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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Civil Engineering Majors

Most Affordable Civil Engineering, General, Civil Engineering Colleges for South Carolina Residents 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 South Carolina.
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 South Carolina.
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 Princeton University 4100 82600 0.9504 5,916 1528 0.0442
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,916

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

4.4 %

6 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 5000 40700 0.8762 35,358 1448 0.1642
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

7 Savannah State University 6800 29000 0.7651 2,966 950 1
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

8 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 7800 90000 0.9138 4,561 1542 0.0456
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

8 Vanderbilt University 7800 96200 0.9185 7,221 1527 0.0586
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

10 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 34,354 1374 0.6862
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

11 Columbia University in the City of New York 8400 97100 0.914 9,164 1535 0.0386
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$97,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

12 Carnegie Mellon University 9000 90900 0.9006 7,728 1528 0.1107
#12

#12 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 %

13 Idaho State University 9500 23500 0.5966 10,834 0 0.8396
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

14 Utah State University 9700 26700 0.6361 26,629 1168 0.9212
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

15 Rice University 9800 89100 0.8903 4,807 1528 0.0801
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

4,807

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

16 University of Guam 9900 10700 0.0749 2,524 0 0.9863
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Guam
Mangilao, GU

Sticker Price

$10,700

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

2,524

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

17 Southern Utah University 10400 22200 0.5325 13,176 1140 0.9998
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

18 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 11000 26000 0.5775 22,313 1341 0.2996
#18

#18 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 %

19 University of Notre Dame 11100 86200 0.8717 8,950 1497 0.0938
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

8,950

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

20 Bucknell University 11200 95700 0.8834 3,928 1275 0.322
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

3,928

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

32.2 %

21 Marshall University 11300 33400 0.6615 9,960 1070 0.9663
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

22 Cornell University 11500 93100 0.8767 16,138 1528 0.0838
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

16,138

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.4 %

23 California State University-Sacramento 11700 30700 0.6186 28,619 1015 0.9357
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

23 Indiana State University 11700 25900 0.5491 6,352 1015 0.9157
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

23 Lafayette College 11700 85800 0.8641 2,675 1415 0.3116
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

23 The University of Texas at El Paso 11700 26900 0.5645 22,223 975 0.9994
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

22,223

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

27 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11800 29100 0.595 40,996 1399 0.4175
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

28 University of Houston 11900 22000 0.4582 40,366 1224 0.7577
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

29 University of Virginia-Main Campus 12000 38800 0.6912 17,848 1470 0.1565
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

17,848

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

15.7 %

30 California State University-Northridge 12300 22000 0.441 32,846 1005 0.9176
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

31 University of California-Merced 12400 41900 0.7042 8,234 1070 0.9704
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

8,234

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

31 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 29200 0.5745 39,193 1418 0.4081
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

33 Ohio State University-Main Campus 12500 25700 0.513 46,627 1366 0.492
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

33 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 12500 28900 0.5683 8,673 1095 0.9156
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

35 Duke University 12600 93600 0.8656 6,525 1533 0.0524
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duke University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$93,600

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

6,525

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

36 Greenville Technical College 12700 23700 0.4642 11,999 0 1
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

11,999

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

37 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12900 26500 0.5126 13,039 1020 0.894
#37

#37 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 %

38 Montana State University-Northern 13100 23600 0.4446 919 990 1
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University-Northern
Havre, MT

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

919

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

38 North Carolina A & T State University 13100 17900 0.2689 12,497 1075 0.5125
#38

#38 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 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13300 49100 0.7292 29,727 990 0.9229
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

29,727

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

40 Western Kentucky University 13300 27000 0.5079 13,732 1090 0.9145
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

42 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 13500 13500 0 1,973 1189 0.8142
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$13,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,973

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

42 William Jewell College 13500 39800 0.6603 838 1080 0.4105
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

838

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

41.1 %

44 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14500 26500 0.4515 23,003 1164 0.7367
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

