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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

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

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Illinois
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 United States Military Academy 0 0 0 4,507 1335 0.1161
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Military Academy
West Point, NY

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,507

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

11.6 %

2 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,354 1554 0.0611
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,354

Est. Median SAT

1,554

Acceptance Rate

6.1 %

3 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 4900 40700 0.8787 35,358 1448 0.1642
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

4 Yale University 5500 92200 0.94 6,667 1507 0.0475
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,667

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

4.8 %

5 Harvard University 5900 95600 0.9384 6,738 1500 0.0418
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$95,600

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,738

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

4.2 %

5 Smith College 5900 96800 0.9395 2,578 1466 0.2241
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$96,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,578

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

22.4 %

7 Savannah State University 6900 29000 0.7616 2,966 950 1
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

8 Vanderbilt University 7800 96200 0.9185 7,221 1527 0.0586
#8

#8 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 %

9 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8200 90000 0.9093 4,561 1542 0.0456
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

10 Columbia University in the City of New York 8300 97100 0.915 9,164 1535 0.0386
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$97,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

11 California Institute of Technology 8400 91800 0.9085 971 1564 0.0379
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

971

Est. Median SAT

1,564

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

12 Washington and Lee University 9400 96200 0.9025 1,916 1484 0.1354
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,916

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.5 %

13 Utah State University 9700 26700 0.6361 26,629 1168 0.9212
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

14 Rice University 9800 89100 0.8903 4,807 1528 0.0801
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

4,807

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

15 Stephen F Austin State University 10100 27800 0.6356 9,905 1055 0.8339
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

9,905

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

16 University of California-Davis 10200 38100 0.7328 31,695 1290 0.4435
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

31,695

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

17 Southern Utah University 10300 22200 0.5371 13,176 1140 0.9998
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

18 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5775 7,199 1005 0.7769
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,199

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

19 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 10600 26000 0.5929 22,313 1341 0.2996
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

22,313

Est. Median SAT

1,341

Acceptance Rate

30.0 %

20 Duke University 10800 93600 0.8848 6,525 1533 0.0524
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duke University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$93,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

6,525

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

20 Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus 10800 24600 0.5615 4,250 970 0.9166
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Portales, NM

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,250

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

20 Washington University in St Louis 10800 102300 0.8943 8,153 1512 0.1192
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$102,300

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

8,153

Est. Median SAT

1,512

Acceptance Rate

11.9 %

23 Marshall University 11100 33400 0.6675 9,960 1070 0.9663
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

24 Bucknell University 11200 95700 0.8834 3,928 1275 0.322
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

3,928

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

32.2 %

25 California State University-Fresno 11300 19600 0.4223 21,954 995 0.9526
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

26 Indiana State University 11400 25900 0.5607 6,352 1015 0.9157
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

27 Idaho State University 11500 27000 0.5733 10,834 0 0.8396
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

28 The University of Texas at Dallas 11700 19400 0.3967 23,007 1281 0.6909
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

23,007

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

29 Cornell University 11800 93100 0.8735 16,138 1528 0.0838
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

16,138

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.4 %

29 Eastern Kentucky University 11800 22900 0.4856 13,448 1075 0.9683
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

29 Eastern Washington University 11800 28600 0.5879 7,640 1045 0.8526
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

7,640

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

32 California State University-Northridge 12100 22000 0.4503 32,846 1005 0.9176
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

33 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 12200 28900 0.5787 8,673 1095 0.9156
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

33 University of Virginia-Main Campus 12200 38800 0.6861 17,848 1470 0.1565
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

17,848

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

15.7 %

35 University of Pennsylvania 12300 92900 0.8676 9,989 1535 0.0492
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

9,989

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

36 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 12500 28100 0.5551 8,421 1054 0.9444
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

37 Albion College 12700 75400 0.8321 1,168 1065 0.7437
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,168

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

37 Eastern Illinois University 12700 24300 0.4768 6,731 1020 0.7073
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,731

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

37 Fort Hays State University 12700 22600 0.437 10,172 1075 0.9026
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$22,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

40 Boston University 12900 92800 0.8612 18,289 1475 0.1283
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

18,289

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

12.8 %

40 Montana State University-Northern 12900 23600 0.4531 919 990 1
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University-Northern
Havre, MT

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

919

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

40 University of Arizona 12900 30900 0.5835 43,294 1186 0.8351
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

40 University of Michigan-Flint 12900 34900 0.6311 5,534 1079 0.6734
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

5,534

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

40 University of South Florida 12900 17100 0.2454 39,093 1255 0.4071
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

45 Western Kentucky University 13000 27000 0.5169 13,732 1090 0.9145
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

46 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13200 49100 0.7312 29,727 990 0.9229
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

29,727

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

47 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,667 1090 0.9711
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

48 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 13500 13500 0 1,973 1189 0.8142
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$13,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,973

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

49 Florida Polytechnic University 13600 20600 0.3394 1,690 1230 0.3477
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Polytechnic University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,690

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

34.8 %

49 Trinity University 13600 69600 0.805 2,423 1408 0.2488
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,423

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

24.9 %

49 University of Delaware 13600 34500 0.6053 19,287 1302 0.6924
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

52 California State University-Bakersfield 13700 45000 0.696 9,897 1015 0.8416
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

