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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

Most Affordable Colleges for Electrical and Electronics Engineering Majors in Illinois for 2027

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

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Illinois
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 United States Coast Guard Academy 0 0 0 1,063 1319 0.206
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,063

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

1 United States Military Academy 0 0 0 4,507 1335 0.1161
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Military Academy
West Point, NY

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,507

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

11.6 %

1 United States Naval Academy 0 0 0 4,474 1305 0.0927
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,474

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

9.3 %

4 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,354 1554 0.0611
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,354

Est. Median SAT

1,554

Acceptance Rate

6.1 %

5 Princeton University 3900 82600 0.9528 5,916 1528 0.0442
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,916

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

4.4 %

6 Wilberforce University 5500 35500 0.845 822 965 0.405
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilberforce University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

822

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

40.5 %

6 Yale University 5500 92200 0.94 6,667 1507 0.0475
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,667

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

4.8 %

8 Harvard University 5900 95600 0.9384 6,738 1500 0.0418
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$95,600

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,738

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

4.2 %

9 College of Staten Island CUNY 7700 36100 0.7877 10,368 1064 0.999
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

10,368

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

10 Vanderbilt University 7800 96200 0.9185 7,221 1527 0.0586
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

11 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 34,354 1374 0.6862
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

12 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8200 90000 0.9093 4,561 1542 0.0456
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

13 Columbia University in the City of New York 8300 97100 0.915 9,164 1535 0.0386
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$97,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

14 California Institute of Technology 8400 91800 0.9085 971 1564 0.0379
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

971

Est. Median SAT

1,564

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

15 Carnegie Mellon University 9000 90900 0.9007 7,728 1528 0.1107
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

7,728

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

16 Utah State University 9700 26700 0.6361 26,629 1168 0.9212
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

17 Rice University 9800 89100 0.8903 4,807 1528 0.0801
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

4,807

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

18 Stephen F Austin State University 10100 27800 0.6356 9,905 1055 0.8339
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

9,905

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

19 University of Notre Dame 10800 86200 0.8752 8,950 1497 0.0938
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

8,950

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

19 Washington University in St Louis 10800 102300 0.8943 8,153 1512 0.1192
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$102,300

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

8,153

Est. Median SAT

1,512

Acceptance Rate

11.9 %

21 Marshall University 11100 33400 0.6675 9,960 1070 0.9663
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

22 Bucknell University 11200 113300 0.9011 3,928 1275 0.322
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$113,300

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,928

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

32.2 %

23 California State University-Fresno 11300 19600 0.4223 21,954 995 0.9526
#23

#23 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 %

24 Eastern Washington University 11400 31200 0.6347 7,640 1045 0.8526
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,640

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

24 University of Tulsa 11400 62900 0.8184 2,852 1328 0.615
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

26 Idaho State University 11500 27000 0.5733 10,834 0 0.8396
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

26 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11500 29100 0.6053 40,996 1399 0.4175
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

28 Franklin W Olin College of Engineering 11600 89000 0.8693 405 1527 0.252
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin W Olin College of Engineering
Needham, MA

Sticker Price

$89,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

405

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

29 Northern Arizona University 11700 27900 0.5825 22,203 1129 0.8961
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

30 Cornell University 11800 93100 0.8735 16,138 1528 0.0838
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

16,138

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.4 %

30 Florida Atlantic University 11800 25800 0.5433 25,626 1150 0.5497
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

25,626

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

30 The University of Texas at El Paso 11800 26900 0.5608 22,223 975 0.9994
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

22,223

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

33 Ohio State University-Main Campus 11900 25700 0.5363 46,627 1366 0.492
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

34 Lafayette College 12000 85800 0.8606 2,675 1415 0.3116
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

34 University of Central Florida 12000 25300 0.525 60,083 1289 0.428
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

60,083

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

36 The University of Texas at San Antonio 12200 25000 0.5113 31,127 1115 0.8679
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

36 University of Virginia-Main Campus 12200 38800 0.6861 17,848 1470 0.1565
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

17,848

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

15.7 %

38 University of Pennsylvania 12300 92900 0.8676 9,989 1535 0.0492
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

9,989

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

39 Lamar University 12400 22900 0.458 8,387 1040 0.8353
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

39 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 29200 0.5745 39,193 1418 0.4081
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

