 0.5038 1,238 1159 0.604
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Walla Walla University
College Place, WA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,238

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

145 Marquette University 25800 65700 0.6069 8,045 1309 0.8134
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$65,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

145 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,234 1223 0.848
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

147 Christian Brothers University 25900 57600 0.5503 1,155 1110 0.867
#147

#147 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 %

148 Iowa State University 26100 42800 0.3894 25,628 1207 0.8866
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

148 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 26100 32800 0.204 4,421 1099 0.8555
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

150 Point Park University 26200 56800 0.5391 2,337 1144 0.9691
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

150 University of Evansville 26200 64700 0.5954 1,742 1207 0.7813
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

150 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 26200 31800 0.1762 27,082 1099 0.8459
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

153 Norwich University 26300 70900 0.6293 2,642 1209 0.7361
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$70,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,642

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

153 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 26300 39000 0.3255 2,233 930 0.9036
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

2,233

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

155 University of Mount Union 26400 50900 0.4805 1,927 1105 0.8013
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,927

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

156 Georgia Southern University 26500 26700 0.0075 23,618 1065 0.8789
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

157 Trine University 26600 56100 0.5263 4,157 1209 0.8469
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trine University
Angola, IN

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,157

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

84.7 %

158 Indiana State University 26900 30900 0.1296 6,224 1140 0.8077
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

159 Kennesaw State University 27000 27000 0 42,840 1120 0.6919
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

160 Rowan University 27400 40500 0.3234 16,199 1214 0.783
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

160 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 27400 40900 0.3303 3,469 1080 0.9215
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,469

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

162 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 27600 41900 0.3412 42,604 1336 0.6056
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

162 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 27600 36700 0.2476 41,303 1338 0.7975
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

164 Oregon Institute of Technology 27700 36400 0.2375 5,162 1131 0.9502
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,162

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

165 North Dakota State University 27800 30400 0.0858 9,762 1110 0.9496
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

166 University of Louisville 27900 42200 0.3387 17,086 1148 0.7941
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

166 Villanova University 27900 88800 0.6856 7,006 1457 0.2698
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,006

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

27.0 %

168 Mississippi State University 28100 32300 0.13 18,567 1214 0.7764
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

169 Lipscomb University 28500 57600 0.5052 3,327 1214 0.6774
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

169 University of Hartford 28500 70100 0.5926 4,223 1224 0.9579
#169

#169 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 %

171 Clarkson University 28700 78000 0.6322 2,296 1302 0.7736
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,296

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

171 George Fox University 28700 67100 0.5727 3,401 1193 0.9351
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,401

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

171 Rochester Institute of Technology 28700 78100 0.6326 14,267 1363 0.6693
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

174 Colorado School of Mines 28900 38100 0.2418 5,852 1396 0.596
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,852

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

174 Montana State University-Northern 28900 32000 0.0969 982 990 0.9562
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University-Northern
Havre, MT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

982

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

174 Oregon State University 28900 36700 0.2147 31,253 1272 0.773
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

174 University of Detroit Mercy 28900 48100 0.3989 3,422 1154 0.7572
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

174 University of Iowa 28900 31100 0.0709 22,738 1208 0.8362
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

174 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 28900 31100 0.071 19,701 1214 0.8749
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

180 Michigan Technological University 29100 34700 0.1615 6,022 1256 0.8353
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

181 Messiah University 29300 54100 0.4586 2,618 1241 0.7897
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,618

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

182 University of Missouri-St Louis 29700 37200 0.2006 12,151 1154 0.5716
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

12,151

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

183 Southern Methodist University 29800 81700 0.6355 7,285 1423 0.6335
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

183 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 29800 41000 0.2729 8,320 1074 0.8858
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

183 University of North Dakota 29800 32500 0.0831 11,033 1150 0.769
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

186 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 29900 31100 0.0385 20,592 1435 0.1407
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

20,592

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

186 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 29900 52900 0.435 37,140 1442 0.4237
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

188 University of South Alabama 30000 35000 0.1429 9,241 1140 0.7096
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

189 California State University-Chico 30100 41000 0.2661 13,392 1117 0.9158
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

190 Carroll College 30600 59800 0.4881 1,062 1209 0.7264
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carroll College
Helena, MT

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,062

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

191 University of Toledo 30800 42000 0.267 11,013 1159 0.9202
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

192 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 30900 42400 0.2713 21,947 1335 0.3122
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,947

