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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geography Majors

Most Affordable Geography, Geography Teacher Education, Geography, Colleges for New York Residents for 2027

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Considering a degree in Geography?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Geography majors who live in New York.
Rankings are calculated by estimating the net price at every college offering Geography degrees for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of New York.
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
Geography
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 United States Air Force Academy 0 0 0 4,114 1335 0.1409
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, CO

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,114

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

1 United States Military Academy 0 0 0 4,507 1335 0.1161
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Military Academy
West Point, NY

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,507

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

11.6 %

3 Colgate University 7000 91100 0.9232 3,193 1488 0.1388
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$91,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

4 College of Staten Island CUNY 7400 36100 0.796 10,368 1064 0.999
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

10,368

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

5 CUNY Brooklyn College 7700 31800 0.759 11,499 1126 0.578
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

11,499

Est. Median SAT

1,126

Acceptance Rate

57.8 %

6 CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice 7900 36700 0.7855 11,942 1073 0.5708
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

11,942

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

57.1 %

7 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 34,354 1374 0.6862
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

8 Mount Holyoke College 9500 89900 0.8946 2,135 1419 0.3841
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,135

Est. Median SAT

1,419

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

9 Marshall University 10600 33400 0.6824 9,960 1070 0.9663
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

10 Indiana State University 10700 25900 0.5878 6,352 1015 0.9157
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

11 California State University-Stanislaus 11500 28500 0.5964 8,494 950 0.9558
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,494

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

12 Fayetteville State University 11700 26300 0.5554 6,542 900 0.689
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,542

Est. Median SAT

900

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

13 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 12100 19300 0.3731 10,743 1075 0.9598
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$19,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,743

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

14 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,312 1134 0.7395
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

15 University of California-Santa Barbara 12700 43000 0.7046 23,091 1354 0.382
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

23,091

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

16 University of North Alabama 12800 28200 0.5464 8,078 1124 0.7054
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

8,078

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

17 University of Arizona 12900 30900 0.5835 43,294 1186 0.8351
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

18 Middlebury College 13300 89900 0.8521 2,640 1499 0.1277
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,640

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.8 %

19 Grand Valley State University 13700 25300 0.459 19,154 1074 0.9271
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

19 Northern Illinois University 13700 30400 0.5491 12,118 1070 0.7164
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

19 University of Idaho 13700 25800 0.4699 9,656 1104 0.7476
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

19 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 61700 0.7784 39,193 1418 0.4081
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$61,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

23 Salisbury University 14200 28700 0.5055 6,477 1245 0.8826
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,477

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

23 Sonoma State University 14200 26700 0.4682 4,449 1050 0.9841
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

4,449

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

25 Arkansas Tech University 14300 27400 0.4784 8,279 1055 0.9747
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,279

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

26 California State University-Chico 14800 23500 0.3698 13,599 1054 0.9107
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

26 Wayne State College 14800 20300 0.2709 3,886 0 1
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State College
Wayne, NE

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

3,886

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

28 Western Michigan University 15000 32500 0.5391 13,714 1089 0.9121
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

29 California State University-East Bay 15200 30100 0.4957 9,909 940 0.9739
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

30 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 15500 25400 0.3903 9,040 1119 0.9666
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

9,040

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

30 Worcester State University 15500 31700 0.5104 4,485 1090 0.8799
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester State University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,485

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

32 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 29800 0.4782 5,241 1095 0.8613
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

33 Frostburg State University 15700 26600 0.4095 3,436 1095 0.907
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,436

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

33 Sam Houston State University 15700 30300 0.4815 17,822 1035 0.9372
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

35 Weber State University 15800 23600 0.33 31,672 1075 1
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

36 California State University-Sacramento 15900 27600 0.4243 28,619 1015 0.9357
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

36 Eastern Michigan University 15900 36100 0.5598 10,034 1055 0.7772
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

38 Central Connecticut State University 16200 34000 0.523 9,463 1020 0.793
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

39 West Virginia University 16300 40900 0.6012 18,206 1120 0.8514
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

40 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16600 64800 0.7439 22,007 1427 0.1672
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

