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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geography Majors

Most Affordable Geography, Geography Teacher Education, Geography, Colleges for South Carolina Residents for 2027

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Considering a degree in Geography?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Geography majors who live in South Carolina.
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 South Carolina.
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 5400 69100 0.9223 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 Greenville Technical College 7200 18400 0.6091 11,999 0 1
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$18,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

11,999

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

5 Brigham Young University 8100 22300 0.6382 34,354 1374 0.6862
#5

#5 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 %

6 Rhode Island College 9500 30200 0.6862 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 Portland State University 9700 26100 0.6291 14,932 1174 0.8586
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

8 Colgate University 9900 95800 0.8966 3,193 1488 0.1388
#8

#8 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 %

9 University of Nevada-Reno 10100 45800 0.7802 20,204 1109 0.8313
#9

#9 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 %

10 Worcester State University 10300 34900 0.7043 4,485 1090 0.8799
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester State University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

4,485

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

11 Indiana State University 10500 25900 0.5955 6,352 1015 0.9157
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

12 Southern Utah University 10700 51400 0.7918 13,176 1140 0.9998
#12

#12 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 %

13 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 10800 21100 0.4888 7,753 1140 0.9245
#13

#13 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 %

14 California State University-Stanislaus 11300 31200 0.6384 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 California State University-Fresno 11500 44000 0.7388 21,954 995 0.9526
#15

#15 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 %

15 Marshall University 11500 27800 0.5858 9,960 1070 0.9663
#15

#15 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 %

15 Middlebury College 11500 94500 0.8787 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 %

18 Fayetteville State University 11600 18200 0.3624 6,542 900 0.689
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

6,542

Est. Median SAT

900

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

18 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 11600 87500 0.8673 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 %

20 University of Hawaii at Hilo 11800 56000 0.7893 2,304 990 0.8351
#20

#20 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 %

20 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 11800 20500 0.4219 5,063 1069 0.8756
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$20,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

5,063

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

22 Eastern Illinois University 12100 24600 0.5074 6,731 1020 0.7073
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,731

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

22 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 12100 19300 0.3731 10,743 1075 0.9598
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$19,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,743

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

24 Fitchburg State University 12400 33800 0.6327 3,000 1090 0.8885
#24

#24 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 %

24 Mount Holyoke College 12400 89900 0.8621 2,135 1419 0.3841
#24

#24 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 %

26 Louisiana Tech University 12600 42900 0.7062 11,071 1189 0.9073
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

26 Vassar College 12600 93100 0.8647 2,514 1488 0.2093
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,514

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

20.9 %

28 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 13200 26600 0.5038 9,040 1119 0.9666
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

9,040

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

29 Framingham State University 13300 31000 0.5712 2,782 1190 0.8366
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,782

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

30 Central Connecticut State University 13500 34200 0.605 9,463 1020 0.793
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

31 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 13600 38300 0.6443 5,677 985 0.9301
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

5,677

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

32 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 61700 0.7781 39,193 1418 0.4081
#32

#32 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 %

33 Aquinas College 13800 86000 0.8395 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 North Alabama 13800 28200 0.5109 8,078 1124 0.7054
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,078

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

35 University of Arizona 14100 32100 0.5606 43,294 1186 0.8351
#35

#35 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 %

35 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 14100 22800 0.3821 11,994 1090 0.8651
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

37 Youngstown State University 14200 28400 0.4998 9,687 1120 0.9145
#37

#37 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 %

38 Coastal Carolina University 14300 27200 0.475 11,471 1160 0.7003
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

11,471

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

70.0 %

38 Missouri State University-Springfield 14300 26600 0.4624 21,138 1134 0.9039
#38

#38 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 %

38 San Francisco State University 14300 47700 0.7004 19,444 1035 0.9644
#38

#38 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 %

41 Eastern Michigan University 14400 33900 0.5746 10,034 1055 0.7772
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

