Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Electrical and Electronics Engineering Majors

Most Affordable Electrical and Electronics Engineering Colleges for California Residents for 2026

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Considering a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Electrical and Electronics Engineering majors who live in California.
Rankings are calculated by estimating the net price at every college offering Electrical and Electronics Engineering degrees for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of California.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of college paid after factoring in financial aid.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
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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 California Institute of Technology 3400 90800 0.9626 987 1557 0.0257
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$90,800

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

987

Est. Median SAT

1,557

Acceptance Rate

2.6 %

6 Princeton University 3500 82600 0.9576 5,813 1535 0.0462
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

6 Stanford University 3500 71800 0.9517 7,904 1535 0.0361
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,800

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

8 Santa Ana College 4500 23100 0.8046 27,248 0 0
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

27,248

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

9 Wilberforce University 5400 35500 0.8479 822 965 0.405
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilberforce University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

822

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

40.5 %

10 Yale University 5500 92200 0.94 6,814 1507 0.0387
#10

#10 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 %

11 Harvard University 5900 96000 0.9387 8,844 1535 0.0365
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

8,844

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.7 %

12 Santa Monica College 6400 15500 0.588 23,453 0 0
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Sticker Price

$15,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

23,453

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

13 College of Staten Island CUNY 7500 36100 0.7932 10,051 1064 0.9234
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

10,051

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

14 Vanderbilt University 7600 96200 0.9205 7,221 1527 0.0586
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

15 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#15

#15 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 %

16 Columbia University in the City of New York 8200 97100 0.916 9,164 1535 0.0399
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$97,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.0 %

17 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8900 90000 0.9016 4,535 1542 0.0455
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,535

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

18 Carnegie Mellon University 9000 90900 0.9007 7,377 1528 0.1166
#18

#18 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 %

19 Washington University in St Louis 9300 102300 0.9089 8,220 1513 0.1206
#19

#19 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 %

20 University of Pennsylvania 9500 92900 0.8977 11,478 1536 0.054
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

11,478

Est. Median SAT

1,536

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

21 Bucknell University 9600 91800 0.8959 3,920 1396 0.2893
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

22 Rice University 9800 89100 0.8903 4,789 1535 0.08
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

23 Franklin W Olin College of Engineering 10100 89000 0.8861 405 1527 0.252
#23

#23 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 %

24 University of California-Davis 10200 38200 0.7339 32,273 1290 0.4183
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

25 University of Notre Dame 10300 86200 0.881 8,880 1500 0.1127
#25

#25 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 %

26 Marshall University 10700 33400 0.6794 9,146 1065 0.9573
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

27 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 11000 26000 0.5786 22,033 1321 0.3132
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

22,033

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

31.3 %

28 University of Tulsa 11200 62900 0.8216 2,852 1328 0.6151
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

29 Idaho State University 11500 27000 0.5733 10,834 0 0
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

30 California State University-Northridge 11600 22000 0.4744 32,756 1005 0.9345
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

30 Northern Arizona University 11600 27900 0.5832 22,990 1090 0.8961
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

30 The University of Texas at El Paso 11600 26900 0.5682 21,118 980 0.9992
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

21,118

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

33 The University of Texas at Dallas 11700 19400 0.3967 21,858 1283 0.6513
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

33 University of Central Florida 11700 25300 0.5369 59,552 1280 0.4011
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

59,552

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

35 Cornell University 11800 93100 0.8735 16,128 1521 0.0876
#35

#35 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 %

35 Eastern Washington University 11800 28600 0.5879 6,952 995 0.9075
#35

#35 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 %

37 Lafayette College 11900 85800 0.8618 2,775 1427 0.3145
#37

#37 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 %

38 Lamar University 12000 22900 0.4754 8,184 1050 0.8641
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,184

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

38 University of Houston 12000 28400 0.5781 39,257 1249 0.7392
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

40 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 12500 25900 0.5154 1,066 1197 0.4449
#40

#40 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 %

41 Navajo Technical University 12700 24900 0.4891 1,678 0 0
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Navajo Technical University
Crownpoint, NM

