Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - General Studies Majors

Most Affordable General Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Colleges in the state of California for 2026

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Considering a degree in General Studies?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for General Studies majors who live in California.
Rankings are calculated by estimating the net price at every college offering General Studies degrees for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of California.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of college paid after factoring in financial aid.The net prices displayed in these rankings are College Raptor's estimates.

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
General Studies
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 United States Naval Academy 0 0 0 4,474 1305 0.0927
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,474

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

9.3 %

2 Santa Monica College 6400 15500 0.588 23,453 0 0
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Sticker Price

$15,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

23,453

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

3 College of the Ozarks 6600 38400 0.8291 1,454 1135 0.1199
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

12.0 %

4 Rio Hondo College 7100 21600 0.6726 17,441 0 0
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

17,441

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

5 Utah State University 8200 25200 0.6743 25,706 1176 0.9247
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

6 Carnegie Mellon University 9000 90900 0.9007 7,377 1528 0.1166
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

7,377

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

7 Mississippi Valley State University 9300 26300 0.6459 2,013 845 0.9238
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,013

Est. Median SAT

845

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

8 Antioch College 9400 50500 0.814 121 1124 0.8913
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Antioch College
Yellow Springs, OH

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

121

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

8 Southeastern Oklahoma State University 9400 20400 0.5397 3,224 1085 0.7643
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK

Sticker Price

$20,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,224

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

8 University of Pennsylvania 9400 92900 0.8988 11,478 1536 0.054
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

11,478

Est. Median SAT

1,536

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

11 Valdosta State University 10400 24800 0.5815 7,166 1015 0.7229
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,166

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

12 Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus 10500 24600 0.5737 4,239 970 0.9166
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Portales, NM

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,239

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

13 Marshall University 10700 33400 0.6794 9,146 1065 0.9573
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

14 College of Saint Mary 10800 37800 0.7141 552 1103 0.4465
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Saint Mary
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

552

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

15 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 11000 26000 0.5786 22,033 1321 0.3132
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

22,033

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

31.3 %

16 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte 11100 18400 0.3974 1,184 1015 0.7988
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$18,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,184

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

17 Florida Atlantic University 11300 25800 0.5627 24,876 1130 0.6613
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

24,876

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

18 Idaho State University 11500 27000 0.5733 10,834 0 0
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

19 Cornell University 11700 93100 0.8745 16,128 1521 0.0876
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

16,128

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

8.8 %

20 Jarvis Christian University 11800 26800 0.5594 577 0 0
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jarvis Christian University
Hawkins, TX

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

577

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

21 Lamar University 12000 22900 0.4754 8,184 1050 0.8641
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,184

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

22 Hobe Sound Bible College 12100 22400 0.4601 131 1018 0.963
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hobe Sound Bible College
Hobe Sound, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

131

Est. Median SAT

1,018

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

23 Sul Ross State University 12400 27100 0.543 1,890 1020 0.9871
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

24 Northeastern State University 13500 20800 0.3504 5,111 1055 0.9959
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,111

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

99.6 %

25 Paul Quinn College 13700 27300 0.4982 620 915 0.4028
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Paul Quinn College
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

620

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

26 Fairmont State University 13800 21400 0.3556 3,088 970 0.9862
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$21,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,088

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

27 Delta State University 13900 23200 0.4015 1,876 1040 1
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Delta State University
Cleveland, MS

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,876

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

27 Texas Woman's University 13900 23200 0.4002 10,039 1035 0.9612
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,039

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.1 %

29 Northwestern State University of Louisiana 14000 37400 0.6251 7,622 1075 0.9254
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,622

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

30 Kuyper College 14300 48200 0.7034 161 1055 0.691
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kuyper College
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

161

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

30 Louisiana State University-Alexandria 14300 30400 0.5298 6,815 1030 0.9208
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana State University-Alexandria
Alexandria, LA

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,815

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

30 Shepherd University 14300 35700 0.5989 3,032 1025 0.9678
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

33 University of St Thomas 14400 50900 0.7174 3,365 1095 0.8992
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

3,365

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

34 Georgia Southwestern State University 14600 41300 0.6459 3,024 1000 0.7517
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

3,024

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

34 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14600 26500 0.4478 22,364 1159 0.7504
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

34 Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 14600 25400 0.426 957 1130 0.7463
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Wake Forest, NC

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

957

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

34 Worcester State University 14600 30000 0.5133 4,868 1157 0.8799
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester State University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,868

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

38 Texas State University 14700 25500 0.4238 36,236 1100 0.8932
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

36,236

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

39 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 14800 29800 0.5029 3,084 1055 0.7533
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,084

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

39 University of Nebraska at Kearney 14800 22400 0.3388 4,213 1124 0.8949
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,213

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

41 Colorado College 15000 94600 0.8418 2,031 1357 0.1847
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

41 Murray State University 15000 27000 0.4443 7,851 1115 0.8568
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,851

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

43 University of Maine at Farmington 15100 23200 0.3495 1,677 1124 0.9672
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,677