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

192 Ohio Northern University 30900 63500 0.5131 2,592 1289 0.7335
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,592

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

73.4 %

192 University of Hawaii at Manoa 30900 39500 0.2175 14,576 1179 0.6967
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

195 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31300 41100 0.2387 25,255 1134 0.737
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

196 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 31400 31400 0 6,853 1090 0.7147
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

197 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31800 39200 0.1878 10,206 1190 0.7218
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

197 University of North Florida 31800 37900 0.161 13,735 1150 0.5324
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

199 Rockhurst University 32000 62500 0.487 2,304 1124 0.7089
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

200 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32300 34700 0.0691 30,564 1298 0.416
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

201 University of Southern Indiana 32500 44900 0.2764 5,347 1145 0.9581
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

201 Widener University 32500 75300 0.5682 2,811 1155 0.8402
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$75,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,811

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

203 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 32600 38500 0.1533 7,890 1105 0.2056
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

204 Harding University 32800 47000 0.3023 3,523 1193 0.3942
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,523

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

39.4 %

204 Liberty University 32800 43900 0.2528 52,823 1181 0.9932
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

52,823

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

204 North Carolina State University 32800 54800 0.4017 28,422 1335 0.4167
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

204 University of Dayton 32800 64100 0.4883 7,737 1284 0.6566
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

208 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 33100 54600 0.3936 12,122 1283 0.8296
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

209 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 0 0.5256
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

210 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1421 0.4709
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,677

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

211 Cedarville University 33900 55100 0.3845 4,916 1247 0.6488
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

212 LeTourneau University 34000 54600 0.3772 3,184 1178 0.3801
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,184

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

38.0 %

212 Minnesota State University, Mankato 34000 37200 0.0861 12,897 1110 0.9133
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

212 Valparaiso University 34000 62700 0.4572 2,123 1247 0.8934
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

215 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 34100 74600 0.5432 2,315 1382 0.7686
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,315

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

215 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 34100 35100 0.0285 33,572 1264 0.8529
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

217 Auburn University 34400 34400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

217 Morgan State University 34400 37200 0.0753 9,027 965 0.8223
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

219 University of South Florida 34700 34700 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

220 The University of Texas at El Paso 34900 48400 0.2791 20,609 990 0.999
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

221 University of Nevada-Reno 35000 35000 0 18,895 1134 0.7371
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

222 California Baptist University 35100 65200 0.4616 8,417 1069 0.8535
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

222 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 35100 49600 0.2921 1,809 1109 0.9484
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,809

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

224 Virginia Military Institute 35300 65900 0.464 1,527 1218 0.7125
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$65,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,527

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

225 Roger Williams University 35700 63700 0.4401 4,050 1225 0.8778
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,050

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

225 The University of Texas at Arlington 35700 42400 0.158 31,112 1130 0.8129
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

225 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 35700 43500 0.1794 13,179 1110 0.8883
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

228 Missouri University of Science and Technology 36100 56300 0.3588 5,552 1305 0.7255
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,552

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

228 University of Maine 36100 45100 0.1996 591 1199 0.9684
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

230 Tennessee Technological University 36300 38500 0.0572 8,838 1159 0.8316
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

231 Pennsylvania College of Technology 36400 45500 0.2001 4,264 1130 0.7423
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

4,264

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

231 University of the Pacific 36400 72100 0.4953 3,249 1298 0.7132
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

233 Farmingdale State College 36500 37800 0.0344 10,007 1145 0.6329
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

10,007

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

234 University of Central Florida 36700 39600 0.0733 59,649 1280 0.4471
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

235 Lawrence Technological University 36800 67800 0.457 2,579 1155 0.7403
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,579

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

236 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 37600 38900 0.0334 1,919 1245 0.7844
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

1,919

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

236 University of Connecticut 37600 41800 0.1005 19,388 1324 0.5395
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

238 Benedictine College 37700 50800 0.258 2,391 1229 0.7645
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,391

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

239 Seattle University 37800 69800 0.4582 4,103 1256 0.7703
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

4,103

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

240 University of New Haven 38300 64900 0.4096 4,903 1180 0.6038
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

4,903

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

241 Washington State University 38500 53900 0.2859 14,346 1139 0.8797
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

242 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 38600 44600 0.1345 22,351 1159 0.7504
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