22,007

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

16.7 %

41 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 17100 17100 0 14,657 1190 0.7583
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

42 Missouri State University-Springfield 17200 35400 0.5147 21,138 1134 0.9039
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

42 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 17200 39000 0.5586 37,985 1390 0.5815
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

42 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 17200 22800 0.2459 11,994 1090 0.8651
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

45 Bridgewater State University 17700 25400 0.305 8,849 1143 0.8798
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,849

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

46 California State University-Fullerton 18300 20600 0.1113 40,705 960 0.8811
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

46 Georgia College & State University 18300 18300 0 6,250 1165 0.8466
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$18,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,250

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

84.7 %

46 Texas A&M University-College Station 18300 29900 0.3872 60,710 1278 0.5732
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

49 Emory & Henry University 18500 52400 0.6465 1,084 1145 0.8365
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emory & Henry University
Emory, VA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,084

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

49 University of Central Oklahoma 18500 22700 0.185 10,777 1075 0.7812
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

49 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 18500 31400 0.4109 14,249 1084 0.7761
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

14,249

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

49 University of South Alabama 18500 22400 0.1744 9,530 1140 0.9455
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

53 The University of Montana 18700 25200 0.2577 8,014 1184 0.9586
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

54 Syracuse University 19000 82200 0.7694 16,149 1374 0.4879
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$82,200

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

55 California State University-Los Angeles 19200 38000 0.4948 22,077 965 0.9124
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

56 SUNY College at Geneseo 19300 26500 0.2711 3,943 1275 0.3333
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

3,943

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

56 Vassar College 19300 91500 0.789 2,514 1488 0.2093
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$91,500

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

2,514

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

20.9 %

58 SUNY Oneonta 19400 29400 0.339 4,815 1090 0.7696
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,815

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

58 University of Maine at Farmington 19400 33700 0.4233 1,661 1062 0.9832
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,661

Est. Median SAT

1,062

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

60 Youngstown State University 19600 34000 0.4236 9,687 1120 0.9145
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

61 Eastern Illinois University 19700 28100 0.2984 6,731 1020 0.7073
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

6,731

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

62 San Diego State University 19800 28900 0.315 36,196 1208 0.3741
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

63 SUNY Buffalo State University 20000 39900 0.499 5,196 1050 0.8422
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,196

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

64 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20200 39200 0.4849 10,900 1222 0.8914
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

65 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 20400 26000 0.2145 5,063 1069 0.8756
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

5,063

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

66 Louisiana Tech University 20800 26100 0.2033 11,071 1189 0.9073
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

67 Rocky Mountain College 20900 52000 0.5978 779 1055 0.7775
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

68 University at Albany 21000 30800 0.3194 12,889 1245 0.7044
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

12,889

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

69 University of Mary Washington 21500 47100 0.5442 3,531 1279 0.7413
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$47,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,531

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

70 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,490 1183 0.8863
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

71 Aquinas College 22200 53400 0.5847 1,103 1035 0.9726
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,103

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

72 Concordia University-Nebraska 22400 61100 0.6333 3,007 1135 0.8572
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward, NE

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,007

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

72 Florida State University 22400 32400 0.3091 34,271 1369 0.2383
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

72 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 22400 22400 0 8,329 1209 0.385
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

8,329

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

75 San Jose State University 22600 41100 0.4502 29,890 1135 0.8039
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

76 Augustana College 22700 72800 0.6881 2,536 1157 0.6628
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,536

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

76 Fitchburg State University 22700 33700 0.3265 3,000 1090 0.8885
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,000

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

78 Central Washington University 22800 27900 0.1831 10,033 1060 0.9061
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

79 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3775 8,209 1079 0.948
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

80 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 18,028 1059 0.7996
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

81 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 23100 24700 0.0648 7,753 1140 0.9245
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

7,753

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

82 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23200 34500 0.3279 8,513 1160 0.9261
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

83 Calvin University 23800 53500 0.555 3,359 1232 0.6791
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,359

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

83 University of Kentucky 23800 36400 0.3475 25,535 1193 0.9294
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

83 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 23800 30400 0.2168 3,207 1084 0.9751
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

