Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

Most Affordable Geography, Geography, Other Colleges for Illinois Residents for 2026

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

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Illinois
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 United States Military Academy 0 0 0 4,473 1326 0.1245
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Military Academy
West Point, NY

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,473

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

12.5 %

2 University of Chicago 4000 95000 0.9582 7,598 1535 0.0448
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

7,598

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.5 %

3 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

4 University of Richmond 9400 88400 0.8938 3,055 1484 0.222
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,055

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

5 Bucknell University 9600 91800 0.8959 3,920 1396 0.2893
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

6 Stephen F Austin State University 10100 27800 0.6356 9,129 1075 0.9399
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

7 Colgate University 10600 95800 0.889 3,193 1488 0.1388
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

8 California State University-Fresno 11300 19600 0.4226 21,954 995 0.9526
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

8 Fayetteville State University 11300 20300 0.4428 6,074 945 0.8215
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,074

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

10 Indiana State University 11400 25900 0.5607 6,224 1020 0.8077
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

11 Northern Arizona University 11500 27900 0.5864 22,990 1090 0.8961
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

12 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11600 27800 0.5818 20,885 1420 0.1534
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

20,885

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

13 California State University-Stanislaus 11800 28500 0.5859 8,455 950 0.9814
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

13 Marshall University 11800 36600 0.6773 9,146 1065 0.9573
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

13 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 11800 20500 0.4246 4,880 1124 0.8172
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$20,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,880

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

16 University of Hawaii at Hilo 11900 33200 0.6407 2,292 1005 0.6063
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

17 Vassar College 12000 92400 0.8704 2,462 1499 0.1857
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

18 California State University-Northridge 12100 22000 0.4496 32,756 1005 0.9345
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

19 The University of Texas at San Antonio 12200 25000 0.5113 31,127 1115 0.8679
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

20 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 29200 0.5745 38,040 1418 0.452
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

21 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 12700 19300 0.342 10,084 1055 0.8572
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$19,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

10,084

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

22 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12800 26500 0.5164 12,507 1010 0.8897
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

22 Saginaw Valley State University 12800 28600 0.5517 6,135 1055 0.7207
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,135

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

24 California State University-San Bernardino 12900 30800 0.5818 15,365 990 0.9374
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

15,365

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

24 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 12900 24700 0.478 7,490 1140 0.918
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

7,490

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

26 University of North Alabama 13000 28200 0.5393 7,662 1140 0.8731
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,662

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

27 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,288 1090 0.9068
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,288

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

28 Mount Holyoke College 13400 89900 0.8512 2,178 1449 0.3603
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

29 Missouri State University-Springfield 13500 25700 0.4747 20,584 1134 0.9053
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

30 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 13600 34600 0.6076 8,945 1099 0.975
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

31 Western Washington University 13700 31400 0.5637 13,752 1272 0.9325
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

32 Middlebury College 13800 89900 0.8466 2,760 1499 0.1075
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,760

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

33 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 14000 19000 0.2634 11,994 1090 0.865
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

34 Grand Valley State University 14100 25300 0.4432 19,002 1084 0.8302
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

35 Northern Illinois University 14300 28800 0.5048 11,348 1070 0.6979
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

36 Central Michigan University 14400 37800 0.6183 10,193 1095 0.8982
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

37 Arkansas Tech University 14500 27400 0.4711 8,145 1035 0.9589
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

38 California State University-San Marcos 14600 24700 0.4097 14,977 1040 0.951
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

14,977

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

38 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14600 26500 0.4513 22,364 1159 0.7504
#38

#38 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 %

38 Salisbury University 14600 28700 0.4916 6,288 1250 0.8747
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,288

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

41 University of Nebraska at Kearney 15000 22400 0.3299 4,213 1124 0.8949
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,213

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

42 Northwest Missouri State University 15100 37700 0.6009 5,241 1095 0.8609
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

42 Wayne State College 15100 20300 0.2561 3,902 0 0
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State College
Wayne, NE

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

44 California State University-Chico 15200 23500 0.3528 13,792 1075 0.9272
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

45 California State University-East Bay 15500 30100 0.4857 9,909 940 0.9739
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