9,897

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

52 University of Houston 13700 22000 0.3766 40,366 1224 0.7577
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

52 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 57800 0.7626 39,193 1418 0.4081
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

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

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

7,951

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

6.3 %

56 University of California-Merced 14000 41900 0.666 8,234 1070 0.9704
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

8,234

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

56 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 14000 19000 0.2634 11,994 1090 0.8651
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

58 Grand Valley State University 14100 25300 0.4432 19,154 1074 0.9271
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

58 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 14100 19600 0.2805 10,995 1090 0.7476
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

10,995

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

60 Alabama State University 14200 31300 0.5476 3,521 945 0.9755
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,521

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

60 Lincoln University 14200 32600 0.5638 1,424 890 0.6431
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Lincoln University, PA

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,424

Est. Median SAT

890

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

60 South Georgia State College 14200 24000 0.4087 1,893 0 1
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Georgia State College
Douglas, GA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,893

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

60 Union College 14200 92400 0.8462 1,954 1399 0.4342
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union College
Schenectady, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,954

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

64 Northern Illinois University 14300 28800 0.5048 12,118 1070 0.7164
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

65 Northwestern State University of Louisiana 14400 37400 0.6144 7,501 1055 0.9467
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

7,501

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

66 Central Michigan University 14500 37800 0.6157 10,238 1099 0.9104
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

67 Northern Kentucky University 14600 25900 0.4369 10,136 1110 0.9666
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

10,136

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

67 Northwestern University 14600 88300 0.8348 9,060 1533 0.0769
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

67 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 14600 23900 0.389 6,045 1193 0.8938
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$23,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,045

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

70 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14700 26500 0.4463 23,003 1164 0.7367
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

71 Case Western Reserve University 14800 91300 0.8383 6,657 1484 0.3778
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,657

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

71 Florida Gulf Coast University 14800 22500 0.3418 14,434 1125 0.6344
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

14,434

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

71 Stanford University 14800 71700 0.794 7,346 1542 0.038
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,346

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

74 Pittsburg State University 14900 23900 0.376 4,561 1055 0.5487
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$23,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

74 Shepherd University 14900 29800 0.5008 3,032 1025 0.9678
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

76 Southwestern Oklahoma State University 15100 22700 0.3341 4,347 1015 1
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,347

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

77 California State University-Chico 15200 23500 0.3528 13,599 1054 0.9107
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

78 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 15300 26900 0.4309 2,477 930 0.9641
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,477

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

78 Western Michigan University 15300 26500 0.423 13,714 1089 0.9121
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

80 Coastal Carolina University 15400 27200 0.4339 11,471 1160 0.7003
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

11,471

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

70.0 %

80 Western Carolina University 15400 16500 0.0668 10,268 1140 0.7076
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$16,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,268

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

82 University of Central Oklahoma 15500 28700 0.46 10,777 1075 0.7812
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

83 Lehigh University 15600 89600 0.8263 5,986 1436 0.2896
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,600

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

84 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 15700 29300 0.4664 5,467 1035 0.7041
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,467

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

84 University of Central Missouri 15700 26600 0.4094 10,397 1055 0.7439
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

10,397

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

86 University of California-Riverside 15900 36500 0.564 24,034 1199 0.8609
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

24,034

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

86 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 15900 38500 0.5862 38,572 1455 0.3659
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

88 Jacksonville State University 16000 27000 0.4081 8,663 1069 0.7769
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

8,663

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

88 Oakland University 16000 28200 0.4329 12,770 1039 0.8897
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

12,770

Est. Median SAT

1,039

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

88 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16000 22300 0.2822 26,213 1209 0.7778
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

88 University of West Alabama 16000 24200 0.3395 2,983 990 0.4265
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,983

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

42.7 %

92 California State University-Long Beach 16100 25800 0.3761 36,056 1135 0.4543
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

92 Portland State University 16100 26100 0.3836 14,932 1174 0.8586
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

94 California State University-Sacramento 16200 27600 0.4134 28,619 1015 0.9357
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

95 Morehead State University 16300 28000 0.4176 7,941 1080 0.8328
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

7,941

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

96 Eastern Michigan University 16500 36100 0.5433 10,034 1055 0.7772
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

96 Ferris State University 16500 31000 0.4685 8,980 1015 0.8237
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,980

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

96 Goshen College 16500 55900 0.7053 738 995 0.8342
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Goshen College
Goshen, IN

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

738

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

96 Southeastern Louisiana University 16500 40000 0.5879 14,294 1125 0.915
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

14,294

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

96 University of Maine 16500 29300 0.4371 9,182 1195 0.9562
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

96 West Virginia University 16500 40900 0.5963 18,206 1120 0.8514
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

102 Tennessee State University 16600 31000 0.4646 4,221 990 0.8463
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

4,221

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

103 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 16700 35700 0.5323 12,122 1283 0.8296
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

104 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16800 64800 0.7409 22,007 1427 0.1672
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

22,007

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

16.7 %

105 Sam Houston State University 17000 27000 0.3705 17,822 1035 0.9372
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

106 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 17100 17100 0 14,657 1190 0.7583
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

