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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geography Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Geography, Geography Teacher Education, Geography, Majors in the state of Pennsylvania for 2027

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Considering a degree in Geography?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Geography majors who live in Pennsylvania.
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 Pennsylvania.
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 California State University-Los Angeles 5500 69100 0.9208 22,077 965 0.9124
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

4 Brigham Young University 8100 22300 0.6382 34,354 1374 0.6862
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

5 California State University-Northridge 8300 22000 0.6232 32,846 1005 0.9176
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

6 Rhode Island College 9300 30200 0.6928 5,695 995 0.8557
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

5,695

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

7 Colgate University 9500 95800 0.9008 3,193 1488 0.1388
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

8 Indiana State University 10100 32400 0.6885 6,352 1015 0.9157
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

8 Portland State University 10100 43300 0.7673 14,932 1174 0.8586
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

8 University of Nevada-Reno 10100 45800 0.7802 20,204 1109 0.8313
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

11 Worcester State University 10200 34900 0.7072 4,485 1090 0.8799
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester State University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

4,485

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

12 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 10800 21100 0.4888 7,753 1140 0.9245
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,753

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

13 Southern Utah University 11000 51400 0.7859 13,176 1140 0.9998
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

14 California State University-Stanislaus 11200 31200 0.6416 8,494 950 0.9558
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

8,494

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

15 Middlebury College 11300 94500 0.8808 2,640 1499 0.1277
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Sticker Price

$94,500

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,640

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.8 %

16 California State University-Fresno 11400 44000 0.7411 21,954 995 0.9526
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

16 Marshall University 11400 27800 0.5894 9,960 1070 0.9663
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

18 Fayetteville State University 11500 18200 0.3679 6,542 900 0.689
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,542

Est. Median SAT

900

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

18 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 11500 87500 0.8684 14,249 1084 0.7761
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$87,500

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

14,249

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

18 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11500 27800 0.5858 22,007 1427 0.1672
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

22,007

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

16.7 %

21 Eastern Illinois University 11900 24600 0.5156 6,731 1020 0.7073
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,731

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

22 University of Hawaii at Hilo 12000 56000 0.7857 2,304 990 0.8351
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

22 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 12000 19300 0.3783 10,743 1075 0.9598
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$19,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,743

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

24 Vassar College 12300 93100 0.8679 2,514 1488 0.2093
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,514

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

20.9 %

25 Fitchburg State University 12400 33800 0.6327 3,000 1090 0.8885
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,000

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

25 Mount Holyoke College 12400 89900 0.8621 2,135 1419 0.3841
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,135

Est. Median SAT

1,419

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

27 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 12500 24900 0.4972 5,677 985 0.9301
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,677

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

28 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,312 1134 0.7395
#28

#28 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 %

29 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 13000 26600 0.5113 9,040 1119 0.9666
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

9,040

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

30 University of Southern Maine 13100 23000 0.43 5,549 1139 0.8241
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

5,549

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

31 Louisiana Tech University 13400 42900 0.6875 11,071 1189 0.9073
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

32 University of Georgia 13600 27200 0.4993 32,824 1348 0.3425
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

33 Aquinas College 13700 86000 0.8407 1,103 1035 0.9726
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$86,000

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,103

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

33 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 61700 0.7781 39,193 1418 0.4081
#33

#33 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 %

35 Appalachian State University 14000 25500 0.4512 19,732 1174 0.9388
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

35 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 14000 22800 0.3865 11,994 1090 0.8651
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

37 Bridgewater State University 14100 28800 0.5119 8,849 1143 0.8798
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,849

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

37 University of Arizona 14100 32100 0.5606 43,294 1186 0.8351
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

39 San Francisco State University 14200 47700 0.7025 19,444 1035 0.9644
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

39 Youngstown State University 14200 28400 0.4998 9,687 1120 0.9145
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

41 Eastern Michigan University 14300 33900 0.5776 10,034 1055 0.7772
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

41 Missouri State University-Springfield 14300 26600 0.4624 21,138 1134 0.9039
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

