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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Civil Engineering Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Civil Engineering, General, Civil Engineering Majors in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.
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 Pennsylvania.
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 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 %

4 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,354 1554 0.0611
#4

#4 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 %

5 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 4000 93300 0.9568 4,561 1542 0.0456
#5

#5 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 %

5 Princeton University 4000 83500 0.9526 5,916 1528 0.0442
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$83,500

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,916

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

4.4 %

7 California State University-Los Angeles 5500 69100 0.9208 22,077 965 0.9124
#7

#7 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 %

8 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 5700 40700 0.859 35,358 1448 0.1642
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

9 Carnegie Mellon University 7100 90200 0.9215 7,728 1528 0.1107
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,728

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

10 University of Notre Dame 7800 89100 0.9123 8,950 1497 0.0938
#10

#10 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 %

11 Northwestern University 7900 94200 0.916 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 8100 22300 0.6382 34,354 1374 0.6862
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

14 Columbia University in the City of New York 8700 98000 0.9113 9,164 1535 0.0386
#14

#14 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 %

15 Lamar University 9300 22900 0.5932 8,387 1040 0.8353
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

16 Rice University 10000 92500 0.8922 4,807 1528 0.0801
#16

#16 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 %

16 University of Central Florida 10000 31900 0.6867 60,083 1289 0.428
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

60,083

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

18 Indiana State University 10100 32400 0.6885 6,352 1015 0.9157
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

18 Portland State University 10100 43300 0.7673 14,932 1174 0.8586
#18

#18 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 %

20 University of California-Merced 10300 40600 0.7466 8,234 1070 0.9704
#20

#20 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 %

21 Fairmont State University 10600 21600 0.5084 3,090 970 0.9862
#21

#21 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 %

21 Southern Utah University 10600 51400 0.7937 13,176 1140 0.9998
#21

#21 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 %

23 Savannah State University 10800 50900 0.7881 2,966 950 1
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

24 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 11000 36500 0.6992 27,963 1090 0.8395
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

27,963

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

25 Arkansas State University 11400 28400 0.5995 11,189 1080 0.7818
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

11,189

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

25 California State University-Fresno 11400 44000 0.7411 21,954 995 0.9526
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

25 Marshall University 11400 27800 0.5894 9,960 1070 0.9663
#25

#25 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 %

25 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 11400 36800 0.69 12,122 1283 0.8296
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

29 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 11500 87500 0.8684 14,249 1084 0.7761
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$87,500

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

14,249

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

30 Cornell University 11600 93700 0.8761 16,138 1528 0.0838
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

16,138

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.4 %

31 University of Virginia-Main Campus 11900 39000 0.6941 17,848 1470 0.1565
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

17,848

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

15.7 %

32 Northern Arizona University 12200 30400 0.5979 22,203 1129 0.8961
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

33 Lafayette College 12300 87100 0.8582 2,675 1415 0.3116
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$87,100

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

34 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 31100 0.6022 39,193 1418 0.4081
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

35 Wayne State University 12500 32900 0.6197 16,390 1183 0.8359
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

36 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 12600 29300 0.57 8,421 1054 0.9444
#36

#36 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 %

37 Montana State University-Northern 12700 47500 0.7321 919 990 1
#37

#37 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 %

38 Central Connecticut State University 13000 34200 0.6196 9,463 1020 0.793
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

38 Idaho State University 13000 39100 0.6682 10,834 0 0.8396
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

40 North Carolina A & T State University 13100 17900 0.2689 12,497 1075 0.5125
#40

#40 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 %

40 University of North Florida 13100 22400 0.4157 14,837 1124 0.6815
#40

#40 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 %

42 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13300 27100 0.5085 29,727 990 0.9229
#42

#42 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 %

43 Louisiana Tech University 13400 42900 0.6875 11,071 1189 0.9073
#43

#43 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 %

43 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13400 21300 0.3708 18,667 1090 0.9711
#43

#43 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 %

43 William Jewell College 13400 57500 0.7674 838 1080 0.4105
#43

#43 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 %

46 University of Delaware 13500 34500 0.6095 19,287 1302 0.6924
#46

#46 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 %

46 University of Houston 13500 21800 0.3806 40,366 1224 0.7577
#46

#46 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 %

46 University of South Florida 13500 22400 0.3977 39,093 1255 0.4071
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

