Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

Most Affordable Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 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 Wilberforce University 5500 35500 0.845 822 965 0.405
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilberforce University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

822

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

40.5 %

2 Wiley University 7000 19900 0.6497 712 0 0
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wiley University
Marshall, TX

Sticker Price

$19,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

712

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

3 Le Moyne-Owen College 7800 21300 0.6332 659 865 0.9923
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Le Moyne-Owen College
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$21,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

659

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

4 University of Maine at Fort Kent 8400 25300 0.6676 1,464 980 0.9792
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Fort Kent
Fort Kent, ME

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,464

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

97.9 %

5 Allen University 10000 28500 0.6501 576 0 0.7254
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allen University
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

576

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

6 Northern Arizona University 11700 27900 0.5824 22,990 1090 0.8961
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

7 Northeastern State University 11900 22900 0.4794 5,111 1055 0.9959
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,111

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

99.6 %

8 Dalton State College 12000 33100 0.6366 5,135 950 0.4343
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dalton State College
Dalton, GA

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

5,135

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

9 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 12500 28100 0.5551 8,553 1045 0.8688
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

10 Missouri Southern State University 12600 20100 0.374 3,881 1074 0.9703
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

11 Texas College 13000 22100 0.411 614 0 0
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas College
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

614

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

12 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 13700 34600 0.6046 8,945 1099 0.975
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

13 Grand Valley State University 14100 25300 0.4432 19,002 1084 0.8302
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

14 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny 14200 40600 0.6496 352 1180 0.9647
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny
McKeesport, PA

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

352

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

15 Northern Illinois University 14300 34700 0.5883 11,348 1070 0.6979
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

16 Dickinson State University 14400 25600 0.4371 1,339 990 0.3702
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson State University
Dickinson, ND

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,339

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

37.0 %

16 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 14400 36200 0.6021 1,278 1025 0.3668
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,278

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

36.7 %

18 Miles College 14500 25400 0.4285 1,180 0 0
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miles College
Fairfield, AL

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,180

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

19 Shepherd University 14900 29800 0.5008 3,032 1025 0.9678
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

20 Georgia Southwestern State University 15000 46400 0.6765 3,024 1000 0.7517
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

3,024

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

21 Austin Peay State University 15100 29100 0.4815 8,926 1075 0.9641
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

22 Talladega College 15400 26900 0.4276 701 970 0.8542
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Talladega College
Talladega, AL

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

701

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

23 Trinity Washington University 15600 45900 0.6595 1,658 0 0.9952
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,658

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

24 University of Central Missouri 15700 26600 0.4094 7,584 1055 0.638
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,584

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

63.8 %

25 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 16000 26900 0.4059 9,847 1090 0.9309
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

25 Tennessee State University 16000 45900 0.6509 5,057 980 0.7011
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

5,057

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

70.1 %

27 Philander Smith University 16200 29500 0.4509 755 955 0.68
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Philander Smith University
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

755

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

27 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 16200 25400 0.3627 9,302 1125 0.9735
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

9,302

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

29 Waynesburg University 16600 45000 0.6302 1,030 1093 0.8982
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,030

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

30 Ferris State University 17000 31000 0.4523 8,991 1015 0.9139
#30

#30 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 %

31 North Carolina Wesleyan University 17100 54700 0.6871 1,262 980 0.8023
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina Wesleyan University
Rocky Mount, NC

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,262

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

80.2 %

32 Mid-America Christian University 17200 36800 0.533 1,806 970 0.9176
#32

#32 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 Middle Tennessee State University 17200 23200 0.2586 18,042 1140 0.6909
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

34 Voorhees University 17400 28200 0.3832 440 830 0.6545
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Voorhees University
Denmark, SC

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

440

Est. Median SAT

830

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

35 University of Louisville 17500 30300 0.4227 17,086 1148 0.7941
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

35 University of Memphis 17500 33100 0.4719 15,770 1075 0.7203
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

37 Greensboro College 17700 41700 0.5755 899 1005 0.7014
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Greensboro College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$41,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

