Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

Most Affordable Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance Colleges for Illinois Residents for 2026

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

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Illinois
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 United States Coast Guard Academy 0 0 0 1,108 1334 0.2244
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,108

Est. Median SAT

1,334

Acceptance Rate

22.4 %

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

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Military Academy
West Point, NY

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,473

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

12.5 %

3 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#3

#3 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 %

4 University of Richmond 9400 88400 0.8938 3,055 1484 0.222
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,055

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

5 Marshall University 11100 33400 0.6675 9,146 1065 0.9573
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

6 University of Tulsa 11400 62900 0.8184 2,852 1328 0.6151
#6

#6 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 %

7 Felician University 11800 58700 0.7991 1,870 1020 0.9401
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Felician University
Lodi, NJ

Sticker Price

$58,700

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,870

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

8 University of West Florida 12000 21500 0.4413 9,970 1149 0.5824
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,970

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

9 Emmaus Bible College 12100 36100 0.6653 234 1217 0.5979
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emmaus Bible College
Dubuque, IA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

234

Est. Median SAT

1,217

Acceptance Rate

59.8 %

10 The University of Texas at San Antonio 12200 25000 0.5113 31,127 1115 0.8679
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

11 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12800 26500 0.5164 12,507 1010 0.8897
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

12 East Texas A&M University 13200 30000 0.5601 9,992 1045 0.9224
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Texas A&M University
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

9,992

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

13 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 13600 34600 0.6076 8,945 1099 0.975
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

14 Bismarck State College 13700 20700 0.3382 4,206 0 0
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bismarck State College
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,206

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

15 University of Idaho 14100 25800 0.4543 9,574 1119 0.7553
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

16 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 14200 27800 0.4903 6,045 1193 0.8938
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,045

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

17 Northern Illinois University 14300 28800 0.5048 11,348 1070 0.6979
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

18 Arkansas Tech University 14500 27400 0.4711 8,145 1035 0.9589
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

19 Northeastern University 15000 89900 0.8331 17,432 1490 0.0522
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

17,432

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

20 Northwest Missouri State University 15100 37700 0.6009 5,241 1095 0.8609
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

20 University of Illinois Springfield 15100 30400 0.5039 2,309 1099 0.8588
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Springfield
Springfield, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,309

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

20 University of Maine at Fort Kent 15100 33200 0.546 1,464 980 0.9792
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Fort Kent
Fort Kent, ME

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,464

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

97.9 %

23 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 15600 31000 0.4964 8,553 1045 0.8688
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

24 Western Michigan University 15700 31200 0.4963 13,027 1115 0.846
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

25 Sam Houston State University 15800 30300 0.4782 17,787 1030 0.9026
#25

#25 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 %

26 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16100 23400 0.3124 11,756 1124 0.8698
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

27 Eastern Michigan University 16400 36100 0.5456 10,470 1055 0.7964
#27

#27 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 %

28 Eastern Oregon University 16500 26900 0.3859 2,502 1040 0.9831
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,502

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

29 Ferris State University 17000 31000 0.4523 8,991 1015 0.9139
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,991

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.4 %

29 West Virginia University 17000 40900 0.5841 18,206 1125 0.89
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

31 Mid-America Christian University 17200 36800 0.533 1,806 970 0.9176
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mid-America Christian University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,806

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

32 Augusta University 17400 47400 0.6326 6,049 1065 0.8641
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Sticker Price

$47,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,049

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

33 Keene State College 17500 41400 0.5769 2,725 1085 0.9033
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,725

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

34 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#34

#34 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 %

34 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 17700 23500 0.2472 10,084 1055 0.8572
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

10,084

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

36 SUNY College of Technology at Alfred 17800 38700 0.5395 3,781 1100 0.7568
#36

#36 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 %

37 Montana Technological University 17900 51400 0.6513 1,497 1120 0.9105
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,497

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

38 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 18400 32200 0.4283 2,737 1195 0.2272
#38

#38 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 %

39 University of Mary 18600 32600 0.428 2,821 1175 0.753
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,821

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

40 Collin County Community College District 18800 27000 0.3042 39,548 0 0
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Collin County Community College District
McKinney, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

39,548

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

41 The University of Montana 18900 25200 0.2497 7,891 1225 0.9586
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,891

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

42 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 19200 26700 0.2813 4,891 1095 0.9205
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,891

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

43 Southeast Missouri State University 19500 30600 0.3622 7,926 945 0.7352
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,926

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

43 SUNY College of Technology at Delhi 19500 30400 0.3584 2,881 1040 0.8901
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Delhi
Delhi, NY