41 Salem State University 14300 38300 0.6262 4,867 1075 0.9588
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

44 Arkansas Tech University 14500 31400 0.5374 8,279 1055 0.9747
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,279

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

44 California State University-San Bernardino 14500 32700 0.5564 15,948 1020 0.943
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

15,948

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

46 California State University-San Marcos 14700 24700 0.4056 15,770 990 0.9513
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

46 University of North Alabama 14700 37300 0.606 8,078 1124 0.7054
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

8,078

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

48 Sonoma State University 14800 41200 0.6408 4,449 1050 0.9841
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

4,449

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

48 West Virginia University 14800 73100 0.7972 18,206 1120 0.8514
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

50 University of Hawaii at Manoa 15000 56900 0.7364 15,735 1069 0.8797
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

51 Wayne State College 15100 30500 0.5057 3,886 0 1
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State College
Wayne, NE

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,886

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

52 Pittsburg State University 15300 23900 0.3593 4,561 1055 0.5487
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$23,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

53 California State University-Chico 15500 23500 0.3401 13,599 1054 0.9107
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

53 University of West Georgia 15500 24600 0.3703 10,075 1035 0.7995
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,075

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

55 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 29800 0.4782 5,241 1095 0.8613
#55

#55 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 %

56 Jacksonville State University 15700 27000 0.4192 8,663 1069 0.7769
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

8,663

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

57 Grand Valley State University 15800 28300 0.441 19,154 1074 0.9271
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

58 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16100 22400 0.2818 8,329 1209 0.385
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,329

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

59 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5554 33,534 1399 0.0941
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

60 University of Northern Colorado 16400 30500 0.4623 6,598 1080 0.945
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

6,598

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

61 SUNY College at Geneseo 16600 25600 0.3515 3,943 1275 0.3333
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,943

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

62 Georgia Southern University 16700 49700 0.6641 25,595 1045 0.695
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$49,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

63 Montclair State University 17200 36000 0.5224 19,048 1005 0.894
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

19,048

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

63 Sam Houston State University 17200 27100 0.3652 17,822 1035 0.9372
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

65 University of South Alabama 17400 22400 0.2236 9,530 1140 0.9455
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

66 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 17600 35600 0.5063 8,513 1160 0.9261
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

66 University at Albany 17600 30800 0.4286 12,889 1245 0.7044
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

12,889

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

68 James Madison University 17700 28900 0.3874 21,358 1259 0.6879
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

69 Kennesaw State University 18100 27400 0.3391 46,069 1119 0.7944
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

70 San Jose State University 18300 41100 0.5542 29,890 1135 0.8039
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

70 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18300 25300 0.2765 7,088 1100 0.7448
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

70 The University of Texas at Austin 18300 28200 0.3514 44,314 1356 0.2222
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

70 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 18300 32900 0.4438 19,787 1197 0.8807
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

74 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,463 1324 0.7589
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

75 Central Washington University 18600 22700 0.1804 10,033 1060 0.9061
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

76 Villanova University 18700 88100 0.7876 6,933 1466 0.2814
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

6,933

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

77 The University of Montana 19200 27400 0.2994 8,014 1184 0.9586
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

78 Texas A&M University-College Station 19500 29900 0.3473 60,710 1278 0.5732
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

79 SUNY Oneonta 19600 29300 0.331 4,815 1090 0.7696
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,815

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

80 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 19700 28300 0.3038 5,063 1069 0.8756
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,063

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

81 Emory & Henry University 19900 52400 0.6201 1,084 1145 0.8365
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emory & Henry University
Emory, VA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,084

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

82 University of Missouri-Columbia 20200 38500 0.4738 25,141 1256 0.7613
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

83 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20400 39800 0.4869 37,985 1390 0.5815
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

83 SUNY Buffalo State University 20400 57800 0.6468 5,196 1050 0.8422
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

5,196

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

83 Syracuse University 20400 83600 0.756 16,149 1374 0.4879
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

83 University of Wyoming 20400 27900 0.2682 8,138 1163 0.9695
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

87 Rowan University 20500 41300 0.5039 17,157 1204 0.7654
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

87 State University of New York at New Paltz 20500 26300 0.2208 6,113 1279 0.6267
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

