Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geography Majors

Most Affordable Geography, Geography, Other Colleges in Ohio for 2026

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Considering a degree in Geography?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Geography majors who live in Ohio.
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 Ohio.
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 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 Sinclair Community College 7200 11300 0.3648 19,415 0 0
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$11,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

19,415

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

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 9500 88400 0.8926 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 Colgate University 10700 95800 0.888 3,193 1488 0.1388
#6

#6 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 %

7 Marshall University 11200 33400 0.6645 9,146 1065 0.9573
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

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 %

9 California State University-Sacramento 11700 30700 0.6186 28,820 1035 0.9399
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

9 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11700 27800 0.5771 20,885 1420 0.1534
#9

#9 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 %

11 California State University-Stanislaus 11900 28500 0.5824 8,455 950 0.9814
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

12 California State University-Northridge 12100 22000 0.4483 32,756 1005 0.9345
#12

#12 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 %

13 University of Chicago 12200 95500 0.872 7,598 1535 0.0448
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$95,500

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

7,598

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.5 %

14 Vassar College 12300 92400 0.8671 2,462 1499 0.1857
#14

#14 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 %

15 The University of Texas at San Antonio 12400 25000 0.5033 31,127 1115 0.8679
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

16 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,255 1134 0.7517
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

16 Fayetteville State University 12600 26300 0.5212 6,074 945 0.8215
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,074

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

18 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12800 26500 0.5164 12,507 1010 0.8897
#18

#18 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 %

19 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 12900 19300 0.3316 10,084 1055 0.8572
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$19,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

10,084

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

20 California State University-San Bernardino 13000 30800 0.5786 15,365 990 0.9374
#20

#20 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 %

20 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 13000 24700 0.474 7,490 1140 0.918
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

7,490

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

22 University of North Alabama 13100 28200 0.5358 7,662 1140 0.8731
#22

#22 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 %

23 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,288 1090 0.9068
#23

#23 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 %

24 Missouri State University-Springfield 13400 25700 0.4786 20,584 1134 0.9053
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

25 Mount Holyoke College 13600 89900 0.849 2,178 1449 0.3603
#25

#25 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 %

26 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 50700 0.7294 38,040 1418 0.452
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$50,700

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

27 Middlebury College 14000 89900 0.8443 2,760 1499 0.1075
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,760

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

28 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 14100 19000 0.2581 11,994 1090 0.865
#28

#28 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 %

29 Grand Valley State University 14200 25300 0.4393 19,002 1084 0.8302
#29

#29 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 %

30 Central Michigan University 14400 37800 0.6183 10,193 1095 0.8982
#30

#30 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 %

30 Northern Illinois University 14400 30400 0.5268 11,348 1070 0.6979
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

32 Arkansas Tech University 14500 27400 0.4711 8,145 1035 0.9589
#32

#32 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 %

33 Salisbury University 14700 28700 0.4881 6,288 1250 0.8747
#33

#33 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 %

34 Stephen F Austin State University 14800 23400 0.3671 9,129 1075 0.9399
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

35 Pittsburg State University 15000 23900 0.3718 4,472 1055 0.8942
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$23,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,472

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

36 Wayne State College 15200 20300 0.2512 3,902 0 0
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State College
Wayne, NE

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

37 California State University-Chico 15300 23500 0.3486 13,792 1075 0.9272
#37

#37 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 %

37 Texas State University 15300 25500 0.4002 36,236 1100 0.8932
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

36,236

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

39 Western Michigan University 15400 26500 0.4193 13,027 1115 0.846
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

40 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 38800 0.5992 5,241 1095 0.8609
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

40 University of Maine at Farmington 15600 23200 0.3258 1,677 1124 0.9672
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,677

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

42 James Madison University 15700 28900 0.4573 20,973 1260 0.7152
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

20,973

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

42 University of West Georgia 15700 24600 0.3622 9,103 1040 0.5161
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

9,103

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

44 Kansas State University 15800 26100 0.3949 15,650 1164 0.8169
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

45 University of North Texas 16000 26100 0.3876 34,458 1114 0.7223
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

46 Jacksonville State University 16100 27000 0.4044 8,663 1069 0.7769
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

8,663

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

47 California State University-Long Beach 16200 25800 0.3722 36,082 1135 0.4627
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

47 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16200 23400 0.3081 11,756 1124 0.8698
#47

