Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology E Majors

Most Affordable Geology/Earth Science, General Colleges for Arkansas Residents for 2026

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Considering a degree in Geology E?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Geology E majors who live in Arkansas.
Rankings are calculated by estimating the net price at every college offering Geology E degrees for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of Arkansas.
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
Geology E
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,356 1543 0.0644
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

2 Williams College 4600 89700 0.949 2,115 1527 0.0825
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,115

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

3 Colby College 5100 90200 0.9432 2,412 1497 0.0709
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

4 Princeton University 5500 82400 0.9329 5,813 1535 0.0462
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

4 Yale University 5500 92200 0.94 6,814 1507 0.0387
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

6 Pomona College 5600 90000 0.9375 1,700 1520 0.0709
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,700

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

7 Smith College 5800 96700 0.9404 2,549 1477 0.21
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$96,700

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

8 Amherst College 6100 96100 0.937 1,914 1514 0.0901
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$96,100

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

9 California Institute of Technology 7000 91800 0.9242 987 1557 0.0257
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

987

Est. Median SAT

1,557

Acceptance Rate

2.6 %

10 Bowdoin College 7300 89900 0.919 1,881 1505 0.0713
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

11 Colgate University 7400 95700 0.9222 3,193 1488 0.1388
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

12 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 7700 90000 0.9149 4,535 1542 0.0455
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

4,535

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

13 Vanderbilt University 7900 96500 0.9183 7,221 1527 0.0586
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,500

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

14 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

15 Western Colorado University 8100 27600 0.706 3,148 1230 0.9971
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

3,148

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

16 Columbia University in the City of New York 8400 98000 0.9146 9,164 1535 0.0399
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.0 %

17 Rice University 8600 89100 0.9038 4,789 1535 0.08
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

18 University of Pennsylvania 8800 92900 0.9055 11,478 1536 0.054
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

11,478

Est. Median SAT

1,536

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

19 Marshall University 9400 34400 0.7262 9,146 1065 0.9573
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

19 Washington and Lee University 9400 96000 0.9024 1,886 1488 0.1397
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

21 California State University-Northridge 9500 36500 0.7387 32,756 1005 0.9345
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

21 College of Staten Island CUNY 9500 48800 0.8055 10,051 1064 0.9234
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

10,051

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

23 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 9600 33900 0.7176 5,472 1333 0.906
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

24 Idaho State University 9800 22200 0.5593 10,834 0 0
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

25 Haverford College 10200 97600 0.8956 1,431 1499 0.1237
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,431

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.4 %

26 Stephen F Austin State University 10300 27800 0.6285 9,129 1075 0.9399
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

27 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5775 7,166 1015 0.7229
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,166

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

28 University of Alaska Fairbanks 10800 54800 0.8036 5,827 1157 0.6469
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

5,827

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

29 Dickinson College 11000 94300 0.8838 2,311 1393 0.4209
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$94,300

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

29 Wellesley College 11000 91300 0.8797 2,407 1500 0.1405
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

31 Franklin and Marshall College 11100 90300 0.8773 1,808 1396 0.2819
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

31 Hamilton College 11100 89000 0.8749 2,031 1499 0.1362
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$89,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

31 Pitzer College 11100 94100 0.8822 1,242 1279 0.2516
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

31 University of California-Merced 11100 39600 0.7189 8,372 1070 0.9053
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

35 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 11200 27400 0.5909 27,132 1099 0.9617
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

27,132

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

36 Bates College 11300 91900 0.8768 1,760 1469 0.1332
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$91,900

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

37 Savannah State University 11500 40400 0.7146 2,966 925 0.4614
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

37 Utah State University 11500 28500 0.5964 25,706 1176 0.9247
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

39 Vassar College 11600 92600 0.8748 2,462 1499 0.1857
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,600

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

40 The University of Texas at El Paso 11700 48200 0.7577 21,118 980 0.9992
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

21,118

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

40 University of California-San Diego 11700 39700 0.7052 34,955 1375 0.2671
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

40 Wichita State University 11700 29800 0.607 13,313 1073 0.9395
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

43 Brown University 11900 94000 0.8731 7,910 1535 0.0539
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

43 University of Houston 11900 23100 0.485 39,257 1249 0.7392
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

45 Concord University 12000 39500 0.6964 1,609 990 0.9256
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

45 Lafayette College 12000 85800 0.8606 2,775 1427 0.3145
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

31.5 %

47 Southern Utah University 12200 44000 0.7223 13,126 1140 0.8179
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

48 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 12300 25700 0.5219 10,632 1075 0.8859
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

