Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Computer Engineering Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Computer Engineering, General, Computer Engineering Majors in California for 2026

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Considering a degree in Computer Engineering?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Computer Engineering majors who live in California.
Rankings are calculated by estimating the net price at every college offering Computer Engineering degrees for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of California.
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
Computer Engineering
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 United States Naval Academy 0 0 0 4,474 1305 0.0927
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,474

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

9.3 %

2 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,356 1543 0.0644
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

3 Savannah State University 6800 29000 0.7651 2,966 925 0.4614
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

4 Vanderbilt University 7600 96200 0.9205 7,221 1527 0.0586
#4

#4 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 %

5 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

6 Columbia University in the City of New York 8200 97100 0.916 9,164 1535 0.0399
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$97,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.0 %

6 Utah State University 8200 25200 0.6743 25,706 1176 0.9247
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

8 University of Pennsylvania 9200 92900 0.9009 11,478 1536 0.054
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

11,478

Est. Median SAT

1,536

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

8 Washington University in St Louis 9200 102300 0.9104 8,220 1513 0.1206
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$102,300

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

8,220

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

10 Bucknell University 9600 91800 0.8959 3,920 1396 0.2893
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

11 University of California-Davis 10200 38200 0.7339 32,273 1290 0.4183
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

12 University of Notre Dame 10300 86200 0.881 8,880 1500 0.1127
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

8,880

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

11.3 %

13 California State University-Fresno 10700 19700 0.4554 21,954 995 0.9526
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

14 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 11000 26000 0.5786 22,033 1321 0.3132
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

22,033

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

31.3 %

14 Ohio State University-Main Campus 11000 25700 0.5713 46,815 1378 0.6057
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

14 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11000 29100 0.6225 40,684 1331 0.3915
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

17 University of Tulsa 11200 62900 0.8216 2,852 1328 0.6151
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

18 University of West Florida 11600 21500 0.4599 9,970 1149 0.5824
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,970

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

19 The University of Texas at San Antonio 11700 25000 0.5312 31,127 1115 0.8679
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

20 California State University-Sacramento 11900 30700 0.6121 28,820 1035 0.9399
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

21 University of Houston 12000 28400 0.5781 39,257 1249 0.7392
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

21 University of Virginia-Main Campus 12000 38800 0.6912 17,885 1470 0.1681
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

17,885

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

16.8 %

23 California State University-San Bernardino 12200 30800 0.6049 15,365 990 0.9374
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

15,365

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

24 University of South Florida 12500 17100 0.2688 38,525 1239 0.4319
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

25 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0.0009 25,255 1134 0.7517
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

26 Boston University 12700 92800 0.8633 18,805 1475 0.1111
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

27 University of California-Santa Barbara 13100 43000 0.6956 23,181 1354 0.3297
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

28 Florida Polytechnic University 13300 20600 0.3539 1,690 1264 0.5752
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Polytechnic University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,690

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

28 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,288 1090 0.9068
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,288

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

30 Union College 13500 92400 0.8538 2,065 1393 0.4392
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union College
Schenectady, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,065

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

43.9 %

31 California State University-Bakersfield 13600 45000 0.6982 8,865 925 0.9385
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

31 The University of Texas at Dallas 13600 19400 0.2988 21,858 1283 0.6513
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

31 University of California-Merced 13600 42000 0.6764 8,372 1070 0.9053
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

34 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 47300 0.7099 38,040 1418 0.452
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

35 Grand Valley State University 13800 25300 0.4551 19,002 1084 0.8302
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

36 Duke University 13900 93600 0.8517 6,523 1527 0.0571
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duke University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$93,600

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

6,523

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.7 %

37 Arkansas Tech University 14100 34400 0.5902 8,145 1035 0.9589
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

38 Central Michigan University 14200 37800 0.6236 10,193 1095 0.8982
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

38 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 14200 22900 0.381 6,045 1193 0.8938
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,045

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

38 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 14200 36200 0.6077 1,278 1025 0.3668
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,278

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

36.7 %

41 Northeastern University 14500 89900 0.8387 17,432 1490 0.0522
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

17,432

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

42 Shepherd University 14600 29800 0.5109 3,032 1025 0.9678
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

43 California State University-Chico 14800 23700 0.3746 13,792 1075 0.9272
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

44 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 14900 31000 0.5189 8,553 1045 0.8688
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