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,881

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

45 Norwich University 19600 73800 0.7342 2,626 1186 0.7444
#45

#45 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 %

45 Olivet Nazarene University 19600 61600 0.6819 2,711 1104 0.5586
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,711

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

47 Central Connecticut State University 19800 29500 0.3286 8,170 1075 0.7333
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

48 Loyola University New Orleans 19900 72100 0.7238 3,007 1155 0.9305
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

3,007

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

49 Minot State University 20100 23500 0.1448 2,499 1075 0.6462
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

50 Bellevue University 20200 36400 0.4442 11,037 0 0
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

11,037

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

50 Lindenwood University 20200 35800 0.4361 4,663 1209 0.5684
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,663

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

56.8 %

52 Malone University 20500 57100 0.6414 992 1075 0.7586
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Malone University
Canton, OH

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

992

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

53 Our Lady of the Lake University 20600 52900 0.6104 1,108 990 0.6578
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,108

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

53 York University 20600 43200 0.5226 428 1010 0.5188
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York University
York, NE

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

428

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

51.9 %

55 Stetson University 20700 79100 0.7387 2,349 1179 0.716
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stetson University
DeLand, FL

Sticker Price

$79,100

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,349

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

55 Western Illinois University 20700 31000 0.3332 4,525 1015 0.7118
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

57 Aurora University 21100 40900 0.4848 4,106 1045 0.8085
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Aurora University
Aurora, IL

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

4,106

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

58 Bentley University 22000 85500 0.7426 4,526 1359 0.4505
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bentley University
Waltham, MA

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

4,526

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

59 Grand Valley State University 22100 35900 0.3849 19,002 1084 0.8302
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

60 The University of Alabama 22600 31000 0.2708 34,389 1284 0.7665
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

61 Murray State University 22800 27600 0.1734 7,851 1115 0.8568
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,851

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

62 Illinois Institute of Technology 22900 69800 0.6723 3,135 1307 0.5493
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

3,135

Est. Median SAT

1,307

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

62 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3772 8,738 1079 0.948
#62

#62 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 %

64 Indiana Institute of Technology 23000 48800 0.5288 1,650 1055 0.7039
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Institute of Technology
Fort Wayne, IN

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,650

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

65 Dakota State University 23100 25600 0.0977 3,066 1192 0.8805
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dakota State University
Madison, SD

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

3,066

Est. Median SAT

1,192

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

65 Florida Memorial University 23100 42000 0.4495 1,206 0 0.8526
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Memorial University
Miami Gardens, FL

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,206

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

67 York College of Pennsylvania 23400 45800 0.4895 3,369 1153 0.7374
#67

#67 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 %

68 The University of Tennessee Southern 23500 28100 0.163 1,012 1075 0.8671
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee Southern
Pulaski, TN

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,012

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.7 %

69 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 23600 34800 0.3215 3,459 1080 0.9215
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$34,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,459

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

70 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 23700 67400 0.6488 5,690 1055 0.9071
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$67,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

5,690

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

70 Millikin University 23700 43700 0.4572 1,495 1020 0.6668
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millikin University
Decatur, IL

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,495

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

72 Bradley University 24100 49900 0.5161 3,596 1223 0.7676
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$49,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

73 Saint Ambrose University 24200 55400 0.5628 1,939 1085 0.7733
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,939

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

74 University of Central Missouri 24300 35800 0.3222 7,584 1055 0.638
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,584

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

63.8 %

75 Park University 24400 31300 0.2208 4,657 1035 0.6904
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

4,657

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

76 Guilford College 24500 57400 0.5731 1,132 1100 0.8
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Guilford College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,132

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

77 Lewis University 24700 57700 0.5718 4,326 1099 0.7129
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

78 Defiance College 24800 45900 0.46 529 1025 0.4755
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Defiance College
Defiance, OH

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

529

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

78 Morris College 24800 28100 0.1173 383 0 0
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morris College
Sumter, SC

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

383

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

80 Illinois State University 25100 36400 0.3115 19,107 1120 0.8815
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

81 Drury University 25200 52900 0.5235 1,391 1228 0.5758
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drury University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,391

Est. Median SAT

1,228

Acceptance Rate

57.6 %

82 Saint Leo University 25400 50000 0.4918 7,516 1110 0.784
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,516

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

83 Northern Arizona University 25500 43200 0.4101 22,990 1090 0.8961
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

84 Neumann University 25700 45000 0.4293 1,658 1005 0.8128
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Neumann University
Aston, PA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,658