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,678

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

42 East Texas A&M University 12800 30000 0.5734 9,992 1045 0.9224
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Texas A&M University
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

9,992

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

42 Virginia Military Institute 12800 34400 0.6284 1,527 1218 0.7125
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,527

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

44 California State University-Bakersfield 12900 30600 0.5792 8,865 925 0.9385
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

45 Saginaw Valley State University 13000 28600 0.5465 6,135 1055 0.7207
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,135

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

45 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13000 25700 0.4939 28,674 980 0.9419
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

47 University of California-Santa Barbara 13100 43000 0.6956 23,181 1354 0.3297
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

48 Boston University 13200 92800 0.8579 18,805 1475 0.1111
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

49 Florida Polytechnic University 13300 20600 0.3539 1,690 1264 0.5752
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Polytechnic University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,690

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

50 Union College 13500 92400 0.8538 2,065 1393 0.4392
#50

#50 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 %

51 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 47300 0.7099 38,040 1418 0.452
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

52 Grand Valley State University 13800 25300 0.4551 19,002 1084 0.8302
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

52 Utah State University 13800 20800 0.3369 25,706 1176 0.9247
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

54 Northern Illinois University 13900 30400 0.5445 11,348 1070 0.6979
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

55 Arkansas Tech University 14100 34400 0.5902 8,145 1035 0.9589
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

55 California State University-San Marcos 14100 24700 0.4309 14,977 1040 0.951
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

14,977

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

55 Sonoma State University 14100 26900 0.475 5,272 1050 0.9343
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,272

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

58 Central Michigan University 14200 37800 0.6236 10,193 1095 0.8982
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

58 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 14200 22900 0.381 6,045 1193 0.8938
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,045

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

60 University of St Thomas 14400 50900 0.7174 3,365 1095 0.8992
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

3,365

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

61 Northeastern University 14500 89900 0.8387 17,432 1490 0.0522
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

17,432

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

62 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14700 26500 0.4472 22,364 1159 0.7504
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

63 California State University-Chico 14800 23700 0.3746 13,792 1075 0.9272
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

64 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 14900 31000 0.5189 8,553 1045 0.8688
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

65 University of Alaska Fairbanks 15000 24300 0.3831 5,827 1157 0.6469
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,827

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

66 Case Western Reserve University 15200 91300 0.8339 6,528 1475 0.3654
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

36.5 %

66 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 15200 37900 0.599 8,945 1099 0.975
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

66 University of Southern Indiana 15200 26000 0.4167 7,600 1145 0.9581
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

69 University of California-Irvine 15300 38000 0.5978 30,204 1333 0.2857
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

70 Western Michigan University 15400 32500 0.5268 13,027 1115 0.846
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

71 Lehigh University 15500 89600 0.8275 5,911 1436 0.2593
#71

#71 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 %

72 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15600 25800 0.393 5,386 1050 0.9092
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

72 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 15600 25400 0.3864 9,302 1125 0.9735
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

9,302

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

74 California State University-Sacramento 15700 27700 0.4345 28,820 1035 0.9399
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

75 Kansas State University 15800 26100 0.3947 15,650 1164 0.8169
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

75 San Francisco State University 15800 46700 0.6611 19,444 1035 0.9644
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

75 Weber State University 15800 23600 0.33 31,672 0 0
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

78 University of Southern Maine 16000 23000 0.304 5,525 1144 0.7923
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,525

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

79 Arkansas State University 16200 28100 0.4237 9,985 1075 0.8226
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

79 Grove City College 16200 39700 0.5919 2,341 1266 0.7232
#79

#79 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 %

79 Tennessee State University 16200 31000 0.4775 5,057 980 0.7011
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,057

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

70.1 %

79 University of Maine 16200 29300 0.4474 9,601 1205 0.9664
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

79 West Virginia University 16200 40900 0.6036 18,206 1125 0.89
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

84 California State University-Long Beach 16400 25800 0.3645 36,082 1135 0.4627
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