41 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 12500 28100 0.5551 8,421 1054 0.9444
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

42 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,312 1134 0.7395
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

42 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 12600 25900 0.5141 1,066 1197 0.4449
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

44 Eastern Illinois University 12700 24300 0.4768 6,731 1020 0.7073
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,731

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

45 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12800 26500 0.5164 13,039 1020 0.894
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

45 North Carolina A & T State University 12800 17900 0.2857 12,497 1075 0.5125
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$17,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

12,497

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

47 Boston University 12900 92800 0.8612 18,289 1475 0.1283
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

18,289

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

12.8 %

48 Western Kentucky University 13000 27000 0.5169 13,732 1090 0.9145
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

49 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13200 49100 0.7312 29,727 990 0.9229
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

29,727

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

50 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,667 1090 0.9711
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

51 Florida Polytechnic University 13600 20600 0.3394 1,690 1230 0.3477
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Polytechnic University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,690

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

34.8 %

51 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 13600 34600 0.6076 8,945 1099 0.975
#51

#51 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 %

51 The University of Texas at Dallas 13600 19400 0.2988 23,007 1281 0.6909
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

23,007

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

54 University of Houston 13700 22000 0.3766 40,366 1224 0.7577
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

55 Brown University 13900 94000 0.8521 7,951 1500 0.0634
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

7,951

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

6.3 %

55 California State University-Bakersfield 13900 30600 0.5459 9,897 1015 0.8416
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

9,897

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

57 Union College 14200 92400 0.8462 1,954 1399 0.4342
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union College
Schenectady, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,954

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

57 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 14200 22900 0.381 6,045 1193 0.8938
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,045

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

59 Arkansas Tech University 14300 34400 0.5844 8,279 1055 0.9747
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,279

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

59 Northern Illinois University 14300 28800 0.5048 12,118 1070 0.7164
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

61 Central Michigan University 14500 37800 0.6157 10,238 1099 0.9104
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

62 California State University-San Marcos 14600 24700 0.4097 15,770 990 0.9513
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

62 Northwestern University 14600 88300 0.8348 9,060 1533 0.0769
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

64 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14700 26500 0.4463 23,003 1164 0.7367
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

65 Case Western Reserve University 14800 91300 0.8383 6,657 1484 0.3778
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,657

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

65 Stanford University 14800 71700 0.794 7,346 1542 0.038
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,346

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

67 Northeastern University 15000 89900 0.8331 22,456 1481 0.0562
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

22,456

Est. Median SAT

1,481

Acceptance Rate

5.6 %

68 University of California-Irvine 15300 38000 0.5977 30,260 1333 0.2895
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

69 Western Carolina University 15400 16500 0.0668 10,268 1140 0.7076
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$16,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,268

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

69 Western Michigan University 15400 31200 0.5059 13,714 1089 0.9121
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

71 Florida State University 15600 22900 0.3184 34,271 1369 0.2383
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

71 Lehigh University 15600 89600 0.8263 5,986 1436 0.2896
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,600

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

73 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15700 25800 0.3916 5,386 995 0.9092
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

74 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 15800 24200 0.3478 7,637 1115 0.1865
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,637

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

18.7 %

75 University of California-Riverside 15900 36500 0.564 24,034 1199 0.8609
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

24,034

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

76 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 16000 26900 0.4059 9,847 1090 0.9309
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

76 Oakland University 16000 28200 0.4329 12,770 1039 0.8897
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

12,770

Est. Median SAT

1,039

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

76 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16000 22300 0.2822 26,213 1209 0.7778
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

79 California State University-Long Beach 16100 25800 0.3761 36,056 1135 0.4543
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

80 California State University-Sacramento 16200 27600 0.4134 28,619 1015 0.9357
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

81 University of Maine 16500 29300 0.4371 9,182 1195 0.9562
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

81 Wayne State University 16500 32900 0.4982 16,390 1183 0.8359
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

81 West Virginia University 16500 40900 0.5963 18,206 1120 0.8514
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

84 North Carolina State University 16600 28500 0.4184 29,340 1374 0.3954
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