10,632

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

49 Indiana State University 12400 31200 0.6032 6,224 1020 0.8077
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

50 California State University-Fresno 12500 45900 0.7284 21,954 995 0.9526
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

50 California State University-Stanislaus 12500 45900 0.727 8,455 950 0.9814
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

50 Sul Ross State University 12500 37300 0.6651 1,890 1020 0.9871
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

53 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,255 1134 0.7517
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

54 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 13200 54500 0.7577 12,507 1010 0.8897
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

55 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,288 1090 0.9068
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,288

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

55 West Virginia University 13300 57700 0.7693 18,206 1125 0.89
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

57 The University of Texas at Dallas 13400 18700 0.2837 21,858 1283 0.6513
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$18,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

58 Eastern Illinois University 13600 24300 0.4399 6,785 985 0.6535
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

58 Portland State University 13600 26100 0.4793 15,414 1094 0.9087
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

58 University of Delaware 13600 34500 0.6051 20,026 1294 0.706
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

20,026

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

58 University of Idaho 13600 25800 0.4734 9,574 1119 0.7553
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

62 University of Nebraska at Omaha 13700 27800 0.5064 11,756 1124 0.8698
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

62 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 47300 0.7099 38,040 1418 0.452
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

64 Denison University 13800 69300 0.8014 2,394 1412 0.1739
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,394

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

17.4 %

64 Fort Hays State University 13800 40700 0.6606 10,172 1075 0.9026
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

66 Bucknell University 13900 94800 0.8532 3,920 1396 0.2893
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

66 Mount Holyoke College 13900 89900 0.8457 2,178 1449 0.3603
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

66 University of Southern Indiana 13900 26000 0.4652 7,600 1145 0.9581
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

66 Western Washington University 13900 31600 0.5606 13,752 1272 0.9325
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

66 Youngstown State University 13900 26800 0.4809 9,400 1115 0.8445
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

71 University of California-Santa Cruz 14000 38900 0.6394 17,940 1281 0.6579
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

71 University of Hawaii at Manoa 14000 64500 0.7829 15,375 1103 0.866
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

73 Arkansas Tech University 14100 36000 0.6068 8,145 1035 0.9589
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

73 Bryn Mawr College 14100 88300 0.8407 1,360 1383 0.2943
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,360

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

75 California State University-Bakersfield 14200 50800 0.7211 8,865 925 0.9385
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

76 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 14300 28900 0.5059 8,320 1090 0.8858
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

76 The University of Texas Permian Basin 14300 46000 0.6888 4,218 1030 0.9489
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

76 University of South Carolina Aiken 14300 37000 0.6133 3,289 1115 0.7854
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

79 Framingham State University 14400 31000 0.5357 2,782 1190 0.8361
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,782

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

80 Ohio State University-Main Campus 14500 25700 0.4353 46,815 1378 0.6057
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

80 University of California-Riverside 14500 66000 0.7807 22,600 1199 0.7639
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

22,600

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

82 Trinity University 14600 65800 0.7777 2,518 1423 0.2592
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

83 Stanford University 14700 71200 0.7934 7,904 1535 0.0361
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

84 Central Michigan University 14800 37400 0.6048 10,193 1095 0.8982
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

85 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 14900 28000 0.4675 8,553 1045 0.8688
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

86 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 15000 37900 0.6037 5,661 1085 0.982
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,661

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

86 California State University-Chico 15000 30700 0.5106 13,792 1075 0.9272
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

88 Northwest Missouri State University 15100 29000 0.4808 5,241 1095 0.8609
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

89 Case Western Reserve University 15200 83100 0.8169 6,528 1475 0.3654
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

36.5 %

89 Northern Illinois University 15200 30700 0.5057 11,348 1070 0.6979
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

89 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 15200 22800 0.3338 11,994 1090 0.865
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

92 University of California-Irvine 15300 36300 0.5784 30,204 1333 0.2857
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

92 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 15300 26400 0.4191 4,880 1124 0.8172
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,880

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

94 Macalester College 15400 90000 0.8285 2,138 1425 0.2852
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,138

Est. Median SAT

1,425

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

94 Northeastern University 15400 89900 0.8287 17,432 1490 0.0522
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

17,432

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

96 California State University-San Bernardino 15500 43900 0.6475 15,365 990 0.9374
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