84 Georgia Southern University 16400 20100 0.1836 23,541 1065 0.8789
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

84 Norfolk State University 16400 26700 0.3856 5,410 935 0.8777
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,410

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

87 North Carolina State University 16500 28500 0.4197 28,422 1378 0.4174
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

87 University of Florida 16500 22500 0.2666 36,573 1399 0.242
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

87 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 16500 26300 0.3704 19,701 1214 0.8749
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

90 The University of Texas at Austin 16600 28000 0.4076 43,165 1356 0.2664
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

91 Northwestern University 16700 89500 0.8138 9,399 1527 0.0769
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

9,399

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

92 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 16800 20700 0.1884 8,320 1090 0.8858
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

92 Western Carolina University 16800 19400 0.1341 10,112 1130 0.8183
#92

#92 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 %

94 University of California-Riverside 17000 36500 0.5341 22,600 1199 0.7639
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

22,600

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

95 Montana Technological University 17200 30600 0.4373 1,497 1120 0.9105
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,497

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

96 Prairie View A & M University 17500 25400 0.3111 8,877 975 0.7931
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,877

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

97 Houston Christian University 17700 56800 0.6883 2,899 1090 0.8444
#97

#97 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 %

97 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

99 Texas Tech University 17900 27100 0.34 32,580 1200 0.7265
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

99 University of California-Berkeley 17900 43600 0.5903 33,070 1407 0.1098
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

33,070

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

101 Texas A&M University-Texarkana 18000 33900 0.4689 1,982 1000 0.6354
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Texarkana, TX

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,982

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

101 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18000 28600 0.3704 4,218 1030 0.9489
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

103 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 34,242 1273 0.7333
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

103 University of Mary 18200 32600 0.4423 2,821 1175 0.753
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,821

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

105 California State University-Fullerton 18500 20600 0.1035 38,760 1090 0.9052
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

106 Texas A&M University-College Station 18600 29900 0.3785 60,710 1278 0.5743
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

106 University of Central Oklahoma 18600 22700 0.1806 10,777 1075 0.7812
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

106 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 18600 31000 0.4005 13,432 1225 0.8701
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

109 San Jose State University 19000 40800 0.5349 28,008 1124 0.8461
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

110 University of Mississippi 19100 27000 0.2925 21,585 1182 0.9658
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

111 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.9315
#111

#111 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 %

112 California State University-Los Angeles 19400 38000 0.4896 19,586 965 0.9125
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

112 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,449 1256 0.7847
#112

#112 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 %

114 Eastern Illinois University 19500 28100 0.3067 6,785 985 0.6535
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

114 University of New Orleans 19500 30600 0.3633 5,419 1040 0.7431
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

116 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 19700 25700 0.2337 10,632 1075 0.8859
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

10,632

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

116 Youngstown State University 19700 34000 0.4206 9,400 1115 0.8445
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

118 Cleveland State University 19900 30900 0.3555 9,482 1069 0.913
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

9,482

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

118 University of Virginia-Main Campus 19900 78700 0.7472 17,885 1470 0.1681
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

17,885

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

16.8 %

120 Iowa State University 20100 24200 0.1724 25,628 1207 0.8866
#120

#120 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 %

121 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20300 39200 0.4824 11,355 1222 0.8816
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

11,355

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

121 University of Rochester 20300 93100 0.7822 6,580 1462 0.4008
#121

#121 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 %

123 University of Alabama at Birmingham 20400 28500 0.2846 11,959 1260 0.8818
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

11,959

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

124 Ohio University-Main Campus 20600 23200 0.1121 20,444 1209 0.8499
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

124 University of Memphis 20600 29600 0.3044 15,770 1075 0.7203
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

126 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.326 44,819 1327 0.4987
#126

#126 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 %

127 SUNY Maritime College 20900 32000 0.347 1,285 1215 0.7241
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Maritime College
Throggs Neck, NY

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,285

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

128 Louisiana Tech University 21000 26100 0.1956 10,881 1189 0.864
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

10,881

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

128 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,254 1080 0.8955
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