29,340

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

84 Tennessee State University 16600 31000 0.4646 4,221 990 0.8463
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

4,221

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

84 The University of Texas at Austin 16600 28000 0.4076 44,314 1356 0.2222
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

87 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 16700 35700 0.5323 12,122 1283 0.8296
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

88 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17200 20700 0.169 8,673 1095 0.9156
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

89 University of Louisville 17500 29100 0.399 17,916 1134 0.7921
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

17,916

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

90 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,241 1408 0.1761
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

91 Montana Technological University 17900 51400 0.6514 2,310 1124 0.9799
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,310

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

98.0 %

92 College of Charleston 18000 33900 0.4696 10,596 1234 0.73
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,596

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

92 Houston Christian University 18000 56800 0.6831 3,277 1099 0.8645
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houston Christian University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

3,277

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

94 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18100 28600 0.3669 3,991 1010 0.9654
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,991

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

94 University of California-Santa Cruz 18100 42900 0.5787 18,194 1281 0.7273
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

18,194

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

96 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 35,248 1289 0.6939
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

96 Texas A&M University-Texarkana 18200 33900 0.463 1,994 1000 0.6354
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Texarkana, TX

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,994

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

98 Texas Tech University 18300 27100 0.3253 34,021 1195 0.6906
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

99 University of Mary 18600 32600 0.4281 2,821 1175 0.753
#99

#99 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 %

100 Grand Canyon University 18900 33700 0.4392 75,936 1075 0.7891
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

75,936

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

101 University of Central Oklahoma 19100 22700 0.1586 10,777 1075 0.7812
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

102 University of Rhode Island 19200 33900 0.4337 14,466 1197 0.7456
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

14,466

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

102 University of South Alabama 19200 22400 0.1431 9,530 1140 0.9455
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

104 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,967 940 0.9602
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,967

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

104 Texas A&M University-College Station 19300 29900 0.354 60,710 1278 0.5732
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

106 University of Mississippi 19400 27000 0.2814 22,939 1172 0.9738
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

107 California State University-Los Angeles 19700 38000 0.4816 22,077 965 0.9124
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

108 Central Connecticut State University 19800 29500 0.3286 9,463 1020 0.793
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

109 University of New Orleans 19900 30600 0.3502 5,419 1040 0.7431
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

109 Youngstown State University 19900 34000 0.4147 9,687 1120 0.9145
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

111 San Diego State University 20100 28900 0.3046 36,196 1208 0.3741
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

111 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 20100 22800 0.1184 10,995 1090 0.7476
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

10,995

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

113 University of Missouri-Columbia 20200 38500 0.4738 25,141 1256 0.7613
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

114 University of Rochester 20300 93100 0.7822 6,096 1448 0.4191
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,096

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

41.9 %

115 Grove City College 20500 39700 0.4842 2,247 1248 0.667
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,247

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

116 Ohio University-Main Campus 20600 23200 0.1121 20,786 1225 0.8689
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

116 South Dakota State University 20600 25200 0.1822 10,883 1115 0.9618
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,883

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

116 University of Alabama at Birmingham 20600 28500 0.2776 11,959 1260 0.8818
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

11,959

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

119 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.3258 43,633 1342 0.4343
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

119 University of Wyoming 20700 27900 0.2574 8,138 1163 0.9695
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

121 University of Memphis 21000 29600 0.2909 15,538 1080 0.7878
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

122 North Central College 21100 63700 0.6692 2,567 1203 0.8377
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,567

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

123 Louisiana Tech University 21300 26100 0.1841 11,071 1189 0.9073
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

123 Washington State University 21300 36200 0.4116 21,400 1131 0.861
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

125 State University of New York at New Paltz 21400 26300 0.1865 6,113 1279 0.6267
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

126 Tufts University 21600 98900 0.7813 7,031 1497 0.1082
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,031

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

126 Western Illinois University 21600 31800 0.3197 4,525 1000 0.7118
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

128 Bradley University 21700 49900 0.5642 3,258 1174 0.7459
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$49,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,258

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

129 University of Alaska Anchorage 21900 26400 0.1696 9,965 1095 1
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

130 Grand Valley State University 22100 35900 0.3849 19,154 1074 0.9271
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

131 Virginia Commonwealth University 22200 33600 0.339 21,469 1167 0.9061
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

