Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

Most Affordable Colleges for Electrical and Electronics Engineering Majors in Illinois for 2026

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

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

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

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,108

Est. Median SAT

1,334

Acceptance Rate

22.4 %

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

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Military Academy
West Point, NY

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,473

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

12.5 %

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 6,356 1543 0.0644
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

5 Navajo Technical University 5300 25400 0.7914 1,678 0 0
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Navajo Technical University
Crownpoint, NM

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,678

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

5 Princeton University 5300 82400 0.9353 5,813 1535 0.0462
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

7 Yale University 5500 92200 0.94 6,814 1507 0.0387
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

8 Harvard University 5900 95600 0.9384 8,844 1535 0.0365
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$95,600

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

8,844

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.7 %

9 Milwaukee School of Engineering 6700 70200 0.9051 2,704 1277 0.5893
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

58.9 %

10 California Institute of Technology 6800 91800 0.9264 987 1557 0.0257
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

987

Est. Median SAT

1,557

Acceptance Rate

2.6 %

11 Vanderbilt University 7800 96500 0.9194 7,221 1527 0.0586
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,500

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

12 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

13 University of Pennsylvania 8100 92900 0.913 11,478 1536 0.054
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

11,478

Est. Median SAT

1,536

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

14 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8200 90000 0.9093 4,535 1542 0.0455
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

4,535

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

14 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 8200 43500 0.8122 28,674 980 0.9419
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

16 Columbia University in the City of New York 8400 98000 0.9146 9,164 1535 0.0399
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.0 %

17 Rice University 8600 89100 0.9038 4,789 1535 0.08
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

18 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 8900 30000 0.7031 40,684 1331 0.3915
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

19 Carnegie Mellon University 9000 90900 0.9007 7,377 1528 0.1166
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

7,377

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

20 Marshall University 9200 34400 0.732 9,146 1065 0.9573
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

21 Washington University in St Louis 9300 102300 0.9089 8,220 1513 0.1206
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$102,300

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

8,220

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

22 California State University-Northridge 9400 22400 0.5781 32,756 1005 0.9345
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

22 College of Staten Island CUNY 9400 48800 0.8076 10,051 1064 0.9234
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

10,051

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

24 Idaho State University 9700 22200 0.5638 10,834 0 0
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

25 Wilberforce University 10000 35000 0.7143 822 965 0.405
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilberforce University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

822

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

40.5 %

26 Franklin W Olin College of Engineering 10100 89000 0.8861 405 1527 0.252
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin W Olin College of Engineering
Needham, MA

Sticker Price

$89,000

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

405

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

27 University of Alaska Fairbanks 10200 54800 0.8145 5,827 1157 0.6469
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

5,827

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

27 University of California-Davis 10200 38500 0.7358 32,273 1290 0.4183
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

29 University of Notre Dame 10600 86200 0.8775 8,880 1500 0.1127
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

8,880

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

11.3 %

30 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 11000 27400 0.5982 27,132 1099 0.9617
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

27,132

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

31 Virginia Military Institute 11200 34400 0.6749 1,527 1218 0.7125
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,527

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

32 Boston University 11300 91600 0.8769 18,805 1475 0.1111
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$91,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

33 Tennessee State University 11400 48200 0.7627 5,057 980 0.7011
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

5,057

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

70.1 %

34 Utah State University 11500 28500 0.5964 25,706 1176 0.9247
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

35 California State University-Sacramento 11700 30700 0.6186 28,820 1035 0.9399
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

36 Cornell University 11800 93100 0.8735 16,128 1521 0.0876
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

16,128

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

8.8 %

36 Eastern Washington University 11800 28600 0.5879 6,952 995 0.9075
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,952

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

36 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 11800 19600 0.3978 10,632 1075 0.8859
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,632

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

39 Lafayette College 11900 85800 0.8618 2,775 1427 0.3145
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

31.5 %

40 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 12100 41900 0.7107 37,140 1406 0.4237
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

41 The University of Texas at Dallas 12300 18700 0.3426 21,858 1283 0.6513
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$18,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