44 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 14500 36200 0.5994 1,278 1025 0.3668
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,278

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

36.7 %

46 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 14600 23900 0.389 6,045 1193 0.8938
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$23,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,045

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

47 Union College 14700 92400 0.8408 1,954 1399 0.4342
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union College
Schenectady, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,954

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

48 Stanford University 14800 71700 0.794 7,346 1542 0.038
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,346

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

49 Case Western Reserve University 15100 91300 0.835 6,657 1484 0.3778
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,657

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

49 Florida Gulf Coast University 15100 20300 0.2556 14,434 1125 0.6344
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

14,434

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

49 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 15100 37900 0.6016 8,945 1099 0.975
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

52 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 15300 25600 0.4016 10,396 1125 0.7162
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

53 California State University-Chico 15400 23500 0.3443 13,599 1054 0.9107
#53

#53 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 %

53 Northeastern University 15400 89900 0.8287 22,456 1481 0.0562
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

22,456

Est. Median SAT

1,481

Acceptance Rate

5.6 %

55 Lehigh University 15500 89600 0.8275 5,986 1436 0.2896
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,600

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

55 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 15500 26900 0.4234 2,477 930 0.9641
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,477

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

57 University of Alaska Fairbanks 15600 24300 0.3584 6,209 1144 0.6424
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

6,209

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

58 Western Michigan University 15700 32500 0.5175 13,714 1089 0.9121
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

59 Kansas State University 15800 26100 0.3962 16,555 1163 0.875
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

60 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 16000 24200 0.3395 7,637 1115 0.1865
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,637

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

18.7 %

60 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 16000 29300 0.4539 8,421 1054 0.9444
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

62 California State University-Long Beach 16200 25800 0.3722 36,056 1135 0.4543
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

63 Portland State University 16300 26100 0.3757 14,932 1174 0.8586
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

64 North Carolina State University 16400 28500 0.4252 29,340 1374 0.3954
#64

#64 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 %

65 The University of Texas at Austin 16500 28000 0.4111 44,314 1356 0.2222
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

66 Eastern Michigan University 16600 36100 0.5404 10,034 1055 0.7772
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

66 Northwestern University 16600 89500 0.8149 9,060 1533 0.0769
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

68 University of Maine 16800 29300 0.4269 9,182 1195 0.9562
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

69 Tennessee State University 16900 31000 0.4549 4,221 990 0.8463
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,221

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

70 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17100 26300 0.3498 19,787 1197 0.8807
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

70 University of South Florida 17100 17100 0 39,093 1255 0.4071
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

70 West Virginia University 17100 40900 0.5816 18,206 1120 0.8514
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

73 Texas A&M University-College Station 17400 29900 0.4173 60,710 1278 0.5732
#73

#73 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 %

74 University of Louisville 17700 29100 0.3921 17,916 1134 0.7921
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

17,916

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

74 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,241 1408 0.1761
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

76 Montana Technological University 18100 51400 0.6475 2,310 1124 0.9799
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,310

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

98.0 %

77 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 35,248 1289 0.6939
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

78 California State University-Fullerton 18300 20600 0.1113 40,705 960 0.8811
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

79 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 18400 39000 0.5279 37,985 1390 0.5815
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

80 Texas Tech University 18500 27100 0.3179 34,021 1195 0.6906
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

81 University of California-Berkeley 18600 43500 0.5729 33,513 1407 0.1145
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

33,513

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

82 University of Idaho 19000 45200 0.5791 9,656 1104 0.7476
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

82 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 19000 31000 0.3876 13,432 1225 0.8701
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

82 University of Mary 19000 32600 0.4179 2,821 1175 0.753
#82

#82 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 %

85 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 19100 32200 0.4065 2,848 1135 0.2859
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,848

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

85 University of Illinois Chicago 19100 30100 0.366 24,260 1174 0.7576
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