130 State University of New York at New Paltz 21200 26300 0.1941 6,862 1260 0.6161
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

131 Tufts University 21300 98900 0.7843 7,126 1507 0.1149
#131

#131 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 %

132 University of Massachusetts-Boston 21900 43300 0.4948 12,138 1189 0.8378
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

12,138

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

132 Virginia Commonwealth University 21900 33600 0.3479 21,210 1148 0.9262
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

134 Southern University and A & M College 22100 25100 0.1194 6,713 930 0.3512
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$25,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,713

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

35.1 %

135 The University of Alabama 22400 31000 0.2772 34,389 1284 0.7665
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

136 Indiana Institute of Technology 22500 48800 0.5391 1,650 1055 0.7039
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Institute of Technology
Fort Wayne, IN

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,650

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

137 Florida State University 22600 32400 0.3029 32,720 1360 0.2422
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

137 New York University 22600 91800 0.7535 29,060 1520 0.0923
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

139 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 23000 67400 0.6592 5,690 1055 0.9071
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$67,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

5,690

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

140 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.3731 8,738 1079 0.948
#140

#140 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 %

140 West Texas A & M University 23100 29200 0.2087 6,926 1060 0.9868
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,926

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

142 University of San Diego 23300 83300 0.7205 5,851 1298 0.5238
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of San Diego
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$83,300

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

5,851

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

143 York College of Pennsylvania 23500 45800 0.4873 3,369 1153 0.7374
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,369

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

144 San Diego State University 23600 28900 0.1846 35,782 1208 0.3619
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

145 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College 23700 41300 0.4262 3,244 1224 0.9683
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

3,244

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

146 Washington State University 23800 38700 0.3858 21,455 1125 0.8664
#146

#146 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 %

147 Bradley University 23900 50800 0.5295 3,596 1223 0.7676
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

147 University of Kansas 23900 43000 0.4448 22,085 1176 0.9348
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

147 University of Kentucky 23900 36400 0.3443 25,534 1193 0.9294
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

150 Lewis University 24000 57700 0.5838 4,326 1099 0.7129
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

150 Miami University-Oxford 24000 27500 0.1274 16,816 1299 0.754
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

150 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,853 990 0.6652
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,853

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

153 Mount Vernon Nazarene University 24200 56000 0.568 1,359 1109 0.8415
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,359

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

154 Temple University 24500 36100 0.3216 21,457 1135 0.8041
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

154 University at Buffalo 24500 34000 0.2794 20,359 1303 0.7418
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

156 The College of New Jersey 25000 38400 0.3486 7,435 1248 0.6229
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

157 Seattle Pacific University 25200 70000 0.64 1,776 1180 0.834
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$70,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,776

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

158 Point Park University 25300 57000 0.5564 2,337 1140 0.9691
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

158 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25300 34900 0.2754 4,371 1084 0.865
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

160 Michigan State University 25500 28900 0.1193 41,234 1279 0.848
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

161 South Dakota State University 25600 28700 0.109 10,719 1120 0.9834
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,719

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

162 Binghamton University 25700 32700 0.2159 14,669 1415 0.3861
#162

#162 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 %

162 Clarkson University 25700 78000 0.6707 2,296 1302 0.7736
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,296

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

162 Walla Walla University 25700 51700 0.503 1,313 1113 0.5077
#162

#162 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 %

162 Western Kentucky University 25700 41800 0.3851 14,151 970 0.9387
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

166 Christian Brothers University 25900 57600 0.5494 1,155 1110 0.867
#166

#166 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 %

166 Messiah University 25900 54300 0.5228 2,618 1241 0.7897
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,618

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

168 Westminster College 26000 57600 0.5486 1,137 1149 0.9256
#168

#168 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 %

169 Dordt University 26100 52500 0.5026 1,716 1205 0.6847
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,716

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

170 Tuskegee University 26200 42100 0.3781 2,659 1090 0.4868
#170

#170 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 %

171 St. Mary's University 26300 59800 0.5604 2,149 1084 0.9776
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,149

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.8 %

172 University of Arkansas 26400 28900 0.0842 28,859 1179 0.743
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

172 University of the Pacific 26400 69800 0.621 3,249 1298 0.7132
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

174 University of Mount Union 26500 50900 0.4797 2,207 1089 0.782
#174

#174 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 %

174 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 26500 36600 0.2758 27,132 1099 0.9617
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

