Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

Most Affordable Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia Colleges in Illinois 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 University of Chicago 4000 95000 0.9582 7,598 1535 0.0448
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

7,598

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.5 %

2 Davidson College 6000 89900 0.9332 1,869 1454 0.1337
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Davidson College
Davidson, NC

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,869

Est. Median SAT

1,454

Acceptance Rate

13.4 %

3 Carnegie Mellon University 9000 90900 0.9007 7,377 1528 0.1166
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

7,377

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

4 The University of Texas at Dallas 11700 19400 0.3967 21,858 1283 0.6513
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

4 The University of Texas at El Paso 11700 26900 0.5645 21,118 980 0.9992
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

21,118

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

6 Eastern Illinois University 12600 24300 0.4832 6,785 985 0.6535
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

7 William Jewell College 13400 39800 0.6628 924 1085 0.3836
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

924

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

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

#8 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 %

9 Grand Valley State University 14100 25300 0.4432 19,002 1084 0.8302
#9

#9 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 %

10 Lincoln University 14200 32600 0.5638 1,545 890 0.6572
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Lincoln University, PA

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,545

Est. Median SAT

890

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

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

#11 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 %

12 Florida Gulf Coast University 14400 20300 0.29 14,463 1125 0.6344
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,463

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

12 University of South Carolina Aiken 14400 23300 0.3821 3,289 1115 0.7854
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

14 Northwestern University 14600 88300 0.8348 9,399 1527 0.0769
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

9,399

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

15 Macalester College 15300 90100 0.8306 2,138 1425 0.2852
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,138

Est. Median SAT

1,425

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

15 Western Michigan University 15300 26500 0.423 13,027 1115 0.846
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

17 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 15600 31000 0.4964 8,553 1045 0.8688
#17

#17 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 %

18 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 16100 25400 0.3667 9,302 1125 0.9735
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

9,302

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

19 Eastern Michigan University 16400 36100 0.5442 10,470 1055 0.7964
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

20 University of Maine 16500 29300 0.4371 9,601 1205 0.9664
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

21 Western Connecticut State University 17000 30100 0.4358 3,567 1105 0.8701
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,567

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

22 Middle Tennessee State University 17200 23200 0.2586 18,042 1140 0.6909
#22

#22 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 %

23 Keene State College 17500 41400 0.5769 2,725 1085 0.9033
#23

#23 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 %

23 Texas A&M University-College Station 17500 29900 0.4153 60,710 1278 0.5743
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

25 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 17700 17700 0 18,288 1090 0.9068
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$17,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,288

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

26 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 17900 35300 0.4926 1,813 1109 0.9484
#26

#26 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 %

27 Texas Tech University 18300 27100 0.3253 32,580 1200 0.7265
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

27 Towson University 18300 29900 0.3876 16,264 1098 0.8197
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

29 Central Washington University 18400 22700 0.1892 10,317 1045 0.9062
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,317

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

30 Simpson College 18600 60500 0.6923 1,235 1430 0.8622
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,235

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

31 University of Mississippi 18700 45000 0.5849 21,585 1182 0.9658
#31

#31 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 %

32 Notre Dame of Maryland University 19100 68100 0.7197 709 1030 0.8216
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$68,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

709

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

33 Saint Xavier University 19500 53300 0.6329 3,098 1050 0.843
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,098

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.3 %

33 Southeast Missouri State University 19500 30600 0.3614 7,926 945 0.7352
#33

#33 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 %

35 Lee University 19600 37400 0.4762 3,271 1154 0.7052
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,271

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

36 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 19800 32100 0.383 6,306 1214 0.9075
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

37 Loyola University New Orleans 19900 72100 0.7238 3,007 1155 0.9305
#37

#37 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 %

37 University of Colorado Boulder 19900 31900 0.3767 32,244 1351 0.7808
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

39 Bethany Lutheran College 20000 46400 0.568 856 1160 0.3897
#39

#39 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 %

40 Marian University 20300 47200 0.5693 1,021 1020 0.7498
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marian University
Fond Du Lac, WI

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,021

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

40 Southern Oregon University 20300 35200 0.4234 4,235 1104 0.8862
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,235