899

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

70.1 %

38 SUNY College of Technology at Alfred 17800 46700 0.6191 3,781 1100 0.7568
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,781

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

39 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 17900 35300 0.4926 1,813 1109 0.9484
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,813

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

40 Benedict College 18300 33000 0.445 1,628 915 0.957
#40

#40 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 %

40 University of Pittsburgh-Bradford 18300 33300 0.4505 1,009 1115 0.8854
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
Bradford, PA

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,009

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

40 University of St Francis 18300 71700 0.7449 1,343 1145 0.6529
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Francis
Joliet, IL

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,343

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

43 Rogers State University 18400 29400 0.3741 3,135 930 0.8184
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rogers State University
Claremore, OK

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,135

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

44 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 18500 33400 0.4466 2,737 1195 0.2272
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,737

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

22.7 %

45 University of Mississippi 18700 45000 0.5849 21,585 1182 0.9658
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

46 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 18900 31400 0.3981 13,921 1119 0.7468
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

13,921

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

74.7 %

47 Campbellsville University 19100 43200 0.5573 6,848 1075 0.7974
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,848

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.7 %

47 University of Central Oklahoma 19100 22700 0.1586 10,777 1075 0.7812
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

49 University of Nevada-Reno 19300 28400 0.321 19,117 1134 0.7371
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

50 Greenville University 19400 43900 0.5589 986 1033 0.975
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Greenville University
Greenville, IL

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

986

Est. Median SAT

1,033

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

51 SUNY College of Technology at Delhi 19500 30400 0.3584 2,881 1040 0.8901
#51

#51 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 %

52 Emmanuel University 19600 42000 0.532 886 1070 0.74
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emmanuel University
Franklin Springs, GA

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

886

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

52 Norwich University 19600 73800 0.7342 2,626 1186 0.7444
#52

#52 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 %

52 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton 19600 41400 0.5262 502 1189 0.9641
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton
Hazleton, PA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

502

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

55 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill 19800 32900 0.3987 624 1125 0.9664
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill
Schuylkill Haven, PA

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

624

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

56 Bethany Lutheran College 20100 46400 0.5672 856 1160 0.3897
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethany Lutheran College
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

856

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

39.0 %

57 Carroll University 20300 64800 0.6871 2,581 1174 0.6684
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carroll University
Waukesha, WI

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,581

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

57 North Park University 20300 53200 0.6183 1,841 1075 0.6851
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Park University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,841

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

59 Husson University 20600 42900 0.5203 2,763 1174 0.8095
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Husson University
Bangor, ME

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,763

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

59 York University 20600 43200 0.5228 428 1010 0.5188
#59

#59 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 %

61 University of Northern Iowa 20900 24000 0.1287 7,711 1129 0.9274
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

7,711

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

61 Western Illinois University 20900 31000 0.3271 4,525 1015 0.7118
#61

#61 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 %

63 Anna Maria College 21100 58400 0.6383 916 885 0.503
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anna Maria College
Paxton, MA

Sticker Price

$58,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

916

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

50.3 %

63 Thomas University 21100 24800 0.1493 1,022 1110 0.383
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thomas University
Thomasville, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

1,022

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

65 East Texas Baptist University 21200 47500 0.5536 1,634 1025 0.5776
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Texas Baptist University
Marshall, TX

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,634

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

57.8 %

66 Culver-Stockton College 21300 50600 0.5789 861 1025 0.991
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Culver-Stockton College
Canton, MO

Sticker Price

$50,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

861

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

67 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington 21600 40800 0.4712 2,884 1175 0.9677
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
Abington, PA

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,884

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

68 Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 21700 52700 0.5886 1,041 1040 0.5687
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Fayette, MO

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,041

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

69 East Central University 21800 36200 0.3976 2,644 1055 0.5815
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Central University
Ada, OK

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,644

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

70 Lake Erie College 22000 62000 0.6453 941 1075 0.7036
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

941

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

70 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 22000 42300 0.4798 3,459 1080 0.9215
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,459

