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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Civil Engineering Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Civil Engineering, General, Civil Engineering Majors in the state of Iowa for 2027

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

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Civil Engineering
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 %

5 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,354 1554 0.0611
#5

#5 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 %

6 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3800 93300 0.9592 4,561 1542 0.0456
#6

#6 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 %

7 Princeton University 4000 83400 0.952 5,916 1528 0.0442
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,916

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

4.4 %

8 California State University-Los Angeles 5300 69100 0.9237 22,077 965 0.9124
#8

#8 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 %

9 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 7000 41500 0.8321 38,572 1455 0.3659
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

10 Lafayette College 7700 91000 0.9149 2,675 1415 0.3116
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$91,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

11 Northwestern University 7900 94200 0.9162 9,060 1533 0.0769
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$94,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

11 Vanderbilt University 7900 98200 0.9199 7,221 1527 0.0586
#11

#11 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 %

13 Brigham Young University 8000 22200 0.6405 34,354 1374 0.6862
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

13 University of Notre Dame 8000 89100 0.91 8,950 1497 0.0938
#13

#13 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 %

15 California State University-Northridge 8300 22000 0.6232 32,846 1005 0.9176
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

16 Case Western Reserve University 8700 92800 0.9059 6,657 1484 0.3778
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

6,657

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

16 Columbia University in the City of New York 8700 98000 0.9115 9,164 1535 0.0386
#16

#16 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 %

18 Carnegie Mellon University 8800 90900 0.9028 7,728 1528 0.1107
#18

#18 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 %

19 Florida Atlantic University 9100 26900 0.6629 25,626 1150 0.5497
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

25,626

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

20 Rice University 9800 92500 0.8944 4,807 1528 0.0801
#20

#20 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 %

21 Portland State University 10100 43300 0.7675 14,932 1174 0.8586
#21

#21 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 %

22 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 10200 41400 0.7537 8,945 1099 0.975
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

23 University of California-Merced 10300 40600 0.7466 8,234 1070 0.9704
#23

#23 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 %

24 University of California-Berkeley 10500 44400 0.7637 33,513 1407 0.1145
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

33,513

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

25 Fairmont State University 10600 21600 0.5084 3,090 970 0.9862
#25

#25 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 %

26 Cornell University 10700 93700 0.8857 16,138 1528 0.0838
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

16,138

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.4 %

26 University of Guam 10700 10700 0 2,524 0 0.9863
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Guam
Mangilao, GU

Sticker Price

$10,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

2,524

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

28 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 10900 26000 0.5814 22,313 1341 0.2996
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

22,313

Est. Median SAT

1,341

Acceptance Rate

30.0 %

29 Southern Utah University 11000 51400 0.7859 13,176 1140 0.9998
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

29 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 11000 27400 0.5982 27,963 1090 0.8395
#29

#29 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 %

31 Savannah State University 11300 50900 0.7783 2,966 950 1
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

32 California State University-Fresno 11400 54600 0.791 21,954 995 0.9526
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

32 Marshall University 11400 27800 0.5894 9,960 1070 0.9663
#32

#32 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 %

32 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 11400 35700 0.6802 12,122 1283 0.8296
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

35 University of Illinois Chicago 11700 30200 0.6134 24,260 1174 0.7576
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

36 University of Alaska Fairbanks 12000 25800 0.5359 6,209 1144 0.6424
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,209

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

37 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,312 1134 0.7395
#37

#37 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 %

37 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 12600 29300 0.57 8,421 1054 0.9444
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

39 Montana State University-Northern 12700 47500 0.7321 919 990 1
#39

#39 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 %

40 Virginia Military Institute 12800 34400 0.6284 1,496 1184 0.7412
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,496

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

41 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 13000 26500 0.5089 13,039 1020 0.894
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

41 University of Arizona 13000 31000 0.5803 43,294 1186 0.8351
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

43 North Carolina A & T State University 13100 17900 0.2689 12,497 1075 0.5125
#43

#43 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 %

43 University of North Florida 13100 22400 0.4157 14,837 1124 0.6815
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