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

40 University of Rochester 20300 93100 0.7822 6,580 1462 0.4008
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

43 Ohio University-Main Campus 20600 23200 0.1121 20,444 1209 0.8499
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

43 Our Lady of the Lake University 20600 52900 0.6104 1,108 990 0.6578
#43

#43 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 %

45 Graceland University-Lamoni 20900 36300 0.4248 798 1030 0.8083
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Graceland University-Lamoni
Lamoni, IA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

798

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

45 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 20900 24900 0.1606 5,823 1115 0.8619
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

45 University of Northern Iowa 20900 24000 0.1303 7,711 1129 0.9274
#45

#45 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 %

48 North Central College 21100 63700 0.6692 2,454 1203 0.7733
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

49 Albright College 21200 49300 0.5699 1,230 1050 0.7633
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albright College
Reading, PA

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,230

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

76.3 %

50 Northern Michigan University 21300 33100 0.3565 6,684 1100 0.8402
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

51 State University of New York at New Paltz 21400 26300 0.1865 6,862 1260 0.6161
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

52 Maryville University of Saint Louis 21500 48900 0.5599 5,692 1124 0.9508
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maryville University of Saint Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

5,692

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

53 Belhaven University 21600 43300 0.5025 1,614 1105 0.4975
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belhaven University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,614

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

54 Sterling College 22000 53900 0.591 670 1070 0.4817
#54

#54 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 %

55 Union Commonwealth University 22200 90400 0.7547 775 980 0.6315
#55

#55 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 %

56 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 22400 43200 0.4816 3,825 1175 0.7841
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

57 Buena Vista University 22500 59100 0.6194 1,436 1124 0.7761
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,436

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

58 Florida State University 22600 32400 0.3029 32,720 1360 0.2422
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

58 New York University 22600 91800 0.7535 29,060 1520 0.0923
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

60 Manchester University 22900 54100 0.5769 988 1044 0.7106
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manchester University
North Manchester, IN

Sticker Price

$54,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

988

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

71.1 %

60 Murray State University 22900 27600 0.168 7,851 1115 0.8568
#60

#60 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 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23400 34500 0.3221 65,450 1203 0.8989
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

63 North Central University 23500 43900 0.4649 759 1075 0.9898
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

759

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

63 West Texas A & M University 23500 29200 0.195 6,926 1060 0.9868
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,926

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

65 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 23600 34800 0.3215 3,459 1080 0.9215
#65

#65 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 %

66 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 45,193 1175 0.5466
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

45,193

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

67 Millikin University 23800 43700 0.4549 1,495 1020 0.6668
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millikin University
Decatur, IL

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,495

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

67 Washington State University 23800 38700 0.3858 21,455 1125 0.8664
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

69 Calvin University 23900 53500 0.5532 3,356 1222 0.7091
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

70 Fitchburg State University 24100 33700 0.2849 3,027 1145 0.8693
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,027

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

71 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College 24200 41300 0.4141 3,244 1224 0.9683
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,244

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

72 Abilene Christian University 24300 59000 0.5877 3,263 1189 0.6603
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX

Sticker Price

$59,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,263

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

66.0 %

72 Columbia College Chicago 24300 63200 0.6158 5,422 0 0.8946
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

5,422

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

72 Eastern Connecticut State University 24300 34400 0.2922 4,174 1165 0.8298
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

4,174

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

72 Southwestern Adventist University 24300 43200 0.4376 758 1064 0.7836
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Adventist University
Keene, TX

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

758

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

76 Park University 24500 31300 0.2176 4,657 1035 0.6904
#76

#76 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 %

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 %

77 Muskingum University 24700 51400 0.5206 1,523 1020 0.8184
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,523

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

77 University of Saint Mary 24700 53700 0.5407 1,027 1040 0.8663
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth, KS

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,027

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

80 Indiana University-South Bend 24900 27800 0.1036 4,083 1075 0.8384
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

4,083

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

81 Augsburg University 25200 56400 0.5536 2,527 1065 0.8198
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augsburg University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,527