89 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 21100 36700 0.4255 5,823 1115 0.8619
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

90 Salisbury University 21400 29300 0.2697 6,477 1245 0.8826
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

6,477

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

90 The University of Texas at San Antonio 21400 27800 0.23 31,127 1115 0.8679
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

92 Rocky Mountain College 21600 52000 0.5843 779 1055 0.7775
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

93 Florida State University 22300 32600 0.3161 34,271 1369 0.2383
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

94 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 22400 34100 0.3445 4,371 1084 0.865
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

95 Park University 22500 31300 0.2816 4,657 1035 0.6904
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,657

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

96 Augustana College 22600 72800 0.6891 2,536 1157 0.6628
#96

#96 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 %

96 University of Houston-Clear Lake 22600 42000 0.4624 6,029 1075 0.9173
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

6,029

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

98 Concordia University-Nebraska 22800 85400 0.7333 3,007 1135 0.8572
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward, NE

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

3,007

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

98 Saint Cloud State University 22800 36800 0.3803 8,209 1079 0.948
#98

#98 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 %

100 Illinois State University 23000 36400 0.3696 19,513 1115 0.8555
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

100 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 18,028 1059 0.7996
#100

#100 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 %

102 Pennsylvania Western University 23300 34400 0.3224 7,586 1045 0.9433
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

103 University of North Texas 23900 37400 0.3607 34,414 1094 0.7089
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

34,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

104 University of Southern Mississippi 24200 27200 0.1103 10,371 1181 0.926
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,371

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

104 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 24200 30400 0.2038 3,207 1084 0.9751
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

106 University of Central Oklahoma 24800 34000 0.2705 10,777 1075 0.7812
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

107 University of South Florida 24900 36500 0.3175 39,093 1255 0.4071
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

108 University at Buffalo 25000 34000 0.2647 21,192 1309 0.8059
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

109 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 25100 36900 0.3201 15,273 1115 0.8089
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

15,273

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

110 Minnesota State University, Mankato 25600 28000 0.0854 13,433 1145 0.8844
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

111 Gustavus Adolphus College 26200 75500 0.6529 1,906 1273 0.6099
#111

#111 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 %

111 Temple University 26200 36100 0.2744 21,031 1172 0.8622
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

113 Northern Illinois University 26300 32100 0.1824 12,118 1070 0.7164
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

114 Bemidji State University 26400 26400 0 3,751 1075 0.5598
#114

#114 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 %

115 Ball State University 26600 26600 0 15,950 1185 0.8625
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

116 University of Arkansas 26800 44500 0.3973 29,252 1179 0.7388
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

116 University of Central Arkansas 26800 31200 0.1407 8,238 1110 0.9157
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,238

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

116 Wright State University-Main Campus 26800 36500 0.2659 7,747 1073 0.9617
#116

#116 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 %

119 San Diego State University 27200 37100 0.2671 36,196 1208 0.3741
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

119 Weber State University 27200 31600 0.1394 31,672 1075 1
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

121 Central Connecticut State University 28000 30400 0.0791 9,463 1020 0.793
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

122 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 28900 35100 0.1766 6,229 1174 0.8942
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,229

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

122 University of Northern Iowa 28900 37300 0.2252 7,800 1115 0.9313
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,800

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

124 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29500 34200 0.1373 31,845 1298 0.5651
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

125 University of Mary Washington 30000 33000 0.0909 3,531 1279 0.7413
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

3,531

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

126 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 30200 45400 0.3345 9,847 1090 0.9309
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

127 California State University-Long Beach 30700 38800 0.2087 36,056 1135 0.4543
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

128 George Mason University 30900 35700 0.1343 28,862 1271 0.8647
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

128 Ohio Wesleyan University 30900 75700 0.5915 1,652 1281 0.6441
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$75,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

128 University of North Dakota 30900 33700 0.0858 11,837 1189 0.8157
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,837