107 Middle Tennessee State University 17200 23200 0.2586 18,042 1140 0.6909
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

107 Missouri State University-Springfield 17200 25700 0.3307 21,138 1134 0.9039
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

109 Vermont State University 17300 26900 0.3562 4,087 960 0.8323
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,087

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

110 Central Connecticut State University 17400 34000 0.4877 9,463 1020 0.793
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

110 Colorado Mesa University 17400 28600 0.3917 9,459 1050 0.8314
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

9,459

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

110 Randolph College 17400 51700 0.6638 783 1140 0.9004
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Randolph College
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

783

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

113 Keene State College 17600 32100 0.4523 2,640 1064 0.8982
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,640

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

113 Morgan State University 17600 28500 0.3823 9,027 965 0.8223
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

113 Prairie View A & M University 17600 25400 0.3071 9,022 960 0.7836
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

9,022

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

113 Wright State University-Main Campus 17600 26600 0.3387 7,747 1073 0.9617
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

117 SUNY College of Technology at Alfred 17700 38700 0.5421 3,758 0 0.7236
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,758

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

117 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,241 1408 0.1761
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

119 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 17900 44300 0.5956 21,028 1450 0.1334
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

21,028

Est. Median SAT

1,450

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

120 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 18000 39000 0.5383 37,985 1390 0.5815
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

121 Lycoming College 18100 65800 0.7252 1,014 1150 0.7702
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lycoming College
Williamsport, PA

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

1,014

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

121 University of California-Santa Cruz 18100 42900 0.5787 18,194 1281 0.7273
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

18,194

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

123 Benedict College 18300 33000 0.445 1,630 915 0.957
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedict College
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,630

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

124 Central Washington University 18400 22700 0.1892 10,033 1060 0.9061
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

124 Youngstown State University 18400 34000 0.4589 9,687 1120 0.9145
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

126 Delaware State University 18700 42200 0.5563 4,581 930 0.4658
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Delaware State University
Dover, DE

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,581

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

46.6 %

127 Grand Canyon University 18900 33700 0.4392 75,936 1075 0.7891
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

75,936

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

128 Alma College 19000 64800 0.707 1,198 1040 0.6569
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alma College
Alma, MI

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,198

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

129 Bluffton University 19100 56500 0.6616 584 1005 0.6723
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluffton University
Bluffton, OH

Sticker Price

$56,500

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

584

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

67.2 %

130 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,967 940 0.9602
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,967

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

130 Shawnee State University 19300 26400 0.2692 3,226 1085 0.8147
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

3,226

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

130 Texas A&M University-College Station 19300 29900 0.354 60,710 1278 0.5732
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

133 University of Mississippi 19400 27000 0.2814 22,939 1172 0.9738
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

134 Ouachita Baptist University 19500 58200 0.6651 1,715 1193 0.7072
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$58,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,715

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

135 Emory & Henry University 19600 52400 0.6257 1,084 1145 0.8365
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emory & Henry University
Emory, VA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,084

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

136 California State University-Los Angeles 19700 38000 0.4816 22,077 965 0.9124
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

136 Pennsylvania Western University 19700 29000 0.3212 7,586 1045 0.9433
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

138 Farmingdale State College 19800 22500 0.1203 10,062 1125 0.6166
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

10,062

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

138 McMurry University 19800 51900 0.618 4,133 1104 0.8984
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McMurry University
Abilene, TX

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

4,133

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

140 University of Alabama in Huntsville 19900 30500 0.3473 6,743 1266 0.6292
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,743

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

140 University of Northern Iowa 19900 24000 0.1705 7,800 1115 0.9313
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,800

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

142 Cleveland State University 20000 30900 0.3523 9,418 1069 0.913
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

142 University of Southern California 20000 75900 0.7369 20,768 1499 0.1119
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

144 SUNY Buffalo State University 20200 29400 0.3124 5,196 1050 0.8422
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,196

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

144 University of Missouri-Columbia 20200 38500 0.4738 25,141 1256 0.7613
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

146 Alabama A & M University 20300 28200 0.2798 6,370 915 0.5795
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

6,370

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

146 Carroll University 20300 61600 0.6708 2,581 1174 0.6684
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carroll University
Waukesha, WI

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,581

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

146 SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry 20300 29300 0.3067 1,984 1239 0.6328
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,984

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

146 University of Rochester 20300 93100 0.7822 6,096 1448 0.4191
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,096

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

41.9 %

150 Grove City College 20500 39700 0.4842 2,247 1248 0.667
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,247

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

151 University of Alabama at Birmingham 20600 28500 0.2776 11,959 1260 0.8818
#151

#151 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 %

152 Piedmont University 20700 47200 0.5614 1,154 1080 0.9054
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Piedmont University
Demorest, GA

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,154

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

152 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20700 39200 0.4722 10,900 1222 0.8914
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

154 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 20900 24900 0.1606 5,823 1115 0.8619
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

154 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27300 0.2346 31,875 1456 0.4503
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

156 North Dakota State University 21000 25700 0.1826 9,762 1110 0.9496
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

156 University of Memphis 21000 29600 0.2909 15,538 1080 0.7878
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

158 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 21100 24000 0.1204 5,063 1069 0.8756
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,063