49 University of Georgia 13600 27200 0.4993 32,824 1348 0.3425
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

50 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 13800 60900 0.7736 1,278 1025 0.3668
#50

#50 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 %

51 Utah State University 14000 21000 0.3327 26,629 1168 0.9212
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$21,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

52 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 14100 25600 0.4484 10,396 1125 0.7162
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

52 University of Arizona 14100 32100 0.5606 43,294 1186 0.8351
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

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 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 14200 41200 0.6556 8,945 1099 0.975
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

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 Western Michigan University 14500 28900 0.4988 13,714 1089 0.9121
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

60 Florida Gulf Coast University 14600 40000 0.635 14,434 1125 0.6344
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

14,434

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

61 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 14700 30100 0.5123 2,477 930 0.9641
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,477

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

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 %

63 Bucknell University 14900 89800 0.8344 3,928 1275 0.322
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$89,800

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

3,928

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

32.2 %

64 Case Western Reserve University 15000 92800 0.838 6,657 1484 0.3778
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,657

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

65 University of Hawaii at Manoa 15100 54400 0.7229 15,735 1069 0.8797
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

65 University of Nevada-Reno 15100 28200 0.4642 20,204 1109 0.8313
#65

#65 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 %

67 Bluefield State University 15500 45000 0.6561 1,117 990 0.9723
#67

#67 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 %

67 California State University-Chico 15500 41000 0.6224 13,599 1054 0.9107
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

69 Florida State University 15700 23000 0.3177 34,271 1369 0.2383
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

70 University of Kansas 15800 34900 0.5476 22,544 1176 0.9258
#70

#70 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 %

71 Lehigh University 15900 89400 0.8216 5,986 1436 0.2896
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

72 Montana Technological University 16000 62400 0.7431 2,310 1124 0.9799
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,310

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

98.0 %

73 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 16100 90700 0.8225 8,727 1055 0.9703
#73

#73 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 %

73 Stanford University 16100 1932300 0.9917 7,346 1542 0.038
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$1,932,300

% Savings

99%

Undergraduates

7,346

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

73 The University of Texas at El Paso 16100 39600 0.5927 22,223 975 0.9994
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

22,223

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

76 Tennessee State University 16300 55800 0.708 4,221 990 0.8463
#76

#76 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 %

76 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16300 22300 0.2688 26,213 1209 0.7778
#76

#76 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 %

78 Texas Tech University 16400 27900 0.4116 34,021 1195 0.6906
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

79 Union College 16500 93300 0.8231 1,954 1399 0.4342
#79

#79 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 %

80 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 16700 41200 0.5953 25,312 1134 0.7395
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

80 California State University-Long Beach 16700 25800 0.3528 36,056 1135 0.4543
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

80 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 16700 26500 0.3696 23,003 1164 0.7367
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

80 The University of Texas at Tyler 16700 24900 0.3289 8,219 1100 0.9485
#80

#80 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 %

80 University of Miami 16700 96300 0.8267 13,241 1408 0.1761
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

80 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 16700 42900 0.6102 1,829 1149 0.945
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,829

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

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 Prairie View A & M University 17100 44200 0.6128 9,022 960 0.7836
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$44,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

9,022

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

87 University of Colorado Boulder 17100 31900 0.4622 32,244 1351 0.7809
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

89 Duke University 17300 98500 0.8246 6,525 1533 0.0524
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duke University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$98,500

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,525

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

89 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17300 20700 0.1642 8,673 1095 0.9156
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

91 Texas A&M University-College Station 17400 29900 0.4174 60,710 1278 0.5732
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

92 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 17600 44100 0.6012 13,432 1225 0.8701
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

93 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 17900 47900 0.6257 21,028 1450 0.1334
#93

#93 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 %

93 Morgan State University 17900 42200 0.5763 9,027 965 0.8223
#93

#93 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 %

93 Northeastern University 17900 90000 0.8008 22,456 1481 0.0562
#93

#93 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 %

93 University of Arkansas 17900 28400 0.3691 29,252 1179 0.7388
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

93 York College of Pennsylvania 17900 44900 0.6021 3,369 1153 0.7374
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,369

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

98 University of South Alabama 18000 40200 0.5528 9,530 1140 0.9455
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