86 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 24000 37900 0.3665 5,677 985 0.9301
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,677

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

86 Park University 24000 31300 0.2336 4,657 1035 0.6904
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

4,657

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

88 Pennsylvania Western University 24300 34400 0.2933 7,586 1045 0.9433
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

89 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 24700 32800 0.2469 19,787 1197 0.8807
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

90 University of Hawaii at Hilo 24800 38300 0.3527 2,304 990 0.8351
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

91 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25100 34900 0.2811 4,371 1084 0.865
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

92 Salem State University 25600 43200 0.4077 4,867 1075 0.9588
#92

#92 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 %

93 Appalachian State University 25900 40600 0.3622 19,732 1174 0.9388
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

93 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 25900 36800 0.2963 15,273 1115 0.8089
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,273

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

95 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26100 28400 0.0805 14,834 1149 0.7803
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

14,834

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

96 Georgia Southern University 26300 26800 0.0187 25,595 1045 0.695
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

96 Gustavus Adolphus College 26300 75500 0.6519 1,906 1273 0.6099
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,906

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

98 Ball State University 26400 26400 0 15,950 1185 0.8625
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

98 Bemidji State University 26400 26400 0 3,751 1075 0.5598
#98

#98 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 %

98 California State University-Northridge 26400 36500 0.2762 32,846 1005 0.9176
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

98 University of Arkansas 26400 28900 0.0863 29,252 1179 0.7388
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

102 Kansas State University 26500 30400 0.1302 16,555 1163 0.875
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

102 University of Southern Mississippi 26500 26500 0 10,371 1181 0.926
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,371

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

104 Wright State University-Main Campus 26800 36500 0.2659 7,747 1073 0.9617
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

105 California State University-San Bernardino 27300 39100 0.3017 15,948 1020 0.943
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,948

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

105 California State University-San Marcos 27300 38300 0.2871 15,770 990 0.9513
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

107 Kennesaw State University 27400 27400 0 46,069 1119 0.7944
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

108 Villanova University 27800 88800 0.6867 6,933 1466 0.2814
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

6,933

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

109 Texas State University 27900 28000 0.0036 39,353 1080 0.9118
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

39,353

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

109 University of North Texas 27900 37400 0.2538 34,414 1094 0.7089
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

34,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

111 Elmhurst University 28000 67000 0.5823 3,170 1133 0.7501
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,133

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

112 Jacksonville State University 28800 38200 0.2459 8,663 1069 0.7769
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,663

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

112 Montclair State University 28800 36300 0.2067 19,048 1005 0.894
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

19,048

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

114 Pittsburg State University 28900 36200 0.2014 4,561 1055 0.5487
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

115 University of Northern Iowa 29000 37300 0.2223 7,800 1115 0.9313
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,800

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

116 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29100 34000 0.1442 31,845 1298 0.5651
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

117 University of Hawaii at Manoa 29200 42200 0.3079 15,735 1069 0.8797
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

118 University of Connecticut 29300 39500 0.2583 20,056 1329 0.5239
#118

#118 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 %

119 Southern Utah University 29600 40800 0.2747 13,176 1140 0.9998
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

119 University of West Georgia 29600 46800 0.3674 10,075 1035 0.7995
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,075

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

121 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 29700 31600 0.0601 7,088 1100 0.7448
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

122 University of Iowa 29800 32100 0.0714 23,407 1203 0.799
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

123 San Francisco State University 30300 47700 0.3649 19,444 1035 0.9644
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

124 State University of New York at New Paltz 30600 35700 0.1427 6,113 1279 0.6267
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

125 University of Louisville 30700 42000 0.2689 17,916 1134 0.7921
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

17,916

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

126 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 30800 35900 0.1422 6,229 1174 0.8942
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,229

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

127 California State University-Long Beach 31000 38900 0.2032 36,056 1135 0.4543
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

127 University of North Dakota 31000 33700 0.0827 11,837 1189 0.8157
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,837

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

129 Ohio Wesleyan University 31800 75700 0.5796 1,652 1281 0.6441
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$75,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