14,837

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

45 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13300 27100 0.5085 29,727 990 0.9229
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

29,727

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

46 Louisiana Tech University 13400 42900 0.6875 11,071 1189 0.9073
#46

#46 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 %

46 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13400 21300 0.3708 18,667 1090 0.9711
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$21,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

46 William Jewell College 13400 57500 0.7674 838 1080 0.4105
#46

#46 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 %

49 University of Delaware 13500 34500 0.6095 19,287 1302 0.6924
#49

#49 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 %

49 University of Houston 13500 21800 0.3806 40,366 1224 0.7577
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

51 Central Connecticut State University 13700 34200 0.5992 9,463 1020 0.793
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

51 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 61700 0.7774 39,193 1418 0.4081
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$61,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

53 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 14000 60900 0.7703 1,278 1025 0.3668
#53

#53 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 %

54 San Francisco State University 14200 47700 0.7025 19,444 1035 0.9644
#54

#54 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 %

54 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 14200 31000 0.5426 13,432 1225 0.8701
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

54 Youngstown State University 14200 28400 0.4998 9,687 1120 0.9145
#54

#54 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 %

57 Eastern Michigan University 14300 33900 0.5776 10,034 1055 0.7772
#57

#57 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 %

58 University of Memphis 14400 29100 0.5054 15,538 1080 0.7878
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

59 Bucknell University 14600 95700 0.8479 3,928 1275 0.322
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

3,928

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

32.2 %

59 Florida Gulf Coast University 14600 20300 0.2801 14,434 1125 0.6344
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,434

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

59 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 14600 29200 0.4991 6,045 1193 0.8938
#59

#59 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 %

62 Murray State University 14800 27000 0.4534 8,217 1124 0.8413
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

62 West Virginia University 14800 73100 0.7972 18,206 1120 0.8514
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

64 University of California-Irvine 15000 40400 0.6292 30,260 1333 0.2895
#64

#64 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 %

64 University of Hawaii at Manoa 15000 57100 0.7369 15,735 1069 0.8797
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

66 Stanford University 15100 1932000 0.9922 7,346 1542 0.038
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$1,932,000

% Savings

99%

Undergraduates

7,346

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

66 Texas State University 15100 26700 0.4338 39,353 1080 0.9118
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

39,353

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

66 University of Nevada-Reno 15100 28200 0.4642 20,204 1109 0.8313
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

69 University of Mississippi 15300 27000 0.4332 22,939 1172 0.9738
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

70 Bluefield State University 15500 45000 0.6561 1,117 990 0.9723
#70

#70 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 %

70 California State University-Chico 15500 23500 0.3401 13,599 1054 0.9107
#70

#70 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 %

72 Montana Technological University 15700 29600 0.469 2,310 1124 0.9799
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,310

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

98.0 %

72 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 15700 30100 0.479 2,477 930 0.9641
#72

#72 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 %

74 University of Kansas 15800 34900 0.5476 22,544 1176 0.9258
#74

#74 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 %

75 Duke University 15900 98600 0.8386 6,525 1533 0.0524
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duke University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$98,600

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,525

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

76 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 16100 90700 0.8225 8,727 1055 0.9703
#76

#76 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 %

76 Kansas State University 16100 26400 0.3905 16,555 1163 0.875
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

76 The University of Texas at El Paso 16100 38700 0.5833 22,223 975 0.9994
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

22,223

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

79 North Carolina State University 16300 28500 0.4289 29,340 1374 0.3954
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

29,340

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

79 Tennessee State University 16300 55800 0.708 4,221 990 0.8463
#79

#79 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 %

79 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16300 22300 0.2688 26,213 1209 0.7778
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

82 Texas Tech University 16400 27100 0.3947 34,021 1195 0.6906
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

83 Indiana State University 16500 32400 0.4909 6,352 1015 0.9157
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

83 Union College 16500 93300 0.8231 1,954 1399 0.4342
#83

#83 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 %

85 The University of Texas at Tyler 16700 24900 0.3289 8,219 1100 0.9485
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,219