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 San Jose State University 18300 41100 0.5542 29,890 1135 0.8039
#101

#101 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 %

101 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 18300 32900 0.4438 19,787 1197 0.8807
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

101 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,159 1372 0.7304
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,159

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

104 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 18500 57800 0.6798 2,848 1135 0.2859
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,848

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

105 San Diego State University 18600 28900 0.3565 36,196 1208 0.3741
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

106 Villanova University 18700 88100 0.7876 6,933 1466 0.2814
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

6,933

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

107 University of Mary 18800 32600 0.423 2,821 1175 0.753
#107

#107 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 %

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 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 %

110 Jackson State University 19400 28100 0.3091 4,967 940 0.9602
#110

#110 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 %

111 Alabama A & M University 19900 51200 0.6107 6,370 915 0.5795
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

6,370

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

112 Farmingdale State College 20200 22500 0.1024 10,062 1125 0.6166
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

10,062

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

112 University of Missouri-Columbia 20200 38500 0.4738 25,141 1256 0.7613
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

114 South Dakota State University 20300 25200 0.1941 10,883 1115 0.9618
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,883

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

115 Syracuse University 20400 83600 0.756 16,149 1374 0.4879
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

116 Rowan University 20500 41300 0.5039 17,157 1204 0.7654
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

117 South Carolina State University 20700 30000 0.3095 3,059 925 0.6797
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

3,059

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

118 West Texas A & M University 20800 29200 0.2874 7,110 1060 0.6681
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,110

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

119 King's College 20900 62400 0.6644 1,559 1135 0.9193
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,559

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

119 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27100 0.2287 31,875 1456 0.4503
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

121 Schreiner University 21100 52600 0.5981 1,302 1000 0.9217
#121

#121 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 %

122 Lincoln University 21200 46500 0.5445 1,926 920 0
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

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 %

123 University of New Orleans 21400 30400 0.2962 5,419 1040 0.7431
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

127 Boise State University 21700 43300 0.4989 25,308 1025 0.8389
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

127 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 21700 50700 0.5716 3,929 1095 0.949
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$50,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,929

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

129 Southern University and A & M College 21900 41300 0.4696 6,713 930 0.3512
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,713

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

35.1 %

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 %

131 California State University-Northridge 22400 36500 0.3858 32,846 1005 0.9176
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

131 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 22400 34100 0.3445 4,371 1084 0.865
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

133 Ohio University-Main Campus 22500 22500 0 20,786 1225 0.8689
#133

#133 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 %

133 Tufts University 22500 99000 0.7725 7,031 1497 0.1082
#133

#133 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 The University of Alabama 22700 33400 0.3202 35,621 1238 0.7117
#135

#135 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 %

136 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 23200 36100 0.357 34,447 1273 0.8804
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

137 Pennsylvania Western University 23300 34400 0.3224 7,586 1045 0.9433
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

137 University of Southern Indiana 23300 27200 0.1432 5,347 1145 0.9581
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

139 University of Guam 23400 24200 0.033 2,524 0 0.9863
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Guam
Mangilao, GU

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

2,524

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

140 Marian University 23500 59800 0.6066 2,378 1085 0.9546
#140

#140 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 %

141 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 46,249 1180 0.6085
#141

#141 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 %

142 The College of New Jersey 23900 41700 0.4269 7,433 1243 0.6148
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

7,433

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

143 Point Park University 24000 54400 0.5586 2,498 1144 0.984
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,498

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

144 University of Dayton 24200 64400 0.624 7,252 1319 0.6659
#144

#144 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 %

144 University of Jamestown 24200 34400 0.2964 1,097 1055 0.88
#144

#144 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 %

146 Pennsylvania College of Technology 24300 45500 0.4662 4,526 1130 1
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

4,526

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

147 Montana State University 24400 24400 0 15,142 1184 0.9938
#147

#147 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 %

148 Tennessee Technological University 24800 33700 0.2643 9,187 1163 0.7613
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

149 California State University-Sacramento 25000 29700 0.1581 28,619 1015 0.9357
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

149 Messiah University 25000 50400 0.503 2,722 1266 0.8107
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,722

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

149 University at Buffalo 25000 34000 0.2647 21,192 1309 0.8059
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

152 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 25500 62800 0.5938 13,039 1020 0.894
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