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

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 %

81 Point Park University 25200 57000 0.5582 2,337 1140 0.9691
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

84 Ball State University 25500 25500 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

85 Evangel University 25700 40900 0.372 1,511 1180 0.7161
#85

#85 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 %

86 Messiah University 26000 54300 0.5209 2,618 1241 0.7897
#86

#86 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 %

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 %

88 Dordt University 26200 52500 0.5007 1,716 1205 0.6847
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,716

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

88 Minnesota State University Moorhead 26200 28300 0.0753 3,375 1090 0.5876
#88

#88 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 %

90 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26300 28400 0.0749 14,504 1149 0.7637
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

91 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 26400 36800 0.2828 14,783 1124 0.8096
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

91 Earlham College 26400 75800 0.6514 696 1233 0.7311
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

696

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

93 Georgia Southern University 26600 26800 0.0075 23,541 1065 0.8789
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

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 %

95 Northwood University 26800 54500 0.5087 2,045 1055 0.6451
#95

#95 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 %

96 Henderson State University 26900 27200 0.011 1,461 990 0.8192
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

1,461

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

96 University of Saint Joseph 26900 71200 0.6224 993 1010 0.7859
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

993

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

98 University of Idaho 27000 45200 0.4023 9,574 1119 0.7553
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

99 Capital University 27200 62400 0.564 1,609 1084 0.7022
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Capital University
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

100 Kennesaw State University 27400 27400 0 42,760 1120 0.6919
#100

#100 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 %

100 Kent State University at Kent 27400 28400 0.0352 20,841 1105 0.8634
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

100 University of North Georgia 27400 38600 0.2905 18,322 1100 0.6794
#100

#100 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 %

103 Wilmington College 27600 48200 0.428 1,006 1020 0.924
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilmington College
Wilmington, OH

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,006

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

104 Canisius University 27800 54700 0.492 1,724 1186 0.7236
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Canisius University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

104 Saint Edward's University 27800 73200 0.6205 2,499 1128 0.8142
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Edward's University
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,128

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

106 Florida Southern College 27900 63200 0.559 2,682 1264 0.6442
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,682

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

106 Mississippi College 27900 45100 0.3801 2,883 1110 0.2911
#106

#106 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 %

108 Colorado Christian University 28000 64000 0.5624 8,200 1110 0.9764
#108

#108 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 %

108 Texas State University 28000 28000 0 36,236 1100 0.8932
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

36,236

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

110 Thomas College 28100 55800 0.4976 1,526 905 0.963
#110

#110 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 %

111 Eastern Mennonite University 28300 66700 0.5759 791 1269 1
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

791

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

111 Grace College and Theological Seminary 28300 41800 0.3222 1,795 1130 0.8215
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grace College and Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,795

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

113 Webster University 28500 54700 0.4792 2,322 1109 0.8623
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,322

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

114 University of Hartford 28600 70100 0.5919 4,223 1224 0.9575
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

Sticker Price

$70,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

4,223

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

115 Wayland Baptist University 28700 37300 0.2308 2,087 1010 0.5596
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,087

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

116 Cedar Crest College 29000 66000 0.5602 870 1115 0.8407
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

870

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

117 Milligan University 29100 55900 0.4801 865 1200 0.7229
#117

#117 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 %

118 Catawba College 29200 55200 0.4704 1,262 1098 0.7521
#118

#118 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 %

118 Cornerstone University 29200 40800 0.2852 1,354 1110 0.7777
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,354

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

118 University of Connecticut 29200 37000 0.2106 20,056 1329 0.5239
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

121 Manhattanville University 29300 68500 0.5723 1,466 1160 0.8734
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattanville University
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,466

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

121 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29300 34000 0.1383 30,187 1292 0.6015
#121

#121 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 %

123 Montclair State University 29400 36300 0.1902 18,712 1058 0.8789
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

123 Oklahoma Wesleyan University 29400 56200 0.4773 765 1020 0.6617
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Bartlesville, OK

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

765

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

66.2 %

125 Gannon University 29500 52900 0.4427 2,768 1133 0.7416
#125

#125 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 %

126 William Peace University 29700 50200 0.4089 722 1180 0.9425
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Peace University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$50,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