87 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 19200 31400 0.3886 14,249 1084 0.7761
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

14,249

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

88 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,967 940 0.9602
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,967

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

89 University of South Alabama 19600 22400 0.1252 9,530 1140 0.9455
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

90 University of Mississippi 19700 27000 0.2703 22,939 1172 0.9738
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

91 California State University-Los Angeles 19800 38000 0.479 22,077 965 0.9124
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

91 Georgia Southern University 19800 20100 0.0149 25,595 1045 0.695
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

91 University of Alabama in Huntsville 19800 30500 0.3506 6,743 1266 0.6292
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,743

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

94 Iowa State University 19900 24200 0.179 26,346 1212 0.8793
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

94 Norwich University 19900 73800 0.7301 2,626 1186 0.7444
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

96 Central Connecticut State University 20000 29500 0.3219 9,463 1020 0.793
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

97 University of New Orleans 20100 30600 0.3437 5,419 1040 0.7431
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

97 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20100 45200 0.5559 31,536 1366 0.5457
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

97 Youngstown State University 20100 34000 0.4089 9,687 1120 0.9145
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

100 South Carolina State University 20200 30100 0.3268 3,059 925 0.6797
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,059

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

101 Ohio University-Main Campus 20300 23200 0.125 20,786 1225 0.8689
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

101 University of Southern California 20300 75900 0.7329 20,768 1499 0.1119
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

103 Alabama A & M University 20500 28200 0.2757 6,370 915 0.5795
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

6,370

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

103 University of Wyoming 20500 27900 0.2644 8,138 1163 0.9695
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

105 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20900 39200 0.4671 10,900 1222 0.8914
#105

#105 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 %

106 Schreiner University 21200 52600 0.5969 1,302 1000 0.9217
#106

#106 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 %

106 University of Memphis 21200 26400 0.1973 15,538 1080 0.7878
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

108 College of Charleston 21400 33900 0.3692 10,596 1234 0.73
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,596

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

108 University of Missouri-Kansas City 21400 34000 0.3702 10,594 1193 0.6493
#108

#108 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 %

110 Louisiana Tech University 21600 25300 0.1464 11,071 1189 0.9073
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

111 Marian University 21800 59800 0.635 2,378 1085 0.9546
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marian University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,378

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

95.5 %

111 Tufts University 21800 98900 0.7793 7,031 1497 0.1082
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,031

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

113 Bradley University 22000 50800 0.5669 3,258 1174 0.7459
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,258

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

114 Lincoln University 22100 24900 0.1124 1,926 920 0
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

114 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 22100 29100 0.241 3,929 1095 0.949
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,929

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

116 Bluefield State University 22200 32100 0.3089 1,117 990 0.9723
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

117 Florida State University 22300 22900 0.0262 34,271 1369 0.2383
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

118 New York University 22400 91800 0.7556 29,471 1520 0.0906
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

29,471

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.1 %

118 University of North Florida 22400 22400 0 14,837 1124 0.6815
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,837

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

120 Southern University and A & M College 22500 25100 0.1034 6,713 930 0.3512
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$25,100

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

6,713

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

35.1 %

120 University of Florida 22500 43000 0.4765 37,283 1406 0.2033
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

122 Murray State University 22800 27600 0.1738 8,217 1124 0.8413
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

123 King's College 23100 63100 0.6343 1,559 1135 0.9193
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,559

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

123 San Jose State University 23100 41100 0.4381 29,890 1135 0.8039
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

125 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23200 34500 0.3279 8,513 1160 0.9261
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

126 York College of Pennsylvania 23400 45800 0.4895 3,369 1153 0.7374
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,369

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

127 West Texas A & M University 23600 29200 0.1916 7,110 1060 0.6681
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

7,110

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

128 Florida International University 23700 34100 0.3049 46,249 1180 0.6085
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

46,249

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

129 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 24100 90700 0.7343 8,727 1055 0.9703
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