129 Portland State University 31800 43100 0.2618 14,932 1174 0.8586
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

131 Samford University 32300 64600 0.5001 4,210 1199 0.8236
#131

#131 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 %

131 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32300 35100 0.0799 32,041 1324 0.4358
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

133 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 32800 37200 0.1183 5,823 1115 0.8619
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

134 Rhode Island College 33100 45100 0.266 5,695 995 0.8557
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,695

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

135 Liberty University 33200 44600 0.2556 52,961 1174 0.9898
#135

#135 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 %

136 Framingham State University 33400 38100 0.1234 2,782 1190 0.8366
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

2,782

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

137 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 33600 38200 0.1201 42,565 1339 0.7887
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

138 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5881 11,495 1436 0.4713
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,495

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

139 University of St Thomas 34400 70300 0.511 6,270 1299 0.8548
#139

#139 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

85.5 %

140 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4799 12,159 1372 0.7304
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,159

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

141 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 39,093 1255 0.4071
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

142 Valparaiso University 35200 63000 0.441 2,056 1183 0.8994
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,056

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

143 Minnesota State University, Mankato 35300 37600 0.0609 13,433 1145 0.8844
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

144 Carthage College 35800 61800 0.4207 2,914 1125 0.8445
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$61,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,914

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

145 Temple University 35900 56400 0.3636 21,031 1172 0.8622
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

145 University of Northern Colorado 35900 39100 0.0819 6,598 1080 0.945
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

6,598

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

147 California State University-Fresno 36100 43800 0.1757 21,954 995 0.9526
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

147 Hofstra University 36100 70100 0.4851 6,599 1369 0.7267
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$70,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

147 University of North Carolina Wilmington 36100 36100 0 16,131 1275 0.6472
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,131

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

150 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 36700 66300 0.4466 31,536 1366 0.5457
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

151 East Carolina University 36900 42700 0.1356 21,693 1065 0.9003
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

21,693

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

152 University of Nevada-Reno 37300 45800 0.1857 20,204 1109 0.8313
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

153 Indiana University-Southeast 37500 40800 0.0807 3,200 1095 0.842
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,200

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

153 University of Southern Maine 37500 37500 0 5,549 1139 0.8241
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,549

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

155 University of Central Arkansas 38000 40200 0.0569 8,238 1110 0.9157
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,238

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

156 University at Buffalo 38700 46700 0.1713 21,192 1309 0.8059
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

157 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39000 39800 0.0201 26,213 1209 0.7778
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

158 University of Denver 39300 76900 0.4892 5,766 1292 0.8538
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,766

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

159 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 39500 50000 0.2102 35,248 1289 0.6939
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

160 The University of Texas at San Antonio 39900 48500 0.1772 31,127 1115 0.8679
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

161 University of Wyoming 40000 45300 0.1168 8,138 1163 0.9695
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

162 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,534 1399 0.0941
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

163 Texas Christian University 44500 87400 0.4911 11,152 1268 0.4809
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

11,152

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

48.1 %

164 Towson University 44600 46400 0.0388 16,361 1082 0.8057
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

16,361

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

165 James Madison University 45200 45200 0 21,358 1259 0.6879
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

166 Illinois State University 45800 49100 0.067 19,513 1115 0.8555
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

167 University of Houston-Clear Lake 46200 46600 0.0086 6,029 1075 0.9173
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,029

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

168 DePaul University 49100 66000 0.2562 14,338 1258 0.878
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

14,338

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

169 Michigan State University 49200 56200 0.1245 41,415 1212 0.8324
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

170 The University of Texas at Austin 49700 59400 0.1633 44,314 1356 0.2222
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

170 University of Georgia 49700 51600 0.0368 32,824 1348 0.3425
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

172 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 17,157 1204 0.7654
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

172 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53600 62800 0.1465 24,019 1404 0.5989
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

174 George Mason University 53700 61000 0.1197 28,862 1271 0.8647
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

175 University of Missouri-Columbia 59300 61600 0.0372 25,141 1256 0.7613
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

176 Indiana University-Bloomington 60700 63000 0.0364 38,463 1324 0.7589
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

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

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