153 Walla Walla University 25600 51700 0.5059 1,314 1159 0.604
#153

#153 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 %

154 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 25700 49700 0.4819 4,047 1219 0.976
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

154 University of North Dakota 25700 28600 0.1014 11,837 1189 0.8157
#154

#154 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 %

156 Christian Brothers University 25800 57600 0.5525 1,155 1110 0.867
#156

#156 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 %

157 Saint Martin's University 25900 100700 0.7428 1,189 1103 0.9345
#157

#157 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 %

158 Dordt University 26000 52500 0.5045 1,716 1205 0.6847
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,716

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

158 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 26000 28400 0.0843 2,216 1268 0.7987
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

160 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5968 1,920 1174 0.9412
#160

#160 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 %

161 Oregon Institute of Technology 26400 36400 0.2751 5,288 1138 0.9459
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,288

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

162 Trine University 26500 56100 0.5279 4,373 1159 0.8548
#162

#162 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 %

163 George Fox University 26600 92800 0.7136 3,530 1168 0.9282
#163

#163 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 %

164 Colorado State University Pueblo 26700 30100 0.1128 3,893 1015 0.9839
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,893

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

165 Cleveland State University 27100 38600 0.2981 9,418 1069 0.913
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

165 University of Mount Union 27100 56300 0.5194 2,207 1089 0.782
#165

#165 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 %

167 Florida Atlantic University 27300 27300 0 25,626 1150 0.5497
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,626

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

168 Murray State University 27500 32400 0.1513 8,217 1124 0.8413
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

168 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 18,028 1059 0.7996
#168

#168 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 %

170 North Dakota State University 27600 30400 0.092 9,762 1110 0.9496
#170

#170 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 %

170 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 27600 40700 0.321 42,604 1336 0.6056
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

172 University of Hartford 28400 70100 0.5943 4,223 1224 0.9579
#172

#172 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 %

173 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 36400 0.2144 11,691 1074 0.7722
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

174 University of Detroit Mercy 28700 48100 0.4029 3,577 1159 0.7507
#174

#174 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 %

175 Colorado School of Mines 28800 36300 0.2066 6,195 1399 0.6069
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,195

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

60.7 %

176 New York University 28900 92100 0.6862 29,471 1520 0.0906
#176

#176 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 %

177 University of Connecticut 29200 55500 0.4737 20,056 1329 0.5239
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

177 University of Toledo 29200 32600 0.1041 10,726 1134 0.8889
#177

#177 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 %

179 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 29300 33000 0.112 7,088 1100 0.7448
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

179 William Penn University 29300 48000 0.3892 1,366 1035 0.7311
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,366

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

181 Western Illinois University 29400 31800 0.0754 4,525 1000 0.7118
#181

#181 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 %

182 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29500 34200 0.1373 31,845 1298 0.5651
#182

#182 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 %

183 Southern Methodist University 29600 97000 0.6948 7,545 1427 0.4764
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$97,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

184 Michigan Technological University 29700 34700 0.1439 6,009 1247 0.8546
#184

#184 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 %

184 University of Iowa 29700 32100 0.0746 23,407 1203 0.799
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

184 University of Southern California 29700 98300 0.698 20,768 1499 0.1119
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$98,300

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

187 Lawrence Technological University 30100 99100 0.6966 2,661 1149 0.8101
#187

#187 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 %

188 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 30200 45400 0.3345 9,847 1090 0.9309
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

189 University of Maine 30600 43100 0.2901 9,182 1195 0.9562
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

190 Missouri University of Science and Technology 30700 36900 0.1691 5,687 1305 0.7863
#190

#190 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 %

191 Iowa State University 30800 45200 0.3183 26,346 1212 0.8793
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

192 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 30900 38600 0.1995 7,637 1115 0.1865
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

7,637

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

18.7 %

193 Rochester Institute of Technology 31000 78300 0.6042 14,267 1363 0.6693
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

194 Texas State University 31100 36300 0.1444 39,353 1080 0.9118
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

39,353

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

194 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 31100 33500 0.0715 6,045 1193 0.8938
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,045

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

196 Ohio Northern University 31400 63500 0.5066 2,706 1203 0.7384
#196

#196 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 %

197 Angelo State University 31500 35400 0.1101 10,103 1045 0.7981
#197

#197 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 %

197 Drexel University 31500 84100 0.6257 12,318 1354 0.699
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$84,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