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

44 Brescia University 15200 58700 0.7413 560 1090 0.3524
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brescia University
Owensboro, KY

Sticker Price

$58,700

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

560

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

35.2 %

44 Case Western Reserve University 15200 91300 0.8339 6,528 1475 0.3654
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

36.5 %

46 University of the Southwest 15300 31800 0.5191 346 940 0.4539
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Southwest
Hobbs, NM

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

346

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

47 Cameron University 15400 16600 0.0724 3,307 0 0
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cameron University
Lawton, OK

Sticker Price

$16,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

3,307

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

47 University of Central Oklahoma 15400 28700 0.4635 10,777 1075 0.7812
#47

#47 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 %

49 Oakland University 15500 28200 0.4507 12,587 1130 0.8784
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

49 Tennessee State University 15500 39200 0.604 5,057 980 0.7011
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,057

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

70.1 %

51 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 38800 0.5992 5,241 1095 0.8609
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

51 Southeastern Louisiana University 15600 40000 0.6104 13,192 1075 0.9931
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

13,192

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

51 Trinity Washington University 15600 45900 0.6595 1,658 0 0.9952
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,658

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

54 Alcorn State University 15800 25900 0.3899 2,532 925 0.4533
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,532

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

45.3 %

54 Emporia State University 15800 22900 0.3102 2,396 1075 0.9771
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

56 Mississippi University for Women 15900 21400 0.2574 1,962 1055 0.9031
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi University for Women
Columbus, MS

Sticker Price

$21,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

1,962

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

56 Santa Ana College 15900 35300 0.5498 27,248 0 0
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

27,248

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

58 Oakland City University 16000 49100 0.6744 505 1010 0.8251
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland City University
Oakland City, IN

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

505

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

82.5 %

59 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 16100 34300 0.5308 5,472 1333 0.906
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

60 University of Maine 16200 29300 0.4474 9,601 1205 0.9664
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

61 West Virginia University 16600 40900 0.5939 18,206 1125 0.89
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

62 West Liberty University 16700 44100 0.6211 1,934 1035 0.9727
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,934

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

63 William Carey University 16800 33500 0.4992 3,052 1120 0.6029
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

60.3 %

64 Ferris State University 16900 31000 0.4555 8,991 1015 0.9139
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,991

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.4 %

64 Middle Tennessee State University 16900 23200 0.2715 18,042 1140 0.6909
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

66 Northwestern Oklahoma State University 17000 28000 0.3929 1,787 980 0.6545
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,787

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

66 Texas A&M University-San Antonio 17000 29800 0.429 7,062 965 0.928
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

7,062

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

66 Vermont State University 17000 26900 0.3674 4,108 960 0.8167
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,108

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

69 Crowley's Ridge College 17200 30800 0.4409 241 0 0
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Crowley's Ridge College
Paragould, AR

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

241

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

69 Lindsey Wilson College 17200 47100 0.6351 1,722 0 0
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia, KY

Sticker Price

$47,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,722

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

69 University of Memphis 17200 26400 0.3491 15,770 1075 0.7203
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

72 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 17300 21300 0.1856 9,501 1195 0.755
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI

Sticker Price

$21,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,501

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

73 Avila University 17400 64100 0.7283 1,331 985 0.878
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Avila University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

1,331

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

74 Centre College 17500 73000 0.7603 1,404 1314 0.5436
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centre College
Danville, KY

Sticker Price

$73,000

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

1,404

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

54.4 %

75 College of Charleston 17700 33900 0.4785 10,880 1255 0.6003
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

75 Tabor College 17700 54400 0.675 539 1050 0.6458
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tabor College
Hillsboro, KS

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

539

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

75 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

78 Northern State University 17800 27200 0.3456 3,169 1075 0.93
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,169

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

79 Texas A&M University-Texarkana 18000 33900 0.4689 1,982 1000 0.6354
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Texarkana, TX

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,982

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

80 Benedict College 18100 33000 0.4511 1,628 915 0.957
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedict College
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,628

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

81 University of Mary 18200 32600 0.4423 2,821 1175 0.753
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,821

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

82 Georgia College & State University 18300 18300 0 6,006 1165 0.7823
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$18,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

83 Delaware State University 18600 42200 0.5587 4,581 930 0.4658
#83

#83 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 %

84 Notre Dame of Maryland University 18700 68100 0.7256 709 1030 0.8216
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$68,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

709

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

85 Emory & Henry University 18800 52400 0.6412 1,083 1145 0.8365
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emory & Henry University
Emory, VA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,083

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

85 McNeese State University 18800 27400 0.3138 5,668 1060 0.7827
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,668

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

87 Quincy University 18900 57800 0.6728 1,072 1115 0.5093
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quincy University
Quincy, IL

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,072

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

50.9 %

87 University of Nevada-Reno 18900 28200 0.3295 19,117 1134 0.7371
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

89 Shawnee State University 19100 26400 0.2768 2,994 1085 0.6891
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,994