42 California State University-Fresno 12400 19600 0.3666 21,954 995 0.9526
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 29100 0.5734 38,040 1418 0.452
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

44 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 12500 25900 0.5154 1,066 1197 0.4449
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

45 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,255 1134 0.7517
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

45 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12600 54500 0.7688 12,507 1010 0.8897
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

47 Florida Atlantic University 12700 25800 0.5084 24,876 1130 0.6613
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

24,876

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

47 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 12700 34600 0.6336 8,945 1099 0.975
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

49 Louisiana Tech University 13000 36900 0.6476 10,881 1189 0.864
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

10,881

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

49 University of California-Riverside 13000 36500 0.6434 22,600 1199 0.7639
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

22,600

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

51 University of Virginia-Main Campus 13100 38800 0.6616 17,885 1470 0.1681
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

17,885

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

16.8 %

51 West Virginia University 13100 57700 0.7728 18,206 1125 0.89
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

53 Northern Arizona University 13200 27100 0.5134 22,990 1090 0.8961
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

53 Northern Illinois University 13200 29000 0.5439 11,348 1070 0.6979
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

55 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,288 1090 0.9068
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,288

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

56 University of Houston 13400 23100 0.42 39,257 1249 0.7392
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

57 Portland State University 13500 43100 0.6872 15,414 1094 0.9087
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

58 Kansas State University 13600 26100 0.4771 15,650 1164 0.8169
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

58 University of Delaware 13600 34500 0.6057 20,026 1294 0.706
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

20,026

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

60 Florida Polytechnic University 13700 20600 0.3345 1,690 1264 0.5752
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Polytechnic University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,690

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

60 North Carolina A & T State University 13700 17900 0.2353 12,497 1075 0.499
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$17,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

12,497

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

60 University of California-Santa Cruz 13700 38900 0.6471 17,940 1281 0.6579
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

60 University of Southern Indiana 13700 26000 0.4744 7,600 1145 0.9581
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

60 Youngstown State University 13700 26800 0.4884 9,400 1115 0.8445
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

65 University of Hawaii at Manoa 13800 64500 0.786 15,375 1103 0.866
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

66 Bucknell University 13900 94800 0.8532 3,920 1396 0.2893
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

66 Norfolk State University 13900 26700 0.4792 5,410 935 0.8777
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,410

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

66 Ohio State University-Main Campus 13900 25700 0.4586 46,815 1378 0.6057
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

66 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 13900 48200 0.7123 1,278 1025 0.3668
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,278

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

36.7 %

70 Arkansas Tech University 14000 35900 0.6093 8,145 1035 0.9589
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

70 California State University-Bakersfield 14000 50800 0.725 8,865 925 0.9385
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

70 The University of Texas Permian Basin 14000 46000 0.6953 4,218 1030 0.9489
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

73 Union College 14100 92400 0.8473 2,065 1393 0.4392
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union College
Schenectady, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,065

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

43.9 %

73 University of North Florida 14100 22400 0.371 13,735 1150 0.5324
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

73 University of South Florida 14100 17100 0.1753 38,525 1239 0.4319
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

73 University of West Florida 14100 39000 0.6379 9,970 1149 0.5824
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

9,970

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

77 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 14200 28100 0.4947 8,553 1045 0.8688
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

77 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 14200 27800 0.4903 6,045 1193 0.8938
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,045

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

79 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14400 26500 0.4561 22,364 1159 0.7504
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

80 Central Michigan University 14600 37400 0.6102 10,193 1095 0.8982
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

81 Case Western Reserve University 14700 83100 0.8229 6,528 1475 0.3654
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

36.5 %

81 Stanford University 14700 71200 0.7934 7,904 1535 0.0361
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

83 California State University-Chico 14800 30700 0.5171 13,792 1075 0.9272
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

83 University of Georgia 14800 26600 0.4448 32,399 1382 0.377
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

85 Texas A&M University-Texarkana 14900 33900 0.5603 1,982 1000 0.6354
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Texarkana, TX