27,132

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

176 Trine University 26600 56100 0.525 4,373 1159 0.8548
#176

#176 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 %

177 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 26900 37700 0.2867 4,047 1219 0.976
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

177 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 26900 31000 0.1332 2,216 1268 0.7987
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

177 Wright State University-Main Campus 26900 36500 0.2632 7,505 1073 0.9633
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

180 Michigan Technological University 27000 34700 0.222 6,013 1256 0.9243
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,013

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

181 University of Idaho 27100 30600 0.1146 9,574 1119 0.7553
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

182 Syracuse University 27300 83100 0.6713 15,957 1363 0.4592
#182

#182 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 %

183 Kennesaw State University 27400 27400 0 42,760 1120 0.6919
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,760

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

183 Oakland University 27400 39300 0.3027 12,587 1130 0.8784
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

185 Rowan University 27500 41300 0.3345 16,100 1219 0.7766
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

185 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,450 1044 0.9518
#185

#185 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 %

187 George Fox University 27700 69400 0.6012 3,354 1193 0.9351
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,354

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

188 Alabama A & M University 27800 37700 0.2624 6,370 915 0.5795
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

6,370

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

188 North Dakota State University 27800 30400 0.0833 9,762 1110 0.9496
#188

#188 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 %

188 Oregon Institute of Technology 27800 36400 0.2355 5,160 1131 0.9502
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,160

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

191 Mississippi College 27900 45100 0.3801 2,883 1110 0.2911
#191

#191 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 %

191 Villanova University 27900 88800 0.6855 7,004 1457 0.2698
#191

#191 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 %

193 Texas State University 28000 28000 0 36,236 1100 0.8932
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

36,236

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

194 John Brown University 28200 48300 0.4165 1,948 1197 0.7614
#194

#194 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 %

194 Mississippi State University 28200 32300 0.1277 18,567 1214 0.7764
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

196 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 32300 0.1176 11,160 1069 0.5967
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

196 University of North Texas 28500 37400 0.2378 34,458 1114 0.7223
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

198 University of Hartford 28600 70100 0.5919 4,223 1224 0.9575
#198

#198 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 %

199 University of Dayton 28700 64200 0.5531 7,740 1302 0.6545
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

200 Colorado School of Mines 28800 38100 0.2439 6,195 1399 0.6069
#200

#200 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 %

201 Western Illinois University 28900 31000 0.0686 4,525 1015 0.7118
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

202 Gannon University 29000 52900 0.4522 2,768 1133 0.7416
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,133

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

202 University of Detroit Mercy 29000 48100 0.3974 3,422 1154 0.7542
#202

#202 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 %

202 University of Iowa 29000 31100 0.0685 22,738 1208 0.8362
#202

#202 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 %

205 Milligan University 29100 55900 0.4801 865 1200 0.7229
#205

#205 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 %

205 Southern Methodist University 29100 90100 0.677 7,285 1423 0.6335
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

205 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 29100 29200 0.0034 18,288 1090 0.9068
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

18,288

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

208 Clemson University 29200 37100 0.2136 23,401 1343 0.3834
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

209 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 29300 43900 0.3328 9,847 1090 0.9309
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

210 Montana State University 29400 31400 0.0637 15,046 1184 0.8214
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

15,046

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

210 Morgan State University 29400 41900 0.2986 9,027 965 0.8223
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

210 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29400 34000 0.1354 30,187 1292 0.6015
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

213 University of Hawaii at Manoa 29700 38400 0.2265 15,375 1103 0.866
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

214 University of Toledo 29800 42000 0.289 11,013 1229 0.9202
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

215 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 30000 39200 0.235 12,507 1010 0.8897
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