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

159 Louisiana Tech University 21300 26100 0.1841 11,071 1189 0.9073
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

159 Northern Michigan University 21300 33100 0.3565 6,650 1100 0.8505
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

6,650

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

159 Washington State University 21300 36200 0.4116 21,400 1131 0.861
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

162 Tufts University 21600 98900 0.7813 7,031 1497 0.1082
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,031

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

162 Western Illinois University 21600 31800 0.3197 4,525 1000 0.7118
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

164 Austin Peay State University 21800 37500 0.4183 9,593 1075 0.9691
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,593

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

164 University of Massachusetts-Boston 21800 89500 0.7561 12,138 1189 0.8379
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

12,138

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

166 Bethany Lutheran College 21900 46400 0.5272 889 1120 0.6406
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethany Lutheran College
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

889

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

167 Marian University 22000 59800 0.6317 2,378 1085 0.9546
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marian University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,378

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

95.5 %

168 Bluefield State University 22100 32100 0.312 1,117 990 0.9723
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

168 Lincoln University 22100 24900 0.1124 1,926 920 0
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

168 South Dakota State University 22100 25200 0.1227 10,883 1115 0.9618
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

10,883

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

168 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 22100 29100 0.241 3,929 1095 0.949
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,929

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

168 Texas Southern University 22100 25500 0.1335 6,844 915 0.9691
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

6,844

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

173 Virginia Commonwealth University 22200 33600 0.339 21,469 1167 0.9061
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

21,469

Est. Median SAT

1,167

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

174 Montana State University 22300 27100 0.1769 15,142 1184 0.9938
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

15,142

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

175 Wheeling University 22400 46800 0.5215 619 1050 0.6316
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheeling University
Wheeling, WV

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

619

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

63.2 %

176 Florida State University 22500 32400 0.306 34,271 1369 0.2383
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

176 Illinois Institute of Technology 22500 69800 0.678 3,190 1317 0.6187
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

3,190

Est. Median SAT

1,317

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

178 Langston University 22600 43100 0.4751 1,742 902 0
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Langston University
Langston, OK

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

179 Juniata College 22700 73800 0.6922 1,276 1263 0.7941
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,276

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

179 New York University 22700 91800 0.7524 29,471 1520 0.0906
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

29,471

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.1 %

181 Fitchburg State University 22800 33700 0.3235 3,000 1090 0.8885
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,000

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

182 San Jose State University 22900 41100 0.4429 29,890 1135 0.8039
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

183 Indiana Institute of Technology 23000 48800 0.5288 1,650 1055 0.7039
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Institute of Technology
Fort Wayne, IN

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,650

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

183 Murray State University 23000 27600 0.1667 8,217 1124 0.8413
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

183 Ranken Technical College 23000 36600 0.3719 1,784 0 0
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ranken Technical College
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,784

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

183 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 18,028 1059 0.7996
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

187 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.3722 8,209 1079 0.948
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

188 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 23300 28400 0.1794 2,216 1268 0.7987
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

189 West Texas A & M University 23400 29200 0.1985 7,110 1060 0.6681
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

7,110

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

190 East Tennessee State University 23500 30600 0.2318 10,829 1124 0.8619
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

190 Hamline University 23500 56500 0.5836 1,852 1175 0.9013
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$56,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,852

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

192 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 23600 90700 0.7398 8,727 1055 0.9703
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

8,727

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

192 University of Southern Indiana 23600 27200 0.1322 5,347 1145 0.9581
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

194 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 46,249 1180 0.6085
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

46,249

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

195 University of Kentucky 23900 36400 0.3435 25,535 1193 0.9294
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

195 University of South Dakota 23900 26000 0.0805 7,515 1120 0.9884
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

7,515

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

197 Millikin University 24000 43700 0.4503 1,427 1065 0.765
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millikin University
Decatur, IL

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,427

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

198 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College 24200 41300 0.4141 3,211 1243 0.9594
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,211

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

198 University of Kansas 24200 37600 0.3585 22,544 1176 0.9258
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

200 Miami University-Oxford 24300 27500 0.1165 16,405 1284 0.74
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

201 Tennessee Wesleyan University 24500 45300 0.4593 918 1075 0.6885
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Wesleyan University
Athens, TN

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

918

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

202 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 24700 24700 0 8,329 1209 0.385
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

8,329

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

203 Temple University 24800 36100 0.3132 21,031 1172 0.8622
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

204 Augustana College 24900 72800 0.6583 2,536 1157 0.6628
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,536

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

205 The College of New Jersey 25000 38400 0.3486 7,433 1243 0.6148
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,433

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

206 Tennessee Technological University 25100 33700 0.2554 9,187 1163 0.7613
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

207 Point Park University 25200 57000 0.5582 2,498 1144 0.984
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,498

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

207 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 25200 31100 0.1898 19,787 1197 0.8807
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

209 University of Dayton 25300 64200 0.606 7,252 1319 0.6659
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

209 University of St Thomas 25300 50900 0.5031 3,466 1095 0.8355
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,466

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

211 The University of Findlay 25400 50600 0.4976 4,132 1090 0.6748
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Findlay
Findlay, OH

Sticker Price

$50,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,132

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

67.5 %

212 Binghamton University 25700 32700 0.2159 14,559 1404 0.3731
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,559