45 Case Western Reserve University 15100 91300 0.835 6,528 1475 0.3654
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

36.5 %

45 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 15100 37900 0.6016 8,945 1099 0.975
#45

#45 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 %

47 University of Southern California 15300 71400 0.786 20,630 1492 0.0981
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

48 Lehigh University 15400 89600 0.8286 5,911 1436 0.2593
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,600

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

48 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 15400 25600 0.3977 10,202 1140 0.8109
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,202

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

48 University of Central Oklahoma 15400 28700 0.4635 10,777 1075 0.7812
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

48 Western Michigan University 15400 32500 0.5268 13,027 1115 0.846
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

52 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15500 25800 0.3988 5,386 1050 0.9092
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

53 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 15600 25400 0.3864 9,302 1125 0.9735
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

9,302

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

54 Sam Houston State University 15700 30300 0.4815 17,787 1030 0.9026
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

54 University of Kansas 15700 34900 0.55 22,085 1176 0.9348
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

56 Kansas State University 15800 26100 0.3962 15,650 1164 0.8169
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

56 San Francisco State University 15800 46700 0.6611 19,444 1035 0.9644
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

56 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 15800 38400 0.5882 37,140 1406 0.4237
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

56 Weber State University 15800 23600 0.33 31,672 0 0
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

60 Santa Ana College 15900 35300 0.5498 27,248 0 0
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

27,248

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

61 Eastern Michigan University 16100 36100 0.554 10,470 1055 0.7964
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

62 University of Maine 16200 29300 0.4474 9,601 1205 0.9664
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

62 West Virginia University 16200 40900 0.6036 18,206 1125 0.89
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

64 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5555 33,475 1399 0.0897
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

65 Georgia Southern University 16400 20100 0.1836 23,541 1065 0.8789
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

66 Northwestern University 16600 89500 0.8149 9,399 1527 0.0769
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

9,399

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

67 Augusta University 17000 47400 0.641 6,049 1065 0.8641
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Sticker Price

$47,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

6,049

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

67 Vermont State University 17000 26900 0.3674 4,108 960 0.8167
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,108

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

69 University of Louisville 17100 29100 0.4128 17,086 1148 0.7941
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

70 University of Memphis 17200 26400 0.3491 15,770 1075 0.7203
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

71 Prairie View A & M University 17500 25400 0.3111 8,877 975 0.7931
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,877

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

72 SUNY College of Technology at Alfred 17700 38700 0.5421 3,781 1100 0.7568
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,781

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

72 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

74 Texas A&M International University 17800 25100 0.2902 7,210 995 0.4437
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX

Sticker Price

$25,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,210

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

75 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 17900 37700 0.5256 20,591 1435 0.1407
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

20,591

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

75 Texas Tech University 17900 27100 0.34 32,580 1200 0.7265
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

77 Benedict College 18100 33000 0.4511 1,628 915 0.957
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedict College
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,628

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

78 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 18200 32200 0.4345 2,737 1195 0.2272
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,737

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

22.7 %

78 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 34,242 1273 0.7333
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

80 University of Mississippi 18500 45000 0.5893 21,585 1182 0.9658
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

81 Texas A&M University-College Station 18600 29900 0.3802 60,710 1278 0.5743
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

82 University of South Alabama 18700 22400 0.1655 9,241 1140 0.7096
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

83 San Jose State University 19000 40800 0.5349 28,008 1124 0.8461
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

84 Norwich University 19200 73800 0.7396 2,626 1186 0.7444
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

85 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.9315
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

86 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,449 1256 0.7847
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

87 Farmingdale State College 19500 22500 0.1336 10,007 1145 0.6329
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,007

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

88 Central Connecticut State University 19600 29500 0.3354 8,170 1075 0.7333
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

88 Johnson C Smith University 19600 40800 0.5197 1,252 885 0.4521
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson C Smith University
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,252

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

90 University of Alabama in Huntsville 19800 30500 0.3506 6,800 1293 0.6857
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,800

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

90 University of Hawaii at Manoa 19800 32300 0.3868 15,375 1103 0.866
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

92 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20100 45200 0.5559 31,035 1366 0.5478
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

93 Ohio University-Main Campus 20500 23200 0.1164 20,444 1209 0.8499
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

94 Claflin University 20900 36000 0.4197 1,731 940 0.6493
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,731

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

94 Henderson State University 20900 30600 0.3166 1,461 990 0.8192
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,461