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

85 Messiah University 26000 54300 0.5209 2,618 1241 0.7897
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,618

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

85 Minnesota State University Moorhead 26000 28300 0.0806 3,375 1090 0.5876
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,375

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

87 Marywood University 26100 67700 0.6142 1,833 1160 0.6058
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marywood University
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$67,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,833

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

87 Shaw University 26100 34500 0.2437 877 767 0.8016
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shaw University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

877

Est. Median SAT

767

Acceptance Rate

80.2 %

89 Columbia College 26400 46900 0.4372 5,207 1145 0.4714
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,207

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

89 Geneva College 26400 50300 0.4753 1,260 1143 0.7905
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Geneva College
Beaver Falls, PA

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,260

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

91 Missouri Western State University 26500 39300 0.3266 3,491 0 0
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,491

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

91 University of Southern Mississippi 26500 26500 0 10,193 1181 0.9912
#91

#91 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 %

93 St Bonaventure University 26600 61200 0.5653 2,042 1189 0.8165
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,042

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

94 Northwood University 26800 54500 0.5087 2,045 1055 0.6451
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwood University
Midland, MI

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,045

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

64.5 %

94 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona 26800 48100 0.4432 2,371 1189 0.9806
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Altoona, PA

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,371

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

94 University of Missouri-St Louis 26800 37200 0.2793 12,317 1152 0.6267
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

12,317

Est. Median SAT

1,152

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

97 Troy University 26900 34700 0.2248 10,222 1090 0.9604
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,222

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

97 William Woods University 26900 58400 0.539 1,342 1140 0.7096
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Woods University
Fulton, MO

Sticker Price

$58,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,342

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

99 Kansas State University 27000 31400 0.1405 15,650 1164 0.8169
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

100 Randolph-Macon College 27100 69200 0.608 1,643 1109 0.8661
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,643

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

101 Shawnee State University 27200 35000 0.2226 2,994 1085 0.6891
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,994

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

101 University of Wisconsin-Stout 27200 29500 0.0773 6,136 1159 0.8767
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

6,136

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

103 Wright State University-Main Campus 27300 36500 0.2522 7,505 1073 0.9633
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

104 Kennesaw State University 27400 27400 0 42,760 1120 0.6919
#104

#104 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 %

104 University of North Georgia 27400 38600 0.2905 18,322 1100 0.6794
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

18,322

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

106 Drew University 27600 64700 0.5733 1,626 1226 0.6783
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drew University
Madison, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,626

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

107 Freed-Hardeman University 27700 35900 0.2284 1,873 1120 0.5968
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,873

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

107 Oregon Institute of Technology 27700 36400 0.2396 5,160 1131 0.9502
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,160

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

109 Mount St. Mary's University 27800 61400 0.5467 1,830 1164 0.7381
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,830

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

109 Syracuse University 27800 83100 0.6653 15,957 1363 0.4592
#109

#109 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 %

111 Thomas College 27900 55800 0.5003 1,526 905 0.963
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thomas College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,526

Est. Median SAT

905

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

112 Mississippi State University 28100 32300 0.1323 18,567 1214 0.7764
#112

#112 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 %

113 George Fox University 28300 69400 0.5925 3,354 1193 0.9351
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,354

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

113 Winthrop University 28300 38600 0.2663 3,969 1130 0.7925
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

3,969

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

115 Roosevelt University 28500 47600 0.4017 2,868 1049 0.9716
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,868

Est. Median SAT

1,049

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

115 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 32300 0.1176 11,160 1069 0.5967
#115

#115 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 %

117 Elmhurst University 28700 67000 0.5719 3,213 1148 0.7364
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,213

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

118 New England College 28800 65800 0.5624 1,032 930 0.9213
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England College
Henniker, NH

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,032

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

118 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 28800 36700 0.2151 28,674 980 0.9419
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

120 University of Detroit Mercy 28900 48100 0.4005 3,422 1154 0.7542
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

120 University of North Texas 28900 37400 0.2271 34,458 1114 0.7223
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

122 Lewis-Clark State College 29000 40000 0.275 3,793 980 0.8769
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

122 Milligan University 29000 55900 0.4815 865 1200 0.7229
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milligan University
Milligan, TN

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

865

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

124 Ferrum College 29200 49500 0.4098 724 990 0.8898
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA

Sticker Price

$49,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

724

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

124 Regis University 29200 67200 0.5651 2,689 1222 0.8646
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Regis University
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$67,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,689

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

126 Northern Kentucky University 29400 32100 0.0842 10,163 1090 0.6765
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