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

86 Georgia Southern University 16900 20100 0.1588 25,595 1045 0.695
#86

#86 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 %

87 New Jersey Institute of Technology 17000 31500 0.4604 9,827 1329 0.6737
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,827

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

67.4 %

88 University of Louisville 17100 29100 0.4128 17,916 1134 0.7921
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

17,916

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

89 University of South Alabama 17200 22400 0.2326 9,530 1140 0.9455
#89

#89 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 %

90 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17400 28900 0.3985 8,673 1095 0.9156
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

90 University of Miami 17400 96300 0.8194 13,241 1408 0.1761
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

90 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 17400 44200 0.607 1,829 1149 0.945
#90

#90 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 %

93 California State University-Sacramento 17700 30700 0.4233 28,619 1015 0.9357
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

93 Prairie View A & M University 17700 25400 0.3032 9,022 960 0.7836
#93

#93 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 %

95 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 17900 47900 0.6257 21,028 1450 0.1334
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$47,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

21,028

Est. Median SAT

1,450

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

95 Morgan State University 17900 42200 0.5763 9,027 965 0.8223
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

95 York College of Pennsylvania 17900 45800 0.6097 3,369 1153 0.7374
#95

#95 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 %

98 Northeastern University 18000 90000 0.7999 22,456 1481 0.0562
#98

#98 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 %

99 Kennesaw State University 18100 27400 0.3391 46,069 1119 0.7944
#99

#99 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 %

99 University of Alabama at Birmingham 18100 28500 0.3653 11,959 1260 0.8818
#99

#99 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 %

101 California State University-Fullerton 18200 20600 0.1164 40,705 960 0.8811
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

101 The University of Texas at Austin 18200 28100 0.3519 44,314 1356 0.2222
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

101 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 18200 37200 0.5105 5,986 1110 0.8916
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

104 San Jose State University 18300 41100 0.5542 29,890 1135 0.8039
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

105 University of Rhode Island 18600 33900 0.4514 14,466 1197 0.7456
#105

#105 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 %

106 University of Mary 18800 32600 0.423 2,821 1175 0.753
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,821

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

107 Idaho State University 19000 39100 0.5146 10,834 0 0.8396
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

108 Norwich University 19200 100600 0.8094 2,626 1186 0.7444
#108

#108 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 %

109 Lehigh University 19300 89800 0.7852 5,986 1436 0.2896
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,800

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

109 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 19300 38900 0.5034 1,973 1189 0.8142
#109

#109 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 %

111 Jackson State University 19400 28100 0.3091 4,967 940 0.9602
#111

#111 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 %

112 Alabama A & M University 19500 51200 0.6181 6,370 915 0.5795
#112

#112 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 %

112 Texas A&M University-College Station 19500 29900 0.3473 60,710 1278 0.5732
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

114 University of Southern California 20100 76400 0.7373 20,768 1499 0.1119
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,400

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

115 Syracuse University 20500 83600 0.7548 16,149 1374 0.4879
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

116 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20800 39200 0.4696 10,900 1222 0.8914
#116

#116 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 %

117 King's College 21000 63100 0.6675 1,559 1135 0.9193
#117

#117 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 %

117 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 17,556 1090 0.5386
#117

#117 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 %

117 University of New Orleans 21000 30000 0.2996 5,419 1040 0.7431
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

120 Schreiner University 21100 52600 0.5981 1,302 1000 0.9217
#120

#120 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 %

120 South Carolina State University 21100 43100 0.5108 3,059 925 0.6797
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,059

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

120 West Texas A & M University 21100 29200 0.2772 7,110 1060 0.6681
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,110

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

123 Texas Southern University 21400 38900 0.4499 6,844 915 0.9691
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

6,844

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

123 The University of Texas at San Antonio 21400 27800 0.23 31,127 1115 0.8679
#123

#123 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 %

123 University of Missouri-Kansas City 21400 34000 0.3702 10,594 1193 0.6493
#123

#123 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 %

126 South Dakota State University 21800 25200 0.1346 10,883 1115 0.9618
#126

#126 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 %

126 Utah State University 21800 38800 0.4382 26,629 1168 0.9212
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

126 William Penn University 21800 48000 0.5454 1,366 1035 0.7311
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,366