722

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

127 Hilbert College 29800 57100 0.4782 931 1080 0.972
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hilbert College
Hamburg, NY

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

931

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

127 University of Toledo 29800 42000 0.289 11,013 1229 0.9202
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

129 Southwestern College 30000 64400 0.5342 938 1025 0.7555
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern College
Winfield, KS

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

938

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

75.6 %

130 Rochester Institute of Technology 30500 78100 0.6093 14,267 1381 0.6693
#130

#130 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 %

131 McPherson College 30900 51400 0.3987 876 1075 0.7676
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McPherson College
McPherson, KS

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

876

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

132 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 31200 48800 0.361 20,591 1435 0.1407
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

20,591

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

133 Lebanon Valley College 31400 72400 0.5665 1,720 1225 0.8377
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PA

Sticker Price

$72,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,720

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

133 Mount Saint Mary College 31400 68600 0.5423 2,141 1153 0.8888
#133

#133 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 %

135 University of Valley Forge 31500 49800 0.3672 517 970 0.612
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Valley Forge
Phoenixville, PA

Sticker Price

$49,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

517

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

61.2 %

136 Columbia International University 31700 44800 0.2931 965 1079 0.9447
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia International University
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

965

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

137 Ithaca College 32100 72500 0.5571 4,268 1314 0.6901
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,268

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

138 Azusa Pacific University 32300 66600 0.5147 2,759 1189 0.8843
#138

#138 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 %

138 Lawrence Technological University 32300 71900 0.5507 2,579 1159 0.559
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,579

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

140 Belmont University 32500 69900 0.5359 7,175 1273 0.9528
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,175

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

141 Drake University 32800 68500 0.5218 2,585 1259 0.6385
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

142 Liberty University 33200 44600 0.2556 52,961 1174 0.9898
#142

#142 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 %

143 SUNY at Purchase College 33400 38300 0.1278 3,257 1294 0.7405
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,257

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

143 Wilkes University 33400 61900 0.4597 2,076 1144 0.9064
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,076

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

145 Elizabethtown College 33700 55300 0.3907 1,903 1214 0.7787
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

145 Harding University 33700 47800 0.2956 3,536 1184 0.7052
#145

#145 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 %

147 Franklin Pierce University 33800 68300 0.5048 997 1174 0.9347
#147

#147 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 %

148 Spring Arbor University 34100 52700 0.3536 1,139 1124 0.5152
#148

#148 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 %

149 Barry University 34400 56400 0.3899 3,232 1005 0.7724
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Barry University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,232

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

149 Southeastern University 34400 60500 0.4312 10,172 1110 0.5298
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

53.0 %

151 Gwynedd Mercy University 34900 65100 0.4641 1,301 1110 0.8963
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,301

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

151 Valparaiso University 34900 62700 0.4428 2,123 1189 0.8943
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

153 University of North Texas at Dallas 35000 37600 0.07 2,953 975 0.8445
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas at Dallas
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

2,953

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

153 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#153

#153 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 %

155 Adelphi University 35200 63300 0.4442 5,325 1237 0.6591
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,325

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

65.9 %

155 Stockton University 35200 44500 0.2091 7,565 1135 0.8894
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

157 Stevenson University 35300 59900 0.4105 3,106 1100 0.7891
#157

#157 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 %

157 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 35300 56700 0.3775 12,122 1283 0.8304
#157

#157 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 %

159 New York Institute of Technology 35500 83600 0.5753 3,646 1298 0.8102
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,646

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

159 Warner Pacific University 35500 41600 0.1474 378 1020 0.7114
#159

#159 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 %

161 University of the Pacific 35700 71500 0.501 3,249 1298 0.7132
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$71,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

162 Cedarville University 35900 57000 0.3708 5,790 1232 0.6529
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,790

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

162 Hardin-Simmons University 35900 49700 0.2776 1,291 1110 0.9
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, TX

Sticker Price

$49,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,291

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

164 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 36000 48500 0.2583 2,075 1090 0.8894
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,075