12,318

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

69.9 %

197 Marquette University 31500 75900 0.5849 8,206 1304 0.7802
#197

#197 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 Illinois Institute of Technology 32000 75200 0.5745 3,190 1317 0.6187
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,190

Est. Median SAT

1,317

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

201 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 32100 54400 0.4099 35,248 1289 0.6939
#201

#201 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 %

202 Rockhurst University 32200 62500 0.4846 1,964 1159 0.9392
#202

#202 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 %

203 Liberty University 32400 44700 0.275 52,961 1174 0.9898
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

52,961

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

204 University of Louisville 32500 42100 0.2278 17,916 1134 0.7921
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

17,916

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

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 %

206 North Carolina State University 32600 54800 0.4052 29,340 1374 0.3954
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

29,340

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

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 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 17,556 1090 0.5386
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

209 Harding University 33400 47800 0.3012 3,536 1184 0.7052
#209

#209 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 Carroll College 33800 60800 0.4437 1,112 1179 0.7093
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carroll College
Helena, MT

Sticker Price

$60,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,112

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

210 University of Idaho 33800 48700 0.3062 9,656 1104 0.7476
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

212 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 33900 43100 0.2136 22,313 1341 0.2996
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

22,313

Est. Median SAT

1,341

Acceptance Rate

30.0 %

213 Temple University 34000 57200 0.4053 21,031 1172 0.8622
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

214 University of Minnesota Duluth 34100 39000 0.1256 8,706 1230 0.8906
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

215 George Washington University 34400 81800 0.5796 11,495 1436 0.4713
#215

#215 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 %

216 California Baptist University 34700 69800 0.5026 8,707 1024 0.8139
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,707

Est. Median SAT

1,024

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

217 California State University-Fullerton 35200 37600 0.0636 40,705 960 0.8811
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

217 Minnesota State University, Mankato 35200 37600 0.0637 13,433 1145 0.8844
#217

#217 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 %

217 Valparaiso University 35200 63000 0.441 2,056 1183 0.8994
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,056

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

220 Bradley University 35500 60600 0.4141 3,258 1174 0.7459
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$60,600

% 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 %

222 University of Missouri-St Louis 35800 61100 0.4148 12,798 1157 0.1421
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

12,798

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

14.2 %

223 Western New England University 35900 70600 0.4913 2,616 1199 0.8348
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

224 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 36200 54400 0.3346 32,041 1324 0.4358
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

224 Western Kentucky University 36200 43300 0.1639 13,732 1090 0.9145
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

226 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 37200 41600 0.1056 5,386 995 0.9092
#226

#226 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 %

227 Virginia Military Institute 37500 71100 0.4729 1,496 1184 0.7412
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,496

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

228 Benedictine College 37600 52700 0.2866 2,404 1241 0.9812
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,404

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

228 University of Rhode Island 37600 58400 0.3561 14,466 1197 0.7456
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$58,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

14,466

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

228 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37600 66700 0.4364 31,536 1366 0.5457
#228

#228 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 %

231 Washington State University 37700 53600 0.2967 21,400 1131 0.861
#231

#231 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 %

232 University of St Thomas 38000 74800 0.492 6,270 1299 0.8548
#232

#232 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 %

233 Mississippi State University 39000 53400 0.2695 19,093 1205 0.8363
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

233 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 39000 44400 0.1215 1,066 1197 0.4449
#233

#233 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 %

235 Stony Brook University 39600 53000 0.2527 18,616 1410 0.4818
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,616

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

236 University of Alaska Anchorage 39800 42200 0.0568 9,965 1095 1
#236

#236 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 %

237 University of Wyoming 39900 45300 0.1191 8,138 1163 0.9695
#237

#237 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 %

238 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 40100 59200 0.3224 5,986 1110 0.8916
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

238 University of Mississippi 40100 45200 0.1128 22,939 1172 0.9738
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

240 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,534 1399 0.0941
#240

#240 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 %

240 University of Illinois Chicago 40400 51400 0.2142 24,260 1174 0.7576
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

242 University of Alaska Fairbanks 41000 41600 0.0144 6,209 1144 0.6424
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,209

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

243 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 41400 55300 0.2516 21,388 1369 0.5945
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