8,727

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

130 University of Kansas 24300 43000 0.4345 22,544 1176 0.9258
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

131 University of Arizona 24400 38100 0.3597 43,294 1186 0.8351
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

132 Boise State University 24700 31200 0.2084 25,308 1025 0.8389
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

133 New Jersey Institute of Technology 24800 30600 0.1895 9,827 1329 0.6737
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,827

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

67.4 %

134 University at Buffalo 24900 34000 0.2677 21,192 1309 0.8059
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

134 University of South Carolina-Columbia 24900 25000 0.0016 31,845 1298 0.5651
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

136 Point Park University 25200 57000 0.5582 2,498 1144 0.984
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,498

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

137 University of Central Florida 25300 25300 0 60,083 1289 0.428
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

60,083

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

138 South Dakota State University 25400 28700 0.1146 10,883 1115 0.9618
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,883

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

138 Texas State University 25400 25500 0.0039 39,353 1080 0.9118
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

39,353

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

138 University of Arkansas 25400 27700 0.0826 29,252 1179 0.7388
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

138 University of Dayton 25400 64200 0.6045 7,252 1319 0.6659
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

142 Walla Walla University 25600 51700 0.5047 1,314 1159 0.604
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Walla Walla University
College Place, WA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,314

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

143 Christian Brothers University 25800 57600 0.5513 1,155 1110 0.867
#143

#143 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 %

143 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,415 1212 0.8324
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

143 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25800 34900 0.2611 4,371 1084 0.865
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

143 University of North Dakota 25800 28600 0.0977 11,837 1189 0.8157
#143

#143 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 %

147 Messiah University 26000 54300 0.5209 2,722 1266 0.8107
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,722

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

148 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 26100 28400 0.0806 2,216 1268 0.7987
#148

#148 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 %

148 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5967 1,920 1174 0.9412
#148

#148 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 %

150 Dordt University 26200 52500 0.5007 1,716 1205 0.6847
#150

#150 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 %

150 Northern Arizona University 26200 43200 0.3923 22,203 1129 0.8961
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

152 Clarkson University 26300 78000 0.663 2,163 1283 0.825
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,163

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

82.5 %

153 Trine University 26500 56100 0.5278 4,373 1159 0.8548
#153

#153 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 %

154 Kennesaw State University 26600 26600 0 46,069 1119 0.7944
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

154 University of Georgia 26600 48600 0.4523 32,824 1348 0.3425
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

156 Clemson University 26800 37100 0.2771 23,401 1343 0.3834
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

157 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 26900 36600 0.2649 27,963 1090 0.8395
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

27,963

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

158 University of Mount Union 27100 56300 0.5183 2,207 1089 0.782
#158

#158 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 %

159 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 27400 37700 0.2735 4,047 1219 0.976
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

159 Saint Martin's University 27400 71100 0.6149 1,189 1103 0.9345
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,189

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

159 University of Jamestown 27400 34400 0.2035 1,097 1055 0.88
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Jamestown
Jamestown, ND

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

162 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 18,028 1059 0.7996
#162

#162 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 %

163 Morgan State University 27700 41900 0.3392 9,027 965 0.8223
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

163 North Dakota State University 27700 30400 0.0886 9,762 1110 0.9496
#163

#163 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 %

165 Villanova University 27800 88800 0.6867 6,933 1466 0.2814
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

6,933

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

166 George Fox University 27900 69400 0.5983 3,530 1168 0.9282
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,530

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

166 Syracuse University 27900 83100 0.6641 16,149 1374 0.4879
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

168 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 32300 0.1176 11,691 1074 0.7722
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

168 University of Alabama at Birmingham 28500 28500 0 11,959 1260 0.8818
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,959