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

213 Messiah University 25900 54300 0.5228 2,722 1266 0.8107
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,722

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

213 Minnesota State University, Mankato 25900 28000 0.0747 13,433 1145 0.8844
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

213 Missouri Western State University 25900 39300 0.3422 3,550 1015 0.9981
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,550

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

99.8 %

213 Otterbein University 25900 57300 0.5479 2,292 1126 0.8388
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,126

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

217 Southeast Missouri State University 26000 28600 0.0906 7,926 1070 0.6897
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

7,926

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

218 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,616 1410 0.4818
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,616

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

218 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5968 1,920 1174 0.9412
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,920

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

220 Dordt University 26200 52500 0.5007 1,716 1205 0.6847
#220

#220 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 %

220 Minnesota State University Moorhead 26200 28300 0.074 3,375 1090 0.5885
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

3,375

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

58.9 %

220 Sweet Briar College 26200 44900 0.4164 444 1204 0.7554
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar, VA

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

444

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

223 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26300 28400 0.0737 14,834 1149 0.7803
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,834

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

223 St. Mary's University 26300 59800 0.5604 2,330 1060 0.9508
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,330

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

225 Bemidji State University 26400 26400 0 3,751 1075 0.5598
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,751

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

226 Benedictine University 26500 48900 0.4581 2,082 1124 0.9576
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,082

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

226 Georgia Southern University 26500 26800 0.0112 25,595 1045 0.695
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

226 Regis College 26500 70700 0.6252 987 965 0.6979
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Regis College
Weston, MA

Sticker Price

$70,700

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

987

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

226 University of Southern Mississippi 26500 26500 0 10,371 1181 0.926
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,371

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

230 Trine University 26700 56100 0.5243 4,373 1159 0.8548
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trine University
Angola, IN

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

4,373

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

231 Linfield University 26800 70600 0.6202 1,641 1145 0.8517
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Linfield University
McMinnville, OR

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,641

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

231 Troy University 26800 34700 0.2277 10,130 1075 0.9535
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

10,130

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.4 %

231 University of Arkansas 26800 28900 0.0726 29,252 1179 0.7388
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

234 Texas Lutheran University 26900 55400 0.5155 1,319 1140 0.9571
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Lutheran University
Seguin, TX

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,319

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

235 Kansas State University 27000 31400 0.1412 16,555 1163 0.875
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

236 University of Mount Union 27200 56300 0.5164 2,207 1089 0.782
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,207

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

237 Fort Valley State University 27400 54200 0.4949 2,699 1025 0.6587
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA

Sticker Price

$54,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,699

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

65.9 %

237 Kennesaw State University 27400 27400 0 46,069 1119 0.7944
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

237 University of North Alabama 27400 37300 0.2655 8,078 1124 0.7054
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,078

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

240 Cornell College 27500 74800 0.6318 1,094 1243 0.799
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

240 George Fox University 27500 69400 0.6041 3,530 1168 0.9282
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,530

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

240 Randolph-Macon College 27500 69200 0.6023 1,800 1128 0.9105
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,800

Est. Median SAT

1,128

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

240 Rowan University 27500 41300 0.3345 17,157 1204 0.7654
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

244 Drew University 27600 64700 0.5733 1,671 1239 0.6734
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drew University
Madison, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,671

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

244 Syracuse University 27600 83100 0.6677 16,149 1374 0.4879
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

246 Norfolk State University 27700 40100 0.309 5,411 935 0.8777
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,411

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

247 Texas State University 27900 28000 0.0036 39,353 1080 0.9118
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

39,353

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

247 University of Wisconsin-Stout 27900 30000 0.0698 6,227 1184 0.9171
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,227

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

247 Wichita State University 27900 39800 0.2986 14,906 1065 0.7224
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

14,906

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

250 Weber State University 28200 33900 0.168 31,672 1075 1
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

251 University of North Texas 28400 37400 0.2405 34,414 1094 0.7089
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

34,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

252 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 32300 0.1145 11,691 1074 0.7722
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

252 University of Hartford 28600 70100 0.5916 4,223 1224 0.9579
#252

#252 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 %

254 Colorado School of Mines 28800 38100 0.2439 6,195 1399 0.6069
#254

#254 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 %

254 Dartmouth College 28800 96000 0.7001 4,715 1485 0.0602
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

4,715

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

6.0 %

254 Wayland Baptist University 28800 37300 0.2281 1,894 1045 0.5477
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,894

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

257 Oregon State University 28900 36700 0.2139 31,253 1272 0.773
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

257 University of Utah 28900 32000 0.0967 29,335 1222 0.9015
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

29,335

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

90.2 %

259 Michigan Technological University 29000 34700 0.1643 6,009 1247 0.8546
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

6,009

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

259 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29000 34000 0.1472 31,845 1298 0.5651
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

261 University of Minnesota Duluth 29100 32000 0.0889 8,706 1230 0.8906
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

262 Wartburg College 29300 46900 0.3752 1,464 1174 0.7584
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wartburg College
Waverly, IA

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,464

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

263 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona 29600 48100 0.3849 2,280 1224 0.9675
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Altoona, PA