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,982

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

86 Northeastern University 15000 89900 0.8331 17,432 1490 0.0522
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

17,432

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

87 California State University-San Marcos 15300 24700 0.3813 14,977 1040 0.951
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,977

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

88 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 15400 27600 0.4419 9,302 1125 0.9735
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,302

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

89 Florida State University 15600 22900 0.3184 32,720 1360 0.2422
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

89 Lehigh University 15600 89600 0.8263 5,911 1436 0.2593
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,600

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

91 University of Memphis 15800 26400 0.4023 15,770 1075 0.7203
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

92 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 15900 67400 0.7646 5,690 1055 0.9071
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$67,400

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

5,690

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

93 Oakland University 16000 28200 0.4329 12,587 1130 0.8784
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

94 Lamar University 16200 22900 0.2922 8,184 1050 0.8641
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

8,184

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

94 Ohio University-Main Campus 16200 23200 0.3017 20,444 1209 0.8499
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

94 University of South Alabama 16200 22400 0.2773 9,241 1140 0.7096
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

97 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5555 33,475 1399 0.0897
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

97 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 16300 35700 0.5435 12,122 1283 0.8304
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

99 Eastern Illinois University 16400 27500 0.4029 6,785 985 0.6535
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

99 Grove City College 16400 39700 0.5876 2,341 1266 0.7232
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,341

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

99 Lewis University 16400 57700 0.7155 4,326 1099 0.7129
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

102 Wayne State University 16500 46200 0.643 16,012 1174 0.8116
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

16,012

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

103 The University of Texas at Tyler 16600 24900 0.3329 7,683 1120 0.9402
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

7,683

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

104 Alabama A & M University 16700 44800 0.6266 6,370 915 0.5795
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,370

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

104 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 16700 39000 0.5703 37,985 1390 0.5815
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

106 The University of Texas at El Paso 16800 48200 0.6518 21,118 980 0.9992
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

21,118

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

106 Western Carolina University 16800 19400 0.1341 10,112 1130 0.8183
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

108 Cleveland State University 17000 30900 0.4493 9,482 1069 0.913
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,482

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

109 Weber State University 17400 41300 0.5782 31,672 0 0
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

110 University of St Thomas 17500 50900 0.6564 3,365 1095 0.8992
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

3,365

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

110 Western Kentucky University 17500 27000 0.3515 14,151 970 0.9387
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

112 Morgan State University 17600 37200 0.5269 9,027 965 0.8223
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

112 Virginia Commonwealth University 17600 52500 0.6647 21,210 1148 0.9262
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

114 Houston Christian University 17700 56800 0.6883 2,899 1090 0.8444
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houston Christian University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,899

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.4 %

114 Prairie View A & M University 17700 39600 0.5528 8,877 975 0.7931
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

8,877

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

114 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17700 20700 0.1449 8,320 1090 0.8858
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

114 University of Miami 17700 96300 0.8159 13,250 1406 0.189
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

118 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 17900 30400 0.4118 20,591 1435 0.1407
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

20,591

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

118 University of Rhode Island 17900 46400 0.6137 14,376 1148 0.7216
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

120 Georgia Southern University 18000 23800 0.2441 23,541 1065 0.8789
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

121 San Francisco State University 18100 55400 0.6733 19,444 1035 0.9644
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

121 Wright State University-Main Campus 18100 36500 0.5044 7,505 1073 0.9633
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

123 University of Massachusetts-Boston 18200 43300 0.5803 12,138 1189 0.8378
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

12,138

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

124 Montana Technological University 18300 55400 0.6692 1,497 1120 0.9105
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,497

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

124 University of Colorado Boulder 18300 30600 0.4019 32,244 1351 0.7808
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

126 California State University-Fullerton 18400 20600 0.1084 38,760 1090 0.9052
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

127 University of Mary 18600 32600 0.428 2,821 1175 0.753
#127

#127 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 %

128 College of Charleston 18700 33900 0.4489 10,880 1255 0.6003
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

129 University of Mississippi 18800 45000 0.5828 21,585 1182 0.9658
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