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

94 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27300 0.2346 31,133 1463 0.4479
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

97 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 21000 35300 0.4047 5,731 1174 0.9064
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,731

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

98 State University of New York at New Paltz 21200 26300 0.1941 6,862 1260 0.6161
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

99 Tufts University 21300 98900 0.7843 7,126 1507 0.1149
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

100 Upper Iowa University 21700 41700 0.4783 3,054 1035 0.9646
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA

Sticker Price

$41,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,054

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

101 Virginia Commonwealth University 21900 33600 0.3479 21,210 1148 0.9262
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

102 Texas Southern University 22000 25500 0.1375 6,844 915 0.9691
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,844

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

103 Old Dominion University 22100 32400 0.3177 17,746 1205 0.9036
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

104 New York University 22400 91800 0.7556 29,060 1520 0.0923
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

105 Florida State University 22500 32400 0.306 32,720 1360 0.2422
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

105 Indiana Institute of Technology 22500 48800 0.5391 1,650 1055 0.7039
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Institute of Technology
Fort Wayne, IN

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,650

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

107 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3772 8,738 1079 0.948
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,738

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

108 Northern Arizona University 23100 34100 0.3221 22,990 1090 0.8961
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

109 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 23400 34400 0.3197 14,783 1124 0.8096
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

109 York College of Pennsylvania 23400 45800 0.4895 3,369 1153 0.7374
#109

#109 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 %

111 Indiana State University 23500 32400 0.2748 6,224 1020 0.8077
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

112 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 45,193 1175 0.5466
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

45,193

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

112 Pennsylvania College of Technology 23700 34600 0.3149 4,526 0 0
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,526

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

114 Bradley University 23900 50800 0.5295 3,596 1223 0.7676
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

115 Lewis University 24000 57700 0.5838 4,326 1099 0.7129
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

115 Miami University-Oxford 24000 27500 0.1274 16,816 1299 0.754
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

117 University at Buffalo 24500 34000 0.2794 20,359 1303 0.7418
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

118 The College of New Jersey 24700 38400 0.3564 7,435 1248 0.6229
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

119 Tennessee Technological University 24900 33700 0.2609 9,187 1163 0.7613
#119

#119 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 %

120 Eastern Kentucky University 25100 38400 0.3467 13,448 1110 0.7761
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

121 Michigan State University 25500 28900 0.1193 41,234 1279 0.848
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

122 Bethune-Cookman University 25600 32700 0.2172 2,738 910 0.8824
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,738

Est. Median SAT

910

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

122 Walla Walla University 25600 51700 0.5046 1,313 1113 0.5077
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Walla Walla University
College Place, WA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,313

Est. Median SAT

1,113

Acceptance Rate

50.8 %

124 Clarkson University 25700 78000 0.6707 2,296 1302 0.7736
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,296

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

125 Christian Brothers University 25800 57600 0.5512 1,155 1110 0.867
#125

#125 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 %

126 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 26300 41500 0.366 42,604 1336 0.6056
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

126 St. Mary's University 26300 59800 0.5604 2,149 1084 0.9776
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,149

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.8 %

128 University of Mount Union 26400 50900 0.4812 2,207 1089 0.782
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,207

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

128 University of the Pacific 26400 69800 0.621 3,249 1298 0.7132
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

130 Trine University 26500 56100 0.5276 4,373 1159 0.8548
#130

#130 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 %

130 University of Arkansas 26500 28900 0.0825 28,859 1179 0.743
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

130 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 26500 36600 0.2758 27,132 1099 0.9617
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

27,132

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

130 University of Southern Mississippi 26500 26500 0 10,193 1181 0.9912
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

134 Iowa State University 26600 43300 0.3859 25,628 1207 0.8866
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

135 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 26700 31000 0.1381 2,216 1268 0.7987
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

136 University of Idaho 26900 30600 0.1211 9,574 1119 0.7553
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

136 Wright State University-Main Campus 26900 36500 0.2632 7,505 1073 0.9633
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

138 Capital University 27000 62400 0.5672 1,609 1084 0.7022
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Capital University
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

138 Michigan Technological University 27000 34700 0.222 6,013 1256 0.9243
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,013

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

138 Shawnee State University 27000 35000 0.2283 2,994 1085 0.6891
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,994