41 Salem State University 14400 38300 0.6236 4,867 1075 0.9588
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

43 California State University-San Marcos 14500 38300 0.6212 15,770 990 0.9513
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

44 Arkansas Tech University 14600 31400 0.5343 8,279 1055 0.9747
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

8,279

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

44 California State University-San Bernardino 14600 32700 0.5533 15,948 1020 0.943
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

15,948

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

46 Western Michigan University 14700 28900 0.4918 13,714 1089 0.9121
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

47 Sonoma State University 14900 41200 0.6384 4,449 1050 0.9841
#47

#47 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 University of Hawaii at Manoa 15100 56900 0.7346 15,735 1069 0.8797
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

49 Wayne State College 15200 30500 0.5024 3,886 0 1
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State College
Wayne, NE

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,886

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

49 West Virginia University 15200 73100 0.7918 18,206 1120 0.8514
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

51 University of West Georgia 15500 24600 0.3703 10,075 1035 0.7995
#51

#51 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 %

52 California State University-Chico 15600 23500 0.3358 13,599 1054 0.9107
#52

#52 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 %

52 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 38800 0.5992 5,241 1095 0.8613
#52

#52 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 %

54 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 15700 20600 0.2377 3,207 1084 0.9751
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

55 Florida State University 15800 23000 0.3133 34,271 1369 0.2383
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

55 Jacksonville State University 15800 27000 0.4155 8,663 1069 0.7769
#55

#55 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 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5554 33,534 1399 0.0941
#57

#57 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 %

57 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16300 22400 0.2729 8,329 1209 0.385
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,329

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

59 Frostburg State University 16400 26600 0.3832 3,436 1095 0.907
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,436

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

60 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16500 64800 0.7456 22,007 1427 0.1672
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

22,007

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

16.7 %

60 University of Northern Colorado 16500 30500 0.459 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 %

62 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 16800 41200 0.5929 25,312 1134 0.7395
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

62 California State University-Long Beach 16800 25800 0.3489 36,056 1135 0.4543
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

64 Georgia Southern University 17000 20100 0.1539 25,595 1045 0.695
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

65 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17200 26300 0.3462 19,787 1197 0.8807
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

65 Wright State University-Main Campus 17200 26600 0.3537 7,747 1073 0.9617
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

67 Weber State University 17300 20300 0.1481 31,672 1075 1
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

68 Sam Houston State University 17400 27100 0.3578 17,822 1035 0.9372
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

69 East Carolina University 17600 26100 0.3256 21,693 1065 0.9003
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

21,693

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

69 University of South Alabama 17600 22400 0.2147 9,530 1140 0.9455
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

71 University of Kentucky 17800 37300 0.5242 25,535 1193 0.9294
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

72 James Madison University 17900 28900 0.3805 21,358 1259 0.6879
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

73 California State University-East Bay 18000 33300 0.4591 9,909 940 0.9739
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

73 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 18000 29300 0.3851 6,229 1174 0.8942
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,229

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

75 Texas State University 18200 26100 0.3026 39,353 1080 0.9118
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

39,353

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

76 Georgia College & State University 18300 18300 0 6,250 1165 0.8466
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$18,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,250

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

84.7 %

76 Kennesaw State University 18300 26700 0.3145 46,069 1119 0.7944
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

76 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,159 1372 0.7304
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,159

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

79 San Jose State University 18400 41100 0.5518 29,890 1135 0.8039
#79

#79 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 %

79 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18400 25200 0.2695 7,088 1100 0.7448
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

81 The University of Texas at Austin 18500 28200 0.3443 44,314 1356 0.2222
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

82 San Diego State University 18700 28900 0.353 36,196 1208 0.3741
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

83 Central Washington University 18800 22700 0.1716 10,033 1060 0.9061
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

84 The University of Montana 19300 27400 0.2958 8,014 1184 0.9586
#84

#84 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 %

85 Texas A&M University-College Station 19800 29900 0.3373 60,710 1278 0.5732
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

86 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20000 45100 0.5568 31,536 1366 0.5457
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