21,469

Est. Median SAT

1,167

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

132 California State University-Chico 22300 31000 0.2803 13,599 1054 0.9107
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

133 Southern University and A & M College 22400 25100 0.1074 6,713 930 0.3512
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$25,100

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

6,713

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

35.1 %

134 Illinois Institute of Technology 22500 69800 0.678 3,190 1317 0.6187
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

3,190

Est. Median SAT

1,317

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

135 New York University 22700 91800 0.7524 29,471 1520 0.0906
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

29,471

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.1 %

136 San Jose State University 22900 41100 0.4429 29,890 1135 0.8039
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

137 Indiana Institute of Technology 23000 48800 0.5288 1,650 1055 0.7039
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Institute of Technology
Fort Wayne, IN

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,650

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

137 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 18,028 1059 0.7996
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

139 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.3722 8,209 1079 0.948
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

140 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 23300 28400 0.1794 2,216 1268 0.7987
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

141 West Texas A & M University 23400 29200 0.1985 7,110 1060 0.6681
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

7,110

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

142 York College of Pennsylvania 23500 45800 0.4873 3,369 1153 0.7374
#142

#142 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 %

143 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 23600 90700 0.7398 8,727 1055 0.9703
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

8,727

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

143 University of South Carolina-Columbia 23600 24900 0.0522 31,845 1298 0.5651
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

145 University of Kentucky 23900 36400 0.3439 25,535 1193 0.9294
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

146 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 39300 0.3873 24,019 1404 0.5989
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

147 Carolina University 24200 43300 0.4409 470 975 0.3954
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carolina University
Winston-Salem, NC

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

470

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

147 Mount Vernon Nazarene University 24200 56000 0.568 1,592 1109 0.8415
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,592

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

147 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College 24200 41300 0.4141 3,211 1243 0.9594
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,211

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

147 University of Kansas 24200 37600 0.3585 22,544 1176 0.9258
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

151 University at Buffalo 24700 34000 0.2736 21,192 1309 0.8059
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

152 The College of New Jersey 25000 38400 0.3486 7,433 1243 0.6148
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,433

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

153 Lewis University 25100 57700 0.5649 4,914 1127 0.6916
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,914

Est. Median SAT

1,127

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

153 University of Southern Indiana 25100 40000 0.3731 5,347 1145 0.9581
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

155 Point Park University 25200 57000 0.5582 2,498 1144 0.984
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,498

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

155 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 25200 31100 0.1898 19,787 1197 0.8807
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

157 University of Dayton 25300 64200 0.606 7,252 1319 0.6659
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

157 University of St Thomas 25300 50900 0.5031 3,466 1095 0.8355
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,466

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

159 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25600 34900 0.2668 4,371 1084 0.865
#159

#159 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 %

160 Seattle Pacific University 25700 70000 0.6328 1,657 1174 0.9301
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$70,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,657

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

161 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,415 1212 0.8324
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

162 Messiah University 25900 54300 0.5228 2,722 1266 0.8107
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,722

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

162 Minnesota State University, Mankato 25900 28000 0.0747 13,433 1145 0.8844
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

164 Christian Brothers University 26000 57600 0.549 1,155 1110 0.867
#164

#164 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 %

164 Westminster College 26000 57600 0.5486 1,110 1145 0.9167
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,110

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

166 Dordt University 26200 52500 0.5007 1,716 1205 0.6847
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,716

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

166 Iowa State University 26200 42800 0.3868 26,346 1212 0.8793
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

168 St. Mary's University 26300 59800 0.5604 2,330 1060 0.9508
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,330

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

168 Tuskegee University 26300 42100 0.3757 2,660 1090 0.4868
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,660

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

170 Clarkson University 26500 78000 0.6604 2,163 1283 0.825
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,163

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

82.5 %

170 Georgia Southern University 26500 26800 0.0112 25,595 1045 0.695
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

172 Trine University 26700 56100 0.5243 4,373 1159 0.8548
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trine University
Angola, IN

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

4,373

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

172 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 26700 31800 0.1605 27,963 1090 0.8395
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

27,963

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

174 University of Arkansas 26800 28900 0.0726 29,252 1179 0.7388
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

175 University of Idaho 26900 45200 0.4045 9,656 1104 0.7476
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

176 California State University-Northridge 27000 36500 0.2599 32,846 1005 0.9176
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