45 University of Central Oklahoma 15500 28700 0.46 10,777 1075 0.7812
#45

#45 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 %

47 Florida State University 15600 22900 0.3184 32,720 1360 0.2422
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

47 University of West Georgia 15600 24600 0.3662 9,103 1040 0.5161
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

9,103

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

49 Ball State University 15700 22400 0.2995 15,189 1170 0.855
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

49 Western Michigan University 15700 31200 0.4963 13,027 1115 0.846
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

51 Appalachian State University 15800 19500 0.1899 19,560 1190 0.9014
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

51 Sam Houston State University 15800 30300 0.4782 17,787 1030 0.9026
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

53 Weber State University 16000 23600 0.3216 31,672 0 0
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

54 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16100 23400 0.3124 11,756 1124 0.8698
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

55 California State University-Sacramento 16200 27600 0.4134 28,820 1035 0.9399
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

55 Frostburg State University 16200 26600 0.3907 3,422 1095 0.8918
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

57 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5554 33,475 1399 0.0897
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

58 Eastern Michigan University 16400 36100 0.5456 10,470 1055 0.7964
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

58 West Liberty University 16400 32100 0.4898 1,934 1035 0.9727
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,934

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

60 SUNY College at Geneseo 16500 26400 0.3744 3,881 1279 0.6645
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

61 Worcester State University 16600 31700 0.4758 4,868 1157 0.8799
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester State University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

4,868

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

62 West Virginia University 16900 40900 0.5865 18,206 1125 0.89
#62

#62 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 %

63 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 17200 21300 0.1942 9,501 1195 0.755
#63

#63 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 %

64 Texas A&M University-College Station 17500 29900 0.4169 60,710 1278 0.5743
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

64 University of Louisville 17500 29100 0.399 17,086 1148 0.7941
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

66 Keene State College 17600 32100 0.4523 2,725 1085 0.9033
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,725

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

66 Wright State University-Main Campus 17600 26600 0.3387 7,505 1073 0.9633
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

68 University at Albany 17700 30800 0.4254 12,666 1223 0.691
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

12,666

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

69 College of Staten Island CUNY 18000 54300 0.6684 10,051 1064 0.9234
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

10,051

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

70 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18100 25200 0.2812 6,835 1090 0.7147
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

6,835

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

71 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 34,242 1273 0.7333
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

72 California State University-Fullerton 18300 20600 0.1108 38,760 1090 0.9052
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

73 Central Washington University 18400 22700 0.1892 10,317 1045 0.9062
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,317

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

74 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 18700 24700 0.2425 9,351 1195 0.8234
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

9,351

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

75 Framingham State University 18800 31000 0.3937 2,782 1190 0.8361
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,782

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

76 The University of Montana 18900 25200 0.2497 7,891 1225 0.9586
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,891

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

76 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 18900 31400 0.3981 13,921 1119 0.7468
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

13,921

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

74.7 %

78 University of Northern Colorado 19000 30500 0.377 6,480 1085 0.8585
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

79 University of Maine at Farmington 19100 33700 0.4331 1,677 1124 0.9672
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,677

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

80 University of South Alabama 19300 22400 0.1387 9,241 1140 0.7096
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

81 Olivet Nazarene University 19600 61600 0.6819 2,711 1104 0.5586
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,711

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

81 University of Arizona 19600 30900 0.3663 44,848 1233 0.8614
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

83 California State University-Los Angeles 19700 38000 0.4816 19,586 965 0.9125
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

83 Pennsylvania Western University 19700 29000 0.3212 7,586 1045 0.9433
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

83 University of Northern Iowa 19700 24000 0.1782 7,711 1129 0.9274
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

7,711

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

86 Central Connecticut State University 19800 29500 0.3286 8,170 1075 0.7333
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

86 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 19800 32100 0.383 6,306 1214 0.9075
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

88 Youngstown State University 19900 34000 0.4147 9,400 1115 0.8445
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

89 San Diego State University 20100 28900 0.3046 35,782 1208 0.3619
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

89 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20100 45200 0.5559 31,035 1366 0.5478
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

91 Eastern Illinois University 20400 28100 0.2731 6,785 985 0.6535
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

91 SUNY Buffalo State University 20400 39900 0.489 5,255 1109 0.7295
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,255

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

93 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20700 39200 0.4722 11,355 1222 0.8816
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,355

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

94 Plymouth State University 21300 44500 0.5207 3,182 980 0.8754
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,182