15,365

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

96 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8256 2,896 1440 0.3418
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

96 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 15500 25600 0.3938 10,202 1140 0.8109
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

10,202

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

99 Colorado Mesa University 15600 24800 0.3694 9,473 1055 0.8203
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

99 Fitchburg State University 15600 30100 0.481 3,027 1145 0.8693
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,027

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

99 Radford University 15600 32000 0.5133 6,161 1070 0.8953
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

99 University of Nevada-Reno 15600 27600 0.4349 19,117 1134 0.7371
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

99 Wayne State University 15600 32900 0.5256 16,012 1174 0.8116
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

16,012

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

104 Central Washington University 15700 27900 0.438 10,317 1045 0.9062
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

10,317

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

104 Florida State University 15700 22900 0.314 32,720 1360 0.2422
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

106 Albion College 15800 93700 0.8314 1,308 1065 0.807
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

106 Ball State University 15800 22400 0.2951 15,189 1170 0.855
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

108 University of Memphis 15900 26400 0.3985 15,770 1075 0.7203
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

109 Sam Houston State University 16000 23000 0.3045 17,787 1030 0.9026
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

109 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16000 22400 0.2859 9,351 1195 0.8234
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

9,351

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

111 Ohio University-Main Campus 16200 23200 0.3017 20,444 1209 0.8499
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

112 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 16300 40300 0.5962 5,459 1055 0.8046
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,459

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

112 University of Florida 16300 22500 0.2755 36,573 1399 0.242
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

114 Lamar University 16500 22900 0.2791 8,184 1050 0.8641
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,184

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

115 Carleton College 16600 74200 0.7758 2,128 1490 0.2041
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

115 Keene State College 16600 51200 0.6748 2,725 1085 0.9033
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,725

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

115 New Mexico Highlands University 16600 31500 0.4727 1,603 0 0
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

118 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 16800 39000 0.5693 37,985 1390 0.5815
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

118 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16800 64800 0.7408 20,885 1420 0.1534
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,885

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

118 Western Carolina University 16800 19400 0.1341 10,112 1130 0.8183
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

121 California State University-Sacramento 16900 27600 0.388 28,820 1035 0.9399
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

121 Eastern Michigan University 16900 39700 0.576 10,470 1055 0.7964
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

121 University of Kansas 16900 37100 0.5445 22,085 1176 0.9348
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

121 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16900 22300 0.2419 24,868 1214 0.796
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

125 Arkansas State University 17000 28100 0.3963 9,985 1075 0.8226
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

126 Colorado College 17100 94600 0.8195 2,031 1357 0.1847
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

126 University of South Florida 17100 17100 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

128 Bennington College 17300 89500 0.8072 797 1370 0.4453
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennington College
Bennington, VT

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

797

Est. Median SAT

1,370

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

128 SUNY College at Potsdam 17300 37700 0.5407 2,111 1060 0.777
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,111

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

128 University of Northern Colorado 17300 30500 0.4328 6,480 1085 0.8585
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

131 Weber State University 17500 41300 0.5757 31,672 0 0
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

132 Georgia State University 17600 26000 0.3233 27,415 1080 0.5544
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

27,415

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

133 University of Miami 17700 96300 0.8159 13,250 1406 0.189
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

133 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17700 26300 0.327 19,701 1214 0.8749
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

135 SUNY Buffalo State University 17800 44900 0.6031 5,255 1109 0.7295
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,255

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

136 Boston College 18100 96200 0.8114 10,314 1490 0.1643
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

10,314

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

136 Georgia Southern University 18100 23800 0.2399 23,541 1065 0.8789
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

136 The University of Texas at Arlington 18100 27700 0.3461 32,545 1129 0.799
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

139 Bridgewater State University 18200 34800 0.4778 8,270 1180 0.8781
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$34,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,270

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

139 Central Connecticut State University 18200 34000 0.4644 8,170 1075 0.7333
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

139 Wright State University-Main Campus 18200 36500 0.5017 7,505 1073 0.9633
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

142 State University of New York at Cortland 18300 27700 0.3391 5,911 1175 0.5979
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

59.8 %

142 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,276 1379 0.653
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

144 Salem State University 18400 28500 0.3543 4,867 1075 0.9588
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

144 SUNY College at Geneseo 18400 39400 0.5335 3,881 1279 0.6645
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

146 Angelo State University 18500 23100 0.1985 9,702 1055 0.8301
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,702