130 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 19100 32200 0.4065 2,737 1195 0.2272
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,737

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

22.7 %

131 Illinois Institute of Technology 19300 75200 0.7435 3,135 1307 0.5493
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

3,135

Est. Median SAT

1,307

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

131 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.9315
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

131 Western Michigan University 19300 26500 0.272 13,027 1115 0.846
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

134 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,449 1256 0.7847
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

135 Texas Tech University 19700 27900 0.2942 32,580 1200 0.7265
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

136 Mount Vernon Nazarene University 19800 56000 0.6466 1,359 1109 0.8415
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,359

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

136 San Jose State University 19800 33600 0.4104 28,008 1124 0.8461
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

136 State University of New York at New Paltz 19800 26300 0.2474 6,862 1260 0.6161
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

136 Texas Southern University 19800 25500 0.2239 6,844 915 0.9691
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,844

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

140 California State University-Los Angeles 20000 59200 0.6626 19,586 965 0.9125
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

141 Iowa State University 20100 24200 0.1724 25,628 1207 0.8866
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

141 University of New Orleans 20100 30200 0.3343 5,419 1040 0.7431
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

143 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 20200 31400 0.3567 13,921 1119 0.7468
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

13,921

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

74.7 %

143 University of Tulsa 20200 62900 0.6789 2,852 1328 0.6151
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

143 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20200 45200 0.5537 31,035 1366 0.5478
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

146 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College 20300 41300 0.5085 3,244 1224 0.9683
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,244

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

146 University of Rochester 20300 93100 0.7822 6,580 1462 0.4008
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

148 St. Mary's University 20400 70300 0.71 2,149 1084 0.9776
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

2,149

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.8 %

149 Texas A&M University-College Station 20500 30700 0.3305 60,710 1278 0.5743
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

149 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 20500 31000 0.3391 13,432 1225 0.8701
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

151 Boise State University 20600 59700 0.655 23,983 1135 0.8721
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

23,983

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

151 South Dakota State University 20600 25200 0.1836 10,719 1120 0.9834
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,719

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

151 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 20600 31100 0.3357 19,701 1214 0.8749
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

151 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20600 38200 0.4606 11,355 1222 0.8816
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

11,355

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

155 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.326 44,819 1327 0.4987
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

44,819

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

155 University of Wyoming 20700 27900 0.2587 8,130 1179 0.9688
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

157 Western Illinois University 20800 31000 0.3284 4,525 1015 0.7118
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

158 North Central College 21000 63700 0.6708 2,454 1203 0.7733
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

158 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 21000 42600 0.5076 1,813 1109 0.9484
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$42,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,813

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

160 Southern University and A & M College 21100 36700 0.4249 6,713 930 0.3512
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

6,713

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

35.1 %

160 University of Central Oklahoma 21100 22700 0.0705 10,777 1075 0.7812
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

162 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 21200 53000 0.6006 5,731 1174 0.9064
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,731

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

163 Kennesaw State University 21400 27200 0.2133 42,760 1120 0.6919
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

42,760

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

164 Tufts University 21900 98900 0.7783 7,126 1507 0.1149
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

165 Grand Valley State University 22100 36300 0.3917 19,002 1084 0.8302
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

166 Northwestern University 22200 88100 0.7483 9,399 1527 0.0769
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

9,399

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

166 West Texas A & M University 22200 28900 0.232 6,926 1060 0.9868
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

6,926

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

168 Bradley University 22300 48500 0.5395 3,596 1223 0.7676
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

168 SUNY Maritime College 22300 46800 0.524 1,285 1215 0.7241
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Maritime College
Throggs Neck, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,285

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

170 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 22600 47900 0.5278 4,047 1219 0.976
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$47,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

171 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 22800 36000 0.3663 4,371 1084 0.865
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

171 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 22800 26900 0.1535 2,216 1268 0.7987
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

173 Montana State University 23100 31500 0.2667 15,046 1184 0.8214
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,046