176 Kansas State University 27000 31400 0.1408 16,555 1163 0.875
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

178 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 27200 37700 0.2788 4,047 1219 0.976
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

178 University of Mount Union 27200 56300 0.5164 2,207 1089 0.782
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,207

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

180 Wright State University-Main Campus 27300 36500 0.2522 7,747 1073 0.9617
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

181 Kennesaw State University 27400 27400 0 46,069 1119 0.7944
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

182 George Fox University 27500 69400 0.6041 3,530 1168 0.9282
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,530

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

182 Saginaw Valley State University 27500 39800 0.3091 6,280 1050 0.7843
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

6,280

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

184 Syracuse University 27600 83100 0.6677 16,149 1374 0.4879
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

185 Norfolk State University 27700 40100 0.309 5,411 935 0.8777
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,411

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

186 North Dakota State University 27900 30400 0.0822 9,762 1110 0.9496
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

186 Texas State University 27900 28000 0.0036 39,353 1080 0.9118
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

39,353

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

186 Villanova University 27900 88800 0.6855 6,933 1466 0.2814
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

6,933

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

189 Mississippi Christian University 28000 45100 0.3793 2,583 1222 0.8416
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi Christian University
Clinton, MS

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,583

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

190 Alabama A & M University 28200 37700 0.2513 6,370 915 0.5795
#190

#190 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 %

190 John Brown University 28200 48300 0.4158 2,091 1187 0.6802
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,091

Est. Median SAT

1,187

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

190 Weber State University 28200 33900 0.168 31,672 1075 1
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

193 University of North Texas 28400 37400 0.2405 34,414 1094 0.7089
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

34,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

194 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 32300 0.1145 11,691 1074 0.7722
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

194 University of Hartford 28600 70100 0.5916 4,223 1224 0.9579
#194

#194 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 %

196 Michigan Technological University 29000 34700 0.1643 6,009 1247 0.8546
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

6,009

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

196 University of Detroit Mercy 29000 48100 0.3966 3,577 1159 0.7507
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,577

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

196 University of Iowa 29000 31100 0.0674 23,407 1203 0.799
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

199 University of Minnesota Duluth 29100 32000 0.0889 8,706 1230 0.8906
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

200 Montana State University 29500 31900 0.0751 15,142 1184 0.9938
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

15,142

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

200 Sonoma State University 29500 41200 0.284 4,449 1050 0.9841
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,449

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

200 Texas A&M University-Commerce 29500 36500 0.1917 9,666 1040 0.7498
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,666

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

200 University of Toledo 29500 32600 0.0949 10,726 1134 0.8889
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

10,726

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

204 Lipscomb University 29800 57800 0.4839 3,327 1214 0.6774
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

204 Southern Methodist University 29800 90100 0.6692 7,545 1427 0.4764
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

204 University of Hawaii at Manoa 29800 42200 0.2937 15,735 1069 0.8797
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

207 Southern Adventist University 29900 46900 0.3625 2,946 1142 0.7163
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,142

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

208 University of West Florida 30000 38000 0.2104 9,971 1120 0.5822
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

9,971

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

209 University of North Florida 30400 33000 0.0788 14,837 1124 0.6815
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

14,837

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

210 Gannon University 30500 52900 0.4238 2,768 1174 0.7416
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

211 Jacksonville University 30800 74200 0.5847 2,916 1210 0.5748
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,916

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

211 Rochester Institute of Technology 30800 78100 0.6054 14,267 1363 0.6693
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

211 San Francisco State University 30800 47700 0.3544 19,444 1035 0.9644
#211

#211 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 %

211 University of Missouri-St Louis 30800 38200 0.1924 12,798 1157 0.1421
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

12,798

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

14.2 %

215 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 30900 43100 0.2833 22,313 1341 0.2996
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

22,313

Est. Median SAT

1,341

Acceptance Rate

30.0 %

215 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 30900 39900 0.2256 1,278 1025 0.3668
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,278

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

36.7 %

217 University of California-Santa Barbara 31000 59100 0.4752 23,091 1354 0.382
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