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

141 California State University-Northridge 27300 36500 0.254 32,756 1005 0.9345
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

141 Norfolk State University 27300 40100 0.3189 5,410 935 0.8777
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,410

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

141 Syracuse University 27300 83100 0.6713 15,957 1363 0.4592
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,957

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

144 Kennesaw State University 27400 27400 0 42,760 1120 0.6919
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,760

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

144 Oakland University 27400 39300 0.3027 12,587 1130 0.8784
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

146 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 27500 32800 0.1611 19,701 1214 0.8749
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

146 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,450 1044 0.9518
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,450

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

148 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 27600 27600 0 10,767 1326 0.7243
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,767

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

149 George Fox University 27700 69400 0.6012 3,354 1193 0.9351
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,354

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

149 North Dakota State University 27700 30400 0.0882 9,762 1110 0.9496
#149

#149 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 %

151 Villanova University 27800 88800 0.6867 7,004 1457 0.2698
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,004

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

27.0 %

152 Wichita State University 27900 39800 0.3007 13,313 1073 0.9395
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

153 University of Alaska Fairbanks 28000 33200 0.1566 5,827 1157 0.6469
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

5,827

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

154 Mississippi State University 28100 32300 0.1323 18,567 1214 0.7764
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

155 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 28400 36700 0.226 28,674 980 0.9419
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

155 University of Akron Main Campus 28400 32300 0.1207 11,160 1069 0.5967
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

157 University of Hartford 28500 70100 0.5933 4,223 1224 0.9575
#157

#157 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 %

157 University of North Texas 28500 37400 0.2378 34,458 1114 0.7223
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

159 University of Dayton 28700 64200 0.5531 7,740 1302 0.6545
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

160 University of Iowa 28800 31100 0.0733 22,738 1208 0.8362
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

161 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 28900 31400 0.079 9,501 1195 0.755
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,501

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

162 Gannon University 29000 52900 0.4522 2,768 1133 0.7416
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,133

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

162 Southern Methodist University 29000 90100 0.6781 7,285 1423 0.6335
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

164 Clemson University 29100 37100 0.2176 23,401 1343 0.3834
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

165 Montana State University 29400 31400 0.0637 15,046 1184 0.8214
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

15,046

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

165 University of California-Santa Cruz 29400 43000 0.3169 17,940 1281 0.6579
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

165 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29400 34000 0.1354 30,187 1292 0.6015
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

168 University of Alaska Anchorage 29700 29700 0 9,853 990 0.6652
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,853

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

168 University of Toledo 29700 42000 0.2926 11,013 1229 0.9202
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

170 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

171 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 30300 38500 0.213 7,890 1110 0.2056
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

171 Rochester Institute of Technology 30300 78100 0.6118 14,267 1381 0.6693
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,381

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

173 California State University-East Bay 30400 45100 0.3261 9,909 940 0.9739
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

173 George Mason University 30400 35700 0.1483 28,334 1268 0.8748
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

173 Portland State University 30400 43100 0.2941 15,414 1094 0.9087
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

176 Missouri University of Science and Technology 30800 36900 0.166 5,552 1305 0.7255
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

5,552

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

177 Ohio Northern University 30900 63500 0.5143 2,706 1269 0.744
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,706

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

177 Oklahoma Christian University 30900 45000 0.3121 2,098 1129 0.9654
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,098

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

177 San Diego State University 30900 36100 0.144 35,782 1208 0.3619
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

180 California State University-Long Beach 31000 38900 0.2032 36,082 1135 0.4627
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

181 North Carolina A & T State University 31100 36700 0.1525 12,497 1075 0.499
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

12,497

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

181 Taylor University 31100 59100 0.4738 2,503 1229 0.7353
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Taylor University
Upland, IN

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,503

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

183 Texas A&M University-San Antonio 31400 45700 0.3132 7,062 965 0.928
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

7,062

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

183 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 31400 49500 0.366 1,813 1109 0.9484
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,813

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

185 Lawrence Technological University 31900 71900 0.5562 2,579 1159 0.559
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,579

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

185 Marquette University 31900 66500 0.5203 8,045 1309 0.8134
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

187 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 32100 36700 0.1249 41,303 1338 0.7975
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

188 Lake Superior State University 32200 33300 0.033 1,551 1120 0.6801
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

189 University of Scranton 32300 78700 0.5891 3,613 1250 0.8123
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,613