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

173 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.3731 8,738 1079 0.948
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,738

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

175 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23300 35000 0.3343 65,450 1203 0.8989
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

176 Indiana Institute of Technology 23400 48800 0.5206 1,650 1055 0.7039
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Institute of Technology
Fort Wayne, IN

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,650

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

176 The University of Alabama 23400 31000 0.245 34,389 1284 0.7665
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

178 New York University 23700 91800 0.7416 29,060 1520 0.0923
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

179 Washington State University 23800 38700 0.3858 21,455 1125 0.8664
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

180 University of Alabama in Huntsville 23900 30500 0.2162 6,800 1293 0.6857
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,800

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

180 University of Kentucky 23900 36100 0.3385 25,534 1193 0.9294
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

182 Point Park University 24000 57000 0.5793 2,337 1140 0.9691
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

183 Miami University-Oxford 24700 28400 0.1302 16,816 1299 0.754
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

183 University of Alabama at Birmingham 24700 28500 0.1335 11,959 1260 0.8818
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

11,959

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

185 Temple University 24800 36400 0.3189 21,457 1135 0.8041
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

186 Marquette University 25000 63100 0.6034 8,045 1309 0.8134
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

186 Tennessee Technological University 25000 33700 0.2564 9,187 1163 0.7613
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

186 The University of Texas at San Antonio 25000 52700 0.5256 31,127 1115 0.8679
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

189 Dordt University 25200 52500 0.5197 1,716 1205 0.6847
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,716

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

190 University of Kansas 25300 39900 0.3646 22,085 1176 0.9348
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

191 University of Bridgeport 25600 65800 0.611 1,570 1000 0.8302
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,570

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

192 Binghamton University 25700 32700 0.2159 14,669 1415 0.3861
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

192 Walla Walla University 25700 51700 0.503 1,313 1113 0.5077
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Walla Walla University
College Place, WA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,313

Est. Median SAT

1,113

Acceptance Rate

50.8 %

194 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,234 1279 0.848
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

195 Christian Brothers University 25900 57600 0.5494 1,155 1110 0.867
#195

#195 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 %

195 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 25900 59900 0.5675 34,242 1273 0.7333
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

195 University of North Dakota 25900 28600 0.0921 11,033 1150 0.769
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

198 Saginaw Valley State University 26000 38900 0.3327 6,135 1055 0.7207
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,135

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

198 Westminster College 26000 57600 0.5486 1,137 1149 0.9256
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,137

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

200 Seattle Pacific University 26100 77000 0.6614 1,776 1180 0.834
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,776

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

200 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,263 1410 0.4904
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

202 Tuskegee University 26300 42100 0.3757 2,659 1090 0.4868
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,659

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

203 University of Mount Union 26500 50900 0.4797 2,207 1089 0.782
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,207

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

204 Trine University 26600 56100 0.525 4,373 1159 0.8548
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trine University
Angola, IN

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,373

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

205 University of Arkansas 26700 29600 0.0989 28,859 1179 0.743
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

206 Texas State University 26800 26800 0 36,236 1100 0.8932
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

36,236

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

207 University of Missouri-St Louis 26900 37200 0.2753 12,317 1152 0.6267
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

12,317

Est. Median SAT

1,152

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

207 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 26900 40500 0.3359 25,900 1375 0.5808
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,900

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

209 University of Idaho 27000 45200 0.4023 9,574 1119 0.7553
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

210 University of Minnesota Duluth 27300 31100 0.1232 8,426 1235 0.8875
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

211 Rowan University 27500 41600 0.3386 16,100 1219 0.7766
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

211 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,450 1044 0.9518
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,450

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

213 George Fox University 27700 76800 0.6393 3,354 1193 0.9351
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

3,354

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

214 North Dakota State University 27800 30400 0.0833 9,762 1110 0.9496
#214

#214 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 %

214 Syracuse University 27800 83100 0.6654 15,957 1363 0.4592
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,957

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

216 Clarkson University 27900 78000 0.6425 2,296 1302 0.7736
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,296

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

216 Mississippi College 27900 45100 0.3801 2,883 1110 0.2911
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi College
Clinton, MS