127 Gannon University 29500 52900 0.4427 2,768 1133 0.7416
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,133

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

128 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 29600 31600 0.0633 6,835 1090 0.7147
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

6,835

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

129 University of South Carolina-Upstate 29800 39700 0.2495 4,487 1115 0.6726
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Upstate
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

4,487

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

130 Southern Utah University 29900 40800 0.2673 13,126 1140 0.8179
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

131 Grambling State University 30100 35300 0.1474 4,313 950 0.4486
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grambling State University
Grambling, LA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

4,313

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

44.9 %

131 Mercy University 30100 44500 0.3237 6,774 1135 0.8584
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NY

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

6,774

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

133 Rochester Institute of Technology 30300 78100 0.6118 14,267 1381 0.6693
#133

#133 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 %

134 Assumption University 30400 74400 0.5911 1,713 1085 0.8298
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Assumption University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,713

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

135 Friends University 30800 53600 0.4265 1,548 1064 0.5522
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Friends University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,548

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

55.2 %

136 Indiana University-Indianapolis 30900 33200 0.0687 14,504 1149 0.7637
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

137 Frostburg State University 31000 43000 0.2792 3,422 1095 0.8918
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

137 Siena Heights University 31000 46300 0.3303 1,628 980 0.689
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,628

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

137 University of North Dakota 31000 33700 0.0824 11,033 1150 0.769
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

140 Taylor University 31100 59100 0.4738 2,503 1229 0.7353
#140

#140 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 %

141 Mount Saint Mary College 31300 68600 0.5437 2,141 1153 0.8888
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,141

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

142 Columbus State University 31500 41200 0.2352 6,123 970 0.9912
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbus State University
Columbus, GA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,123

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

143 Angelo State University 31600 35400 0.1068 9,702 1055 0.8301
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

9,702

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

144 McKendree University 31900 52200 0.3896 1,757 1098 0.7172
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McKendree University
Lebanon, IL

Sticker Price

$52,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,757

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

71.7 %

145 Texas A&M University-San Antonio 32000 45700 0.3 7,062 965 0.928
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

7,062

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

146 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 32200 40900 0.2127 4,047 1219 0.976
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

147 Farmingdale State College 32300 37800 0.1453 10,007 1145 0.6329
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

10,007

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

147 Marymount University 32300 72600 0.5552 2,503 1095 0.9316
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount University
Arlington, VA

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,503

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

149 SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill 32400 42700 0.241 1,988 1080 0.8402
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NY

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,988

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

150 Lipscomb University 32500 57800 0.4371 3,336 1260 0.6773
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,336

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

151 The University of Tampa 32600 56900 0.4267 10,598 1185 0.4034
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,598

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

152 University of Maine at Augusta 32800 39600 0.1717 4,313 0 0
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Augusta
Augusta, ME

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

4,313

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

153 Pennsylvania College of Technology 33100 45300 0.2696 4,526 0 0
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

4,526

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

154 Liberty University 33200 44600 0.2556 52,961 1174 0.9898
#154

#154 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 %

155 Lander University 33400 37700 0.1142 3,776 1055 0.8131
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lander University
Greenwood, SC

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,776

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

156 Harding University 33500 47800 0.2987 3,536 1184 0.7052
#156

#156 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 %

157 Immaculata University 33600 47900 0.2987 1,652 1245 0.8576
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

Sticker Price

$47,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

158 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5881 11,677 1430 0.4709
#158

#158 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 %

159 Charleston Southern University 34200 48400 0.2948 3,126 1060 0.9646
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,126

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

160 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 34400 41600 0.1731 9,302 1125 0.9735
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

9,302

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

161 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34500 34500 0 10,202 1140 0.8109
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,202

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

162 Southern New Hampshire University 34700 44300 0.2166 164,423 965 0.9951
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

164,423

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

163 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

164 Seton Hill University 35200 65000 0.4584 1,501 1134 0.7953
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,501

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.5 %

165 Stevenson University 35300 59900 0.4105 3,106 1100 0.7891
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevenson University
Owings Mills, MD

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,106

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

165 Warner Pacific University 35300 41600 0.151 378 1020 0.7114
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Warner Pacific University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

378

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

71.1 %

167 College of Our Lady of the Elms 35500 68100 0.479 1,002 1235 0.8526
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Our Lady of the Elms
Chicopee, MA

Sticker Price

$68,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,002

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

168 New Jersey City University 35600 39800 0.1056 3,871 1015 0.9838
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

168 Roger Williams University 35600 63700 0.4413 4,038 1235 0.8771
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,038