87 Emory & Henry University 20200 52400 0.6141 1,084 1145 0.8365
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emory & Henry University
Emory, VA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,084

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

87 University of Missouri-Columbia 20200 38500 0.4738 25,141 1256 0.7613
#87

#87 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 %

89 SUNY Buffalo State University 20300 57800 0.6485 5,196 1050 0.8422
#89

#89 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 %

90 Syracuse University 20400 83600 0.756 16,149 1374 0.4879
#90

#90 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 %

90 University of Northern Iowa 20400 24800 0.1775 7,800 1115 0.9313
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

7,800

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

90 University of Wyoming 20400 27900 0.2682 8,138 1163 0.9695
#90

#90 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 %

93 State University of New York at New Paltz 20500 26300 0.2208 6,113 1279 0.6267
#93

#93 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 %

94 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20600 39800 0.4819 37,985 1390 0.5815
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

94 SUNY Oneonta 20600 55300 0.6281 4,815 1090 0.7696
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

4,815

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

96 Rowan University 20800 41300 0.4967 17,157 1204 0.7654
#96

#96 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 %

97 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 21200 24900 0.1486 5,823 1115 0.8619
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

97 University of Mary Washington 21200 47400 0.5527 3,531 1279 0.7413
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$47,400

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,531

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

99 Salisbury University 21400 29300 0.2697 6,477 1245 0.8826
#99

#99 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 %

100 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,490 1183 0.8863
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

100 Rocky Mountain College 21800 52000 0.5805 779 1055 0.7775
#100

#100 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 %

102 Grand Valley State University 21900 36600 0.4014 19,154 1074 0.9271
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

103 University of South Florida 22400 22400 0 39,093 1255 0.4071
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

104 California State University-Northridge 22500 36500 0.383 32,846 1005 0.9176
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

104 Park University 22500 31300 0.2816 4,657 1035 0.6904
#104

#104 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 %

106 Augustana College 22600 72800 0.6891 2,536 1157 0.6628
#106

#106 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 %

106 University of Houston-Clear Lake 22600 42000 0.4624 6,029 1075 0.9173
#106

#106 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 %

108 Saint Cloud State University 22800 36800 0.3803 8,209 1079 0.948
#108

#108 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 %

109 Concordia University-Nebraska 22900 85400 0.7321 3,007 1135 0.8572
#109

#109 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 %

110 University of Southern Mississippi 23100 23100 0 10,371 1181 0.926
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,371

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

111 Pennsylvania Western University 23200 34400 0.3253 7,586 1045 0.9433
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

112 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 23300 34900 0.3328 4,371 1084 0.865
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

113 Bridgewater State University 23500 37300 0.3698 8,849 1143 0.8798
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,849

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

114 University of North Texas 24200 26200 0.0765 34,414 1094 0.7089
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

34,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

115 University of Central Oklahoma 24900 34000 0.2676 10,777 1075 0.7812
#115

#115 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 %

116 California State University-Sacramento 25100 29700 0.1547 28,619 1015 0.9357
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

116 Temple University 25100 36100 0.3049 21,031 1172 0.8622
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

118 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 25200 36900 0.3174 15,273 1115 0.8089
#118

#118 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 %

119 University of North Dakota 25700 28600 0.1014 11,837 1189 0.8157
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,837

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

120 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,415 1212 0.8324
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

121 University of Arkansas 26000 28400 0.0842 29,252 1179 0.7388
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

122 University of South Carolina-Columbia 26100 34200 0.2366 31,845 1298 0.5651
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

123 Gustavus Adolphus College 26200 75500 0.6529 1,906 1273 0.6099
#123

#123 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 %

124 Northern Illinois University 26300 32100 0.1826 12,118 1070 0.7164
#124

#124 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 %

125 Bemidji State University 26400 26400 0 3,751 1075 0.5598
#125

#125 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 %

126 Ball State University 26600 26600 0 15,950 1185 0.8625
#126

#126 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 %

127 University of Georgia 27200 47400 0.4259 32,824 1348 0.3425
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$47,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