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,280

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

264 Goucher College 29700 77000 0.6146 1,091 1208 0.8191
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Goucher College
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,091

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

265 Fairmont State University 29800 32200 0.0746 3,090 970 0.9862
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

3,090

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

265 University of Hawaii at Manoa 29800 42200 0.2937 15,735 1069 0.8797
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

267 Southern Adventist University 29900 46900 0.3625 2,946 1142 0.7163
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,142

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

268 University of Iowa 30000 32100 0.0653 23,407 1203 0.799
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

268 University of West Florida 30000 38000 0.2104 9,971 1120 0.5822
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

9,971

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

270 Grambling State University 30200 35300 0.1446 4,313 950 0.4486
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grambling State University
Grambling, LA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

4,313

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

44.9 %

271 Gannon University 30400 52900 0.4257 2,768 1174 0.7416
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

271 University of North Florida 30400 33000 0.0788 14,837 1124 0.6815
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

14,837

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

273 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 30500 39200 0.2222 13,039 1020 0.894
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

274 Alfred University 30600 67100 0.544 1,478 1229 0.48
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alfred University
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,478

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

48.0 %

275 George Mason University 30700 35700 0.1399 28,862 1271 0.8647
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

276 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 30800 38500 0.2001 7,637 1115 0.1865
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

7,637

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

18.7 %

276 Rochester Institute of Technology 30800 78100 0.6054 14,267 1363 0.6693
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

278 McPherson College 30900 51400 0.3987 861 1055 0.5533
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McPherson College
McPherson, KS

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

861

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

55.3 %

278 University of Toledo 30900 42000 0.2644 10,726 1134 0.8889
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,726

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

280 Ithaca College 31000 72500 0.5723 4,205 1328 0.7015
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,205

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

281 University of Louisville 31200 42000 0.257 17,916 1134 0.7921
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

17,916

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

281 University of North Dakota 31200 33700 0.0769 11,837 1189 0.8157
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,837

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

283 Kent State University at Kent 31400 37500 0.1626 21,144 1104 0.7603
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

21,144

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

76.0 %

283 South Carolina State University 31400 41600 0.2452 3,059 925 0.6797
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,059

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

285 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31500 41200 0.2357 25,312 1134 0.7395
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

285 North Carolina A & T State University 31500 36700 0.1416 12,497 1075 0.5125
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

12,497

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

285 San Diego State University 31500 36100 0.1274 36,196 1208 0.3741
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

288 Lake Superior State University 31700 33300 0.048 1,405 1114 1
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

1,405

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

288 Ohio Northern University 31700 63500 0.5019 2,706 1203 0.7384
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,706

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

290 Rockhurst University 32000 62500 0.4873 1,964 1159 0.9392
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,964

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

290 Texas A&M University-San Antonio 32000 45700 0.3 6,790 965 0.9447
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

6,790

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

292 Lawrence Technological University 32200 71900 0.552 2,661 1149 0.8101
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,661

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

293 University of Pittsburgh-Bradford 32300 48400 0.3328 1,094 1109 0.8917
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
Bradford, PA

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

294 Marymount University 32400 72600 0.5538 2,503 1095 0.9316
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount University
Arlington, VA

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,503

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

295 Belmont University 32500 69900 0.5356 7,174 1273 0.9367
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,174

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

295 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32500 35100 0.0742 32,041 1324 0.4358
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

297 Samford University 32600 64600 0.4955 4,210 1199 0.8236
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

298 Berry College 32700 60900 0.4633 2,262 1219 0.7315
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,262

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

73.2 %

298 Marquette University 32700 66500 0.5082 8,206 1304 0.7802
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,304

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

298 Roanoke College 32700 55300 0.4089 1,793 1214 0.8306
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roanoke College
Salem, VA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,793

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

301 North Carolina State University 32900 54800 0.3997 29,340 1374 0.3954
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

29,340

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

302 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 17,556 1090 0.5386
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

303 Whittier College 33500 68000 0.5074 801 1258 0.8338
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whittier College
Whittier, CA

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

801

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

304 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5881 11,495 1436 0.4713
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,495

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

304 Harding University 33700 47800 0.2949 3,536 1184 0.7052
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,536

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

304 University of Bridgeport 33700 60500 0.4431 1,570 1000 0.8302
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,570

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

307 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 33900 36100 0.0609 34,447 1273 0.8804
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

308 Thomas Jefferson University 34000 68100 0.5009 3,772 1255 0.8098
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$68,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,772

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

309 John Carroll University 34100 73100 0.5338 2,408 1285 0.7732
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

John Carroll University
University Heights, OH

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,408

Est. Median SAT

1,285

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

309 Salisbury University 34100 41700 0.1821 6,477 1245 0.8826
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Sticker Price

$41,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,477

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

309 Spring Arbor University 34100 52700 0.3529 1,133 1124 0.6518
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,133

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

65.2 %

312 University of Rhode Island 34200 46400 0.2627 14,466 1197 0.7456
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

14,466

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

313 Milwaukee School of Engineering 34300 70200 0.5117 2,836 1283 0.6711
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,836

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

67.1 %

313 Pennsylvania College of Technology 34300 45300 0.243 4,526 1130 1
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