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

72 Lincoln University 22100 24900 0.1124 1,926 0 0
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

72 Sterling College 22100 53900 0.5903 670 1070 0.4817
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sterling College
Sterling, KS

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

670

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

72 Texas Southern University 22100 33800 0.346 6,844 915 0.9691
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,844

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

75 Union Commonwealth University 22200 90400 0.7547 775 980 0.6315
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union Commonwealth University
Barbourville, KY

Sticker Price

$90,400

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

775

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

63.2 %

75 Washburn University 22200 29500 0.2478 5,331 1095 0.9551
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washburn University
Topeka, KS

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,331

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

95.5 %

77 Nelson University 22300 55300 0.597 1,479 990 0.8902
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nelson University
Waxahachie, TX

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,479

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

77 Southwest Baptist University 22300 41200 0.4586 1,710 1082 0.6839
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,710

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

68.4 %

79 Lenoir-Rhyne University 22400 53000 0.5768 1,472 1075 0.8459
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,472

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

80 Florida Memorial University 23100 42000 0.4495 1,206 0 0.8526
#80

#80 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 %

81 Robert Morris University 23200 58000 0.5995 4,325 1145 0.8989
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

4,325

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

81 Southwest Minnesota State University 23200 25800 0.1006 7,735 1015 0.6218
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

7,735

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

62.2 %

83 East Tennessee State University 23500 35300 0.3342 10,829 1124 0.8619
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

83 York College of Pennsylvania 23500 45800 0.4873 3,369 1153 0.7374
#83

#83 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 %

85 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 23700 67400 0.6488 5,690 1055 0.9071
#85

#85 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 %

85 Keuka College 23700 59400 0.6005 968 1100 0.6808
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keuka College
Keuka Park, NY

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

968

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

85 The University of Tennessee Southern 23700 28100 0.1562 1,012 1075 0.8671
#85

#85 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 %

88 Bradley University 24200 68400 0.6467 3,596 1223 0.7676
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

89 Southwestern Adventist University 24300 43000 0.4353 758 1064 0.7836
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Adventist University
Keene, TX

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

758

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

90 Abilene Christian University 24400 63000 0.6127 3,263 1189 0.6603
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

3,263

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

66.0 %

91 Park University 24500 31300 0.2176 4,657 1035 0.6904
#91

#91 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 %

91 Tennessee Wesleyan University 24500 45300 0.4593 918 1075 0.6885
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Wesleyan University
Athens, TN

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

918

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

93 Huntingdon College 24700 44400 0.4434 880 1130 0.6949
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntingdon College
Montgomery, AL

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

880

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

94 Elmira College 24800 59900 0.5859 745 1250 0.7696
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmira College
Elmira, NY

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

745

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

95 Pennsylvania Western University 24900 34400 0.2759 7,586 1045 0.9433
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

96 Morris College 25000 28100 0.1102 383 0 0
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morris College
Sumter, SC

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

383

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

96 The College of New Jersey 25000 38400 0.3486 7,435 1248 0.6229
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

98 Drury University 25200 52900 0.5235 1,391 1228 0.5758
#98

#98 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 %

98 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25200 31500 0.2001 6,809 1110 0.882
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,809

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

100 Roberts Wesleyan University 25300 72100 0.6493 1,393 1142 0.7063
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roberts Wesleyan University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,393

Est. Median SAT

1,142

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

100 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 25300 59200 0.5725 2,803 1099 0.9576
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,803

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

102 Eastern Kentucky University 25500 38400 0.3363 13,448 1110 0.7761
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

103 Tiffin University 25600 48000 0.4671 2,842 980 0.8005
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,842

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

104 Evangel University 25700 40900 0.372 1,511 1180 0.7161
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,511

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

105 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,234 1279 0.848
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

106 Hannibal-LaGrange University 25900 40800 0.3654 452 1014 0.7263
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hannibal-LaGrange University
Hannibal, MO

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

452

Est. Median SAT

1,014

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

107 Corban University 26100 57300 0.5444 886 1105 0.939
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Corban University
Salem, OR