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

89 University of Mississippi 19100 27000 0.2925 21,585 1182 0.9658
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

91 Olivet Nazarene University 19200 62200 0.6917 2,711 1104 0.5586
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,711

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

91 Southeast Missouri State University 19200 30600 0.3714 7,926 945 0.7352
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,926

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

93 Carlow University 19300 57800 0.6662 1,355 1065 0.8695
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,355

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

93 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.9315
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

93 Madonna University 19300 49200 0.6081 1,828 980 0.6339
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Madonna University
Livonia, MI

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,828

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

96 Pennsylvania Western University 19400 29000 0.3315 7,586 1045 0.9433
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

97 Gallaudet University 19500 44600 0.5627 875 895 0.5806
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gallaudet University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

875

Est. Median SAT

895

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

98 Central Connecticut State University 19600 29500 0.3354 8,170 1075 0.7333
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

98 Coker University 19600 47800 0.5902 1,220 1050 0.9396
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coker University
Hartsville, SC

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,220

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

100 Bethel University 19700 54500 0.6394 1,065 1030 0.9766
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Mishawaka, IN

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,065

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

100 Stillman College 19700 30300 0.3498 731 865 0.6225
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

731

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

100 Youngstown State University 19700 34000 0.4206 9,400 1115 0.8445
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

103 Alma College 19900 64800 0.6931 1,159 1135 0.5703
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alma College
Alma, MI

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,159

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

104 SUNY Buffalo State University 20000 29400 0.3192 5,255 1109 0.7295
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,255

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

105 Alabama A & M University 20100 28200 0.2869 6,370 915 0.5795
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,370

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

106 Minot State University 20200 23500 0.1393 2,499 1075 0.6462
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

107 State University of New York at Cortland 20400 27700 0.2633 5,911 1175 0.5979
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

59.8 %

107 Trinity College of Florida 20400 42000 0.514 152 930 0.9189
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity College of Florida
Trinity, FL

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

152

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

107 York University 20400 43200 0.5289 428 1010 0.5188
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York University
York, NE

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

428

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

51.9 %

110 University of Nebraska at Omaha 20500 27800 0.2622 11,756 1124 0.8698
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

111 Ohio University-Main Campus 20600 23200 0.1121 20,444 1209 0.8499
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

112 Aurora University 20700 45000 0.5401 4,106 1045 0.8085
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Aurora University
Aurora, IL

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

4,106

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

112 Glenville State University 20700 30900 0.3302 1,685 980 0.6945
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Glenville State University
Glenville, WV

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,685

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

112 Graceland University-Lamoni 20700 36300 0.4303 798 1030 0.8083
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Graceland University-Lamoni
Lamoni, IA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

798

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

112 North Park University 20700 53200 0.6108 1,841 1075 0.6851
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Park University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,841

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

112 University of Wyoming 20700 27900 0.2594 8,130 1179 0.9688
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

117 Henderson State University 20900 30600 0.3166 1,461 990 0.8192
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,461

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

117 Mayville State University 20900 23800 0.1218 1,067 1034 0.7123
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mayville State University
Mayville, ND

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

1,067

Est. Median SAT

1,034

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

119 Anna Maria College 21000 54200 0.6128 916 885 0.503
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anna Maria College
Paxton, MA

Sticker Price

$54,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

916

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

50.3 %

119 Culver-Stockton College 21000 50600 0.5848 861 1025 0.991
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Culver-Stockton College
Canton, MO

Sticker Price

$50,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

861

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

119 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,254 1080 0.8955
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

122 Piedmont University 21100 47200 0.553 1,159 1130 0.9328
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Piedmont University
Demorest, GA

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,159

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

122 Thomas University 21100 25300 0.1662 1,022 1110 0.383
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thomas University
Thomasville, GA

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

1,022

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

124 Saint Peter's University 21200 64100 0.6693 2,263 1070 0.903
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,263

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

125 University of Sioux Falls 21300 40100 0.4694 1,241 1135 0.8289
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,241

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

82.9 %

126 Austin Peay State University 21500 35900 0.4011 8,926 1075 0.9641
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

126 University of Mary Washington 21500 47100 0.5443 3,660 1283 0.7978
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$47,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,660

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

128 Belhaven University 21600 43300 0.5018 1,614 1105 0.4975
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belhaven University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,614

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

129 Bluefield State University 21700 32100 0.3245 1,117 990 0.9723
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

130 Cottey College 21800 37300 0.4154 254 991 0.6918
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cottey College
Nevada, MO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

254

Est. Median SAT

991

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

131 Nelson University 21900 55500 0.6054 1,479 990 0.8902
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nelson University
Waxahachie, TX

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,479

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

132 Texas Southern University 22000 25500 0.1375 6,844 915 0.9691
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,844

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

133 Grambling State University 22200 25700 0.1364 4,313 950 0.4486
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grambling State University
Grambling, LA

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

4,313

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

44.9 %

134 Oklahoma City University 22300 64400 0.6539 1,514 1174 0.7702
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,514

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

134 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 22300 43200 0.4839 3,825 1175 0.7841
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

