Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

Most Affordable Colleges for Early Childhood Education and Teaching Majors in the state of 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 College of the Ozarks 6600 38400 0.8291 1,454 1135 0.1199
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

12.0 %

2 Wiley University 6900 20100 0.6562 712 0 0
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wiley University
Marshall, TX

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

712

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

3 Florida Gateway College 7600 24200 0.6865 2,921 0 0
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,921

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

4 Le Moyne-Owen College 7800 21300 0.6332 659 865 0.9923
#4

#4 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 Midland College 7800 16200 0.5173 5,690 0 0
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midland College
Midland, TX

Sticker Price

$16,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

5,690

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

6 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

7 Bucknell University 9600 91800 0.8959 3,920 1396 0.2893
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

8 Utah State University 9700 26700 0.6361 25,706 1176 0.9247
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

9 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 10600 26000 0.5929 22,033 1321 0.3132
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

22,033

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

31.3 %

9 Gods Bible School and College 10600 21800 0.5132 409 1065 0.7532
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gods Bible School and College
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

409

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

11 East Central University 10700 24700 0.5673 2,644 1055 0.5815
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Central University
Ada, OK

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,644

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

12 College of Saint Mary 10800 37800 0.7141 552 1103 0.4465
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Saint Mary
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

552

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

12 Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus 10800 24600 0.5615 4,239 970 0.9166
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Portales, NM

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,239

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

14 California State University-Fresno 11300 19600 0.4226 21,954 995 0.9526
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

15 Eastern Washington University 11500 31200 0.6315 6,952 995 0.9075
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,952

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

15 Idaho State University 11500 27000 0.5733 10,834 0 0
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

15 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11500 29100 0.6053 40,684 1331 0.3915
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

18 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11700 27800 0.5771 20,885 1420 0.1534
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

20,885

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

19 Jarvis Christian University 11800 26800 0.5594 577 0 0
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jarvis Christian University
Hawkins, TX

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

577

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

20 Northeastern State University 11900 22900 0.4794 5,111 1055 0.9959
#20

#20 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 %

21 Fayetteville State University 12500 26300 0.525 6,074 945 0.8215
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,074

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

22 Boston University 12700 92800 0.8633 18,805 1475 0.1111
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

23 Navajo Technical University 13000 24900 0.4771 1,678 0 0
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Navajo Technical University
Crownpoint, NM

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,678

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

23 Saginaw Valley State University 13000 28600 0.5472 6,135 1055 0.7207
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,135

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

23 University of Michigan-Flint 13000 46300 0.719 5,011 1109 0.7046
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

5,011

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

23 University of North Alabama 13000 28200 0.5393 7,662 1140 0.8731
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,662

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

27 University of the Virgin Islands 13100 26100 0.499 1,569 925 0.9898
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Virgin Islands
Charlotte Amalie, VI

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,569

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

28 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 13200 19400 0.3197 14,416 1210 0.8851
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

29 Mayville State University 13600 22000 0.3811 1,067 1034 0.7123
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mayville State University
Mayville, ND

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,067

Est. Median SAT

1,034

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

29 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 13600 34600 0.6076 8,945 1099 0.975
#29

#29 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 %

29 University of Delaware 13600 34500 0.606 20,026 1294 0.706
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

20,026

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

32 Peru State College 13700 22300 0.3874 1,308 0 0
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Peru State College
Peru, NE

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

33 California State University-Bakersfield 13900 30600 0.5459 8,865 925 0.9385
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

34 Alabama State University 14200 31300 0.5476 3,521 945 0.9755
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,521

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

35 Governors State University 14300 33100 0.5682 2,572 945 0.4827
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Governors State University
University Park, IL

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,572

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

48.3 %

35 Northern Illinois University 14300 28800 0.5048 11,348 1070 0.6979
#35

#35 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 %

37 Central Michigan University 14400 37800 0.6183 10,193 1095 0.8982
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

37 Northwestern State University of Louisiana 14400 37400 0.6144 7,622 1075 0.9254
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

7,622

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

37 University of South Carolina Aiken 14400 23300 0.3821 3,289 1115 0.7854
#37

#37 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 %

40 Salisbury University 14600 28700 0.4916 6,288 1250 0.8747
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,288

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

41 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 14700 28200 0.4786 3,084 1055 0.7533
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,084

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

42 Florida Gulf Coast University 14800 22500 0.3418 14,463 1125 0.6344
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

14,463

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

42 Harris-Stowe State University 14800 28500 0.4814 1,002 930 0.4784
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harris-Stowe State University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,002

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

47.8 %

44 Murray State University 15000 27000 0.4443 7,851 1115 0.8568
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,851

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

45 Wayne State College 15100 20300 0.2561 3,902 0 0
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State College
Wayne, NE

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

46 California State University-Chico 15200 23500 0.3528 13,792 1075 0.9272
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

46 Coppin State University 15200 27100 0.439 1,907 950 0.4583
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,907

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

45.8 %

46 Lander University 15200 24600 0.3814 3,776 1055 0.8131
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lander University
Greenwood, SC