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

190 University of Rhode Island 32400 46400 0.3015 14,376 1148 0.7216
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

191 North Carolina State University 32700 54800 0.4031 28,422 1378 0.4174
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

192 North Central College 33000 64900 0.4916 2,454 1203 0.7733
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

193 Liberty University 33200 44600 0.2556 52,961 1174 0.9898
#193

#193 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 %

193 University of Indianapolis 33200 59900 0.4453 3,603 1080 0.665
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

195 Cleveland State University 33400 37300 0.1046 9,482 1069 0.913
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,482

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

195 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 33400 41000 0.186 22,364 1159 0.7504
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

195 University of Bridgeport 33400 60500 0.4481 1,570 1000 0.8302
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,570

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

198 Fort Lewis College 33500 41400 0.191 3,392 1109 0.773
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

198 Harding University 33500 47800 0.2987 3,536 1184 0.7052
#198

#198 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 %

198 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 33500 36100 0.072 33,033 1264 0.8529
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

201 Auburn University 33700 34100 0.0117 27,907 1324 0.4592
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

201 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5881 11,677 1430 0.4709
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,677

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

203 LeTourneau University 33900 54800 0.3817 3,187 1178 0.3801
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,187

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

38.0 %

204 Minnesota State University, Mankato 34000 37200 0.0881 13,433 1145 0.8844
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

205 Illinois Institute of Technology 34200 75200 0.5454 3,135 1307 0.5493
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,135

Est. Median SAT

1,307

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

206 Milwaukee School of Engineering 34300 70200 0.5117 2,704 1277 0.5893
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

58.9 %

206 Sacred Heart University 34300 67500 0.4922 7,204 950 0.6536
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,204

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

206 University of St Thomas 34300 70300 0.5124 6,270 1299 0.8536
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

209 University of Denver 34900 76900 0.5465 6,614 1347 0.7781
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,614

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

210 Virginia State University 35100 42200 0.1684 5,124 955 0.8863
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

5,124

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

211 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 35400 56700 0.3757 12,122 1283 0.8304
#211

#211 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 %

211 Valparaiso University 35400 63200 0.4393 2,123 1189 0.8943
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

213 Anderson University 35700 46900 0.2403 1,092 1035 0.7934
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, IN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,092

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

213 Cedarville University 35700 57000 0.3734 5,790 1232 0.6529
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,790

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

215 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 36200 41600 0.1298 65,450 1203 0.8989
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

216 University of New Haven 36500 67300 0.4574 4,903 1164 0.6038
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

4,903

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

217 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 36800 37100 0.0081 5,939 1065 0.5878
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

218 University of Connecticut 37200 53600 0.3062 20,056 1329 0.5239
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

219 Kettering University 37400 71800 0.479 1,212 1260 0.7867
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kettering University
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$71,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,212

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

220 Christopher Newport University 38000 51000 0.2551 4,369 1189 0.8604
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA

Sticker Price

$51,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

4,369

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

220 Hofstra University 38000 76900 0.5058 6,581 1328 0.6808
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

222 The Master's University and Seminary 38300 53700 0.2862 1,908 1139 0.8402
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,908

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

223 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38500 53100 0.2748 30,564 1302 0.416
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

223 Western New England University 38500 69200 0.4438 2,616 1199 0.8348
#223

#223 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 %

225 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 38900 38900 0 1,973 1189 0.8135
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,973

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

226 Loyola University Chicago 39100 74100 0.4722 12,538 1303 0.816
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

12,538

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

226 Oregon Institute of Technology 39100 43400 0.0986 5,160 1131 0.9502
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,160

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

228 Bellarmine University 39200 66100 0.4068 2,240 1220 0.8611
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$66,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,240

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

228 California State University-Fullerton 39200 41500 0.055 38,760 1090 0.9052
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

228 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39200 39800 0.0151 24,868 1214 0.796
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

231 Stony Brook University 39700 53000 0.2506 18,263 1410 0.4904
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

231 University of Central Florida 39700 39700 0 59,552 1280 0.4011
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

59,552

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

233 University of Wyoming 40000 45300 0.1166 8,130 1179 0.9688
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

234 Santa Clara University 40200 84500 0.5245 6,577 1427 0.48
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$84,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,577

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

48.0 %

235 Washington State University 40600 56300 0.28 21,455 1125 0.8664
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