23,091

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

218 Oklahoma Christian University 31100 45000 0.308 2,098 1129 0.9654
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,098

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

219 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 31200 48800 0.361 21,028 1450 0.1334
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

21,028

Est. Median SAT

1,450

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

219 University of North Dakota 31200 33700 0.0769 11,837 1189 0.8157
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,837

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

221 Lake Superior State University 31700 33300 0.048 1,405 1114 1
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

1,405

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

221 Ohio Northern University 31700 63500 0.5019 2,706 1203 0.7384
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,706

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

221 SUNY Maritime College 31700 41600 0.2378 1,401 1164 0.785
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Maritime College
Throggs Neck, NY

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,401

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

224 Rockhurst University 32000 62500 0.4873 1,964 1159 0.9392
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,964

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

225 Lawrence Technological University 32200 71900 0.552 2,661 1149 0.8101
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,661

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

226 Portland State University 32300 43100 0.2503 14,932 1174 0.8586
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

227 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 32500 45300 0.2827 2,848 1135 0.2859
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,848

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

227 University of Scranton 32500 78700 0.5867 3,689 1245 0.8006
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,689

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

229 Prairie View A & M University 32600 39600 0.1767 9,022 960 0.7836
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,022

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

230 Marquette University 32700 66500 0.5082 8,206 1304 0.7802
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,304

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

230 Morgan State University 32700 41900 0.2197 9,027 965 0.8223
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

232 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 32800 34500 0.0493 10,396 1125 0.7162
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

232 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 32800 49500 0.3377 1,829 1149 0.945
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,829

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

234 Liberty University 33200 44600 0.2556 52,961 1174 0.9898
#234

#234 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 %

235 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 17,556 1090 0.5386
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

236 Wilkes University 33400 61900 0.4597 2,055 1188 0.9397
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,055

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

237 Cleveland State University 33500 37300 0.1019 9,418 1069 0.913
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

238 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5881 11,495 1436 0.4713
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,495

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

238 Harding University 33700 47800 0.2949 3,536 1184 0.7052
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,536

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

238 University of Bridgeport 33700 60500 0.4431 1,570 1000 0.8302
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,570

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

241 Spring Arbor University 34100 52700 0.3529 1,133 1124 0.6518
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,133

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

65.2 %

242 University of Alaska Fairbanks 34200 41100 0.1678 6,209 1144 0.6424
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

6,209

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

242 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 34200 41600 0.1779 9,040 1119 0.9666
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,040

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

242 University of Indianapolis 34200 60700 0.4365 3,394 1080 0.728
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,394

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

72.8 %

242 University of St Thomas 34200 70300 0.5138 6,270 1299 0.8548
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

246 Milwaukee School of Engineering 34300 70200 0.5117 2,836 1283 0.6711
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,836

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

67.1 %

247 University of the Pacific 34400 71500 0.5192 3,097 1313 0.6905
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$71,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,097

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

248 Texas Southern University 34500 42500 0.1883 6,844 915 0.9691
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,844

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

249 University of Vermont 34600 66300 0.4784 12,159 1372 0.7304
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,159

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

250 Southern New Hampshire University 34700 44300 0.2166 164,423 965 0.9951
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

164,423

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

251 Trevecca Nazarene University 34800 50900 0.3164 1,961 1099 0.7512
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,961

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

252 Valparaiso University 34900 62700 0.4428 2,056 1183 0.8994
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,056

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

253 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 39,093 1255 0.4071
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

254 The University of Texas at Tyler 35300 56700 0.3772 8,219 1100 0.9485
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,219

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

255 New York Institute of Technology 35500 83600 0.5749 3,646 1298 0.8102
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,646

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

256 Anderson University 35800 46900 0.2364 1,096 1035 0.7934
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, IN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,096

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

257 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 35900 47500 0.2444 8,513 1160 0.9261
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

257 Cedarville University 35900 57000 0.3702 5,794 1232 0.6529
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,794

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

259 Temple University 36000 56400 0.3618 21,031 1172 0.8622
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

260 Colorado School of Mines 36200 60100 0.3977 6,195 1399 0.6069
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

6,195

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

60.7 %

260 Missouri University of Science and Technology 36200 56300 0.3568 5,687 1305 0.7863
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,687