4,526

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

315 Siena University 34400 65100 0.4717 3,149 1301 0.8464
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena University
Loudonville, NY

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,301

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

315 University of the Pacific 34400 71500 0.5192 3,097 1313 0.6905
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$71,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,097

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

317 University of Vermont 34600 66300 0.4784 12,159 1372 0.7304
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,159

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

318 Southern New Hampshire University 34700 44300 0.2166 164,423 965 0.9951
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

164,423

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

319 Trevecca Nazarene University 34800 50900 0.3164 1,961 1099 0.7512
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,961

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

320 Valparaiso University 34900 62700 0.4428 2,056 1183 0.8994
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,056

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

321 Beloit College 35200 81400 0.5672 997 1296 0.7039
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

997

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

322 Stevenson University 35300 59900 0.4105 3,154 1100 0.8006
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevenson University
Owings Mills, MD

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,154

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

322 The University of Texas at Tyler 35300 56700 0.3772 8,219 1100 0.9485
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,219

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

324 New York Institute of Technology 35500 83600 0.5749 3,646 1298 0.8102
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,646

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

325 Carthage College 35800 61800 0.4207 2,914 1125 0.8445
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$61,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,914

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

325 Roger Williams University 35800 63700 0.4384 3,970 1235 0.882
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,970

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

327 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 35900 47500 0.2444 8,513 1160 0.9261
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

328 Virginia State University 36100 42200 0.1447 5,124 955 0.8863
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

5,124

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

329 Hofstra University 36400 76900 0.5266 6,599 1369 0.7267
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

330 Colorado State University Pueblo 36800 39900 0.0776 3,893 1015 0.9839
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,893

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

331 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 36900 37100 0.0054 5,939 1065 0.5878
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

332 East Carolina University 37100 42700 0.1311 21,693 1065 0.9003
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

21,693

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

333 University of Connecticut 37300 53600 0.3043 20,056 1329 0.5239
#333

#333 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 %

333 University of Nevada-Reno 37300 45800 0.1857 20,204 1109 0.8313
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

335 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37400 66300 0.436 31,536 1366 0.5457
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

336 Kettering University 37600 71800 0.4763 1,212 1204 0.7867
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kettering University
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$71,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,212

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

337 Benedictine College 37700 50800 0.2579 2,404 1241 0.9812
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,404

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

338 Queens University of Charlotte 38000 68200 0.4426 1,210 1244 0.805
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$68,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,210

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

338 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 38000 40100 0.0523 25,054 1225 0.7762
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

340 University of Central Arkansas 38200 40200 0.0521 8,238 1110 0.9157
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,238

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

340 University of Illinois Chicago 38200 50600 0.2451 24,260 1174 0.7576
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$50,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

342 Howard Payne University 38400 54500 0.2953 751 1043 0.6737
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard Payne University
Brownwood, TX

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

751

Est. Median SAT

1,043

Acceptance Rate

67.4 %

342 Xavier University 38400 68100 0.4364 3,744 1286 0.848
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$68,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,744

Est. Median SAT

1,286

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

344 LeTourneau University 38500 54800 0.2977 2,903 1242 0.4879
#344

#344 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,903

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

345 Western New England University 38700 69200 0.4409 2,616 1199 0.8348
#345

#345 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 %

346 Westmont College 39200 80000 0.5097 1,311 1315 0.8059
#346

#346 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$80,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,311

Est. Median SAT

1,315

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

347 Mississippi State University 39300 53400 0.2638 19,093 1205 0.8363
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

348 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 39500 53200 0.2576 5,986 1110 0.8916
#348

#348 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

349 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 39600 42500 0.0683 14,249 1084 0.7761
#349

#349 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,249

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

350 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 39700 50000 0.2062 35,248 1289 0.6939
#350

#350 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

351 California Baptist University 40100 65600 0.3887 8,707 1024 0.8139
#351

#351 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,707

Est. Median SAT

1,024

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

352 Endicott College 40300 64200 0.3722 3,195 1275 0.7121
#352

#352 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Endicott College
Beverly, MA

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,195

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

353 Appalachian State University 40400 40600 0.0049 19,732 1174 0.9388
#353

#353 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

353 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,534 1399 0.0941
#353

#353 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

355 Arkansas State University 40500 41000 0.0122 11,189 1080 0.7818
#355

#355 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

11,189

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

355 Johnson & Wales University-Providence 40500 66000 0.3863 3,908 1050 0.8844
#355

#355 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,908

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

355 Wayne State University 40500 46200 0.1234 16,390 1183 0.8359
#355

#355 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

358 The University of Texas at San Antonio 40600 47500 0.1453 31,127 1115 0.8679
#358

#358 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

359 Ohio State University-Main Campus 40800 53600 0.2389 46,627 1366 0.492
#359

#359 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

360 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 41600 55200 0.2463 21,388 1369 0.5945
#360

#360 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

361 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 41700 83200 0.4988 2,160 1374 0.809
#361

#361 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$83,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,160

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

362 Loyola University Chicago 42900 70600 0.3922 12,640 1262 0.751
#362

#362 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

12,640

Est. Median SAT

1,262

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

363 University at Buffalo 43300 46700 0.0728 21,192 1309 0.8059
#363

#363 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

363 University of Florida 43300 45700 0.0526 37,283 1406 0.2033
#363

#363 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

365 Providence College 43500 85000 0.4884 4,680 1345 0.4994
#365

#365 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Providence College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$85,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