244 New Jersey Institute of Technology 42200 43400 0.0276 9,827 1329 0.6737
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

9,827

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

67.4 %

245 Old Dominion University 42300 50500 0.1624 17,504 1205 0.9135
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,504

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

91.4 %

245 Saint Louis University 42300 84300 0.4979 9,331 1250 0.7499
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

9,331

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

247 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42400 63300 0.3301 10,900 1222 0.8914
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

248 Seattle University 42500 85300 0.5016 4,370 1299 0.7313
#248

#248 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 %

249 University of Florida 43100 45700 0.0569 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 %

250 Florida Institute of Technology 43300 68700 0.3694 4,279 1234 0.5796
#250

#250 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 %

251 Merrimack College 43400 78800 0.4492 4,123 1124 0.6927
#251

#251 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 %

252 Kansas State University 43900 48400 0.0921 16,555 1163 0.875
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

252 Wentworth Institute of Technology 43900 71800 0.3886 4,182 1317 0.8783
#252

#252 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 %

254 LeTourneau University 44500 57300 0.2232 2,903 1242 0.4879
#254

#254 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 %

255 Oregon State University 44800 61900 0.2758 31,253 1272 0.773
#255

#255 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 %

256 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 45000 83500 0.4609 2,160 1374 0.809
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$83,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,160

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

257 Widener University 45700 78400 0.417 2,975 1179 0.7093
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$78,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

258 Michigan State University 46200 56200 0.1779 41,415 1212 0.8324
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

258 University of New Haven 46200 73500 0.3712 4,969 1219 0.5589
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$73,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,969

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

260 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 61500 0.234 37,985 1390 0.5815
#260

#260 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 %

261 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47200 66500 0.2915 7,886 1271 0.6481
#261

#261 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 %

262 The University of Texas at Arlington 47300 57200 0.1731 32,545 1129 0.799
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

263 University of Alabama in Huntsville 47800 47800 0 6,743 1266 0.6292
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$47,800

% 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 University of Kentucky 48600 59900 0.1884 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 %

266 Lipscomb University 48800 69900 0.3025 3,327 1214 0.6774
#266

#266 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 %

266 Stevens Institute of Technology 48800 86200 0.434 4,206 1430 0.5068
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,206

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

268 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 49400 58800 0.1599 25,054 1225 0.7762
#268

#268 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 %

269 Ohio State University-Main Campus 50200 64700 0.2242 46,627 1366 0.492
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

269 University of Portland 50200 84800 0.408 2,814 1288 0.9178
#269

#269 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 %

269 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50200 85400 0.4124 5,461 1292 0.6189
#269

#269 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 %

272 The University of Texas at Austin 50500 59100 0.1454 44,314 1356 0.2222
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

273 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 50800 63800 0.2038 42,565 1339 0.7887
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

274 Quinnipiac University 51100 79700 0.359 6,610 1250 0.7031
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

6,610

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

70.3 %

274 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 51100 86300 0.4079 5,833 1440 0.6725
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,833

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

276 Manhattan University 51200 72000 0.289 2,378 1174 0.8216
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$72,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,378

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

277 University of Utah 51300 53700 0.0446 29,335 1222 0.9015
#277

#277 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 %

278 University of California-Berkeley 51900 76600 0.3223 33,513 1407 0.1145
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$76,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

33,513

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

279 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53500 63400 0.1562 24,019 1404 0.5989
#279

#279 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 %

280 Clarkson University 54300 91700 0.4078 2,163 1283 0.825
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$91,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,163

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

82.5 %

281 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 54900 68800 0.2022 38,572 1455 0.3659
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$68,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

282 Howard University 55100 88500 0.3776 11,519 1208 0.4134
#282

#282 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 %

283 George Mason University 56000 61400 0.088 28,862 1271 0.8647
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

284 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 58700 62300 0.0578 8,513 1160 0.9261
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

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 Auburn University 59200 59200 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

288 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 60600 67600 0.1035 40,996 1399 0.4175
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$67,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

289 Clemson University 61300 63700 0.0376 23,401 1343 0.3834
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

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 University of California-Irvine 72000 75200 0.0426 30,260 1333 0.2895
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

294 Loyola Marymount University 72700 100200 0.2744 7,187 1347 0.4821
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$100,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

7,187

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

295 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,294 1229 0.7328
#295

#295 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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