136 Arlington Baptist University 22500 42100 0.4658 284 0 0
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arlington Baptist University
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

284

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

136 Buena Vista University 22500 59100 0.6197 1,436 1124 0.7761
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,436

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

138 Valley City State University 22700 25600 0.1131 1,651 1055 0.9907
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valley City State University
Valley City, ND

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,651

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

139 Brenau University 22800 51700 0.5587 1,273 1060 0.8778
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brenau University
Gainesville, GA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,273

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

139 Concord University 22800 40800 0.4416 1,609 990 0.9256
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

139 Indiana University-Southeast 22800 25900 0.1215 3,276 1090 0.8446
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

139 Juniata College 22800 73800 0.6909 1,242 1229 0.7891
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

143 University of Arkansas at Monticello 22900 39300 0.4169 2,457 0 0
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Monticello
Monticello, AR

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,457

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

144 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 23000 67400 0.6592 5,690 1055 0.9071
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$67,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

5,690

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

144 University of the Cumberlands 23000 26400 0.1289 7,612 1025 0.9881
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

7,612

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

146 Dakota State University 23100 25600 0.0977 3,066 1192 0.8805
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dakota State University
Madison, SD

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

3,066

Est. Median SAT

1,192

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

146 Southwest Minnesota State University 23100 25800 0.1029 7,735 1015 0.6218
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

7,735

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

62.2 %

146 University of Southern Mississippi 23100 23100 0 10,193 1181 0.9912
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

146 West Texas A & M University 23100 29200 0.2087 6,926 1060 0.9868
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,926

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

150 University of South Carolina-Columbia 23200 24900 0.0682 30,187 1292 0.6015
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

151 Chowan University 23300 39100 0.4041 603 1015 0.6879
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chowan University
Murfreesboro, NC

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

603

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

152 Midland University 23400 65300 0.6423 1,309 1045 0.6612
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midland University
Fremont, NE

Sticker Price

$65,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,309

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

153 University of Providence 23500 43400 0.4574 590 995 0.5028
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Providence
Great Falls, MT

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

590

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

50.3 %

154 The University of Tennessee Southern 23700 28100 0.1583 1,012 1075 0.8671
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee Southern
Pulaski, TN

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,012

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.7 %

155 Southwestern Adventist University 23800 43200 0.4492 758 1064 0.7836
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Adventist University
Keene, TX

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

758

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

156 Bradley University 23900 50800 0.5295 3,596 1223 0.7676
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

156 Lewis University 23900 57700 0.5856 4,326 1099 0.7129
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

156 University of South Dakota 23900 26000 0.0826 7,619 1120 0.9878
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

7,619

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

156 University of the Ozarks 23900 43000 0.4433 778 1120 0.5951
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Ozarks
Clarksville, AR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

778

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

156 Westfield State University 23900 39000 0.3868 3,868 1085 0.8141
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westfield State University
Westfield, MA

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,868

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

161 Minnesota State University, Mankato 24000 27100 0.1161 13,433 1145 0.8844
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

162 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 39300 0.3873 23,920 1397 0.5973
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

163 Tennessee Wesleyan University 24200 45300 0.466 918 1075 0.6885
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Wesleyan University
Athens, TN

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

918

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

164 Calumet College of Saint Joseph 24300 41500 0.4148 530 895 0.4
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calumet College of Saint Joseph
Whiting, IN

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

530

Est. Median SAT

895

Acceptance Rate

40.0 %

164 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 24300 44400 0.4518 1,066 1197 0.4449
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

166 King's College 24500 63100 0.6121 1,568 1170 0.9311
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,568

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

166 Temple University 24500 36100 0.3216 21,457 1135 0.8041
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

168 Defiance College 24700 45900 0.4622 529 1025 0.4755
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Defiance College
Defiance, OH

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

529

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

169 Indiana University-South Bend 24900 38800 0.3578 4,083 1075 0.8384
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,083

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

170 Tennessee Technological University 25000 33700 0.257 9,187 1163 0.7613
#170

#170 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 %

170 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 25000 53800 0.5355 2,803 1099 0.9576
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,803

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

172 Augsburg University 25100 56400 0.5554 2,527 1065 0.8198
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augsburg University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,527

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

172 Eastern Kentucky University 25100 38400 0.3467 13,448 1110 0.7761
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

172 Westminster College 25100 53800 0.5339 640 1100 0.792
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster College
Fulton, MO

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

640

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

175 Roberts Wesleyan University 25200 60200 0.5816 1,393 1142 0.7063
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roberts Wesleyan University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,393

Est. Median SAT

1,142

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

175 Seattle Pacific University 25200 70000 0.64 1,776 1180 0.834
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$70,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,776

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

177 Evangel University 25400 40900 0.3794 1,511 1180 0.7161
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,511

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

178 Brewton-Parker Christian University 25500 34300 0.258 1,234 990 0.9649
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brewton-Parker Christian University
Mount Vernon, GA

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

1,234

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

179 South Dakota State University 25600 28700 0.1097 10,719 1120 0.9834
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,719