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

131 Texas State University 31100 36300 0.1445 39,353 1080 0.9118
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

39,353

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

132 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 32100 54400 0.4099 35,248 1289 0.6939
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

133 Liberty University 32400 44700 0.275 52,961 1174 0.9898
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

52,961

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

134 University of Louisville 32500 42100 0.2278 17,916 1134 0.7921
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

17,916

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

135 California State University-Sacramento 32900 33400 0.015 28,619 1015 0.9357
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

136 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 33500 38200 0.1228 42,565 1339 0.7887
#136

#136 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 %

137 University of Idaho 33800 48700 0.3062 9,656 1104 0.7476
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

138 University of North Carolina Wilmington 34200 34200 0 16,131 1275 0.6472
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,131

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

139 George Washington University 34400 81800 0.5796 11,495 1436 0.4713
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

11,495

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

139 University of California-Santa Barbara 34400 59100 0.4177 23,091 1354 0.382
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

23,091

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

139 University of Vermont 34400 66300 0.4808 12,159 1372 0.7304
#139

#139 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 %

142 Samford University 34700 93800 0.6301 4,210 1199 0.8236
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$93,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

143 California State University-Fullerton 35200 37600 0.0636 40,705 960 0.8811
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

143 Valparaiso University 35200 63000 0.441 2,056 1183 0.8994
#143

#143 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 %

145 Carthage College 35800 61800 0.4207 2,914 1125 0.8445
#145

#145 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 %

146 Framingham State University 36000 38100 0.0551 2,782 1190 0.8366
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

2,782

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

147 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 36200 54400 0.3346 32,041 1324 0.4358
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

148 Western Michigan University 36300 38500 0.0571 13,714 1089 0.9121
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

149 East Carolina University 36800 42700 0.1381 21,693 1065 0.9003
#149

#149 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 %

150 University of Connecticut 37000 66200 0.4414 20,056 1329 0.5239
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

151 University of Maine at Farmington 37100 40800 0.0908 1,661 1062 0.9832
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

1,661

Est. Median SAT

1,062

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

152 California State University-East Bay 37300 45100 0.1731 9,909 940 0.9739
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

153 Indiana University-Southeast 37400 40800 0.0833 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 %

154 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37600 66700 0.4364 31,536 1366 0.5457
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

155 Frostburg State University 37700 42500 0.1129 3,436 1095 0.907
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,436

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

156 University of St Thomas 38000 74800 0.492 6,270 1299 0.8548
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

157 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 38300 42800 0.1052 14,657 1190 0.7583
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

158 University of Denver 39100 84100 0.5352 5,766 1292 0.8538
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$84,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

5,766

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

159 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39500 40300 0.0198 26,213 1209 0.7778
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

160 Elmhurst University 40100 69600 0.4236 3,170 1133 0.7501
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,133

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

161 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42400 63300 0.3301 10,900 1222 0.8914
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

162 Kansas State University 44000 48400 0.0916 16,555 1163 0.875
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

163 Texas Christian University 44200 87400 0.4944 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 46100 46600 0.0107 16,361 1082 0.8057
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

16,361

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

165 Michigan State University 46200 56200 0.1779 41,415 1212 0.8324
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

166 Calvin University 47600 57400 0.1706 3,359 1232 0.6791
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

3,359

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

167 University of Kentucky 48600 59900 0.1888 25,535 1193 0.9294
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

168 DePaul University 49000 69400 0.2938 14,338 1258 0.878
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,338

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

169 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50500 52900 0.0453 14,834 1149 0.7803
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

14,834

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

170 University of Iowa 52000 54400 0.044 23,407 1203 0.799
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

171 Georgia College & State University 52400 52400 0 6,250 1165 0.8466
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,250

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

84.7 %

172 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53500 63400 0.1562 24,019 1404 0.5989
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$63,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

173 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 58800 61200 0.0391 26,490 1183 0.8863
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

174 Hofstra University 59100 83300 0.2906 6,599 1369 0.7267
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$83,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

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

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