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

146 California State University-Fullerton 18500 41500 0.5541 38,760 1090 0.9052
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

146 William Paterson University of New Jersey 18500 31100 0.4054 6,647 1153 0.9008
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

149 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 18600 28200 0.34 7,353 1085 0.9077
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

150 Emporia State University 18700 29800 0.373 2,396 1075 0.9771
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

151 Rutgers University-Newark 18800 38000 0.505 7,989 1159 0.7136
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

151 Stockton University 18800 32100 0.4141 7,565 1135 0.8894
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

151 University of Colorado Boulder 18800 30600 0.3856 32,244 1351 0.7808
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

151 University of Mississippi 18800 27000 0.3036 21,585 1182 0.9658
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

155 Occidental College 18900 89200 0.7885 1,881 1447 0.4417
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$89,200

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

155 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 18900 18900 0 14,449 1195 0.784
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$18,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

157 College of Charleston 19000 33900 0.4401 10,880 1255 0.6003
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

157 Northern Michigan University 19000 33100 0.426 6,684 1100 0.8402
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

159 SUNY at Fredonia 19500 39600 0.5082 2,771 1258 0.777
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

159 University of West Georgia 19500 24900 0.217 9,103 1040 0.5161
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

9,103

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

161 Midwestern State University 19600 28600 0.3141 4,303 1010 0.9352
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

161 Scripps College 19600 94900 0.7939 1,117 1475 0.3829
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,900

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

163 Eastern Kentucky University 19800 34400 0.4239 13,448 1110 0.7761
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

164 Western Michigan University 19900 32500 0.3881 13,027 1115 0.846
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

165 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 20000 29500 0.3225 6,306 1214 0.9075
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

166 California State University-Los Angeles 20200 59200 0.6592 19,586 965 0.9125
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

166 University of New Orleans 20200 30200 0.331 5,419 1040 0.7431
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

166 University of Southern California 20200 75800 0.7338 20,630 1492 0.0981
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

169 Claremont McKenna College 20300 98000 0.7931 1,390 1507 0.0959
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,390

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

9.6 %

169 Minot State University 20300 23500 0.1367 2,499 1075 0.6462
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

169 University of Rochester 20300 93100 0.7822 6,580 1462 0.4008
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

172 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 20500 26500 0.2261 22,364 1159 0.7504
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

172 State University of New York at Oswego 20500 40200 0.4902 5,517 1180 0.8055
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

172 University of Tulsa 20500 62900 0.6741 2,852 1328 0.6151
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

175 Hanover College 20900 64000 0.6736 1,035 1210 0.837
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,035

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

175 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20900 38200 0.4528 11,355 1222 0.8816
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

11,355

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

177 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 21400 50000 0.5717 3,825 1175 0.7841
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

178 Northwestern University 21500 89500 0.7601 9,399 1527 0.0769
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

9,399

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

178 Whitman College 21500 85500 0.7482 1,561 1399 0.3815
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

180 Boise State University 21600 59700 0.6382 23,983 1135 0.8721
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

23,983

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

181 Austin Peay State University 21800 35900 0.3927 8,926 1075 0.9641
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

181 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,221 1204 0.8854
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

183 Grand Valley State University 22100 36300 0.3917 19,002 1084 0.8302
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

183 Tufts University 22100 98900 0.7763 7,126 1507 0.1149
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

185 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 22300 59900 0.6276 34,242 1273 0.7333
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

185 Southern Connecticut State University 22300 53100 0.5802 7,252 1005 0.9147
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

185 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 22300 43000 0.4809 5,939 1065 0.5878
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

185 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,317 1115 0.7549
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

189 SUNY Brockport 22500 35100 0.359 5,816 1195 0.7068
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

190 St Lawrence University 22600 87800 0.7424 1,949 1359 0.5434
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

191 Rocky Mountain College 22700 52000 0.5632 851 1075 0.6961
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

192 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.686 2,522 1163 0.6268
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

192 Saint Norbert College 22800 63800 0.6424 1,970 1193 0.8574
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

194 Allegheny College 22900 75400 0.6961 1,171 1279 0.5457
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

195 Murray State University 23000 27600 0.1665 7,851 1115 0.8568
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,851

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

195 San Jose State University 23000 41100 0.4405 28,008 1124 0.8461
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

195 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,450 1044 0.9518
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,450

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

198 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 23100 36500 0.3674 5,823 1115 0.8619
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

198 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.372 8,738 1079 0.948
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,738