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

262 Hofstra University 36400 76900 0.5266 6,599 1369 0.7267
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

262 Mississippi State University 36400 50500 0.2793 19,093 1205 0.8363
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

262 Tennessee Technological University 36400 38500 0.0544 9,187 1163 0.7613
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

265 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 46,249 1180 0.6085
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

46,249

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

266 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 36600 53100 0.3106 32,041 1324 0.4358
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

267 University of Connecticut 37300 53600 0.3043 20,056 1329 0.5239
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

267 University of Nevada-Reno 37300 45800 0.1857 20,204 1109 0.8313
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

269 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37400 66300 0.436 31,536 1366 0.5457
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

270 University of Southern Maine 37500 37500 0 5,549 1139 0.8241
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,549

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

271 Kettering University 37600 71800 0.4763 1,212 1204 0.7867
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kettering University
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$71,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,212

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

272 Virginia Military Institute 37900 70900 0.4654 1,496 1184 0.7412
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$70,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,496

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

273 Christopher Newport University 38000 51000 0.2551 4,369 1189 0.8604
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA

Sticker Price

$51,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

4,369

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

273 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 38000 40100 0.0523 25,054 1225 0.7762
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

275 University of Illinois Chicago 38200 50600 0.2451 24,260 1174 0.7576
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$50,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

276 Milligan University 38300 55900 0.3146 867 1200 0.7229
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milligan University
Milligan, TN

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

867

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

277 LeTourneau University 38500 54800 0.2977 2,903 1242 0.4879
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,903

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

278 California State University-Fullerton 38600 41500 0.0698 40,705 960 0.8811
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

279 Western New England University 38700 69200 0.4409 2,616 1199 0.8348
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

280 Alvernia University 38900 69400 0.4394 2,192 1195 0.5806
#280

#280 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 %

280 Manhattan University 38900 74100 0.4749 2,378 1174 0.8216
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,378

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

282 University of Denver 39200 76900 0.4905 5,766 1292 0.8538
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,766

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

283 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 39500 53200 0.2576 5,986 1110 0.8916
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

284 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 39600 42500 0.0683 14,249 1084 0.7761
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,249

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

285 Stony Brook University 39900 53000 0.2471 18,616 1410 0.4818
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,616

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

286 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 40300 44100 0.0862 13,432 1225 0.8701
#286

#286 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 %

287 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,534 1399 0.0941
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

288 Arkansas State University 40500 41000 0.0122 11,189 1080 0.7818
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

11,189

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

289 Bethel University 40700 45800 0.1114 2,883 1214 0.8868
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,883

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

290 University of New Haven 41000 67300 0.3906 4,969 1219 0.5589
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,969

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

291 University of San Diego 41500 85900 0.517 6,049 1298 0.5358
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of San Diego
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$85,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,049

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

53.6 %

292 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 41600 55200 0.2463 21,388 1369 0.5945
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

293 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 41700 83200 0.4988 2,160 1374 0.809
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$83,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,160

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

294 Anderson University 42300 53600 0.2108 3,724 1209 0.5491
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, SC

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

3,724

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

294 Old Dominion University 42300 47700 0.1132 17,504 1205 0.9135
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

17,504

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

91.4 %

296 Seattle University 42500 85100 0.5004 4,370 1299 0.7313
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$85,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,370

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

297 Sacred Heart University 42600 67500 0.3691 7,291 1265 0.6363
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,291

Est. Median SAT

1,265

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

298 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42700 56200 0.2403 10,900 1222 0.8914
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

299 Boise State University 42800 50000 0.144 25,308 1025 0.8389
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

300 University of Maryland-College Park 43000 53600 0.1979 31,875 1456 0.4503
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

301 University of Florida 43300 45700 0.0526 37,283 1406 0.2033
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

302 Florida Institute of Technology 43600 68700 0.3651 4,279 1234 0.5796
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,279

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

302 Merrimack College 43600 78800 0.4467 4,123 1124 0.6927
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,123

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

69.3 %

304 Union University 43900 66000 0.3346 1,856 1242 0.5857
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union University
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,856

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

304 Wentworth Institute of Technology 43900 67900 0.3534 4,182 1317 0.8783
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

4,182

Est. Median SAT

1,317

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

306 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2743 31,253 1272 0.773
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