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

165 North Greenville University 36400 46500 0.2178 2,020 1164 0.6667
#165

#165 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 %

166 Concordia University Ann Arbor 37300 57000 0.3454 755 1163 0.6925
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

755

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

69.3 %

167 Asbury University 38000 49100 0.2266 1,789 1197 0.634
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Asbury University
Wilmore, KY

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,789

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

168 Alvernia University 38800 69400 0.4408 2,192 1195 0.5806
#168

#168 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 %

168 Long Island University 38800 60000 0.3535 12,072 1229 0.8616
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

12,072

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

168 State University of New York at Cortland 38800 39900 0.0276 5,911 1175 0.5979
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

59.8 %

171 Reinhardt University 38900 49300 0.2107 1,129 1070 0.6154
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Reinhardt University
Waleska, GA

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

1,129

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

171 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 38900 38900 0 1,973 1189 0.8135
#171

#171 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 %

173 Albertus Magnus College 39300 73400 0.4644 1,006 975 0.5931
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albertus Magnus College
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$73,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,006

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

59.3 %

173 Xavier University 39300 68100 0.4232 4,239 1218 0.8641
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$68,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,239

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

175 Arcadia University 39400 71600 0.4491 2,030 1170 0.8022
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arcadia University
Glenside, PA

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,030

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

80.2 %

176 Georgian Court University 40200 58000 0.307 1,616 1155 0.7884
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,616

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

177 Endicott College 40300 64200 0.3722 3,194 1275 0.7121
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Endicott College
Beverly, MA

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,194

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

178 Pace University 40700 74800 0.4558 8,038 1260 0.7592
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,038

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

179 Loyola University Chicago 41000 70600 0.4192 12,538 1303 0.816
#179

#179 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 %

180 Butler University 41200 67900 0.3934 4,489 1279 0.8508
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

181 Seattle University 42000 74600 0.4368 4,078 1305 0.7692
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,078

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

182 Bryant University 42500 75900 0.4398 3,200 1265 0.6546
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryant University
Smithfield, RI

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,200

Est. Median SAT

1,265

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

183 Florida Atlantic University 44400 44400 0 24,876 1130 0.6613
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,876

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

184 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2745 31,253 1272 0.773
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

185 High Point University 45500 72900 0.3758 5,135 1263 0.7531
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

High Point University
High Point, NC

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,135

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

186 William Jessup University 45800 54900 0.1658 1,317 1140 0.9333
#186

#186 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 %

187 University of Georgia 45900 51600 0.1108 32,399 1382 0.377
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

188 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46100 86300 0.4656 5,741 1438 0.6347
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,741

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

189 Minneapolis College of Art and Design 46200 66500 0.3054 720 1211 0.4848
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

720

Est. Median SAT

1,211

Acceptance Rate

48.5 %

190 Massachusetts College of Art and Design 48500 69000 0.2972 1,871 1085 0.7627
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,871

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

76.3 %

191 Tulane University of Louisiana 48700 91400 0.4673 8,192 1451 0.1398
#191

#191 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 %

192 Drexel University 48800 83900 0.4184 13,309 1339 0.7944
#192

#192 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 %

193 Lynn University 51700 66000 0.2166 2,861 1130 0.7347
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,861

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

194 Woodbury University 52900 69500 0.2388 786 1087 0.8165
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Woodbury University
Burbank, CA

Sticker Price

$69,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

786

Est. Median SAT

1,087

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

195 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 33,033 1264 0.8529
#195

#195 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 %

196 Savannah College of Art and Design 54700 66400 0.1762 15,552 1174 0.8298
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

15,552

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

197 Elon University 56400 68900 0.1815 6,452 1215 0.6635
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

198 Miami University-Oxford 57400 57400 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

199 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58200 64100 0.092 42,604 1336 0.6056
#199

#199 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 %

200 Maryland Institute College of Art 60700 71200 0.1476 1,191 1232 0.7679
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

1,191

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

201 The New School 68100 90100 0.2442 6,591 1268 0.6347
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New School
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,591

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

202 Fordham University 70000 95100 0.2638 10,582 1406 0.5931
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$95,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,582

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

59.3 %

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

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