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,776

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

49 Western Michigan University 15300 26500 0.423 13,027 1115 0.846
#49

#49 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 %

50 Coastal Carolina University 15400 27200 0.4339 10,811 1145 0.7527
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,811

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

50 Talladega College 15400 26900 0.4276 701 970 0.8542
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Talladega College
Talladega, AL

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

701

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

52 Cameron University 15500 16600 0.0664 3,307 0 0
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cameron University
Lawton, OK

Sticker Price

$16,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

3,307

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

52 University of Central Oklahoma 15500 28700 0.46 10,777 1075 0.7812
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

52 University of Southern Indiana 15500 26000 0.4021 7,600 1145 0.9581
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

55 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 29800 0.4782 5,241 1095 0.8609
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

55 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 15600 31000 0.4964 8,553 1045 0.8688
#55

#55 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 %

55 Trinity Washington University 15600 45900 0.6595 1,658 0 0.9952
#55

#55 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 %

58 James Madison University 15700 28900 0.4573 20,973 1260 0.7152
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

20,973

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

58 University of the Southwest 15700 31800 0.5066 346 940 0.4539
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Southwest
Hobbs, NM

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

346

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

60 Southeastern Louisiana University 16000 40000 0.6004 13,192 1075 0.9931
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

13,192

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

60 Tennessee State University 16000 39200 0.5913 5,057 980 0.7011
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

5,057

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

70.1 %

60 University of Kansas 16000 34900 0.5405 22,085 1176 0.9348
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

63 Oakland City University 16100 49100 0.6724 505 1010 0.8251
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland City University
Oakland City, IN

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

505

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

82.5 %

63 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 16100 25400 0.3667 9,302 1125 0.9735
#63

#63 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 %

63 University of South Carolina Beaufort 16100 24300 0.3376 2,162 1025 0.725
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Beaufort
Bluffton, SC

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,162

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

66 California State University-Sacramento 16200 27600 0.4134 28,820 1035 0.9399
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

67 Eastern Michigan University 16400 36100 0.5448 10,470 1055 0.7964
#67

#67 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 %

67 Grove City College 16400 39700 0.5876 2,341 1266 0.7232
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,341

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

67 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 16400 28200 0.4179 7,353 1085 0.9077
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

67 University of Florida 16400 22500 0.271 36,573 1399 0.242
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

71 Eastern Oregon University 16500 26900 0.3848 2,502 1040 0.9831
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,502

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

72 Waynesburg University 16600 45000 0.6305 1,030 1093 0.8982
#72

#72 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 %

72 Worcester State University 16600 31700 0.4758 4,868 1157 0.8799
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester State University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

4,868

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

74 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 16800 21800 0.2316 3,184 1069 0.7539
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

3,184

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

75 Great Lakes Christian College 16900 33200 0.4916 210 0 0
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Great Lakes Christian College
Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

210

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

76 Winona State University 17000 23000 0.2595 5,317 1115 0.7549
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

77 SUNY at Fredonia 17100 27800 0.3854 2,771 1258 0.777
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

78 Middle Tennessee State University 17200 23200 0.2586 18,042 1140 0.6909
#78

#78 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 %

78 Missouri State University-Springfield 17200 25700 0.3307 20,584 1134 0.9053
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

80 Blackburn College 17300 48800 0.645 513 1020 0.6319
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Blackburn College
Carlinville, IL

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

513

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

63.2 %

80 Northwestern Oklahoma State University 17300 28000 0.3821 1,787 980 0.6545
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,787

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

82 Augusta University 17400 47400 0.6326 6,049 1065 0.8641
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Sticker Price

$47,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,049

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

82 Rhode Island College 17400 27400 0.3654 5,154 995 0.9182
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,154

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

84 Keene State College 17500 41400 0.5769 2,725 1085 0.9033
#84

#84 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 %

84 Salem State University 17500 28500 0.3859 4,867 1075 0.9588
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

86 Central Connecticut State University 17600 34000 0.4818 8,170 1075 0.7333
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

87 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 17700 23500 0.2472 10,084 1055 0.8572
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

10,084

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

88 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 17900 35300 0.4926 1,813 1109 0.9484
#88

#88 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 %

89 Columbus State University 18100 23200 0.22 6,123 970 0.9912
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbus State University
Columbus, GA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,123

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

90 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 34,242 1273 0.7333
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

91 University of Pittsburgh-Bradford 18300 33300 0.4505 1,009 1115 0.8854
#91

#91 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 %

92 Central Washington University 18400 22700 0.1892 10,317 1045 0.9062
#92

#92 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 %

92 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,093 1302 0.7821
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

92 Southwestern Christian University 18400 26800 0.3139 380 975 0.6206
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Christian University
Bethany, OK

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

380

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

95 University of Mary 18600 32600 0.428 2,821 1175 0.753
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,821

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

95 University of Mississippi 18600 45000 0.5871 21,585 1182 0.9658
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

97 Holy Family University 18800 56200 0.666 2,643 1030 0.7104
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,643

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

98 McNeese State University 18900 27400 0.3102 5,668 1060 0.7827
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,668