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,883

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

29.1 %

216 Villanova University 27900 88800 0.6856 7,004 1457 0.2698
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,004

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

27.0 %

219 The College of New Jersey 28000 42300 0.3379 7,435 1248 0.6229
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

220 John Brown University 28200 48300 0.4165 1,948 1197 0.7614
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,948

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

221 Messiah University 28400 54200 0.4762 2,618 1241 0.7897
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,618

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

222 Lipscomb University 28500 57800 0.5075 3,336 1260 0.6773
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,336

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

223 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 33400 0.1437 11,160 1069 0.5967
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

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

#223 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 %

225 Colorado School of Mines 28800 38100 0.2439 6,195 1399 0.6069
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,195

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

60.7 %

225 Jacksonville University 28800 88700 0.6752 2,946 1195 0.5694
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

227 Oregon State University 28900 36700 0.2142 31,253 1272 0.773
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

228 University of Detroit Mercy 29000 48100 0.3974 3,422 1154 0.7542
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

228 University of Iowa 29000 31100 0.0685 22,738 1208 0.8362
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

230 Milligan University 29100 55900 0.4801 865 1200 0.7229
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milligan University
Milligan, TN

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

865

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

230 Southern Methodist University 29100 83200 0.6506 7,285 1423 0.6335
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$83,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

232 University of Connecticut 29200 33700 0.1337 20,056 1329 0.5239
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

233 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29300 33900 0.1358 30,187 1292 0.6015
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

234 Gannon University 29500 52900 0.4427 2,768 1133 0.7416
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,133

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

234 University of Toledo 29500 32600 0.096 11,013 1229 0.9202
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

236 York College of Pennsylvania 29700 45800 0.3518 3,369 1153 0.7374
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,369

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

237 Lake Superior State University 30300 33700 0.1009 1,551 1120 0.6801
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

238 University of North Texas 30500 37400 0.1844 34,458 1114 0.7223
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

239 East Texas A&M University 30800 36500 0.1561 9,992 1045 0.9224
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Texas A&M University
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

9,992

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

239 George Mason University 30800 35700 0.1371 28,334 1268 0.8748
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

241 University of Dayton 30900 64200 0.5188 7,740 1302 0.6545
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

242 Ohio Northern University 31000 63500 0.5119 2,706 1269 0.744
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,706

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

243 Indiana University-Indianapolis 31100 33200 0.0642 14,504 1149 0.7637
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

243 Oklahoma Christian University 31100 45000 0.3088 2,098 1129 0.9654
#243

#243 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 %

243 University of St Thomas 31100 70300 0.5579 6,270 1299 0.8536
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

246 University of California-Santa Barbara 31300 59600 0.4745 23,181 1354 0.3297
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

247 Manhattan University 31900 72500 0.56 2,744 1274 0.7894
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,744

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

248 Rockhurst University 32000 62500 0.4872 2,303 1124 0.6959
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,303

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

249 Liberty University 32300 44300 0.2709 52,961 1174 0.9898
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

52,961

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

250 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 32500 39900 0.1854 9,847 1090 0.9309
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

250 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32500 35100 0.0742 30,564 1302 0.416
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

250 University of Scranton 32500 78700 0.5872 3,613 1250 0.8123
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,613

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

253 North Carolina State University 32800 54800 0.4003 28,422 1378 0.4174
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

254 Southern New Hampshire University 32900 52800 0.377 164,423 965 0.9951
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

164,423

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

255 Christopher Newport University 33300 51000 0.3474 4,369 1189 0.8604
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA

Sticker Price

$51,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

4,369

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

255 Lawrence Technological University 33300 82500 0.5961 2,579 1159 0.559
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,579

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

255 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,254 1080 0.8955
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