216 University of West Florida 30200 38000 0.2051 9,970 1149 0.5824
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

9,970

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

217 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 30300 41200 0.2649 25,255 1134 0.7517
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

217 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 30300 38500 0.213 7,890 1110 0.2056
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

219 George Mason University 30400 35700 0.1483 28,334 1268 0.8748
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

220 Jacksonville University 30500 74200 0.5888 2,946 1195 0.5694
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

220 Portland State University 30500 43100 0.2929 15,414 1094 0.9087
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

220 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 30500 39900 0.2357 1,278 1025 0.3668
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,278

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

36.7 %

223 Missouri University of Science and Technology 31000 36900 0.1619 5,552 1305 0.7255
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

5,552

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

223 Ohio Northern University 31000 63500 0.5119 2,706 1269 0.744
#223

#223 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 %

223 University of North Florida 31000 33000 0.0607 13,735 1150 0.5324
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

226 North Carolina A & T State University 31100 36700 0.1525 12,497 1075 0.499
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

12,497

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

226 Oklahoma Christian University 31100 45000 0.3088 2,098 1129 0.9654
#226

#226 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 %

226 University of Louisville 31100 42000 0.2593 17,086 1148 0.7941
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

226 University of North Dakota 31100 33700 0.0779 11,033 1150 0.769
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

230 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 31200 48800 0.361 20,591 1435 0.1407
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

20,591

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

231 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 31400 49500 0.366 1,813 1109 0.9484
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,813

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

232 Lawrence Technological University 31900 71900 0.5562 2,579 1159 0.559
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,579

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

232 Marquette University 31900 66500 0.5203 8,045 1309 0.8134
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

234 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 32200 36700 0.1209 41,303 1338 0.7975
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

235 Lake Superior State University 32300 33300 0.03 1,551 1120 0.6801
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

236 University of Rhode Island 32400 46400 0.3015 14,376 1148 0.7216
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

237 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32500 35100 0.0742 30,564 1302 0.416
#237

#237 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 %

237 University of Nevada-Reno 32500 32500 0 19,117 1134 0.7371
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

237 University of Scranton 32500 78700 0.5872 3,613 1250 0.8123
#237

#237 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 %

240 Lipscomb University 32600 57800 0.4368 3,336 1260 0.6773
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,336

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

241 Rockhurst University 32700 62500 0.4769 2,303 1124 0.6959
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,303

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

242 Wilkes University 33000 61900 0.4669 2,076 1144 0.9064
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,076

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

243 North Central College 33100 64900 0.49 2,454 1203 0.7733
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

244 Liberty University 33200 44600 0.2556 52,961 1174 0.9898
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

52,961

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

245 University of Bridgeport 33400 60500 0.4481 1,570 1000 0.8302
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,570

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

246 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 33600 45300 0.2584 2,737 1195 0.2272
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,737

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

22.7 %

247 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5881 11,677 1430 0.4709
#247

#247 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 %

247 Harding University 33700 47800 0.2956 3,536 1184 0.7052
#247

#247 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 %

249 LeTourneau University 34000 54800 0.3798 3,187 1178 0.3801
#249

#249 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 %

249 University of Minnesota Duluth 34000 38700 0.1198 8,426 1235 0.8875
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

251 Minnesota State University, Mankato 34100 37200 0.084 13,433 1145 0.8844
#251

#251 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 %

251 Spring Arbor University 34100 52700 0.3536 1,139 1124 0.5152
#251

#251 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 %

251 Texas Southern University 34100 42500 0.1978 6,844 915 0.9691
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,844

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

254 Illinois Institute of Technology 34200 75200 0.5454 3,135 1307 0.5493
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,135

Est. Median SAT

1,307

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

255 Sacred Heart University 34300 67500 0.4922 7,204 950 0.6536
#255

#255 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 %

255 Southern New Hampshire University 34300 44300 0.2256 164,423 965 0.9951
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