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

98 Quincy University 18900 57900 0.6733 1,072 1115 0.5093
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quincy University
Quincy, IL

Sticker Price

$57,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,072

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

50.9 %

100 Emmanuel University 19000 43600 0.5639 886 1070 0.74
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emmanuel University
Franklin Springs, GA

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

886

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

100 University of Northern Colorado 19000 30500 0.377 6,480 1085 0.8585
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

102 Campbellsville University 19100 43200 0.5573 6,848 1075 0.7974
#102

#102 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 %

103 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 19200 26700 0.2813 4,891 1095 0.9205
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,891

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

103 University of Maine at Farmington 19200 33700 0.431 1,677 1124 0.9672
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,677

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

105 Welch College 19300 41500 0.5345 350 0 0
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Welch College
Gallatin, TN

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

350

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

106 Greenville University 19400 43900 0.5589 986 1033 0.975
#106

#106 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 %

106 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,449 1256 0.7847
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

108 Carlow University 19500 57800 0.6627 1,355 1065 0.8695
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,355

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

108 Carson-Newman University 19500 51900 0.6245 1,596 1110 0.9045
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,596

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

108 Madonna University 19500 49200 0.604 1,828 980 0.6339
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Madonna University
Livonia, MI

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,828

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

108 Saint Xavier University 19500 53300 0.6329 3,098 1050 0.843
#108

#108 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 %

108 Southeast Missouri State University 19500 30600 0.3614 7,926 945 0.7352
#108

#108 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 %

113 Lee University 19600 37400 0.4762 3,271 1154 0.7052
#113

#113 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 %

113 McMurry University 19600 51900 0.6219 3,167 1065 0.5704
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McMurry University
Abilene, TX

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,167

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

113 Olivet Nazarene University 19600 61600 0.6814 2,711 1104 0.5586
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,711

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

116 California State University-Los Angeles 19700 38000 0.4816 19,586 965 0.9125
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

116 Pennsylvania Western University 19700 29000 0.3212 7,586 1045 0.9433
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

118 Bethel University 19800 54500 0.6376 1,065 1030 0.9766
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Mishawaka, IN

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,065

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

118 Columbia College 19800 35800 0.447 1,391 950 0.9393
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,391

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

118 Wichita State University 19800 29800 0.3372 13,313 1073 0.9395
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

121 University of Northern Iowa 19900 24000 0.1728 7,711 1129 0.9274
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,711

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

121 University of Virginia-Main Campus 19900 78700 0.7472 17,885 1470 0.1681
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

17,885

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

16.8 %

123 Cleveland State University 20000 30900 0.3523 9,482 1069 0.913
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

9,482

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

123 Daemen University 20000 55100 0.6371 1,653 1050 0.6826
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Daemen University
Amherst, NY

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,653

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

68.3 %

125 Bay Path University 20100 55400 0.637 1,177 1110 0.852
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bay Path University
Longmeadow, MA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,177

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

125 Coker University 20100 47800 0.5798 1,220 1050 0.9396
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coker University
Hartsville, SC

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,220

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

125 University of Hawaii at Manoa 20100 32300 0.3775 15,375 1103 0.866
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

128 Lasell University 20200 48500 0.5831 1,293 1095 0.8122
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lasell University
Newton, MA

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,293

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

128 Lindenwood University 20200 35800 0.4361 4,663 1209 0.5684
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,663

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

56.8 %

128 Minot State University 20200 23500 0.1393 2,499 1075 0.6462
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

131 Marian University 20300 47200 0.5693 1,021 1020 0.7498
#131

#131 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 %

131 Southern Oregon University 20300 35200 0.4234 4,235 1104 0.8862
#131

#131 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 %

133 SUNY Buffalo State University 20400 39900 0.489 5,255 1109 0.7295
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,255

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

134 Malone University 20500 57100 0.6414 992 1075 0.7586
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Malone University
Canton, OH

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

992

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

134 Ohio University-Main Campus 20500 23200 0.1164 20,444 1209 0.8499
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

134 SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill 20500 26800 0.235 1,988 1080 0.8402
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,988

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

137 Our Lady of the Lake University 20600 52900 0.6104 1,108 990 0.6578
#137

#137 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 %

137 South Dakota State University 20600 25200 0.1844 10,719 1120 0.9834
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,719

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

139 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.326 44,819 1327 0.4987
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

44,819

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

139 South Carolina State University 20700 30000 0.3095 2,950 930 0.8262
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

141 College of Coastal Georgia 20800 29400 0.2925 3,468 1005 0.9813
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Coastal Georgia
Brunswick, GA

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,468

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

142 Central State University 20900 24700 0.1537 2,665 885 0.9861
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,665

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

143 Anna Maria College 21100 54200 0.6109 916 885 0.503
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anna Maria College
Paxton, MA