258 Wilkes University 33400 61900 0.4597 2,076 1144 0.9064
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,076

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

259 Sonoma State University 33500 41200 0.1869 5,272 1050 0.9343
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

5,272

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

259 University of Louisville 33500 42000 0.2026 17,086 1148 0.7941
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

261 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1430 0.4709
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,677

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

261 Harding University 33700 47800 0.2956 3,536 1184 0.7052
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,536

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

263 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 33800 43100 0.2159 22,033 1321 0.3132
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

22,033

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

31.3 %

264 LeTourneau University 34100 54800 0.378 3,187 1178 0.3801
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,187

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

38.0 %

264 Minnesota State University, Mankato 34100 37200 0.084 13,433 1145 0.8844
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

264 Spring Arbor University 34100 52700 0.3536 1,139 1124 0.5152
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,139

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

51.5 %

267 Hofstra University 34200 77000 0.5557 6,581 1328 0.6808
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

268 Seattle University 34400 74600 0.5386 4,078 1305 0.7692
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

4,078

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

269 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34500 34500 0 10,202 1140 0.8109
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,202

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

269 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4787 12,276 1379 0.653
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

271 Sacred Heart University 34600 67500 0.4877 7,204 950 0.6536
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,204

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

272 Trevecca Nazarene University 34700 50900 0.3171 1,903 1085 0.6944
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

273 University of Denver 34800 76800 0.5466 6,614 1347 0.7781
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,614

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

274 Valparaiso University 34900 62700 0.4428 2,123 1189 0.8943
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

275 San Diego State University 35200 36100 0.0249 35,782 1208 0.3619
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

275 University of New Haven 35200 67100 0.4755 4,903 1164 0.6038
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

4,903

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

277 New York Institute of Technology 35500 83600 0.5753 3,646 1298 0.8102
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,646

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

278 Anderson University 35800 46900 0.2371 1,092 1035 0.7934
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, IN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,092

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

279 Cedarville University 35900 57000 0.3708 5,790 1232 0.6529
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,790

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

280 Missouri University of Science and Technology 36200 56300 0.3574 5,552 1305 0.7255
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,552

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

281 Mississippi State University 36300 50500 0.28 18,567 1214 0.7764
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

282 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 45,193 1175 0.5466
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

45,193

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

282 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 36500 41600 0.1232 5,386 1050 0.9092
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

282 University of the Pacific 36500 71500 0.4898 3,249 1298 0.7132
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$71,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

285 University of Illinois Chicago 37300 49300 0.2432 22,495 1252 0.7735
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

286 California State University-Long Beach 37400 38600 0.0311 36,082 1135 0.4627
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

287 University of Southern Maine 37500 37500 0 5,525 1144 0.7923
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,525

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

288 University of Nevada-Reno 38000 45800 0.1704 19,117 1134 0.7371
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

289 Kettering University 38200 83800 0.5441 1,212 1260 0.7867
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kettering University
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$83,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,212

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

290 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 38500 38500 0 7,890 1110 0.2056
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

291 University of Central Florida 39600 39600 0 59,552 1280 0.4011
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

59,552

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

292 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39700 39700 0 24,868 1214 0.796
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

293 Arkansas State University 40400 40800 0.0105 9,985 1075 0.8226
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

293 Western New England University 40400 67300 0.3994 2,616 1199 0.8348
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

295 Bethel University 40600 45800 0.1121 2,755 1214 0.878
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,755

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

296 University of San Diego 41300 85900 0.5193 5,851 1298 0.5238
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of San Diego
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$85,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

5,851

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

297 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 41600 83300 0.5009 2,315 1404 0.7686
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$83,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,315

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

298 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,853 990 0.6652
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,853

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

299 Old Dominion University 42300 47700 0.1132 17,746 1205 0.9036
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

300 Saint Louis University 42400 80900 0.4757 10,413 1305 0.7504
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,413

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

301 University of Maryland-College Park 42900 53400 0.1966 31,133 1463 0.4479
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

302 University of Florida 43100 45600 0.0548 36,573 1399 0.242
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

303 Widener University 43200 79400 0.4561 2,975 1184 0.7093
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

304 Florida Institute of Technology 43400 68600 0.3664 3,666 1224 0.577
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,666