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

180 Clarkson University 25700 78000 0.6707 2,296 1302 0.7736
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,296

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

180 Salem State University 25700 43200 0.4053 4,867 1075 0.9588
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

180 Walla Walla University 25700 51700 0.5032 1,313 1113 0.5077
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Walla Walla University
College Place, WA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,313

Est. Median SAT

1,113

Acceptance Rate

50.8 %

180 Western Kentucky University 25700 41800 0.3851 14,151 970 0.9387
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

184 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 25800 34900 0.2606 1,817 905 0.4118
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

1,817

Est. Median SAT

905

Acceptance Rate

41.2 %

185 Black Hills State University 25900 28100 0.0766 3,198 1075 0.9633
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,198

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

185 Hannibal-LaGrange University 25900 40800 0.366 452 1014 0.7263
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hannibal-LaGrange University
Hannibal, MO

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

452

Est. Median SAT

1,014

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

185 Southern University at New Orleans 25900 42300 0.3875 2,179 950 0.789
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University at New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,179

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

188 Saginaw Valley State University 26000 38900 0.3332 6,135 1055 0.7207
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,135

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

188 University of Mobile 26000 48300 0.4614 1,308 1209 0.7789
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mobile
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

190 Bethany College 26100 57000 0.5417 611 975 0.56
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethany College
Lindsborg, KS

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

611

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

190 Potomac State College of West Virginia University 26100 43900 0.4056 1,077 0 0
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Potomac State College of West Virginia University
Keyser, WV

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,077

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

192 Rogers State University 26200 40000 0.3447 3,135 930 0.8184
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rogers State University
Claremore, OK

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,135

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

192 Tuskegee University 26200 42100 0.3781 2,659 1090 0.4868
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,659

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

194 St. Mary's University 26300 59800 0.5604 2,149 1084 0.9776
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,149

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.8 %

195 Columbia College 26400 46900 0.4372 5,207 1145 0.4714
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,207

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

196 Georgia Southern University 26500 26800 0.0112 23,541 1065 0.8789
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

196 University of Mount Union 26500 50900 0.4799 2,207 1089 0.782
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,207

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

196 William Woods University 26500 58400 0.5459 1,342 1140 0.7096
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Woods University
Fulton, MO

Sticker Price

$58,400

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,342

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

199 Trine University 26600 56100 0.5253 4,373 1159 0.8548
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trine University
Angola, IN

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,373

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

200 Truett McConnell University 26700 34100 0.2157 2,524 1085 0.7826
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Truett McConnell University
Cleveland, GA

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,524

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

201 Colorado State University Pueblo 26900 30100 0.1047 5,086 1124 0.949
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,086

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

202 University of Idaho 27100 30600 0.1146 9,574 1119 0.7553
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

203 Kentucky Wesleyan College 27300 56200 0.5138 887 1015 0.716
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky Wesleyan College
Owensboro, KY

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

887

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

203 University of North Georgia 27300 38600 0.2931 18,322 1100 0.6794
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

18,322

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

203 Winston-Salem State University 27300 34300 0.204 4,192 945 0.7826
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

4,192

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

206 Eastern Connecticut State University 27400 37900 0.2773 4,174 1165 0.8298
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,174

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

206 Kent State University at Kent 27400 28400 0.0352 20,841 1105 0.8634
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

206 Missouri Valley College 27400 38200 0.2828 1,687 980 0.6918
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Valley College
Marshall, MO

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,687

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

206 University of Jamestown 27400 34400 0.2035 1,049 1055 0.8808
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Jamestown
Jamestown, ND

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

1,049

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

210 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus 27500 69300 0.6029 2,012 1174 0.9519
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
Madison, NJ

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,012

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

210 Saint Edward's University 27500 73200 0.6246 2,499 1128 0.8142
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Edward's University
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,128

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

212 Drew University 27700 64700 0.5717 1,626 1226 0.6783
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drew University
Madison, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,626

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

212 LaGrange College 27700 54600 0.4925 651 1075 0.6209
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LaGrange College
Lagrange, GA

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

651

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

214 Morehead State University 27900 32600 0.1441 8,258 1140 0.7721
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

214 Villanova University 27900 88800 0.6855 7,004 1457 0.2698
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,004

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

27.0 %

214 Wichita State University 27900 39800 0.2999 13,313 1073 0.9395
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

217 Lincoln Memorial University 28000 44900 0.376 1,668 1085 0.6259
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,668

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

62.6 %

217 University of Northern Iowa 28000 36200 0.2253 7,711 1129 0.9274
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,711

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

219 Augustana University 28200 61200 0.5391 2,003 1189 0.6775
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,003

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

219 John Brown University 28200 48300 0.4169 1,948 1197 0.7614
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,948

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

221 Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School 28300 48800 0.4197 1,793 1174 0.5589
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,793

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

222 Concordia University-Saint Paul 28400 46000 0.3828 3,424 1209 0.7887
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Saint Paul
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,424

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

222 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 28400 36700 0.226 28,674 980 0.9419
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