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

168 University of Delaware 28500 34500 0.1741 19,287 1302 0.6924
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

168 University of Hartford 28500 70100 0.5933 4,223 1224 0.9579
#168

#168 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 %

172 University of Southern Indiana 28700 40000 0.282 5,347 1145 0.9581
#172

#172 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 %

172 University of Utah 28700 32000 0.1028 29,335 1222 0.9015
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

29,335

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

90.2 %

174 University of Detroit Mercy 28900 48100 0.4007 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 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 29100 29200 0.0034 18,667 1090 0.9711
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

176 University of Connecticut 29200 39500 0.2608 20,056 1329 0.5239
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

177 Marquette University 29400 63800 0.5393 8,206 1304 0.7802
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,304

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

177 William Penn University 29400 48000 0.387 1,366 1035 0.7311
#177

#177 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 %

179 Western Illinois University 29500 31800 0.0721 4,525 1000 0.7118
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

180 Fairmont State University 29600 32200 0.0808 3,090 970 0.9862
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,090

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

180 Montana State University 29600 31900 0.072 15,142 1184 0.9938
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

15,142

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

182 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 29700 31600 0.0601 7,088 1100 0.7448
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

182 Southern Methodist University 29700 90100 0.6703 7,545 1427 0.4764
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

184 University of Iowa 29800 32100 0.0714 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 %

185 Lipscomb University 29900 57800 0.4834 3,327 1214 0.6774
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

186 University of Hawaii at Manoa 30000 42200 0.2889 15,735 1069 0.8797
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

187 Rochester Institute of Technology 30600 78100 0.608 14,267 1363 0.6693
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

187 The College of New Jersey 30600 45400 0.3257 7,433 1243 0.6148
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

7,433

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

189 University of Toledo 30700 42000 0.269 10,726 1134 0.8889
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,726

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

190 San Francisco State University 30900 47700 0.3523 19,444 1035 0.9644
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

191 The University of Alabama 31000 58500 0.4698 35,621 1238 0.7117
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

192 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 31200 48800 0.361 21,028 1450 0.1334
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

21,028

Est. Median SAT

1,450

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

192 San Diego State University 31200 36100 0.1357 36,196 1208 0.3741
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

194 Lamar University 31400 38300 0.1803 8,387 1040 0.8353
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

194 University of Kentucky 31400 36400 0.1373 25,535 1193 0.9294
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

196 Ohio Northern University 31500 63500 0.505 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 31600 35400 0.1071 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 %

198 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31700 41200 0.2308 25,312 1134 0.7395
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

199 Farmingdale State College 31900 37800 0.1559 10,062 1125 0.6166
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,062

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

200 Old Dominion University 32400 35700 0.0925 17,504 1205 0.9135
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

17,504

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

91.4 %

200 Rockhurst University 32400 62500 0.482 1,964 1159 0.9392
#200

#200 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 Lawrence Technological University 32500 71900 0.5479 2,661 1149 0.8101
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,661

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

203 Prairie View A & M University 32700 39600 0.1742 9,022 960 0.7836
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

9,022

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

204 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 33100 49500 0.3316 1,829 1149 0.945
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,829

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

205 Carroll College 33200 60100 0.4477 1,112 1179 0.7093
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carroll College
Helena, MT

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,112

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

205 Coastal Carolina University 33200 45100 0.2636 11,471 1160 0.7003
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

11,471

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

70.0 %

205 Illinois Institute of Technology 33200 75200 0.5587 3,190 1317 0.6187
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,190

Est. Median SAT

1,317

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

205 Liberty University 33200 44600 0.2556 52,961 1174 0.9898
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

52,961

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

209 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 17,556 1090 0.5386
#209

#209 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 %

210 Cleveland State University 33400 37300 0.1046 9,418 1069 0.913
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

211 Harding University 33500 47800 0.299 3,536 1184 0.7052
#211

#211 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 %

212 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5881 11,495 1436 0.4713
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,495