#47 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 %

49 Frostburg State University 16300 26600 0.387 3,422 1095 0.8918
#49

#49 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 %

49 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 16300 25400 0.3588 9,302 1125 0.9735
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

9,302

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

51 SUNY College at Geneseo 16500 26400 0.3744 3,881 1279 0.6645
#51

#51 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 %

51 West Liberty University 16500 32100 0.4866 1,934 1035 0.9727
#51

#51 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 %

53 Eastern Michigan University 16600 36100 0.5393 10,470 1055 0.7964
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

53 The University of Texas at Austin 16600 28000 0.4076 43,165 1356 0.2664
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

53 West Virginia University 16600 40900 0.5939 18,206 1125 0.89
#53

#53 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 %

56 Worcester State University 16800 31700 0.4695 4,868 1157 0.8799
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester State University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

4,868

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

57 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17000 26300 0.3521 19,701 1214 0.8749
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

58 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 17100 17100 0 14,449 1195 0.784
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

59 Sam Houston State University 17200 27000 0.3631 17,787 1030 0.9026
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

60 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 17300 21300 0.1856 9,501 1195 0.755
#60

#60 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 %

61 Keene State College 17600 32100 0.4507 2,725 1085 0.9033
#61

#61 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 %

61 Salem State University 17600 28500 0.3824 4,867 1075 0.9588
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

61 University of Louisville 17600 29100 0.3956 17,086 1148 0.7941
#61

#61 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 %

64 Wright State University-Main Campus 17700 26600 0.3354 7,505 1073 0.9633
#64

#64 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 %

65 College of Staten Island CUNY 18100 54300 0.6666 10,051 1064 0.9234
#65

#65 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 %

66 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18200 25200 0.2773 6,835 1090 0.7147
#66

#66 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 %

67 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,276 1379 0.653
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

68 California State University-Fullerton 18400 20600 0.1045 38,760 1090 0.9052
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

68 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,093 1302 0.7821
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

70 University of Nebraska at Kearney 18700 34100 0.4522 4,213 1124 0.8949
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,213

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

70 Youngstown State University 18700 34100 0.4516 9,400 1115 0.8445
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

72 Framingham State University 18900 31000 0.3904 2,782 1190 0.8361
#72

#72 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 %

73 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 19100 31400 0.3918 13,921 1119 0.7468
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

13,921

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

74.7 %

73 University of Northern Colorado 19100 30500 0.3738 6,480 1085 0.8585
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

75 University of Central Oklahoma 19200 22700 0.1542 10,777 1075 0.7812
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

76 University of Nevada-Reno 19300 28200 0.3154 19,117 1134 0.7371
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

77 SUNY Oneonta 19600 29300 0.331 4,681 1234 0.696
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

77 Texas A&M University-College Station 19600 29900 0.3458 60,710 1278 0.5743
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

79 California State University-Los Angeles 19800 38000 0.479 19,586 965 0.9125
#79

#79 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 %

79 Olivet Nazarene University 19800 62200 0.6821 2,711 1104 0.5586
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,711

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

81 Central Connecticut State University 19900 29500 0.3253 8,170 1075 0.7333
#81

#81 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 %

81 University of Northern Iowa 19900 24000 0.1728 7,711 1129 0.9274
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,711

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

83 Eastern Illinois University 20100 28100 0.2863 6,785 985 0.6535
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

84 SUNY Buffalo State University 20200 29400 0.3124 5,255 1109 0.7295
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,255

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

84 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20200 45200 0.5537 31,035 1366 0.5478
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

86 Plymouth State University 20800 32100 0.3517 3,182 980 0.8754
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,182

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

86 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20800 39200 0.4696 11,355 1222 0.8816
#86

#86 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 %

88 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 21000 24900 0.1566 5,823 1115 0.8619
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

89 University of Mary Washington 21400 47100 0.5464 3,660 1283 0.7978
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$47,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,660

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

90 Louisiana Tech University 21500 26100 0.1764 10,881 1189 0.864
#90

#90 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 %

91 Rocky Mountain College 21700 52000 0.5824 851 1075 0.6961
#91

#91 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 %

91 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 21700 25300 0.1442 3,184 1069 0.7539
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

3,184

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

91 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 21700 26000 0.1671 4,880 1124 0.8172
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

4,880

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

94 Ball State University 22400 22400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

94 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 22400 22400 0 9,351 1195 0.8234
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,351

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

96 Florida State University 22600 32400 0.3029 32,720 1360 0.2422
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

97 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.6867 2,522 1163 0.6268
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