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

95 Louisiana Tech University 21400 26100 0.1802 10,881 1189 0.864
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,881

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

95 State University of New York at New Paltz 21400 26300 0.1865 6,862 1260 0.6161
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

97 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 21500 25300 0.1494 3,184 1069 0.7539
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

3,184

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

98 Rocky Mountain College 21600 52000 0.5843 851 1075 0.6961
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

99 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,221 1204 0.8854
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

100 Indiana University-Southeast 22600 25900 0.1265 3,276 1090 0.8446
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

101 Concordia University-Nebraska 22700 61100 0.6282 3,000 1130 0.8572
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward, NE

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,000

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

102 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3772 8,738 1079 0.948
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,738

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

103 San Jose State University 23000 41100 0.4405 28,008 1124 0.8461
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

104 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23200 34500 0.3279 65,450 1203 0.8989
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

105 Aquinas College 23400 53400 0.5622 1,088 1035 0.8988
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,088

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

106 University of South Carolina-Columbia 23600 24900 0.0522 30,187 1292 0.6015
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

107 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 23700 34400 0.311 14,783 1124 0.8096
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

107 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 45,193 1175 0.5466
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

45,193

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

107 University of Kentucky 23700 36400 0.3477 25,534 1193 0.9294
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

110 Minnesota State University, Mankato 23800 27100 0.1209 13,433 1145 0.8844
#110

#110 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 %

111 Calvin University 23900 53500 0.5532 3,356 1222 0.7091
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

112 Fitchburg State University 24100 33700 0.2849 3,027 1145 0.8693
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,027

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

112 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 39300 0.3873 23,920 1397 0.5973
#112

#112 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 %

114 Park University 24400 31300 0.2208 4,657 1035 0.6904
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

4,657

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

115 Augustana College 24700 72800 0.6601 2,522 1163 0.6268
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

115 University at Buffalo 24700 34000 0.2736 20,359 1303 0.7418
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

117 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 25200 37900 0.3348 5,661 1085 0.982
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,661

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

118 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25600 34900 0.2668 4,371 1084 0.865
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

119 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,234 1279 0.848
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

120 Salem State University 26000 43200 0.3984 4,867 1075 0.9588
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

121 Gustavus Adolphus College 26300 75500 0.6518 1,905 1273 0.6099
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

122 Bemidji State University 26400 26400 0 3,751 1075 0.5598
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,751

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

123 University of Southern Mississippi 26500 26500 0 10,193 1181 0.9912
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

124 Georgia Southern University 26600 26800 0.0075 23,541 1065 0.8789
#124

#124 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 %

125 University of Idaho 26800 45200 0.4067 9,574 1119 0.7553
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

126 Kansas State University 27000 31400 0.1414 15,650 1164 0.8169
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

126 University of Central Arkansas 27000 31200 0.137 8,268 1110 0.8949
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

128 University of Minnesota Duluth 27100 31100 0.128 8,426 1235 0.8875
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

129 Kennesaw State University 27400 27400 0 42,760 1120 0.6919
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,760

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

129 Rowan University 27400 41300 0.3369 16,100 1219 0.7766
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

131 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,450 1044 0.9518
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,450

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

132 Syracuse University 27800 83100 0.6653 15,957 1363 0.4592
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,957

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

132 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 27800 31100 0.1056 19,701 1214 0.8749
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

132 Villanova University 27800 88800 0.6867 7,004 1457 0.2698
#132

#132 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 %

135 Texas State University 28000 28000 0 36,236 1100 0.8932
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

36,236

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

136 Elmhurst University 28600 67000 0.5734 3,213 1148 0.7364
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,213

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

137 University of North Texas 28900 37400 0.2271 34,458 1114 0.7223
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

138 Jacksonville State University 29100 38200 0.2381 8,663 1069 0.7769
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

8,663

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

138 Pittsburg State University 29100 36200 0.1959 4,472 1055 0.8942
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

4,472

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

140 Montclair State University 29400 36300 0.1902 18,712 1058 0.8789
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

140 University of Mary Washington 29400 32400 0.0925 3,660 1283 0.7978
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

3,660

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

142 Sonoma State University 29500 41200 0.284 5,272 1050 0.9343
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,272

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

143 Southern Utah University 29900 40800 0.2673 13,126 1140 0.8179
#143

#143 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 %

144 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

144 University of Hawaii at Manoa 30000 42200 0.2889 15,375 1103 0.866
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