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

305 Fairfield University 43500 84300 0.4838 5,391 1350 0.3329
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,391

Est. Median SAT

1,350

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

306 Merrimack College 43600 78800 0.4471 4,102 1115 0.7002
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,102

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

70.0 %

307 Union University 43900 66000 0.3351 1,934 1242 0.6041
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union University
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,934

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

307 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43900 57100 0.2301 23,329 1239 0.766
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

309 University of Maine 45200 45200 0 9,601 1205 0.9664
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

310 The University of Texas at Austin 45300 45300 0 43,165 1356 0.2664
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

311 High Point University 45500 72900 0.3758 5,135 1263 0.7531
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

High Point University
High Point, NC

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,135

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

312 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46100 86200 0.4651 5,741 1438 0.6347
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,741

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

313 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott 46700 63800 0.2683 3,229 1258 0.7658
#313

#313 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 %

314 University at Buffalo 46800 46800 0 20,359 1303 0.7418
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

315 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47400 66500 0.2875 10,629 1268 0.6481
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

10,629

Est. Median SAT

1,268

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 %

317 Wentworth Institute of Technology 47900 67900 0.2945 3,965 1229 0.9121
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,965

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

318 Drexel University 48800 83800 0.4176 13,309 1339 0.7944
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$83,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

13,309

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

319 The University of Texas at Arlington 49000 60000 0.1832 32,545 1129 0.799
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

320 University of California-San Diego 49300 74200 0.3354 34,955 1375 0.2671
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

321 Stevens Institute of Technology 49400 85800 0.4242 4,236 1445 0.4758
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,236

Est. Median SAT

1,445

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

322 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50600 82600 0.3875 5,558 1292 0.6016
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,558

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

323 University of Portland 50900 84800 0.3998 2,986 1277 0.8917
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Portland
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,986

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

324 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 51000 84700 0.398 34,454 1435 0.1564
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

325 Chapman University 51500 94000 0.4523 7,713 1353 0.6543
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,713

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

326 University of Utah 51600 53700 0.0397 28,064 1237 0.8598
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

327 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 53100 61200 0.1329 26,221 1204 0.8854
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

328 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53300 61000 0.1266 41,303 1338 0.7975
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

329 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53400 53400 0 33,033 1264 0.8529
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

330 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53700 64200 0.1635 23,920 1397 0.5973
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

331 Santa Clara University 57700 85400 0.3244 6,577 1427 0.48
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

6,577

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

48.0 %

332 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58200 64100 0.0921 42,604 1336 0.6056
#332

#332 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 %

333 Howard University 58300 76900 0.2418 11,519 1208 0.4134
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

334 Auburn University 58700 58700 0 27,907 1324 0.4592
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$58,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

335 Oregon Institute of Technology 58900 67000 0.1214 5,160 1131 0.9502
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,160

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

336 Michigan Technological University 59300 59300 0 6,013 1256 0.9243
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,013

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

337 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 61000 66400 0.0814 5,472 1333 0.906
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

338 Clemson University 61500 63700 0.0335 23,401 1343 0.3834
#338

#338 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 %

339 New Jersey Institute of Technology 63500 63500 0 10,200 1325 0.6507
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,200

Est. Median SAT

1,325

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

340 Hawaii Pacific University 63700 65800 0.0324 3,533 1120 0.8587
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

3,533

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

341 University of California-Berkeley 70600 75900 0.0698 33,070 1407 0.1098
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

33,070

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

342 Gonzaga University 70700 77800 0.0912 5,281 1329 0.8169
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$77,800

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

343 University of California-Irvine 72800 74700 0.0254 30,204 1333 0.2857
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

344 Loyola Marymount University 74800 95600 0.2176 7,273 1353 0.4508
#344

#344 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$95,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

345 The Catholic University of America 75800 82500 0.0812 3,177 1140 0.8278
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,177

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

82.8 %

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

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