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

129 University of the Pacific 21900 73600 0.7026 3,097 1313 0.6905
#129

#129 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 %

129 University of Virginia-Main Campus 21900 80400 0.7273 17,848 1470 0.1565
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

17,848

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

15.7 %

131 Lincoln University 22100 24900 0.1124 1,926 920 0
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

132 Southern University and A & M College 22200 41600 0.466 6,713 930 0.3512
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,713

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

35.1 %

133 Florida State University 22300 32100 0.3051 34,271 1369 0.2383
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

134 Tufts University 22400 99000 0.7738 7,031 1497 0.1082
#134

#134 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 %

135 Ohio University-Main Campus 22500 22500 0 20,786 1225 0.8689
#135

#135 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 %

136 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 22600 42500 0.4682 14,249 1084 0.7761
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

14,249

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

137 Carroll College 22700 60800 0.6262 1,112 1179 0.7093
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carroll College
Helena, MT

Sticker Price

$60,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,112

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

137 The University of Alabama 22700 33400 0.3202 35,621 1238 0.7117
#137

#137 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 %

139 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 22800 52400 0.565 3,929 1095 0.949
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,929

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

140 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 23000 28400 0.19 2,216 1268 0.7987
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

141 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 23200 34900 0.3356 4,371 1084 0.865
#141

#141 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 %

142 Point Park University 23300 54300 0.5707 2,498 1144 0.984
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,498

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

143 Marian University 23500 59800 0.6066 2,378 1085 0.9546
#143

#143 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 %

144 Lamar University 23600 37700 0.3738 8,387 1040 0.8353
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

145 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 46,249 1180 0.6085
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

46,249

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

146 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 23800 34500 0.3104 10,396 1125 0.7162
#146

#146 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 %

147 Northern Arizona University 23900 47000 0.4929 22,203 1129 0.8961
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

148 Pennsylvania College of Technology 24200 34600 0.3005 4,526 1130 1
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

4,526

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

148 University of Dayton 24200 64400 0.624 7,252 1319 0.6659
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

148 University of Jamestown 24200 34400 0.2964 1,097 1055 0.88
#148

#148 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 %

151 Montana State University 24400 24400 0 15,142 1184 0.9938
#151

#151 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 %

151 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 24400 40500 0.3976 21,388 1369 0.5945
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

153 University of South Florida 24900 36500 0.3175 39,093 1255 0.4071
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

154 Temple University 25000 36100 0.3077 21,031 1172 0.8622
#154

#154 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 %

155 Messiah University 25100 54700 0.5412 2,722 1266 0.8107
#155

#155 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 %

156 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 25400 32900 0.2277 19,787 1197 0.8807
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

157 Walla Walla University 25600 51700 0.5059 1,314 1159 0.604
#157

#157 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 %

158 University of North Dakota 25700 28600 0.1014 11,837 1189 0.8157
#158

#158 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 %

159 Christian Brothers University 25800 57600 0.5525 1,155 1110 0.867
#159

#159 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 %

160 Saint Martin's University 25900 100700 0.7428 1,189 1103 0.9345
#160

#160 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 %

161 Dordt University 26100 51400 0.4932 1,716 1205 0.6847
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,716

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

161 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,616 1410 0.4818
#161

#161 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 %

161 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5968 1,920 1174 0.9412
#161

#161 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 %

164 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 26200 49600 0.4715 4,047 1219 0.976
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

165 Trine University 26500 56100 0.5279 4,373 1159 0.8548
#165

#165 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 %

166 George Fox University 26600 92800 0.7136 3,530 1168 0.9282
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

3,530

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

166 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 26600 40600 0.3448 42,604 1336 0.6056
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