97 Concordia University-Nebraska 22800 61100 0.6261 3,000 1130 0.8572
#97

#97 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 %

97 Indiana University-Southeast 22800 25900 0.1215 3,276 1090 0.8446
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

100 Aquinas College 23100 53400 0.5679 1,088 1035 0.8988
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,088

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

100 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.3737 8,738 1079 0.948
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,738

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

100 San Jose State University 23100 41100 0.4381 28,008 1124 0.8461
#100

#100 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 %

103 Central Washington University 23500 27900 0.158 10,317 1045 0.9062
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,317

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

104 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 45,193 1175 0.5466
#104

#104 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 %

105 Calvin University 24000 53500 0.5513 3,356 1222 0.7091
#105

#105 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 %

106 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 24100 34500 0.3007 14,783 1124 0.8096
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

106 Fitchburg State University 24100 33700 0.2849 3,027 1145 0.8693
#106

#106 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 %

108 Indiana State University 24300 32400 0.2501 6,224 1020 0.8077
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

109 Park University 24500 31300 0.2176 4,657 1035 0.6904
#109

#109 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 %

110 Pennsylvania Western University 25000 34400 0.273 7,586 1045 0.9433
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

111 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 25300 37900 0.3322 5,661 1085 0.982
#111

#111 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 %

112 University of Hawaii at Hilo 25400 38300 0.337 2,292 1005 0.6063
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

113 Northern Arizona University 25600 43200 0.4081 22,990 1090 0.8961
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

114 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25700 34900 0.2639 4,371 1084 0.865
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

115 Saginaw Valley State University 26000 38900 0.3332 6,135 1055 0.7207
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,135

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

116 Bemidji State University 26400 26400 0 3,751 1075 0.5598
#116

#116 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 %

116 Gustavus Adolphus College 26400 75500 0.6506 1,905 1273 0.6099
#116

#116 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 %

118 University of Southern Mississippi 26500 26500 0 10,193 1181 0.9912
#118

#118 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 %

119 Georgia Southern University 26600 26800 0.0075 23,541 1065 0.8789
#119

#119 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 %

120 University of Idaho 27000 45200 0.4023 9,574 1119 0.7553
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

121 University of Arizona 27100 38100 0.2888 44,848 1233 0.8614
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

121 University of Central Arkansas 27100 31200 0.1329 8,268 1110 0.8949
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

121 University of Minnesota Duluth 27100 31800 0.1464 8,426 1235 0.8875
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

124 Kennesaw State University 27400 27400 0 42,760 1120 0.6919
#124

#124 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 %

124 Kent State University at Kent 27400 28400 0.0352 20,841 1105 0.8634
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

126 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,450 1044 0.9518
#126

#126 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 %

127 Syracuse University 27800 83100 0.6653 15,957 1363 0.4592
#127

#127 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 %

128 Villanova University 27900 88800 0.6855 7,004 1457 0.2698
#128

#128 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 %

129 Ohio Wesleyan University 28100 75800 0.6287 1,525 1281 0.556
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

130 California State University-San Marcos 28200 38300 0.2636 14,977 1040 0.951
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

14,977

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

131 Weber State University 28400 33900 0.1621 31,672 0 0
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

132 Minnesota State University, Mankato 28500 31600 0.0996 13,433 1145 0.8844
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

133 Elmhurst University 28700 67000 0.5718 3,213 1148 0.7364
#133

#133 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 %

134 University of Iowa 29000 31100 0.0691 22,738 1208 0.8362
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

135 University of Connecticut 29200 39500 0.2608 20,056 1329 0.5239
#135

#135 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 %

135 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29200 34000 0.1413 30,187 1292 0.6015
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

137 California State University-East Bay 29400 45100 0.3483 9,909 940 0.9739
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

138 Montclair State University 29500 36300 0.1874 18,712 1058 0.8789
#138

#138 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 %

138 Sonoma State University 29500 41200 0.284 5,272 1050 0.9343
#138

#138 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 %

140 Southern Utah University 30000 40800 0.2648 13,126 1140 0.8179
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

141 University of Hawaii at Manoa 30100 42200 0.2866 15,375 1103 0.866
#141

#141 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 %

142 Jacksonville University 30800 74200 0.5847 2,946 1195 0.5694
#142

#142 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 %

143 Portland State University 30900 43100 0.2841 15,414 1094 0.9087
#143

#143 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 %

143 San Francisco State University 30900 47700 0.3523 19,444 1035 0.9644
#143

#143 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 %

145 Indiana University-Indianapolis 31000 33200 0.0648 14,504 1149 0.7637
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