128 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 18,028 1059 0.7996
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

129 University of Louisville 29100 29100 0 17,916 1134 0.7921
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,916

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

130 Towson University 30200 30200 0 16,361 1082 0.8057
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,361

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

131 Ohio Wesleyan University 30900 75700 0.5915 1,652 1281 0.6441
#131

#131 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 %

132 Illinois State University 31000 36400 0.1481 19,513 1115 0.8555
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

133 Pittsburg State University 31600 37100 0.1483 4,561 1055 0.5487
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

134 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32000 35200 0.0908 32,041 1324 0.4358
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

135 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 32200 54400 0.408 35,248 1289 0.6939
#135

#135 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 %

135 University of Denver 32200 84100 0.6173 5,766 1292 0.8538
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$84,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

5,766

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

137 Liberty University 32400 44700 0.275 52,961 1174 0.9898
#137

#137 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 %

137 Villanova University 32400 92900 0.6515 6,933 1466 0.2814
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

6,933

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

139 University of Idaho 32800 48700 0.3267 9,656 1104 0.7476
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

140 George Washington University 34400 81800 0.5796 11,495 1436 0.4713
#140

#140 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 %

141 University of California-Santa Barbara 34500 59100 0.416 23,091 1354 0.382
#141

#141 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 %

142 Samford University 34800 93800 0.6291 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 Minnesota State University, Mankato 35200 37600 0.0637 13,433 1145 0.8844
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

143 The University of Texas at San Antonio 35200 46500 0.2431 31,127 1115 0.8679
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

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 %

147 SUNY College at Geneseo 35500 39400 0.0991 3,943 1275 0.3333
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

3,943

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

148 Carthage College 35800 61800 0.4207 2,914 1125 0.8445
#148

#148 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 %

149 University of North Carolina Wilmington 36100 36100 0 16,131 1275 0.6472
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,131

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

150 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 Indiana University-Southeast 37400 40800 0.0833 3,200 1095 0.842
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,200

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

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

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,549

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

154 University of Central Arkansas 37900 40200 0.0595 8,238 1110 0.9157
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,238

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

154 University of St Thomas 37900 74800 0.4933 6,270 1299 0.8548
#154

#154 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 %

156 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 39400 42800 0.0795 14,657 1190 0.7583
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

157 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39700 40300 0.0149 26,213 1209 0.7778
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

158 Elmhurst University 40100 69600 0.4236 3,170 1133 0.7501
#158

#158 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 %

159 College of Charleston 42100 64600 0.3484 10,596 1234 0.73
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

10,596

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

160 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42400 63300 0.3301 10,900 1222 0.8914
#160

#160 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 %

161 Montclair State University 43300 47000 0.0788 19,048 1005 0.894
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

19,048

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

162 Kansas State University 43900 48400 0.0919 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 44100 87400 0.4955 11,152 1268 0.4809
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,152

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

48.1 %

164 University at Albany 44300 48900 0.0941 12,889 1245 0.7044
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

12,889

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

165 Appalachian State University 44500 46500 0.043 19,732 1174 0.9388
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

166 University at Buffalo 46400 46400 0 21,192 1309 0.8059
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

167 Calvin University 47600 57400 0.1706 3,359 1232 0.6791
#167

#167 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 %

168 DePaul University 49100 69400 0.2923 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 Minnesota Twin Cities 50800 63800 0.2038 42,565 1339 0.7887
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

171 University of Iowa 52000 54400 0.044 23,407 1203 0.799
#171

#171 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 %

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 George Mason University 56000 61400 0.088 28,862 1271 0.8647
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

174 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 58700 62300 0.0578 8,513 1160 0.9261
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

175 Hofstra University 59200 83300 0.2894 6,599 1369 0.7267
#175

#175 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 %

176 Indiana University-Bloomington 60600 63000 0.038 38,463 1324 0.7589
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

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

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