236 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 40800 55200 0.2608 25,900 1375 0.5808
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

25,900

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

237 Bethel University 40900 46200 0.1144 2,755 1214 0.878
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,755

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

238 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 41500 83200 0.5012 2,315 1404 0.7686
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$83,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,315

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

239 Wentworth Institute of Technology 41900 67900 0.3828 3,965 1229 0.9121
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,965

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

240 Seattle University 42100 74600 0.4355 4,078 1305 0.7692
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,078

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

241 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42800 56200 0.2385 11,355 1222 0.8816
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,355

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

242 University of Florida 43100 45700 0.057 36,573 1399 0.242
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

243 Florida Institute of Technology 43300 68600 0.3686 3,666 1224 0.577
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,666

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

244 Merrimack College 43500 78800 0.4477 4,102 1115 0.7002
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,102

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

70.0 %

245 Manhattan University 43800 74100 0.4088 2,744 1274 0.7894
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,744

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

245 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43800 57100 0.2328 23,329 1239 0.766
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

247 Florida Atlantic University 44100 44400 0.0068 24,876 1130 0.6613
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

24,876

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

248 University of Illinois Chicago 44900 50600 0.1127 22,495 1252 0.7735
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$50,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

249 University of California-Riverside 45100 66000 0.3168 22,600 1199 0.7639
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

22,600

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

250 University of California-San Diego 45300 75300 0.3982 34,955 1375 0.2671
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$75,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

251 High Point University 45500 72900 0.3758 5,135 1263 0.7531
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

High Point University
High Point, NC

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,135

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

252 Saint Louis University 46200 80900 0.4287 10,413 1305 0.7504
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,413

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

252 University of Houston-Clear Lake 46200 46600 0.0086 6,139 1070 0.9052
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,139

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

252 University of Massachusetts-Boston 46200 57500 0.1965 12,138 1189 0.8378
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$57,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

12,138

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

255 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott 46600 63800 0.2706 3,229 1258 0.7658
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
Prescott, AZ

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

3,229

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

256 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47300 66500 0.2897 10,629 1268 0.6481
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

10,629

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

64.8 %

257 The University of Texas at Arlington 48000 55800 0.1398 32,545 1129 0.799
#257

#257 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 %

257 University of Delaware 48000 61300 0.2171 20,026 1294 0.706
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$61,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

20,026

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

259 Purdue University-Main Campus 48500 51200 0.0543 44,819 1327 0.4987
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

44,819

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

260 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 48600 61200 0.2056 26,221 1204 0.8854
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

261 Drexel University 48700 83900 0.4196 13,309 1339 0.7944
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

13,309

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

262 Saint Elizabeth University 48800 56600 0.1378 560 990 0.7103
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Elizabeth University
Morristown, NJ

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

560

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

263 University of Kentucky 49000 58000 0.1551 25,534 1193 0.9294
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

264 Stevens Institute of Technology 49500 85800 0.4229 4,236 1445 0.4758
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,236

Est. Median SAT

1,445

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

265 Binghamton University 50500 52800 0.0432 14,669 1415 0.3861
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

266 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50600 52900 0.0431 14,504 1149 0.7637
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

267 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 50800 84700 0.4003 34,454 1435 0.1564
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

268 University of Utah 51400 53700 0.0425 28,064 1237 0.8598
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

269 University of Georgia 51600 52800 0.0227 32,399 1382 0.377
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

270 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53600 62800 0.1465 23,920 1397 0.5973
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

271 The University of Alabama 55800 56600 0.0141 34,389 1284 0.7665
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

272 Elon University 56900 68900 0.1743 6,452 1215 0.6635
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

273 Howard University 59900 66500 0.0993 11,519 1208 0.4134
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

274 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 61000 66000 0.0758 5,472 1333 0.906
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

275 Chapman University 61800 91500 0.3248 7,713 1353 0.6543
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$91,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,713

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

276 New Jersey Institute of Technology 63700 63700 0 10,200 1325 0.6507
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,200

Est. Median SAT

1,325

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

277 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College 63900 63900 0 3,244 1224 0.9683
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$63,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,244

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

278 University of California-Irvine 68900 75600 0.0886 30,204 1333 0.2857
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

279 Gonzaga University 70800 76600 0.0757 5,281 1329 0.8169
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$76,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

280 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,177 1140 0.8278
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,177

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

82.8 %

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

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