Sticker Price

$54,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

916

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

50.3 %

144 Claflin University 21200 36000 0.4114 1,731 940 0.6493
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,731

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

145 Schreiner University 21300 52600 0.5952 1,120 1070 0.882
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,120

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

146 Louisiana Tech University 21400 26100 0.1802 10,881 1189 0.864
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,881

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

146 State University of New York at New Paltz 21400 26300 0.1865 6,862 1260 0.6161
#146

#146 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 %

148 Maryville University of Saint Louis 21500 48900 0.5599 5,692 1124 0.9508
#148

#148 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 %

149 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 21600 24000 0.1019 4,880 1124 0.8172
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

4,880

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

150 Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 21700 52700 0.5886 1,041 1040 0.5687
#150

#150 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 %

151 Central Wyoming College 21800 26200 0.1677 2,205 0 0
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Wyoming College
Riverton, WY

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

2,205

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

152 La Roche University 21900 72600 0.6986 1,828 1059 0.7576
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

La Roche University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,828

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

152 University of Massachusetts-Boston 21900 43300 0.4948 12,138 1189 0.8378
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

12,138

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

154 Lake Erie College 22000 62000 0.6453 941 1075 0.7036
#154

#154 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 %

155 Newman University 22300 54000 0.5871 2,529 1069 0.7398
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Newman University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$54,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,529

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

156 New York University 22600 91800 0.7535 29,060 1520 0.0923
#156

#156 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 %

157 Concordia University-Nebraska 22700 61100 0.6277 3,000 1130 0.8572
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward, NE

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,000

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

158 Ohio Dominican University 23000 55400 0.5849 843 1171 0.9423
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Dominican University
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

843

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

158 San Jose State University 23000 41100 0.4405 28,008 1124 0.8461
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

158 Southern Connecticut State University 23000 36800 0.3747 7,252 1005 0.9147
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

158 University of the Cumberlands 23000 26400 0.1289 7,612 1025 0.9881
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

7,612

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

162 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.3737 8,738 1079 0.948
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,738

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

162 Southwest Minnesota State University 23100 25800 0.1029 7,735 1015 0.6218
#162

#162 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 %

162 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 23100 29000 0.2033 7,490 1140 0.918
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

7,490

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

165 Concordia University-Chicago 23200 54900 0.5769 1,368 1100 0.9279
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Chicago
River Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,368

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

166 Robert Morris University 23300 58000 0.5988 4,325 1145 0.8989
#166

#166 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 %

166 University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma 23300 27900 0.1665 1,027 1165 0.6582
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
Chickasha, OK

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

1,027

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

168 Bob Jones University 23400 41500 0.4368 2,312 1149 0.8616
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,312

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

169 Aquinas College 23500 53400 0.5604 1,088 1035 0.8988
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,088

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

169 York College of Pennsylvania 23500 45800 0.4873 3,369 1153 0.7374
#169

#169 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 %

171 Millikin University 23800 43700 0.4549 1,495 1020 0.6668
#171

#171 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 %

171 Saint Norbert College 23800 63800 0.6267 1,970 1193 0.8574
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

173 La Salle University 23900 59000 0.5947 2,080 1159 0.9659
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$59,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,080

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

174 Dominican University 24000 56000 0.5716 2,690 1005 0.9032
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,690

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

174 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,853 990 0.6652
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,853

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

176 Bradley University 24100 49900 0.5161 3,596 1223 0.7676
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$49,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

176 Fitchburg State University 24100 33700 0.2849 3,027 1145 0.8693
#176

#176 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 %

176 Vanguard University of Southern California 24100 57300 0.5793 1,960 1100 0.6244
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, CA

Sticker Price

$57,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,960

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

179 Judson University 24200 49100 0.5069 718 1015 0.4759
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Judson University
Elgin, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

718

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

179 Saint Ambrose University 24200 55400 0.5628 1,939 1085 0.7733
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,939

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

179 Wisconsin Lutheran College 24200 55200 0.5611 957 1233 0.7816
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wisconsin Lutheran College
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

957

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

182 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania 24400 36700 0.335 617 0 0
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Cheyney, PA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

617

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

182 Martin Luther College 24400 33100 0.2629 770 1193 0.8717
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Martin Luther College
New Ulm, MN

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

770

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

184 Park University 24500 31300 0.2176 4,657 1035 0.6904
#184

#184 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 %

185 Muskingum University 24600 51400 0.5209 1,523 1020 0.8184
#185

#185 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 %

186 Defiance College 24900 45900 0.4579 529 1025 0.4755
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Defiance College
Defiance, OH

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

529

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

186 The College of New Jersey 24900 38400 0.3512 7,435 1248 0.6229
#186

#186 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 %

186 Wilson College 24900 44400 0.4406 1,379 1055 0.9211
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilson College
Chambersburg, PA

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,379

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

189 Illinois State University 25200 36400 0.3079 19,107 1120 0.8815
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

189 Johnson University 25200 31300 0.1963 746 1070 0.6511
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson University
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

746

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

189 Westminster College 25200 53800 0.532 640 1100 0.792
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster College
Fulton, MO