222 Webster University 28400 54700 0.481 2,322 1109 0.8623
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,322

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

222 Westminster University 28400 62600 0.5466 842 1233 0.6657
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$62,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

842

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

226 Montana State University-Northern 28500 40700 0.2995 919 990 1
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University-Northern
Havre, MT

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

919

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

226 University of North Texas 28500 37400 0.2378 34,458 1114 0.7223
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

226 Wayland Baptist University 28500 37300 0.2361 2,087 1010 0.5596
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

2,087

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

229 University of Hartford 28600 70100 0.5921 4,223 1224 0.9575
#229

#229 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 %

229 University of Louisiana at Monroe 28600 42400 0.3258 6,761 1105 0.8475
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,761

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

231 University of Dayton 28700 64200 0.5531 7,740 1302 0.6545
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

232 West Virginia State University 28800 31600 0.0886 3,110 925 0.9596
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia State University
Institute, WV

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

3,110

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

233 Western Illinois University 28900 31000 0.0693 4,525 1015 0.7118
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

234 Cornerstone University 29100 40800 0.2857 1,354 1110 0.7777
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,354

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

234 Southern Methodist University 29100 90100 0.677 7,285 1423 0.6335
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

236 University of Connecticut 29200 39500 0.2608 20,056 1329 0.5239
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

237 East Texas A&M University 29300 36500 0.1972 9,992 1045 0.9224
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Texas A&M University
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,992

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

237 Ferrum College 29300 49500 0.4072 724 990 0.8898
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA

Sticker Price

$49,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

724

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

239 Southern Utah University 29700 40800 0.2722 13,126 1140 0.8179
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

239 Southwestern College 29700 64400 0.5388 938 1025 0.7555
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern College
Winfield, KS

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

938

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

75.6 %

241 Blue Mountain Christian University 29800 39900 0.2542 912 1095 0.8895
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Blue Mountain Christian University
Blue Mountain, MS

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

912

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

241 University of Toledo 29800 42000 0.2895 11,013 1229 0.9202
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

243 Mercy University 29900 44500 0.3282 6,774 1135 0.8584
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NY

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,774

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

244 Bryan College-Dayton 30300 36000 0.1571 1,565 1160 0.5101
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryan College-Dayton
Dayton, TN

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,565

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

51.0 %

244 New College of Florida 30300 45300 0.3311 852 1160 0.732
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New College of Florida
Sarasota, FL

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

852

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

73.2 %

244 Salem College 30300 55300 0.4525 464 1080 0.7667
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem College
Winston-Salem, NC

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

464

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

247 Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia 30400 77600 0.6081 5,044 1274 0.8883
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$77,600

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

5,044

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

248 Life University 30500 45500 0.3296 899 1020 0.9303
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Life University
Marietta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

899

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

248 Rochester Institute of Technology 30500 78100 0.6093 14,267 1381 0.6693
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,381

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

248 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 30500 39900 0.2357 1,278 1025 0.3668
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,278

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

36.7 %

251 Saint Mary's College of California 30600 77000 0.6028 1,954 1175 0.8653
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,954

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

252 Friends University 30700 53600 0.4278 1,548 1064 0.5522
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Friends University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,548

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

55.2 %

253 Palm Beach Atlantic University 30800 69000 0.5533 3,312 1094 0.8199
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,312

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

254 Benedictine University 30900 48900 0.3681 1,972 1161 0.9523
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,972

Est. Median SAT

1,161

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

255 Hampton University 31100 54800 0.4325 3,728 947 0.6225
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

3,728

Est. Median SAT

947

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

255 Siena Heights University 31100 46300 0.3275 1,628 980 0.689
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,628

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

255 University of Louisville 31100 42000 0.2593 17,086 1148 0.7941
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

255 University of North Dakota 31100 33700 0.0785 11,033 1150 0.769
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

259 Missouri Baptist University 31700 53800 0.4116 4,958 843 0.686
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

4,958

Est. Median SAT

843

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

260 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College 31900 50000 0.3626 858 975 0.7239
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Saint Mary of the Woods, IN

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

858

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

261 Centenary University 32100 63600 0.4952 936 1070 0.8308
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary University
Hackettstown, NJ

Sticker Price

$63,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

936

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

261 Washington Adventist University 32100 37800 0.151 513 995 0.4618
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

513

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

46.2 %

263 Central Baptist College 32300 35900 0.1017 547 1035 0.6346
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Baptist College
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

263 Lake Superior State University 32300 33300 0.03 1,551 1120 0.6801
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

265 Prairie View A & M University 32400 39600 0.1817 8,877 975 0.7931
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

8,877

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

266 Carthage College 32600 58600 0.4441 2,675 1125 0.8706
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$58,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

266 Lipscomb University 32600 57800 0.4368 3,336 1260 0.6773
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,336

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

268 North Carolina State University 32800 54800 0.4007 28,422 1378 0.4174
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