Sticker Price

$57,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

886

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

107 Marywood University 26100 67700 0.6142 1,833 1160 0.6058
#107

#107 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 %

107 Mount Mary University 26100 57200 0.5443 752 1025 0.6233
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Mary University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

752

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

107 Salem State University 26100 43200 0.3961 4,867 1075 0.9588
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

111 The University of Findlay 26200 60500 0.5673 4,062 1124 0.8337
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Findlay
Findlay, OH

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,062

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

112 Columbia College 26400 46900 0.4371 5,207 1145 0.4714
#112

#112 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 %

112 Mount Aloysius College 26400 49200 0.4636 2,942 1045 0.8205
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Aloysius College
Cresson, PA

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,942

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

112 St. Mary's University 26400 60400 0.5628 2,149 1084 0.9776
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$60,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,149

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.8 %

115 Saint Augustine's University 26600 33800 0.2127 173 840 0.338
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Augustine's University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

173

Est. Median SAT

840

Acceptance Rate

33.8 %

116 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 26800 41500 0.354 42,604 1336 0.6056
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

117 Wingate University 26900 65000 0.5862 2,673 1100 0.9113
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wingate University
Wingate, NC

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,673

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

118 University of the Incarnate Word 27000 61400 0.5604 4,638 1030 0.9814
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,638

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

119 Canisius University 27800 54400 0.4894 1,724 1186 0.7236
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Canisius University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

119 University of North Alabama 27800 37300 0.2547 7,662 1140 0.8731
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,662

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

121 Colorado Christian University 28000 64000 0.5624 8,200 1110 0.9764
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

8,200

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

121 Mississippi College 28000 45100 0.3792 2,883 1110 0.2911
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi College
Clinton, MS

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,883

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

29.1 %

123 Chestnut Hill College 28100 60100 0.5323 868 995 0.7446
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

868

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

123 Thomas College 28100 55800 0.4968 1,526 905 0.963
#123

#123 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 %

125 Alabama A & M University 28200 37700 0.2518 6,370 915 0.5795
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

6,370

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

126 Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School 28300 48800 0.4197 1,793 1174 0.5589
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,793

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

127 Mars Hill University 28400 54500 0.478 1,061 1050 0.679
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mars Hill University
Mars Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,061

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

128 Lincoln Memorial University 28500 46800 0.391 1,668 1085 0.6259
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,668

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

62.6 %

129 Wayland Baptist University 28600 38500 0.257 2,087 1010 0.5596
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,087

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

130 Elmhurst University 28700 67000 0.5719 3,213 1148 0.7364
#130

#130 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 %

131 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 28800 36700 0.2151 28,674 980 0.9419
#131

#131 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 %

132 Huston-Tillotson University 28900 28900 0 1,024 1043 0.3909
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huston-Tillotson University
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,024

Est. Median SAT

1,043

Acceptance Rate

39.1 %

133 Creighton University 29100 72300 0.5976 4,377 1328 0.7975
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Creighton University
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$72,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

4,377

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

134 Catawba College 29200 55200 0.47 1,262 1098 0.7521
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Catawba College
Salisbury, NC

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,262

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

134 Russell Sage College 29200 59500 0.5095 1,247 1010 0.5326
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Russell Sage College
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,247

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

53.3 %

136 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29300 34000 0.1383 30,187 1292 0.6015
#136

#136 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 %

137 Brevard College 29700 43700 0.3207 821 1060 0.4216
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brevard College
Brevard, NC

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

821

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

42.2 %

138 Hilbert College 29800 56400 0.4717 931 1080 0.972
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hilbert College
Hamburg, NY

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

931

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

138 Rivier University 29800 65700 0.5463 1,252 1120 0.8259
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rivier University
Nashua, NH

Sticker Price

$65,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,252

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

138 University of South Carolina-Upstate 29800 39700 0.2495 4,487 1115 0.6726
#138

#138 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 %

141 Mercy University 30100 45700 0.3413 6,774 1135 0.8584
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NY

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

6,774

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

142 Rochester Institute of Technology 30500 79900 0.618 14,267 1381 0.6693
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$79,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,381