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

640

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

192 Ball State University 25500 25500 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#192

#192 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 %

192 California State University-Stanislaus 25500 36800 0.3072 8,455 950 0.9814
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

194 Northern Arizona University 25600 43200 0.4082 22,990 1090 0.8961
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

194 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25600 34900 0.2668 4,371 1084 0.865
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

196 Evangel University 25700 40900 0.372 1,511 1180 0.7161
#196

#196 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 %

197 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,234 1279 0.848
#197

#197 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 %

197 Seattle Pacific University 25800 70000 0.6314 1,776 1180 0.834
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$70,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,776

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

199 Christian Brothers University 25900 57600 0.5497 1,155 1110 0.867
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christian Brothers University
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,155

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

86.7 %

199 Hannibal-LaGrange University 25900 40800 0.366 452 1014 0.7263
#199

#199 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 %

199 Rockford University 25900 58500 0.5577 983 975 0.9291
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rockford University
Rockford, IL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

983

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

199 Western Kentucky University 25900 41800 0.3803 14,151 970 0.9387
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

203 Messiah University 26000 54300 0.5209 2,618 1241 0.7897
#203

#203 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 %

203 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 26000 34900 0.2549 1,817 905 0.4118
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

1,817

Est. Median SAT

905

Acceptance Rate

41.2 %

205 Marywood University 26100 67700 0.6142 1,833 1160 0.6058
#205

#205 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 %

205 Minnesota State University Moorhead 26100 28300 0.076 3,375 1090 0.5876
#205

#205 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 %

207 Iowa State University 26200 42800 0.3881 25,628 1207 0.8866
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

207 University of Mobile 26200 48300 0.4572 1,308 1209 0.7789
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mobile
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

209 Heidelberg University 26300 48600 0.4589 969 1100 0.8579
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Heidelberg University
Tiffin, OH

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

969

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

209 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26300 28400 0.0756 14,504 1149 0.7637
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

209 Mount Aloysius College 26300 49200 0.4657 2,942 1045 0.8205
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Aloysius College
Cresson, PA

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,942

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

212 Missouri Western State University 26600 39300 0.3233 3,491 0 0
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,491

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

213 University of Arkansas 26700 28900 0.0745 28,859 1179 0.743
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

214 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 26800 31800 0.1573 27,132 1099 0.9617
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

27,132

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

215 Troy University 26900 34700 0.2248 10,222 1090 0.9604
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,222

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

216 California State University-Northridge 27100 36500 0.2586 32,756 1005 0.9345
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

216 Hood College 27100 71400 0.6202 1,198 1055 0.7777
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hood College
Frederick, MD

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,198

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

216 University of Arizona 27100 38100 0.2888 44,848 1233 0.8614
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

219 Capital University 27200 62400 0.564 1,609 1084 0.7022
#219

#219 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 %

220 University of Wisconsin-Stout 27300 29500 0.0729 6,136 1159 0.8767
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,136

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

221 Eastern Connecticut State University 27400 37900 0.2773 4,174 1165 0.8298
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,174

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

221 Kennesaw State University 27400 27400 0 42,760 1120 0.6919
#221

#221 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 %

223 Missouri Valley College 27600 38200 0.2775 1,687 980 0.6918
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Valley College
Marshall, MO

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,687

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

224 Freed-Hardeman University 27700 35900 0.2284 1,873 1120 0.5968
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,873

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

225 Mitchell College 27800 66600 0.5826 442 817 0.9466
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mitchell College
New London, CT

Sticker Price

$66,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

442

Est. Median SAT

817

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

226 Mississippi Christian University 27900 45100 0.3805 2,883 1110 0.2911
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi Christian University
Clinton, MS

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,883

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

29.1 %

226 Morehead State University 27900 32600 0.1441 8,258 1140 0.7721
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

228 Colorado Christian University 28000 64000 0.5624 8,200 1110 0.9764
#228

#228 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 %

228 Thomas College 28000 55800 0.4979 1,526 905 0.963
#228

#228 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 %

230 California State University-San Marcos 28100 38300 0.2662 14,977 1040 0.951
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,977

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

230 Chestnut Hill College 28100 60100 0.5323 868 995 0.7446
#230

#230 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 %

232 Alabama A & M University 28200 37700 0.2518 6,370 915 0.5795
#232

#232 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 %

232 Lourdes University 28200 40900 0.3116 759 1035 0.7413
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lourdes University
Sylvania, OH

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

759

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

234 Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School 28300 48800 0.4197 1,793 1174 0.5589
#234

#234 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 %

234 Weber State University 28300 33900 0.1651 31,672 0 0
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

236 Concordia University-Saint Paul 28400 46000 0.3828 3,424 1209 0.7887
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Saint Paul
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,424

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

237 Francis Marion University 28500 40200 0.2914 3,692 1015 0.8639
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Francis Marion University
Florence, SC

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,692

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

238 Elmhurst University 28600 67000 0.5734 3,213 1148 0.7364
#238

#238 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 %

238 Northwestern College 28600 56600 0.495 1,184 1159 0.8036
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern College
Orange City, IA