269 Lewis-Clark State College 33100 40000 0.1725 3,793 980 0.8769
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

270 Alverno College 33300 55500 0.3991 673 1000 0.8574
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

673

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

270 Nova Southeastern University 33300 56100 0.4063 7,311 1165 0.7321
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,311

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

73.2 %

272 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 33400 34400 0.0291 5,459 1055 0.8046
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

5,459

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

272 University of Bridgeport 33400 60500 0.4481 1,570 1000 0.8302
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,570

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

274 Fort Lewis College 33500 41400 0.191 3,392 1109 0.773
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

274 Misericordia University 33500 67700 0.5048 1,720 1145 0.7093
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Misericordia University
Dallas, PA

Sticker Price

$67,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,720

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

274 SUNY Old Westbury 33500 40900 0.1809 4,260 1110 0.8363
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

4,260

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

274 Warner University 33500 41000 0.183 803 931 0.4281
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Warner University
Lake Wales, FL

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

803

Est. Median SAT

931

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

278 Spring Hill College 33600 41600 0.1924 782 1114 0.7657
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Hill College
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

782

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

279 Harding University 33700 47800 0.296 3,536 1184 0.7052
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,536

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

279 University of Central Missouri 33700 35800 0.06 7,584 1055 0.638
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

7,584

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

63.8 %

281 Springfield College 33800 66300 0.4903 1,763 1244 0.7189
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Springfield College
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,763

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

71.9 %

282 Barry University 33900 56400 0.3987 3,232 1005 0.7724
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Barry University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,232

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

282 DeSales University 33900 68500 0.505 2,166 1185 0.7709
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DeSales University
Center Valley, PA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,166

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

77.1 %

282 Louisiana State University-Shreveport 33900 34100 0.0059 2,651 1085 0.5055
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

2,651

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

50.6 %

285 Spring Arbor University 34000 52700 0.354 1,139 1124 0.5152
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,139

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

51.5 %

286 Illinois Institute of Technology 34200 75200 0.5454 3,135 1307 0.5493
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,135

Est. Median SAT

1,307

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

286 Southeastern University 34200 60500 0.4345 10,172 1110 0.5298
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

53.0 %

288 Charleston Southern University 34300 48400 0.2921 3,126 1060 0.9646
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,126

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

288 Sacred Heart University 34300 67500 0.4922 7,204 950 0.6536
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,204

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

288 Southern New Hampshire University 34300 44300 0.2256 164,423 965 0.9951
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

164,423

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

288 University of St Thomas 34300 70300 0.5124 6,270 1299 0.8536
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

292 Trevecca Nazarene University 34700 50900 0.3175 1,903 1085 0.6944
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

293 Seton Hill University 34900 65000 0.463 1,501 1134 0.7953
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,501

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.5 %

294 Andrews University 35000 70100 0.5008 1,384 1143 0.8185
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Sticker Price

$70,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,384

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

294 Chatham University 35000 63300 0.4474 1,550 1197 0.6196
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,550

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

62.0 %

294 Moravian University 35000 79400 0.5595 1,992 1184 0.5417
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Moravian University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,992

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

54.2 %

297 Texas Tech University 35300 38900 0.0926 32,580 1200 0.7265
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

298 Warner Pacific University 35400 41600 0.1479 378 1020 0.7114
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Warner Pacific University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

378

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

71.1 %

299 Chicago State University 35500 37600 0.0571 1,501 885 0.4326
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chicago State University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

1,501

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

43.3 %

300 State University of New York at New Paltz 35700 35700 0 6,862 1260 0.6161
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

301 Anderson University 35800 46900 0.2375 1,092 1035 0.7934
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, IN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,092

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

301 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 35800 48500 0.2629 2,075 1090 0.8894
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,075

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

301 Rhodes College 35800 68500 0.478 1,838 1348 0.5035
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhodes College
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,838

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

50.4 %

304 Fisk University 35900 56500 0.3647 1,035 1174 0.3742
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fisk University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$56,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,035

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

304 Union Adventist University 35900 51200 0.2991 625 1075 1
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union Adventist University
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

625

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

306 Mississippi State University 36300 50500 0.2804 18,567 1214 0.7764
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

307 Lesley University 36400 54700 0.3347 1,229 1115 0.9687
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lesley University
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,229

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

307 North Greenville University 36400 46500 0.2182 2,020 1164 0.6667
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,020

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

309 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 36500 41600 0.1237 5,386 1050 0.9092
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

310 Northwest Nazarene University 37600 62800 0.4011 1,043 1134 0.6474
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,043

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

311 Nazareth University 37800 63300 0.4036 1,882 1211 0.7472
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nazareth University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,882

Est. Median SAT

1,211

Acceptance Rate

74.7 %

312 University of Central Arkansas 38100 40200 0.0534 8,268 1110 0.8949
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

313 Saint Joseph's College of Maine 38200 65000 0.4121 1,097 1055 0.8351
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Standish, ME

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

313 Southern Nazarene University 38200 48400 0.2117 1,456 0 0
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Nazarene University
Bethany, OK