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

170 Anderson University 35700 46900 0.2403 1,092 1035 0.7934
#170

#170 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 %

170 Touro University 35700 42000 0.1498 4,872 1322 0.6083
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Touro University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

4,872

Est. Median SAT

1,322

Acceptance Rate

60.8 %

172 Davenport University 36000 44400 0.1892 3,741 0 0.9784
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

3,741

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

97.8 %

173 University of North Carolina Wilmington 36100 36100 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

174 North Greenville University 36200 46500 0.221 2,020 1164 0.6667
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,020

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

175 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 45,193 1175 0.5466
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

45,193

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

176 University of New Haven 36800 67300 0.453 4,903 1164 0.6038
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,903

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

177 Bluefield University 37200 43200 0.1389 627 995 0.5931
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield University
Bluefield, VA

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

627

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

59.3 %

178 DePaul University 37800 66000 0.4275 14,188 1254 0.7589
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

179 University of Central Arkansas 38000 40200 0.0567 8,268 1110 0.8949
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

180 Hofstra University 38200 76900 0.5032 6,581 1328 0.6808
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

181 Saint Francis University 38500 63100 0.3899 2,567 1150 0.7682
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,567

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

182 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 38900 38900 0 1,973 1189 0.8135
#182

#182 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 %

183 Champlain College 39300 76000 0.4831 2,778 1304 0.8292
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Champlain College
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,778

Est. Median SAT

1,304

Acceptance Rate

82.9 %

183 Saint Vincent College 39300 64600 0.3915 1,284 1135 0.6173
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Vincent College
Latrobe, PA

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,284

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

185 Loyola University Chicago 41000 70600 0.4192 12,538 1303 0.816
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

12,538

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

186 Montreat College 41800 58100 0.2803 781 1164 0.692
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montreat College
Montreat, NC

Sticker Price

$58,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

781

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

186 Western Washington University 41800 51500 0.1885 13,752 1272 0.9325
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$51,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

188 Anderson University 42200 53600 0.2127 3,683 1209 0.5471
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, SC

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

3,683

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

189 Old Dominion University 42300 47700 0.1132 17,746 1205 0.9036
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

190 Shenandoah University 43100 56600 0.2385 2,641 1124 0.7695
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

2,641

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

191 Radford University 43500 45700 0.0499 6,161 1070 0.8953
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

192 Union University 43800 66000 0.3374 1,934 1242 0.6041
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union University
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,934

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

193 Campbell University 44000 68700 0.3604 2,699 1120 0.8718
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,699

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

194 Marist University 44100 75800 0.4181 5,551 1279 0.5651
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

5,551

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

195 St. John's University-New York 44500 78000 0.4292 15,640 1249 0.8343
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. John's University-New York
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

15,640

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

196 New England Institute of Technology 44600 68200 0.3458 1,796 1030 0.6673
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI

Sticker Price

$68,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,796

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

197 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott 46600 63800 0.2706 3,229 1258 0.7658
#197

#197 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 %

198 Wentworth Institute of Technology 47900 67900 0.2945 3,965 1229 0.9121
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,965

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

199 Tulane University of Louisiana 48400 91400 0.4706 8,192 1451 0.1398
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$91,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,192

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

200 Purdue University-Main Campus 48500 51200 0.0543 44,819 1327 0.4987
#200

#200 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 %

201 Drexel University 48600 83900 0.4208 13,309 1339 0.7944
#201

#201 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 %

202 Mercer University 48900 63700 0.2324 4,690 1273 0.6889
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

202 University at Albany 48900 48900 0 12,666 1223 0.691
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

12,666

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

204 Stevens Institute of Technology 49500 85800 0.4229 4,236 1445 0.4758
#204

#204 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 %

205 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 33,033 1264 0.8529
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

206 Dallas Baptist University 56400 63400 0.1104 2,785 1109 0.8884
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$63,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,785

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

207 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58200 64100 0.092 42,604 1336 0.6056
#207

#207 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 %

208 Michigan Technological University 59300 59300 0 6,013 1256 0.9243
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,013

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

209 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine 60400 64100 0.0577 1,236 1193 0.9811
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine
Media, PA

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

1,236

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

210 Mercyhurst University 60900 68000 0.1044 2,274 1090 0.8102
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

2,274

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

211 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks 62000 64200 0.0343 1,880 1185 0.9867
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
Reading, PA

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

1,880

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

212 St. John Fisher University 62500 62500 0 2,571 1215 0.664
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. John Fisher University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

2,571

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

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

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