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,184

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

238 Roosevelt University 28600 47600 0.4005 2,868 1049 0.9716
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,868

Est. Median SAT

1,049

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

238 University of Hartford 28600 70100 0.5921 4,223 1224 0.9575
#238

#238 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 %

242 Wayland Baptist University 28700 37300 0.2308 2,087 1010 0.5596
#242

#242 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 %

243 University of Dayton 28800 64200 0.5515 7,740 1302 0.6545
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

244 Bridgewater State University 28900 35500 0.1845 8,270 1180 0.8781
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

8,270

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

244 Cedar Crest College 28900 66000 0.5618 870 1115 0.8407
#244

#244 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 %

246 Eastern University 29100 59200 0.5087 2,500 1105 0.9077
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern University
Saint Davids, PA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,500

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

247 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29300 34000 0.1383 30,187 1292 0.6015
#247

#247 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 %

248 Gannon University 29500 52900 0.4427 2,768 1133 0.7416
#248

#248 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 %

249 Montana State University 29600 31900 0.072 15,046 1184 0.8214
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

15,046

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

249 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 29600 31600 0.0633 6,835 1090 0.7147
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

6,835

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

251 Brevard College 29700 43700 0.3207 821 1060 0.4216
#251

#251 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 %

251 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 29700 43900 0.3237 9,847 1090 0.9309
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

253 Rivier University 29800 65700 0.5463 1,252 1120 0.8259
#253

#253 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 %

253 University of Missouri-St Louis 29800 37200 0.1991 12,317 1152 0.6267
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

12,317

Est. Median SAT

1,152

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

253 University of South Carolina-Upstate 29800 39700 0.2495 4,487 1115 0.6726
#253

#253 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 %

253 University of Toledo 29800 42000 0.2895 11,013 1229 0.9202
#253

#253 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 %

257 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

257 Southwestern College 30000 64400 0.5342 938 1025 0.7555
#257

#257 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 %

259 Mercy University 30100 44500 0.3237 6,774 1135 0.8584
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NY

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

6,774

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

260 Otterbein University 30400 57300 0.4694 2,211 1209 0.8453
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,211

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

261 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 30500 39200 0.2222 12,507 1010 0.8897
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

261 Oklahoma Baptist University 30500 54700 0.4419 1,427 1025 0.4941
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,427

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

49.4 %

263 University of Northwestern-St Paul 30600 54600 0.4387 3,163 1165 0.9347
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northwestern-St Paul
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,163

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

264 Chicago State University 30800 37600 0.1807 1,501 885 0.4326
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chicago State University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

1,501

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

43.3 %

264 San Francisco State University 30800 47700 0.3544 19,444 1035 0.9644
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

266 Colby-Sawyer College 30900 41000 0.2466 858 990 0.8008
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby-Sawyer College
New London, NH

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

858

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

267 Frostburg State University 31000 43000 0.2792 3,422 1095 0.8918
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

267 Ohio Northern University 31000 63500 0.5122 2,706 1269 0.744
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,706

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

269 University of North Dakota 31100 33700 0.0785 11,033 1150 0.769
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

270 University of North Florida 31300 33000 0.0516 13,735 1150 0.5324
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

271 Lebanon Valley College 31400 72400 0.5665 1,720 1225 0.8377
#271

#271 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 %

271 San Diego State University 31400 36100 0.1301 35,782 1208 0.3619
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

273 Southern Wesleyan University 31500 47100 0.332 784 1170 0.9953
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Wesleyan University
Central, SC

Sticker Price

$47,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

784

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

274 Missouri Baptist University 31700 53800 0.4116 4,958 843 0.686
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

4,958

Est. Median SAT

843

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

275 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31900 39200 0.1864 10,166 1190 0.7218
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,166

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

276 The University of Montana-Western 32300 42900 0.2473 1,335 990 0.9978
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana-Western
Dillon, MT

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

1,335

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.8 %

276 Washington Adventist University 32300 37800 0.1457 513 995 0.4618
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

513

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

46.2 %

278 Belmont University 32400 69900 0.536 7,175 1273 0.9528
#278

#278 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 %

278 Lake Superior State University 32400 33300 0.027 1,551 1120 0.6801
#278

#278 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 %

280 University of Scranton 32500 78700 0.5874 3,613 1250 0.8123
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,613

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

281 Berry College 32700 60900 0.4633 2,254 1219 0.64
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

282 University of Rhode Island 32900 46400 0.2907 14,376 1148 0.7216
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

283 Framingham State University 33200 38100 0.1286 2,782 1190 0.8361
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

2,782

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

283 Liberty University 33200 44600 0.2556 52,961 1174 0.9898
#283

#283 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 %

283 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 33200 37200 0.1075 5,823 1115 0.8619
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

286 Alverno College 33300 55500 0.3991 673 1000 0.8574
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

673

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

287 University of Indianapolis 33400 59900 0.4432 3,603 1080 0.665
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

288 Fort Lewis College 33500 41400 0.191 3,392 1109 0.773
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

288 Misericordia University 33500 67700 0.5048 1,720 1145 0.7093
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Misericordia University
Dallas, PA