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

212 Wilkes University 33700 61900 0.4548 2,055 1188 0.9397
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,055

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

214 Auburn University 33800 33800 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

215 Milwaukee School of Engineering 33900 70200 0.5174 2,836 1283 0.6711
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,836

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

67.1 %

216 University of St Thomas 34100 70300 0.5152 6,270 1299 0.8548
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

217 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 34200 36100 0.0526 34,447 1273 0.8804
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

218 University of the Pacific 34300 71500 0.5206 3,097 1313 0.6905
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$71,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,097

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

219 Texas Southern University 34500 42500 0.1883 6,844 915 0.9691
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,844

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

219 University of Rhode Island 34500 46400 0.2563 14,466 1197 0.7456
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

14,466

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

219 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4799 12,159 1372 0.7304
#219

#219 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 %

222 Pennsylvania College of Technology 34700 45300 0.2342 4,526 1130 1
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

4,526

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

223 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 35100 35100 0 32,041 1324 0.4358
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

224 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 35200 56700 0.3792 12,122 1283 0.8296
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

224 Valparaiso University 35200 63000 0.441 2,056 1183 0.8994
#224

#224 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 %

226 Minnesota State University, Mankato 35300 37600 0.0609 13,433 1145 0.8844
#226

#226 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 %

227 The University of Texas at Tyler 35600 56700 0.3719 8,219 1100 0.9485
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,219

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

228 Cedarville University 35700 57000 0.3736 5,794 1232 0.6529
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,794

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

229 Temple University 35800 56400 0.3654 21,031 1172 0.8622
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

230 University of Minnesota Duluth 35900 39000 0.078 8,706 1230 0.8906
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

230 University of Missouri-St Louis 35900 61100 0.4131 12,798 1157 0.1421
#230

#230 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 %

232 Missouri University of Science and Technology 36000 56300 0.3603 5,687 1305 0.7863
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,687

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

233 Colorado School of Mines 36100 60100 0.3993 6,195 1399 0.6069
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

6,195

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

60.7 %

234 Tennessee Technological University 36200 38500 0.0594 9,187 1163 0.7613
#234

#234 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 %

235 Hofstra University 36500 76900 0.5253 6,599 1369 0.7267
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

236 California State University-Fresno 37000 43800 0.1552 21,954 995 0.9526
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

237 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 37300 41600 0.1031 5,386 995 0.9092
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

237 University of Nevada-Reno 37300 45800 0.1857 20,204 1109 0.8313
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

239 Colorado State University Pueblo 37400 40700 0.0808 3,893 1015 0.9839
#239

#239 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 %

240 Benedictine College 37600 50800 0.2599 2,404 1241 0.9812
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,404

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

241 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 37800 40100 0.0571 25,054 1225 0.7762
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

241 Virginia Military Institute 37800 70900 0.4668 1,496 1184 0.7412
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$70,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,496

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

243 Washington State University 38100 53900 0.2932 21,400 1131 0.861
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

244 LeTourneau University 38300 54800 0.3013 2,903 1242 0.4879
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,903

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

245 Western New England University 38800 69200 0.4394 2,616 1199 0.8348
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

246 Manhattan University 38900 74100 0.4749 2,378 1174 0.8216
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,378

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

247 Mississippi State University 39100 53400 0.2675 19,093 1205 0.8363
#247

#247 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 %

247 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 39100 44400 0.1192 1,066 1197 0.4449
#247

#247 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 %

249 Stony Brook University 39700 53000 0.2507 18,616 1410 0.4818
#249

#249 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 %

249 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 39700 53200 0.2538 5,986 1110 0.8916
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

251 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39800 39800 0 26,213 1209 0.7778
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

252 California Baptist University 39900 65600 0.3917 8,707 1024 0.8139
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,707

Est. Median SAT

1,024

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

252 University of Alaska Anchorage 39900 42200 0.0543 9,965 1095 1
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

254 Arkansas State University 40300 41000 0.0171 11,189 1080 0.7818
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