307 Widener University 45600 79400 0.4258 2,975 1179 0.7093
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

308 University of California-San Diego 45900 77200 0.4055 35,442 1375 0.2856
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$77,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

35,442

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

309 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46200 86300 0.4644 5,833 1440 0.6725
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,833

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

310 Fairfield University 46500 84300 0.4483 5,671 1345 0.2505
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,671

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

25.1 %

311 University of Massachusetts-Boston 46600 89500 0.4791 12,138 1189 0.8379
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,138

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

312 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott 46800 63800 0.2677 3,229 1258 0.7658
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
Prescott, AZ

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

3,229

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

313 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47000 59700 0.2125 37,985 1390 0.5815
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

313 University of Colorado Boulder 47000 57700 0.1843 32,244 1351 0.7809
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

315 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47500 66500 0.2869 7,886 1271 0.6481
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,886

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

64.8 %

316 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,908 1139 0.8402
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,908

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

316 University of Delaware 47700 61300 0.2231 19,287 1302 0.6924
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$61,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

318 Drexel University 48000 83900 0.428 12,318 1354 0.699
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

12,318

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

69.9 %

318 The University of Texas at Arlington 48000 55800 0.1398 32,545 1129 0.799
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

320 University of Alabama in Huntsville 48600 48600 0 6,743 1266 0.6292
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,743

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

321 Saint Louis University 48800 80900 0.3966 9,331 1250 0.7499
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,331

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

322 Stevens Institute of Technology 49700 85800 0.4206 4,206 1430 0.5068
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,206

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

323 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 49800 62200 0.1995 38,572 1455 0.3659
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

324 University of Georgia 49900 51600 0.0329 32,824 1348 0.3425
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

325 University of Portland 50300 84800 0.4069 2,814 1288 0.9178
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Portland
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,814

Est. Median SAT

1,288

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

326 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50500 83600 0.3958 5,461 1292 0.6189
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,461

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

327 Binghamton University 50700 52800 0.0397 14,559 1404 0.3731
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,559

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

328 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 51000 84700 0.398 35,358 1448 0.1642
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

329 University of Utah 51600 53700 0.039 29,335 1222 0.9015
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

29,335

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

90.2 %

330 Chapman University 52700 93100 0.434 7,630 1336 0.7206
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

7,630

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

331 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 34,447 1273 0.8804
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

331 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53300 61000 0.1261 42,565 1339 0.7887
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

333 George Mason University 53600 61000 0.1213 28,862 1271 0.8647
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

333 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 17,157 1204 0.7654
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

335 The University of Alabama 55700 58500 0.0478 35,621 1238 0.7117
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

336 Miami University-Oxford 57400 57400 0 16,405 1284 0.74
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

337 Santa Clara University 57700 85400 0.3243 6,695 1399 0.4788
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

6,695

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

47.9 %

338 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58200 64100 0.092 42,604 1336 0.6056
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

339 Auburn University 58500 58500 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#339

#339 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 %

340 Oregon Institute of Technology 58900 67000 0.1208 5,288 1138 0.9459
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,288

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

341 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 59100 61200 0.0342 26,490 1183 0.8863
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

342 Howard University 60000 66500 0.0978 11,519 1208 0.4134
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

343 Clemson University 61600 63700 0.0329 23,401 1343 0.3834
#343

#343 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 %

343 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 61600 66000 0.0667 5,753 1195 0.864
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,753

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

345 Hawaii Pacific University 63700 65800 0.0318 3,468 1200 0.8855
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

3,468

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

345 New Jersey Institute of Technology 63700 63700 0 9,827 1329 0.6737
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,827

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

67.4 %

347 University of California-Davis 68600 69800 0.0172 31,695 1290 0.4435
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

31,695

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

348 Gonzaga University 70800 76600 0.0757 4,976 1328 0.7962
#348

#348 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$76,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

4,976

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

348 University of California-Berkeley 70800 76100 0.0697 33,513 1407 0.1145
#348

#348 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$76,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

33,513

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

350 Loyola Marymount University 78000 95500 0.1832 7,187 1347 0.4821
#350

#350 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$95,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

7,187

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

351 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,294 1229 0.7328
#351

#351 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,294

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

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

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