Sticker Price

$67,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,720

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

290 California Baptist University 33600 65600 0.4878 8,417 1070 0.8488
#290

#290 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 %

291 Elizabethtown College 33700 55300 0.3907 1,903 1214 0.7787
#291

#291 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 %

291 Gordon College 33700 51300 0.3431 1,314 1256 0.6923
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gordon College
Wenham, MA

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,314

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

291 Nova Southeastern University 33700 56100 0.3992 7,311 1165 0.7321
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

7,311

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

73.2 %

294 Winthrop University 33800 52500 0.3559 3,969 1130 0.7925
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,969

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

295 Fisher College 33900 65300 0.4807 1,536 961 0.7068
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fisher College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$65,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,536

Est. Median SAT

961

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

296 Louisiana State University-Shreveport 34000 34100 0.0029 2,651 1085 0.5055
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

2,651

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

50.6 %

296 Spring Arbor University 34000 52700 0.354 1,139 1124 0.5152
#296

#296 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 %

296 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg 34000 48800 0.303 1,321 1155 0.9521
#296

#296 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 %

299 DeSales University 34200 68500 0.5006 2,166 1185 0.7709
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DeSales University
Center Valley, PA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,166

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

77.1 %

300 Charleston Southern University 34300 48400 0.2921 3,126 1060 0.9646
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,126

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

300 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 34300 35900 0.0446 6,306 1214 0.9075
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

302 Southeastern University 34400 60500 0.4312 10,172 1110 0.5298
#302

#302 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 %

303 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4788 12,276 1379 0.653
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

304 Longwood University 35000 42100 0.1687 3,314 1125 0.9022
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Longwood University
Farmville, VA

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

3,314

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

90.2 %

304 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#304

#304 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 %

306 College of Our Lady of the Elms 35500 68100 0.479 1,002 1235 0.8526
#306

#306 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 %

307 Baldwin Wallace University 35600 66100 0.4616 2,862 1203 0.757
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$66,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

308 Converse University 36000 37600 0.0425 1,173 1129 0.6774
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Converse University
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

1,173

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

308 Dean College 36000 72900 0.5059 1,092 1015 0.7371
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dean College
Franklin, MA

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,092

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

310 North Greenville University 36400 46500 0.2182 2,020 1164 0.6667
#310

#310 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 %

310 Tennessee Technological University 36400 38500 0.0558 9,187 1163 0.7613
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

312 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 36500 47500 0.2317 65,450 1203 0.8989
#312

#312 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 %

312 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 45,193 1175 0.5466
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

45,193

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

314 Colorado State University Pueblo 36700 39900 0.079 5,086 1124 0.949
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,086

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

315 Lesley University 36800 54700 0.3274 1,229 1115 0.9687
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lesley University
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,229

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

315 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36800 38900 0.0552 23,329 1239 0.766
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

317 Newberry College 36900 51100 0.277 1,481 1010 0.8979
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Newberry College
Newberry, SC

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,481

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

318 Wheaton College (Massachusetts) 37100 88600 0.5811 1,785 1319 0.6773
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College (Massachusetts)
Norton, MA

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,785

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

319 Bluefield University 37200 43200 0.1389 627 995 0.5931
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield University
Bluefield, VA

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

627

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

59.3 %

320 Concordia University Ann Arbor 37300 57000 0.3454 755 1163 0.6925
#320

#320 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 %

321 Vermont State University 37400 38700 0.0336 4,108 960 0.8167
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

4,108

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

322 DePaul University 37800 66000 0.4275 14,188 1254 0.7589
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

323 Curry College 38100 78200 0.5129 1,808 1140 0.8765
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Curry College
Milton, MA

Sticker Price

$78,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

324 Southern Nazarene University 38200 48400 0.2117 1,456 0 0
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Nazarene University
Bethany, OK

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

1,456

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

325 Milligan University 38300 55900 0.3156 865 1200 0.7229
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milligan University
Milligan, TN

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

865

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

326 Saint Francis University 38500 63100 0.3899 2,567 1150 0.7682
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,567

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

327 Alvernia University 38800 69400 0.4408 2,192 1195 0.5806
#327

#327 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 %

327 Long Island University 38800 60000 0.3535 12,072 1229 0.8616
#327

#327 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 %

327 State University of New York at Cortland 38800 39900 0.0276 5,911 1175 0.5979
#327

#327 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 %

330 William Paterson University of New Jersey 38900 50300 0.2268 6,647 1153 0.9008
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

331 California State University-Fullerton 39300 41500 0.0518 38,760 1090 0.9052
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

331 Xavier University 39300 68100 0.4232 4,239 1218 0.8641
#331

#331 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 %

333 Saint Vincent College 39400 64600 0.3895 1,284 1135 0.6173
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Vincent College
Latrobe, PA

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,284

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

334 Maranatha Baptist University 39600 41800 0.0515 735 1156 0.719
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maranatha Baptist University
Watertown, WI