11,189

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

255 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,534 1399 0.0941
#255

#255 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 %

256 Wayne State University 40600 46200 0.1212 16,390 1183 0.8359
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

257 The University of Texas at San Antonio 40900 48500 0.1566 31,127 1115 0.8679
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

258 University of New Haven 41200 67300 0.3876 4,969 1219 0.5589
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,969

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

259 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 41700 83200 0.4988 2,160 1374 0.809
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$83,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,160

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

260 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42100 55200 0.2372 21,388 1369 0.5945
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

261 Seattle University 42500 85300 0.5016 4,370 1299 0.7313
#261

#261 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 %

262 University of Maryland-College Park 43200 53600 0.1942 31,875 1456 0.4503
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

262 Widener University 43200 79400 0.4561 2,975 1179 0.7093
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

264 Florida Institute of Technology 43400 68700 0.3679 4,279 1234 0.5796
#264

#264 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 %

265 Merrimack College 43500 78800 0.4479 4,123 1124 0.6927
#265

#265 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 %

266 Wentworth Institute of Technology 43900 67900 0.3534 4,182 1317 0.8783
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

4,182

Est. Median SAT

1,317

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

267 Florida Atlantic University 44400 44400 0 25,626 1150 0.5497
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,626

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

268 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2752 31,253 1272 0.773
#268

#268 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 %

268 Quinnipiac University 44900 79200 0.433 6,610 1250 0.7031
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,610

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

70.3 %

270 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46300 86300 0.4633 5,833 1440 0.6725
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,833

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

271 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47300 66500 0.2899 7,886 1271 0.6481
#271

#271 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 %

272 University of Colorado Boulder 47500 57700 0.1764 32,244 1351 0.7809
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

273 Drexel University 47700 83900 0.4315 12,318 1354 0.699
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

12,318

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

69.9 %

274 The University of Texas at Arlington 48000 55800 0.1398 32,545 1129 0.799
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

275 Saint Louis University 48400 80900 0.4015 9,331 1250 0.7499
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,331

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

276 Purdue University-Main Campus 48500 51200 0.0544 43,633 1342 0.4343
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

277 Stevens Institute of Technology 49500 85800 0.4229 4,206 1430 0.5068
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,206

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

278 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 49800 62200 0.1995 38,572 1455 0.3659
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

279 University of Portland 50100 84800 0.4092 2,814 1288 0.9178
#279

#279 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 %

280 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50200 83600 0.3994 5,461 1292 0.6189
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,461

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

281 George Mason University 53300 61000 0.1263 28,862 1271 0.8647
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

282 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 17,157 1204 0.7654
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

282 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53600 62800 0.1465 24,019 1404 0.5989
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

284 Howard University 55100 66500 0.1715 11,519 1208 0.4134
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

285 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 55900 63800 0.1237 42,565 1339 0.7887
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

286 Santa Clara University 57400 85400 0.3279 6,695 1399 0.4788
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,695

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

47.9 %

287 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58200 64100 0.092 42,604 1336 0.6056
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

288 Oregon Institute of Technology 58700 67000 0.1238 5,288 1138 0.9459
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,288

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

289 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 58900 61200 0.0374 26,490 1183 0.8863
#289

#289 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 %

290 Michigan Technological University 59300 59300 0 6,009 1247 0.8546
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,009

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

290 University of Missouri-Columbia 59300 61600 0.0372 25,141 1256 0.7613
#290

#290 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 %

292 University of California-Davis 68200 69800 0.0229 31,695 1290 0.4435
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

31,695

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

293 Gonzaga University 70800 76600 0.0757 4,976 1328 0.7962
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$76,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

4,976

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

294 University of California-Irvine 72000 75600 0.0476 30,260 1333 0.2895
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

295 Loyola Marymount University 77700 95500 0.1863 7,187 1347 0.4821
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$95,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

7,187

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

296 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,294 1229 0.7328
#296

#296 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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