168 University of Arkansas 26800 44700 0.4004 29,252 1179 0.7388
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

169 University of Minnesota Duluth 27100 32000 0.153 8,706 1230 0.8906
#169

#169 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 %

169 University of Mount Union 27100 56300 0.5194 2,207 1089 0.782
#169

#169 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 %

171 California State University-Long Beach 27300 38800 0.2963 36,056 1135 0.4543
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

172 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 18,028 1059 0.7996
#172

#172 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 %

173 North Dakota State University 27600 30400 0.092 9,762 1110 0.9496
#173

#173 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 %

174 Wayne State University 28200 46800 0.3977 16,390 1183 0.8359
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

175 Clarkson University 28400 78000 0.6361 2,163 1283 0.825
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,163

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

82.5 %

175 University of Hartford 28400 70100 0.5943 4,223 1224 0.9579
#175

#175 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 %

177 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 36500 0.2167 11,691 1074 0.7722
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

177 University of Southern Indiana 28600 40000 0.2846 5,347 1145 0.9581
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

179 University of Detroit Mercy 28700 48100 0.4029 3,577 1159 0.7507
#179

#179 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 %

180 Iowa State University 28800 45200 0.3626 26,346 1212 0.8793
#180

#180 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 %

181 Clemson University 28900 37100 0.2207 23,401 1343 0.3834
#181

#181 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 %

182 New York University 29000 92100 0.6851 29,471 1520 0.0906
#182

#182 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 %

183 Cleveland State University 29200 38600 0.2436 9,418 1069 0.913
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

183 University of Toledo 29200 32600 0.1041 10,726 1134 0.8889
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

10,726

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

185 Western Illinois University 29400 31800 0.0754 4,525 1000 0.7118
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

186 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29500 34200 0.1373 31,845 1298 0.5651
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

187 Southern Methodist University 29600 96900 0.6943 7,545 1427 0.4764
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$96,900

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

188 Michigan Technological University 29700 34700 0.1439 6,009 1247 0.8546
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,009

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

189 Mississippi State University 30000 34400 0.1276 19,093 1205 0.8363
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

190 Lawrence Technological University 30100 99100 0.6966 2,661 1149 0.8101
#190

#190 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 %

191 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 30300 33200 0.0872 7,088 1100 0.7448
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

192 Rochester Institute of Technology 30400 78300 0.6118 14,267 1363 0.6693
#192

#192 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 %

193 University of Missouri-St Louis 30500 61100 0.5007 12,798 1157 0.1421
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

12,798

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

14.2 %

194 Missouri University of Science and Technology 30700 36900 0.1691 5,687 1305 0.7863
#194

#194 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 %

195 George Mason University 30900 35700 0.1343 28,862 1271 0.8647
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

196 Western Kentucky University 31000 42800 0.276 13,732 1090 0.9145
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

197 Ohio Northern University 31400 63500 0.5066 2,706 1203 0.7384
#197

#197 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 %

198 Angelo State University 31500 35400 0.1101 10,103 1045 0.7981
#198

#198 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 %

198 Marquette University 31500 75900 0.5849 8,206 1304 0.7802
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,304

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

200 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 32100 54400 0.4099 35,248 1289 0.6939
#200

#200 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 %

201 Rockhurst University 32200 62500 0.4846 1,964 1159 0.9392
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,964

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

202 Villanova University 32300 92900 0.6526 6,933 1466 0.2814
#202

#202 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 %

203 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 32400 38400 0.1562 23,003 1164 0.7367
#203

#203 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 %

204 Liberty University 32500 44700 0.2729 52,961 1174 0.9898
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

52,961

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

204 San Diego State University 32500 37100 0.1241 36,196 1208 0.3741
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

204 Wilkes University 32500 61900 0.4741 2,055 1188 0.9397
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,055

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

207 Milwaukee School of Engineering 33000 72600 0.5451 2,836 1283 0.6711
#207

#207 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 %

208 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 33400 63200 0.4712 2,848 1135 0.2859
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,848

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

208 Harding University 33400 47800 0.3012 3,536 1184 0.7052
#208

#208 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 %

210 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 33500 38200 0.1228 42,565 1339 0.7887
#210