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

735

Est. Median SAT

1,156

Acceptance Rate

71.9 %

335 University of Central Florida 39700 39700 0 59,552 1280 0.4011
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

59,552

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

335 University of South Alabama 39700 39700 0 9,241 1140 0.7096
#335

#335 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 %

337 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 40300 44100 0.0862 13,432 1225 0.8701
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

338 Arkansas State University 40500 41000 0.0122 9,985 1075 0.8226
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

339 Pace University 40700 74800 0.4558 8,038 1260 0.7592
#339

#339 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 %

340 Loyola University Chicago 41000 70600 0.4192 12,538 1303 0.816
#340

#340 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 %

340 Ohio Christian University 41000 43100 0.0499 1,288 890 0.3797
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Christian University
Circleville, OH

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

1,288

Est. Median SAT

890

Acceptance Rate

38.0 %

340 Pacific Union College 41000 52800 0.2233 937 1070 0.473
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Union College
Angwin, CA

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

937

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

47.3 %

343 University of Alabama at Birmingham 41200 42300 0.026 11,959 1260 0.8818
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

11,959

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

344 Concordia University-Wisconsin 41400 57000 0.2738 2,401 1209 0.782
#344

#344 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon, WI

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,401

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

345 Susquehanna University 42000 76800 0.4533 2,246 1204 0.8143
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,246

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

345 Western Washington University 42000 51500 0.1846 13,752 1272 0.9325
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$51,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

347 Old Dominion University 42300 47700 0.1132 17,746 1205 0.9036
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

347 University of Mount Olive 42300 50400 0.1617 1,944 1075 0.7575
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,944

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

349 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 42400 42400 0 14,449 1195 0.784
#349

#349 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

350 Rochester Christian University 43300 45400 0.0473 1,161 970 0.9765
#350

#350 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Christian University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

1,161

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

351 Texas Christian University 43800 87400 0.4991 11,049 1283 0.4449
#351

#351 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

352 The University of Montana 44400 45000 0.0133 7,891 1225 0.9586
#352

#352 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

7,891

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

353 Ashland University 44900 56400 0.204 2,977 1125 0.764
#353

#353 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 %

354 Boise State University 45100 50000 0.098 23,983 1135 0.8721
#354

#354 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

23,983

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

355 Duquesne University 45300 70500 0.3568 5,371 1274 0.8356
#355

#355 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,371

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

356 Towson University 45500 46400 0.0194 16,264 1098 0.8197
#356

#356 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

357 Widener University 45800 79400 0.4233 2,975 1184 0.7093
#357

#357 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 %

358 Biola University 47300 71200 0.3358 3,481 1268 0.7435
#358

#358 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

359 University of Georgia 48800 51600 0.0542 32,399 1382 0.377
#359

#359 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

360 Mercer University 48900 63700 0.2324 4,690 1273 0.6889
#360

#360 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

361 University of Kentucky 49100 58000 0.1535 25,534 1193 0.9294
#361

#361 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

362 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 49800 62200 0.1995 37,140 1406 0.4237
#362

#362 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

363 Virginia Commonwealth University 51600 52800 0.0227 21,210 1148 0.9262
#363

#363 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

364 Lynn University 51700 66000 0.2166 2,861 1130 0.7347
#364

#364 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 %

365 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 53000 61200 0.1332 26,221 1204 0.8854
#365

#365 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

366 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 33,033 1264 0.8529
#366

#366 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 %

366 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53300 61000 0.127 41,303 1338 0.7975
#366

#366 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

368 George Mason University 53600 61000 0.1213 28,334 1268 0.8748
#368

#368 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

368 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,100 1219 0.7766
#368

#368 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

370 Arizona Christian University 54500 54500 0 1,381 1040 0.7062
#370

#370 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona Christian University
Glendale, AZ

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,381

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

371 Elon University 56400 68900 0.1815 6,452 1215 0.6635
#371

#371 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 %

372 Miami University-Oxford 57400 57400 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#372

#372 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 %

373 Auburn University 58500 58500 0 27,907 1324 0.4592
#373

#373 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

374 Salve Regina University 58700 71800 0.1826 2,135 1255 0.6817
#374

#374 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salve Regina University
Newport, RI

Sticker Price

$71,800

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

2,135

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

375 Mercyhurst University 60900 68000 0.1044 2,274 1090 0.8102
#375

#375 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

2,274

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

376 Presbyterian College 61000 62700 0.0271 853 1120 0.6837
#376

#376 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Presbyterian College
Clinton, SC

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

853

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

68.4 %

377 College of Charleston 61200 61200 0 10,880 1255 0.6003
#377

#377 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

378 Clemson University 61500 63700 0.0338 23,401 1343 0.3834
#378

#378 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

379 Stonehill College 70600 70600 0 2,568 1150 0.6628
#379

#379 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stonehill College
Easton, MA

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

2,568

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

380 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,177 1140 0.8278
#380

#380 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,177

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

82.8 %

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

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