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

143 Alfred University 30600 67100 0.544 1,442 1239 0.7384
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alfred University
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,442

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

143 Lubbock Christian University 30600 52200 0.4141 1,313 1104 0.731
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$52,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,313

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

145 South Carolina State University 30800 41600 0.2596 2,950 930 0.8262
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

146 Hampton University 31400 55700 0.4359 3,728 947 0.6225
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$55,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,728

Est. Median SAT

947

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

147 Hartwick College 31500 74400 0.5764 1,097 1179 0.696
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

147 Kean University 31500 39500 0.2026 11,758 1040 0.759
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

149 Azusa Pacific University 32300 66600 0.5147 2,759 1189 0.8843
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Sticker Price

$66,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,759

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

149 Marymount University 32300 71900 0.5507 2,503 1095 0.9316
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount University
Arlington, VA

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,503

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

151 Lake Superior State University 32400 33300 0.027 1,551 1120 0.6801
#151

#151 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 %

152 Carthage College 32600 58600 0.4441 2,675 1125 0.8706
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$58,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

153 University of Maine at Augusta 32800 39600 0.1717 4,313 0 0
#153

#153 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

--

154 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,254 1080 0.8955
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

155 California Baptist University 33600 65600 0.4878 8,417 1070 0.8488
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

155 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 33600 34400 0.0233 5,459 1055 0.8046
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

5,459

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

157 Adrian College 33700 70200 0.5199 1,673 1045 0.7253
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,673

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

158 Franklin Pierce University 33800 68300 0.5048 997 1174 0.9347
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin Pierce University
Rindge, NH

Sticker Price

$68,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

997

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

159 Thomas Jefferson University 34000 68100 0.501 3,772 1255 0.8097
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$68,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,772

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

159 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg 34000 48800 0.303 1,321 1155 0.9521
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
Greensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,321

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

161 Gardner-Webb University 34100 52600 0.3514 1,861 1110 0.7721
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,861

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

161 Spring Arbor University 34100 52700 0.3528 1,139 1124 0.5152
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,139

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

51.5 %

163 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34500 34500 0 10,202 1140 0.8109
#163

#163 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 %

164 Trevecca Nazarene University 34800 50900 0.3163 1,903 1085 0.6944
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

165 Averett University 35300 58600 0.3973 1,244 1054 0.5659
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Averett University
Danville, VA

Sticker Price

$58,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,244

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

56.6 %

165 St. Thomas Aquinas College 35300 68800 0.4866 1,889 985 0.9305
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Thomas Aquinas College
Sparkill, NY

Sticker Price

$68,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,889

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

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 %

168 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 35400 56700 0.3757 12,122 1283 0.8304
#168

#168 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 %

169 College of Our Lady of the Elms 35500 68100 0.479 1,002 1235 0.8526
#169

#169 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 %

169 Mount Mercy University 35500 61200 0.4201 1,139 1110 0.8252
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,139

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

82.5 %

169 Warner Pacific University 35500 41600 0.1465 378 1020 0.7114
#169

#169 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 %

172 Roger Williams University 35800 63700 0.4383 4,038 1235 0.8771
#172

#172 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 %

173 North Greenville University 36400 46500 0.2169 2,020 1164 0.6667
#173

#173 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 %

174 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 36500 47500 0.2317 65,450 1203 0.8989
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

175 University of New Haven 36800 67300 0.453 4,903 1164 0.6038
#175

#175 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 %

176 Manor College 37000 39000 0.0535 567 836 0.9486
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manor College
Jenkintown, PA

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

567

Est. Median SAT

836

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

177 Northwest Nazarene University 37700 63700 0.4082 1,043 1134 0.6474
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,043

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

178 Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale 38300 63000 0.3923 18,071 0 0.9697
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

18,071

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

179 Alvernia University 38900 69400 0.4394 2,192 1195 0.5806
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alvernia University
Reading, PA