243 Hofstra University 38800 74600 0.4797 6,581 1323 0.6808
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

244 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 39200 44400 0.1173 1,217 1229 0.5405
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

244 University of Illinois Chicago 39200 48000 0.1832 22,495 1252 0.7735
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

246 Wayne State University 39300 45500 0.1362 16,173 1174 0.7786
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

247 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39600 53700 0.2627 23,920 1390 0.5973
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

248 Stony Brook University 39800 53000 0.2491 18,263 1395 0.4904
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

249 University of Portland 40000 71700 0.4421 2,986 1277 0.8917
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Portland
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,986

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

250 San Diego State University 40100 40500 0.0099 34,637 1208 0.3598
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

251 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 40200 40200 0 11,365 1216 0.8816
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,365

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

252 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 40300 56700 0.2893 40,754 1391 0.3915
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

253 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 40500 40500 0 4,047 1219 0.976
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

253 Temple University 40500 56100 0.278 21,428 1245 0.8045
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

253 Western New England University 40500 67000 0.3957 2,616 1199 0.8348
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

256 Manhattan University 41200 71700 0.4252 2,928 1248 0.785
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,928

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

257 York College of Pennsylvania 41400 41400 0 3,308 1135 0.942
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,308

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

258 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona 41500 45200 0.0819 2,371 1189 0.9808
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Altoona, PA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

2,371

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

259 New England Institute of Technology 41900 61100 0.3145 1,718 995 0.6673
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,718

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

260 Quinnipiac University 42200 79200 0.4671 6,248 1209 0.77
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,248

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

260 University of Alabama at Birmingham 42200 42200 0 12,382 1242 0.8842
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

12,382

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

260 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,965 1095 0.5958
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

263 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 42400 42400 0 14,019 1159 0.7781
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,019

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

264 Ohio State University-Main Campus 42500 52100 0.1843 46,815 1339 0.6057
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

264 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42500 54900 0.2261 20,418 1375 0.5808
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

266 Florida Institute of Technology 43400 68600 0.3675 3,677 1224 0.577
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,677

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

267 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 43500 50300 0.1352 34,242 1273 0.7333
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

267 Merrimack College 43500 78800 0.4481 4,199 1115 0.7361
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,199

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

267 University of Florida 43500 45600 0.046 36,567 1399 0.242
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

270 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43800 57100 0.2315 23,351 1239 0.766
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

271 Saint Louis University 46000 74500 0.3826 10,436 1260 0.7504
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,436

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

272 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 47200 85700 0.449 5,743 1438 0.6343
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,743

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

272 University of Delaware 47200 53200 0.1127 19,119 1303 0.6356
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

274 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47300 66500 0.2886 7,886 1271 0.6481
#274

#274 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 %

275 Wentworth Institute of Technology 47900 56200 0.1476 3,965 1229 0.9121
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

3,965

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

276 The University of Alabama 48800 48800 0 34,389 1233 0.7665
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

277 Stevens Institute of Technology 49000 85800 0.4288 4,236 1445 0.4758
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,236

Est. Median SAT

1,445

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

278 New Jersey Institute of Technology 49900 56400 0.1152 10,200 1346 0.6507
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

10,200

Est. Median SAT

1,346

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

279 University of St Thomas 50100 70300 0.2875 6,044 1270 0.9125
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

280 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50400 81000 0.3776 5,558 1292 0.6016
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$81,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,558

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

281 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 50900 84200 0.3956 34,454 1435 0.1564
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

282 University of Kentucky 51000 56000 0.0893 25,535 1193 0.9294
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

283 Drexel University 51100 82600 0.3812 13,169 1339 0.7944
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

13,169

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

284 University of Utah 51500 53700 0.0411 28,064 1237 0.8598
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

285 Texas A&M University-College Station 52400 56100 0.0661 60,710 1278 0.5732
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

286 Santa Clara University 56500 84800 0.3339 6,577 1427 0.48
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,577

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

48.0 %

287 Howard University 58400 61600 0.052 11,519 1208 0.4134
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

288 Clemson University 61400 63700 0.0346 23,401 1343 0.3834
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

289 University of California-Davis 63500 63500 0 32,273 1290 0.4183
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

290 Loyola Marymount University 72500 94300 0.2311 7,273 1353 0.4508
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$94,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

291 Gonzaga University 73200 73200 0 5,281 1303 0.8169
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

292 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,177 1204 0.8278
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,177

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

82.8 %

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

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