164,423

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

255 University of St Thomas 34300 70300 0.5124 6,270 1299 0.8536
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

258 Milwaukee School of Engineering 34500 70200 0.5089 2,704 1277 0.5893
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

58.9 %

258 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34500 34500 0 10,202 1140 0.8109
#258

#258 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 %

258 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4787 12,276 1379 0.653
#258

#258 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 %

261 Trevecca Nazarene University 34700 50900 0.3171 1,903 1085 0.6944
#261

#261 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 %

262 University of Denver 34900 76900 0.5465 6,614 1347 0.7781
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,614

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

263 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

264 Christopher Newport University 35100 36200 0.0304 4,369 1189 0.8604
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

4,369

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

265 University of Missouri-St Louis 35300 59200 0.4047 12,317 1152 0.6267
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

12,317

Est. Median SAT

1,152

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

266 Loyola Marymount University 35400 90800 0.6104 7,273 1353 0.4508
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$90,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

266 Valparaiso University 35400 63200 0.4393 2,123 1189 0.8943
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

268 New York Institute of Technology 35500 83600 0.5753 3,646 1298 0.8102
#268

#268 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 %

268 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 35500 56700 0.3739 12,122 1283 0.8304
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

270 The University of Texas at Tyler 35700 56700 0.3701 7,683 1120 0.9402
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,683

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

271 Anderson University 35800 46900 0.2371 1,092 1035 0.7934
#271

#271 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 %

272 Cedarville University 35900 57000 0.3708 5,790 1232 0.6529
#272

#272 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 %

273 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 36200 41600 0.1298 65,450 1203 0.8989
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

274 Tennessee Technological University 36400 38500 0.0553 9,187 1163 0.7613
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

275 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 45,193 1175 0.5466
#275

#275 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 %

275 University of New Haven 36500 67300 0.4574 4,903 1164 0.6038
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

4,903

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

277 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 36900 66300 0.4436 31,035 1366 0.5478
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

278 California State University-Fresno 37300 43800 0.1485 21,954 995 0.9526
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

279 Kettering University 37400 71800 0.479 1,212 1260 0.7867
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kettering University
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$71,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,212

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

279 University of Connecticut 37400 53600 0.3025 20,056 1329 0.5239
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

281 Hofstra University 38000 76900 0.5058 6,581 1328 0.6808
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

282 The Master's University and Seminary 38300 53700 0.2862 1,908 1139 0.8402
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,908

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

283 Western New England University 38500 69200 0.4438 2,616 1199 0.8348
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

284 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39200 39800 0.0151 24,868 1214 0.796
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

285 University of South Alabama 39700 39700 0 9,241 1140 0.7096
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

286 Ohio State University-Main Campus 39800 53600 0.2576 46,815 1378 0.6057
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

287 Stony Brook University 39900 53000 0.2477 18,263 1410 0.4904
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

288 The University of Texas at San Antonio 40100 52100 0.2305 31,127 1115 0.8679
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

288 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 40100 42500 0.0565 13,921 1119 0.7468
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

13,921

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

74.7 %

290 University of Wyoming 40200 45300 0.1133 8,130 1179 0.9688
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

290 Wayne State University 40200 46200 0.1299 16,012 1174 0.8116
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

16,012

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

292 Santa Clara University 40300 84500 0.5233 6,577 1427 0.48
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$84,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,577

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

48.0 %

293 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,475 1399 0.0897
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

294 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 40800 55200 0.2608 25,900 1375 0.5808
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

25,900

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

295 Bethel University 41000 46200 0.1112 2,755 1214 0.878
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,755

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

296 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 41500 83200 0.5012 2,315 1404 0.7686
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$83,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,315

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

296 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 41500 53200 0.22 5,731 1174 0.9064
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

5,731

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

298 Wentworth Institute of Technology 41900 67900 0.3828 3,965 1229 0.9121
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,965

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

299 Seattle University 42100 74600 0.4355 4,078 1305 0.7692
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,078

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

300 Old Dominion University 42500 47700 0.109 17,746 1205 0.9036
#300

#300 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 %

301 University of Maryland-College Park 42600 53600 0.2054 31,133 1463 0.4479
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