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,192

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

180 Delaware Valley University 39200 66900 0.4141 1,768 1208 0.9321
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Delaware Valley University
Doylestown, PA

Sticker Price

$66,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,768

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

181 Cumberland University 39400 47500 0.1705 2,745 1055 0.6733
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

2,745

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

182 Nichols College 39600 59600 0.3359 1,163 1135 0.8084
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nichols College
Dudley, MA

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,163

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

183 University of South Alabama 39700 39700 0 9,241 1140 0.7096
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

184 Tusculum University 40100 52200 0.2318 940 1020 0.7217
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tusculum University
Greeneville, TN

Sticker Price

$52,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

940

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

185 Ohio Christian University 40200 42300 0.0494 1,288 890 0.3797
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Christian University
Circleville, OH

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

1,288

Est. Median SAT

890

Acceptance Rate

38.0 %

186 Johnson & Wales University-Providence 40500 66000 0.3862 3,908 1050 0.8841
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,908

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

187 Pace University 40800 79100 0.4842 8,038 1260 0.7592
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$79,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,038

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

187 Webber International University 40800 44400 0.0809 833 950 0.694
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webber International University
Babson Park, FL

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

833

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

189 Concordia University-Wisconsin 41400 59100 0.2997 2,401 1209 0.782
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon, WI

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,401

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

189 Iona University 41400 73900 0.4396 3,382 1220 0.8694
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iona University
New Rochelle, NY

Sticker Price

$73,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,382

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

191 Campbell University 41700 65100 0.3594 2,699 1120 0.8718
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,699

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

192 Montreat College 42000 58100 0.277 781 1164 0.692
#192

#192 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 %

193 Shenandoah University 43000 56300 0.236 2,641 1124 0.7695
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

2,641

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

194 Central Christian College of Kansas 43100 45200 0.0463 454 1020 0.5271
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Christian College of Kansas
McPherson, KS

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

454

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

52.7 %

195 Merrimack College 43600 78800 0.4466 4,102 1115 0.7002
#195

#195 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 %

196 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 44000 57100 0.2294 23,329 1239 0.766
#196

#196 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 %

197 Marist University 44100 78200 0.4361 5,551 1279 0.5651
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$78,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,551

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

198 St. John's University-New York 44500 78000 0.4292 15,640 1249 0.8343
#198

#198 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 %

199 Lees-McRae College 44600 58700 0.24 873 1140 0.7678
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lees-McRae College
Banner Elk, NC

Sticker Price

$58,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

873

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

200 Ashland University 44900 56400 0.204 2,977 1125 0.764
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,977

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

201 Georgia College & State University 45300 55300 0.1809 6,006 1165 0.7823
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

202 Widener University 45800 79400 0.4233 2,975 1184 0.7093
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

202 William Jessup University 45800 54900 0.1658 1,317 1140 0.9333
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jessup University
Rocklin, CA

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

1,317

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

204 University of Georgia 47100 52800 0.1082 32,399 1382 0.377
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

205 Virginia Commonwealth University 51600 76500 0.3254 21,210 1148 0.9262
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$76,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

206 Lynn University 51800 76400 0.3222 2,861 1130 0.7347
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$76,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

2,861

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

207 MidAmerica Nazarene University 53500 63600 0.1587 1,204 1040 0.788
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe, KS

Sticker Price

$63,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,204

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

208 Dominican University New York 55900 57900 0.0346 1,115 1170 0.633
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University New York
Orangeburg, NY

Sticker Price

$57,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

1,115

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

209 Salve Regina University 58700 81800 0.2823 2,135 1255 0.6817
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salve Regina University
Newport, RI

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,135

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

210 Thiel College 60700 69100 0.1215 833 1065 0.7155
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thiel College
Greenville, PA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

833

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

211 Hawaii Pacific University 63700 65800 0.0318 3,533 1120 0.8587
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

3,533

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

212 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver 63900 63900 0 482 1195 0.9565
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver
Monaca, PA

Sticker Price

$63,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

482

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

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

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