#210 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 %

211 Illinois Institute of Technology 33700 75200 0.552 3,190 1317 0.6187
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,190

Est. Median SAT

1,317

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

212 George Washington University 34300 81800 0.5808 11,495 1436 0.4713
#212

#212 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 %

213 California Baptist University 34400 69800 0.5069 8,707 1024 0.8139
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,707

Est. Median SAT

1,024

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

213 University of Vermont 34400 66300 0.4808 12,159 1372 0.7304
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,159

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

215 The College of New Jersey 34500 46400 0.2565 7,433 1243 0.6148
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,433

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

216 University of Idaho 34700 48700 0.2875 9,656 1104 0.7476
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

217 Valparaiso University 34900 62700 0.4428 2,056 1183 0.8994
#217

#217 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 %

218 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 35000 38500 0.0909 7,637 1115 0.1865
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

7,637

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

18.7 %

219 Minnesota State University, Mankato 35200 37600 0.0637 13,433 1145 0.8844
#219

#219 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 %

220 Bradley University 35500 60300 0.4114 3,258 1174 0.7459
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$60,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,258

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

221 Cedarville University 35600 57000 0.3754 5,794 1232 0.6529
#221

#221 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 %

221 Western New England University 35600 70600 0.4955 2,616 1199 0.8348
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

223 Tennessee Technological University 36100 38500 0.0622 9,187 1163 0.7613
#223

#223 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 %

224 Colorado School of Mines 36200 62900 0.4247 6,195 1399 0.6069
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

6,195

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

60.7 %

224 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 36200 54000 0.3297 32,041 1324 0.4358
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$54,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

226 Farmingdale State College 36400 37800 0.037 10,062 1125 0.6166
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

10,062

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

227 Rowan University 36700 53600 0.3151 17,157 1204 0.7654
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

228 University of Connecticut 37000 66200 0.4414 20,056 1329 0.5239
#228

#228 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 %

229 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 37200 41600 0.1056 5,386 995 0.9092
#229

#229 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 %

230 Colorado State University Pueblo 37300 40700 0.0834 3,893 1015 0.9839
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,893

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

231 Western Michigan University 37500 37900 0.0105 13,714 1089 0.9121
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

232 Benedictine College 37600 52500 0.2836 2,404 1241 0.9812
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,404

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

232 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37600 66700 0.4364 31,536 1366 0.5457
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

234 Washington State University 37700 53600 0.2967 21,400 1131 0.861
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

234 Widener University 37700 79400 0.5254 2,975 1179 0.7093
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

236 University of St Thomas 38000 74800 0.492 6,270 1299 0.8548
#236

#236 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 %

237 University of Central Florida 38500 42100 0.0855 60,083 1289 0.428
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

60,083

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

238 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 39000 44400 0.1215 1,066 1197 0.4449
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

239 Drexel University 39800 86400 0.5397 12,318 1354 0.699
#239

#239 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 %

239 University of Alaska Anchorage 39800 42200 0.0568 9,965 1095 1
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

241 University of Wyoming 39900 45300 0.1191 8,138 1163 0.9695
#241

#241 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 %

242 Boise State University 40100 50100 0.1994 25,308 1025 0.8389
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

242 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 40100 83500 0.5196 2,160 1374 0.809
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$83,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,160

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

244 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 40200 86300 0.5342 5,833 1440 0.6725
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

5,833

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

245 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,534 1399 0.0941
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

245 University of Maine 40400 42800 0.0561 9,182 1195 0.9562
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

247 Seattle University 42500 85300 0.5016 4,370 1299 0.7313
#247

#247 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 %

248 Saint Louis University 42800 84300 0.492 9,331 1250 0.7499
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,331

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

249 University of Florida 43000 45700 0.0591 37,283 1406 0.2033
#249

#249 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 %

249 University of Maryland-College Park 43000 58500 0.2648 31,875 1456 0.4503
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

251 Arkansas State University 43100 44600 0.0336 11,189 1080 0.7818
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