4,680

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

366 Florida Institute of Technology 43600 68700 0.3651 4,279 1234 0.5796
#366

#366 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,279

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

367 Wentworth Institute of Technology 43900 67900 0.3534 4,182 1317 0.8783
#367

#367 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

4,182

Est. Median SAT

1,317

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

368 Illinois State University 44000 49100 0.1038 19,513 1115 0.8555
#368

#368 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

369 New England Institute of Technology 44600 68200 0.3458 1,718 1030 0.6673
#369

#369 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI

Sticker Price

$68,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,718

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

370 Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology 45100 56100 0.1962 1,552 1143 0.8378
#370

#370 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Flushing, NY

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

1,552

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

371 Duquesne University 45400 70500 0.356 5,382 1252 0.8639
#371

#371 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,382

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

372 High Point University 45500 72900 0.3758 5,135 1263 0.7531
#372

#372 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

High Point University
High Point, NC

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,135

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

373 Widener University 45600 79400 0.4258 2,975 1179 0.7093
#373

#373 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

374 University of California-San Diego 45900 77200 0.4055 35,442 1375 0.2856
#374

#374 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$77,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

35,442

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

375 Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus 46100 56300 0.1812 911 1103 0.9956
#375

#375 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus
Mansfield, OH

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

911

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

99.6 %

376 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46200 86300 0.4644 5,833 1440 0.6725
#376

#376 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,833

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

377 Fairfield University 46500 84300 0.4483 5,671 1345 0.2505
#377

#377 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,671

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

25.1 %

378 Biola University 46900 71200 0.3414 3,553 1281 0.7817
#378

#378 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

379 University of Colorado Boulder 47000 57700 0.1843 32,244 1351 0.7809
#379

#379 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

380 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47500 66500 0.2869 7,886 1271 0.6481
#380

#380 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,886

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

64.8 %

381 Drexel University 48000 83900 0.428 12,318 1354 0.699
#381

#381 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

12,318

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

69.9 %

381 The University of Texas at Arlington 48000 55800 0.1398 32,545 1129 0.799
#381

#381 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 %

383 Purdue University-Main Campus 48600 51200 0.0506 43,633 1342 0.4343
#383

#383 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

384 Tulane University of Louisiana 48700 91400 0.4673 6,839 1469 0.1446
#384

#384 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$91,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,839

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

14.5 %

385 Saint Louis University 48800 80900 0.3966 9,331 1250 0.7499
#385

#385 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,331

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

386 Michigan State University 49200 56200 0.1245 41,415 1212 0.8324
#386

#386 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

387 Stevens Institute of Technology 49700 85800 0.4206 4,206 1430 0.5068
#387

#387 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,206

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

388 The University of Texas at Austin 49900 59400 0.16 44,314 1356 0.2222
#388

#388 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

389 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50500 83600 0.3958 5,461 1292 0.6189
#389

#389 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,461

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

390 Morehouse College 50700 53300 0.0488 2,847 1090 0.4396
#390

#390 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

2,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

44.0 %

391 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53300 61000 0.1261 42,565 1339 0.7887
#391

#391 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

392 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53800 62800 0.1433 24,019 1404 0.5989
#392

#392 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

393 Elon University 55300 68900 0.1975 6,191 1283 0.6326
#393

#393 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,191

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

394 Santa Clara University 57700 85400 0.3243 6,695 1399 0.4788
#394

#394 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

6,695

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

47.9 %

395 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 58100 63200 0.0806 40,996 1399 0.4175
#395

#395 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

396 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58200 64100 0.092 42,604 1336 0.6056
#396

#396 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 %

397 Oregon Institute of Technology 58900 67000 0.1208 5,288 1138 0.9459
#397

#397 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,288

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

398 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 59100 61200 0.0342 26,490 1183 0.8863
#398

#398 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

399 Clemson University 61600 63700 0.0329 23,401 1343 0.3834
#399

#399 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

400 Hawaii Pacific University 63700 65800 0.0318 3,468 1200 0.8855
#400

#400 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

3,468

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

400 New Jersey Institute of Technology 63700 63700 0 9,827 1329 0.6737
#400

#400 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,827

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

67.4 %

402 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks 64200 64200 0 1,709 1218 0.9653
#402

#402 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
Reading, PA

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,709

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

403 Berea College 69000 69000 0 1,529 1209 0.1567
#403

#403 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berea College
Berea, KY

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,529

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

15.7 %

404 University of California-Berkeley 70800 76100 0.0697 33,513 1407 0.1145
#404

#404 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$76,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

33,513

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

405 University of California-Irvine 72000 75600 0.0476 30,260 1333 0.2895
#405

#405 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

406 Fordham University 75300 95100 0.2081 10,582 1406 0.5931
#406

#406 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$95,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

10,582

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

59.3 %

407 Loyola Marymount University 78000 95500 0.1832 7,187 1347 0.4821
#407

#407 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$95,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

7,187

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

408 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,294 1229 0.7328
#408

#408 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,294

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

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

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