146 George Mason University 30700 35700 0.1399 28,334 1268 0.8748
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

147 Jacksonville University 30800 74200 0.5847 2,946 1195 0.5694
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

147 Portland State University 30800 43100 0.2848 15,414 1094 0.9087
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

147 San Francisco State University 30800 47700 0.3544 19,444 1035 0.9644
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

150 California State University-Long Beach 30900 38900 0.2058 36,082 1135 0.4627
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

150 Indiana University-Indianapolis 30900 33200 0.0687 14,504 1149 0.7637
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

152 University of California-Santa Barbara 31000 59100 0.4752 23,181 1354 0.3297
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

152 University of North Dakota 31000 33700 0.0824 11,033 1150 0.769
#152

#152 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 %

154 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31500 41200 0.2357 25,255 1134 0.7517
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

155 Ohio Wesleyan University 31600 75700 0.5823 1,525 1281 0.556
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$75,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

156 Carthage College 32600 58600 0.4441 2,675 1125 0.8706
#156

#156 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 %

156 Samford University 32600 64600 0.4955 4,210 1199 0.8236
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

158 Liberty University 33200 44600 0.2556 52,961 1174 0.9898
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

52,961

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

158 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 33200 37200 0.1075 5,823 1115 0.8619
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

160 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5881 11,677 1430 0.4709
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,677

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

161 University of St Thomas 34200 70300 0.5138 6,270 1299 0.8536
#161

#161 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 %

162 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 34500 41600 0.1706 9,302 1125 0.9735
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

9,302

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

162 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4799 12,276 1379 0.653
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

164 University of Denver 34900 76900 0.5465 6,614 1347 0.7781
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,614

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

164 Valparaiso University 34900 62700 0.4428 2,123 1189 0.8943
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

166 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

167 Temple University 35400 56400 0.3724 21,457 1135 0.8041
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

168 University of North Carolina Wilmington 36100 36100 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

169 East Carolina University 37100 40100 0.0748 21,445 1160 0.8921
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

170 University of Connecticut 37200 53600 0.3062 20,056 1329 0.5239
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

171 DePaul University 37800 66000 0.4275 14,188 1254 0.7589
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

172 University of Nevada-Reno 38000 45800 0.1704 19,117 1134 0.7371
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

173 Hofstra University 38200 76900 0.5032 6,581 1328 0.6808
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

174 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38400 53100 0.2767 30,564 1302 0.416
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

174 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 38400 38700 0.0078 14,416 1210 0.8851
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

176 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39600 39800 0.005 24,868 1214 0.796
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

177 University of Wyoming 40000 45300 0.1166 8,130 1179 0.9688
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

178 SUNY Oneonta 41700 41700 0 4,681 1234 0.696
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$41,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

179 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 42400 42400 0 14,449 1195 0.784
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

180 Illinois State University 43800 49100 0.1076 19,107 1120 0.8815
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

180 Texas Christian University 43800 87400 0.4991 11,049 1283 0.4449
#180

#180 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 %

180 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43800 57100 0.2328 23,329 1239 0.766
#180

#180 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 %

183 James Madison University 45200 45200 0 20,973 1260 0.7152
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,973

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

184 Georgia College & State University 45300 52400 0.1355 6,006 1165 0.7823
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

185 Towson University 45500 46400 0.0194 16,264 1098 0.8197
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

186 University of Georgia 45900 51600 0.1108 32,399 1382 0.377
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

187 University of Houston-Clear Lake 46400 46600 0.0043 6,139 1070 0.9052
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

6,139

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

188 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59700 0.2122 37,985 1390 0.5815
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

189 The University of Texas at Austin 49700 59400 0.1633 43,165 1356 0.2664
#189

#189 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 %

190 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 49800 62200 0.1995 37,140 1406 0.4237
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

191 University of Iowa 50900 53200 0.0429 22,738 1208 0.8362
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

192 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53200 61000 0.1291 41,303 1338 0.7975
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

193 University of Missouri-Columbia 53900 59200 0.0892 24,449 1256 0.7847
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

194 Auburn University 58500 58500 0 27,907 1324 0.4592
#194

#194 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 %

195 Indiana University-Bloomington 60700 63000 0.0362 38,093 1302 0.7821
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

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

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