11,189

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

251 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 43100 88100 0.5106 35,358 1448 0.1642
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

253 Florida Institute of Technology 43300 68700 0.3694 4,279 1234 0.5796
#253

#253 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 %

254 Merrimack College 43400 78800 0.4492 4,123 1124 0.6927
#254

#254 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 %

255 Wentworth Institute of Technology 43900 71800 0.3886 4,182 1317 0.8783
#255

#255 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 %

256 LeTourneau University 44500 57300 0.2232 2,903 1242 0.4879
#256

#256 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 %

257 Oregon State University 44800 61900 0.2758 31,253 1272 0.773
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

258 University of New Haven 46000 70700 0.3492 4,969 1219 0.5589
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$70,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

4,969

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

259 University at Buffalo 46400 46400 0 21,192 1309 0.8059
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

260 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47200 66500 0.2915 7,886 1271 0.6481
#260

#260 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 %

261 The University of Texas at Arlington 47300 57100 0.1716 32,545 1129 0.799
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

262 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47400 61500 0.2291 37,985 1390 0.5815
#262

#262 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 %

263 University of Alabama in Huntsville 47500 47500 0 6,743 1266 0.6292
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,743

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

264 Purdue University-Main Campus 48300 51200 0.0565 43,633 1342 0.4343
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

265 Stevens Institute of Technology 48600 86200 0.4363 4,206 1430 0.5068
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,206

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

265 University of Kentucky 48600 59900 0.189 25,535 1193 0.9294
#265

#265 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 %

267 Lipscomb University 48800 69900 0.3023 3,327 1214 0.6774
#267

#267 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 %

268 Michigan State University 49200 56200 0.1245 41,415 1212 0.8324
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

268 Quinnipiac University 49200 79700 0.3829 6,610 1250 0.7031
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,610

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

70.3 %

268 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 49200 67600 0.2722 40,996 1399 0.4175
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$67,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

271 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 49400 58800 0.1599 25,054 1225 0.7762
#271

#271 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 %

272 University of Portland 50000 84800 0.4103 2,814 1288 0.9178
#272

#272 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 %

273 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50200 85400 0.4124 5,461 1292 0.6189
#273

#273 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 %

274 Ohio State University-Main Campus 50500 64400 0.2158 46,627 1366 0.492
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

275 Manhattan University 51200 72900 0.2975 2,378 1174 0.8216
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,378

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

276 University of Utah 51300 53700 0.0446 29,335 1222 0.9015
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

29,335

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

90.2 %

277 University of Iowa 52000 54400 0.044 23,407 1203 0.799
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

278 University of Georgia 52100 52100 0 32,824 1348 0.3425
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

279 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 34,447 1273 0.8804
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

280 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53500 63400 0.1562 24,019 1404 0.5989
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$63,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

281 Howard University 55100 88500 0.3776 11,519 1208 0.4134
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$88,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

282 University of Colorado Boulder 55200 70900 0.2204 32,244 1351 0.7809
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$70,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

283 Oregon Institute of Technology 58600 67000 0.1253 5,288 1138 0.9459
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

5,288

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

284 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 58700 62100 0.0548 8,513 1160 0.9261
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$62,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

285 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 58800 61200 0.0391 26,490 1183 0.8863
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

286 Hofstra University 59100 83300 0.2906 6,599 1369 0.7267
#286

#286 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 %

287 University of Missouri-Columbia 59200 61600 0.0389 25,141 1256 0.7613
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

288 Auburn University 59400 59400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

289 Loyola Marymount University 63800 100200 0.3633 7,187 1347 0.4821
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$100,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,187

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

290 University of California-Davis 68200 69900 0.0243 31,695 1290 0.4435
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

31,695

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

291 Santa Clara University 69300 85400 0.1885 6,695 1399 0.4788
#291

#291 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 %

292 Gonzaga University 70800 77700 0.0888 4,976 1328 0.7962
#292

#292 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 %

293 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,294 1229 0.7328
#293

#293 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 %

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

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