302 Florida Institute of Technology 43400 68600 0.3664 3,666 1224 0.577
#302

#302 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 %

303 Merrimack College 43600 78800 0.4471 4,102 1115 0.7002
#303

#303 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 %

303 Widener University 43600 79400 0.451 2,975 1184 0.7093
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

305 Fairfield University 43700 84300 0.4815 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 Manhattan University 43800 74100 0.4088 2,744 1274 0.7894
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,744

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

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 Florida Atlantic University 44100 44400 0.0068 24,876 1130 0.6613
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

24,876

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

310 Boise State University 44900 50000 0.102 23,983 1135 0.8721
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

23,983

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

310 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2745 31,253 1272 0.773
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

310 University of Illinois Chicago 44900 50600 0.1127 22,495 1252 0.7735
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$50,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

313 University of California-San Diego 45300 74200 0.3893 34,955 1375 0.2671
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

314 High Point University 45600 72900 0.3744 5,135 1263 0.7531
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

High Point University
High Point, NC

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,135

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

315 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46000 86300 0.4668 5,741 1438 0.6347
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,741

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

316 Saint Louis University 46400 80900 0.4262 10,413 1305 0.7504
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,413

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

316 University of Colorado Boulder 46400 57700 0.1959 32,244 1351 0.7808
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

318 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott 46700 63800 0.2683 3,229 1258 0.7658
#318

#318 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 %

319 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59700 0.2114 37,985 1390 0.5815
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

319 University of Georgia 47100 52800 0.1082 32,399 1382 0.377
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

321 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47400 66500 0.2875 10,629 1268 0.6481
#321

#321 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 %

322 The University of Texas at Arlington 48000 55800 0.1398 32,545 1129 0.799
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

322 University of Delaware 48000 61300 0.2171 20,026 1294 0.706
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$61,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

20,026

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

324 University of Alabama in Huntsville 48200 48600 0.0082 6,800 1293 0.6857
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,800

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

325 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 48800 61200 0.2031 26,221 1204 0.8854
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

326 Drexel University 48900 83900 0.4172 13,309 1339 0.7944
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

13,309

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

327 Stevens Institute of Technology 49700 85800 0.4206 4,236 1445 0.4758
#327

#327 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 %

328 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 49800 62200 0.1995 37,140 1406 0.4237
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

329 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50700 83600 0.3934 5,558 1292 0.6016
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,558

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

330 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50800 52900 0.0403 14,504 1149 0.7637
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

331 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 51000 84700 0.398 34,454 1435 0.1564
#331

#331 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 %

331 University of Portland 51000 84800 0.3986 2,986 1277 0.8917
#331

#331 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 %

333 University of Utah 51600 53700 0.0397 28,064 1237 0.8598
#333

#333 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 %

334 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 33,033 1264 0.8529
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

335 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53700 62800 0.1449 23,920 1397 0.5973
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

336 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58300 64100 0.0905 42,604 1336 0.6056
#336

#336 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 %

337 Auburn University 58500 58500 0 27,907 1324 0.4592
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

338 Howard University 59900 66500 0.0993 11,519 1208 0.4134
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

339 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 61000 66000 0.0758 5,472 1333 0.906
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

340 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 61100 63200 0.0332 40,684 1331 0.3915
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

341 College of Charleston 61200 61200 0 10,880 1255 0.6003
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

342 Chapman University 62100 91500 0.3215 7,713 1353 0.6543
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$91,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,713

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

343 Hawaii Pacific University 63700 65800 0.0324 3,533 1120 0.8587
#343

#343 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 %

343 New Jersey Institute of Technology 63700 63700 0 10,200 1325 0.6507
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,200

Est. Median SAT

1,325

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

345 Gonzaga University 70800 76600 0.0757 5,281 1329 0.8169
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$76,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

346 University of California-Santa Cruz 76100 82400 0.0764 17,940 1281 0.6579
#346

#346 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

347 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,177 1140 0.8278
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,177

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

82.8 %

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

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