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

1,456

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

315 The Master's University and Seminary 38300 53700 0.2862 1,908 1139 0.8402
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,908

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

316 Howard Payne University 38400 54500 0.2963 751 1043 0.6737
#316

#316 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 %

317 Oakwood University 38600 43300 0.1074 1,177 1005 0.4522
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,177

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

318 Crown College 38800 53200 0.2708 1,523 1060 0.2278
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, MN

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

1,523

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

22.8 %

319 Albertus Magnus College 38900 73400 0.4699 1,006 975 0.5931
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albertus Magnus College
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$73,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,006

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

59.3 %

320 Simmons University 39000 54800 0.2881 1,675 1317 0.6998
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simmons University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,675

Est. Median SAT

1,317

Acceptance Rate

70.0 %

321 University of Charleston 39100 51200 0.2361 2,348 1075 0.6152
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Charleston
Charleston, WV

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

2,348

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

322 Concordia University Texas 39300 45800 0.1418 1,188 990 0.9125
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University Texas
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

1,188

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

322 Cumberland University 39300 47500 0.1718 2,745 1055 0.6733
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

2,745

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

324 Saint Vincent College 39400 64600 0.3895 1,284 1135 0.6173
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Vincent College
Latrobe, PA

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,284

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

325 Tusculum University 40000 52200 0.2329 940 1020 0.7217
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tusculum University
Greeneville, TN

Sticker Price

$52,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

940

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

326 The University of Texas at San Antonio 40100 48500 0.1731 31,127 1115 0.8679
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

326 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 40100 44100 0.0907 13,432 1225 0.8701
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

328 Johnson & Wales University-Providence 40500 66000 0.3866 3,908 1050 0.8841
#328

#328 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 %

329 Arkansas State University 40600 41000 0.0098 9,985 1075 0.8226
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

330 Ohio Christian University 41000 43100 0.0499 1,288 890 0.3797
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Christian University
Circleville, OH

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

1,288

Est. Median SAT

890

Acceptance Rate

38.0 %

331 University of Alabama at Birmingham 41100 42300 0.0284 11,959 1260 0.8818
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

11,959

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

332 Butler University 41300 67900 0.3919 4,489 1279 0.8508
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

333 Kean University 42400 48300 0.1222 11,758 1040 0.759
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

334 Providence College 43700 85000 0.486 4,236 1335 0.5089
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Providence College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$85,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

4,236

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

50.9 %

335 Manhattan University 43800 74100 0.4088 2,744 1274 0.7894
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,744

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

336 Texas Christian University 43900 87400 0.498 11,049 1283 0.4449
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

336 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43900 57100 0.2305 23,329 1239 0.766
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

338 University of California-San Diego 45300 75300 0.3982 34,955 1375 0.2671
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$75,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

339 Illinois State University 45900 49100 0.0642 19,107 1120 0.8815
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

340 Fairfield University 46300 84300 0.4506 5,391 1350 0.3329
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,391

Est. Median SAT

1,350

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

340 Saint Louis University 46300 80900 0.4275 10,413 1305 0.7504
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,413

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

342 University of Colorado Boulder 46400 57700 0.1953 32,244 1351 0.7808
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

343 The University of Texas at Arlington 48000 55800 0.1398 32,545 1129 0.799
#343

#343 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 %

344 Tulane University of Louisiana 48600 91400 0.4684 8,192 1451 0.1398
#344

#344 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$91,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,192

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

345 DePaul University 49100 66000 0.2562 14,188 1254 0.7589
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

346 The University of Texas at Austin 49800 59400 0.1617 43,165 1356 0.2664
#346

#346 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

347 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50700 52900 0.0406 14,504 1149 0.7637
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

348 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 50900 84700 0.3991 34,454 1435 0.1564
#348

#348 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

349 University of Portland 51000 84800 0.3986 2,986 1277 0.8917
#349

#349 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Portland
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,986

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

350 Columbia College Chicago 52300 68600 0.2378 5,422 0 0.8946
#350

#350 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,422

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

351 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,100 1219 0.7766
#351

#351 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

352 George Mason University 53800 61000 0.1181 28,334 1268 0.8748
#352

#352 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

353 Landmark College 54500 94900 0.4259 604 1069 0.4944
#353

#353 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Landmark College
Putney, VT

Sticker Price

$94,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

604

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

49.4 %

354 Auburn University 58500 58500 0 27,907 1324 0.4592
#354

#354 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

355 Molloy University 59800 62300 0.0402 3,240 1199 0.8174
#355

#355 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Molloy University
Rockville Centre, NY

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

3,240

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

356 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 61100 63200 0.0332 40,684 1331 0.3915
#356

#356 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

357 New Jersey Institute of Technology 63700 63700 0 10,200 1325 0.6507
#357

#357 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,200

Est. Median SAT

1,325

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

358 Rollins College 82400 82400 0 2,640 1273 0.4754
#358

#358 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rollins College
Winter Park, FL

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

2,640

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

47.5 %

359 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,177 1140 0.8278
#359

#359 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,177

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

82.8 %

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

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