146 University of California-Santa Barbara 31100 59100 0.4735 23,181 1354 0.3297
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

146 University of North Dakota 31100 33700 0.0785 11,033 1150 0.769
#146

#146 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 %

148 San Diego State University 31400 36100 0.1301 35,782 1208 0.3619
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

149 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 32200 36700 0.1214 41,303 1338 0.7975
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

150 Carthage College 32600 58600 0.4441 2,675 1125 0.8706
#150

#150 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 %

151 Samford University 32700 64600 0.4939 4,210 1199 0.8236
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

152 Liberty University 33200 44600 0.2556 52,961 1174 0.9898
#152

#152 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 %

153 Auburn University 33700 34100 0.0117 27,907 1324 0.4592
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

153 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5881 11,677 1430 0.4709
#153

#153 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 %

155 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 34000 41000 0.1703 22,364 1159 0.7504
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

156 University of St Thomas 34200 70300 0.5138 6,270 1299 0.8536
#156

#156 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 %

157 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 34300 35900 0.0446 6,306 1214 0.9075
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

158 University of Denver 34900 76900 0.5465 6,614 1347 0.7781
#158

#158 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 %

158 Valparaiso University 34900 62700 0.4428 2,123 1189 0.8943
#158

#158 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 %

160 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#160

#160 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 %

161 Temple University 35600 56400 0.3689 21,457 1135 0.8041
#161

#161 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 %

162 State University of New York at New Paltz 35700 35700 0 6,862 1260 0.6161
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

163 University of North Carolina Wilmington 36100 36100 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#163

#163 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 %

164 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 36600 47500 0.2296 65,450 1203 0.8989
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

165 East Carolina University 37100 40100 0.0748 21,445 1160 0.8921
#165

#165 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 %

166 Hofstra University 38200 76900 0.5032 6,581 1328 0.6808
#166

#166 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 %

167 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 38500 38700 0.0052 14,416 1210 0.8851
#167

#167 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 %

168 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38600 53100 0.2729 30,564 1302 0.416
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

169 University of South Alabama 39700 39700 0 9,241 1140 0.7096
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

170 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39800 39800 0 24,868 1214 0.796
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

171 University of Wyoming 40100 45300 0.1137 8,130 1179 0.9688
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

172 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 40400 50000 0.1922 34,242 1273 0.7333
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

172 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,475 1399 0.0897
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

174 Appalachian State University 40600 40600 0 19,560 1190 0.9014
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

175 Western Washington University 41900 51500 0.1866 13,752 1272 0.9325
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$51,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

176 Texas Christian University 43700 87400 0.5002 11,049 1283 0.4449
#176

#176 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 %

177 University at Buffalo 43900 46700 0.06 20,359 1303 0.7418
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

177 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43900 57100 0.2305 23,329 1239 0.766
#177

#177 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 %

179 The University of Montana 44400 45000 0.0133 7,891 1225 0.9586
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

7,891

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

180 Georgia College & State University 45400 52400 0.1336 6,006 1165 0.7823
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

181 Towson University 45600 46400 0.0172 16,264 1098 0.8197
#181

#181 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 %

182 Illinois State University 45900 49100 0.0642 19,107 1120 0.8815
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

183 Michigan State University 46200 56200 0.1779 41,234 1279 0.848
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

184 University of Houston-Clear Lake 46300 46600 0.0064 6,139 1070 0.9052
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,139

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

185 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59700 0.2117 37,985 1390 0.5815
#185

#185 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 %

186 University of Georgia 48800 51600 0.0542 32,399 1382 0.377
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

187 University at Albany 48900 48900 0 12,666 1223 0.691
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

12,666

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

188 University of Kentucky 49100 58000 0.1534 25,534 1193 0.9294
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

189 DePaul University 49200 66000 0.2547 14,188 1254 0.7589
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

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 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 53000 61200 0.1332 26,221 1204 0.8854
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

192 George Mason University 53600 61000 0.1213 28,334 1268 0.8748
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

192 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,100 1219 0.7766
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

194 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53700 62800 0.1449 23,920 1397 0.5973
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

195 University of Missouri-Columbia 57000 59200 0.0363 24,449 1256 0.7847
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

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

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