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

198 University of Southern Mississippi 23100 23100 0 10,193 1181 0.9912
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

201 Northern Arizona University 23200 43700 0.4699 22,990 1090 0.8961
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

202 Montana State University 23300 31500 0.2604 15,046 1184 0.8214
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

15,046

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

202 State University of New York at New Paltz 23300 35700 0.347 6,862 1260 0.6161
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

204 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 23500 36800 0.3616 14,783 1124 0.8096
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

204 SUNY Oneonta 23500 49300 0.5238 4,681 1234 0.696
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

206 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 45,193 1175 0.5466
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

45,193

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

206 Hampshire College 23700 101500 0.7662 844 1254 0.7528
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$101,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

208 University of South Carolina-Columbia 24000 26300 0.0876 30,187 1292 0.6015
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

209 University at Buffalo 24300 34000 0.2853 20,359 1303 0.7418
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

210 University of North Carolina Wilmington 24400 24400 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

211 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 24800 26900 0.0777 2,216 1268 0.7987
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

212 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 25100 42700 0.4123 13,432 1225 0.8701
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

213 University of Hawaii at Hilo 25300 43800 0.422 2,292 1005 0.6063
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

214 The University of Texas at San Antonio 25400 52700 0.518 31,127 1115 0.8679
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

214 University of Arkansas 25400 29600 0.1414 28,859 1179 0.743
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

216 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25500 31500 0.1906 6,809 1110 0.882
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,809

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

217 Hope College 25700 60100 0.5722 3,395 1241 0.7924
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

218 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,234 1279 0.848
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

219 Western Kentucky University 26000 27000 0.037 14,151 970 0.9387
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

220 Northern Kentucky University 26100 32100 0.187 10,163 1090 0.6765
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

221 East Tennessee State University 26200 30600 0.1437 10,829 1124 0.8619
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

222 Calvin University 26300 53000 0.5035 3,356 1222 0.7091
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

223 Gustavus Adolphus College 26400 75500 0.65 1,905 1273 0.6099
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

224 Earlham College 26500 75800 0.651 696 1233 0.7311
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

696

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

225 Adams State University 26600 33600 0.2107 1,605 1030 0.9918
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

226 Furman University 26700 79600 0.6643 2,383 1359 0.4295
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

227 University of Arizona 27100 38500 0.2958 44,848 1233 0.8614
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

227 University of Central Arkansas 27100 31200 0.1309 8,268 1110 0.8949
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

229 Missouri State University-Springfield 27500 35400 0.2234 20,584 1134 0.9053
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

229 Rowan University 27500 41600 0.3386 16,100 1219 0.7766
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

231 Pacific Lutheran University 27800 71200 0.6097 2,446 1159 0.7802
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,446

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

231 Syracuse University 27800 83100 0.6654 15,957 1363 0.4592
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,957

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

233 North Dakota State University 27900 30400 0.082 9,762 1110 0.9496
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

233 Texas Tech University 27900 27900 0 32,580 1200 0.7265
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

235 Morehead State University 28000 32600 0.141 8,258 1140 0.7721
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

236 University of Northern Iowa 28100 36200 0.2236 7,711 1129 0.9274
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,711

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

237 Cornell College 28200 74800 0.6225 1,094 1243 0.799
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

238 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 33400 0.1437 11,160 1069 0.5967
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

239 Northland College 28700 63200 0.5458 286 1085 0.7497
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northland College
Ashland, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

286

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

240 Dartmouth College 28800 96000 0.7001 4,637 1521 0.054
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

4,637

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

240 Iowa State University 28800 43300 0.3354 25,628 1207 0.8866
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

242 James Madison University 28900 28900 0 20,973 1260 0.7152
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,973

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

243 Juniata College 29000 70600 0.5896 1,242 1229 0.7891
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

243 Western Illinois University 29000 31000 0.0673 4,525 1015 0.7118
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

245 Southern Methodist University 29200 83200 0.6494 7,285 1423 0.6335
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$83,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

246 Kansas State University 29500 41600 0.2904 15,650 1164 0.8169
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

247 University of Toledo 29900 42000 0.2881 11,013 1229 0.9202
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

248 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

248 Towson University 30000 30000 0 16,264 1098 0.8197
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

250 Lake Superior State University 30300 33700 0.1009 1,551 1120 0.6801
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

251 Beloit College 30700 97600 0.6853 1,004 1299 0.6304
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

252 The College of Wooster 30900 82600 0.6256 1,738 1344 0.5953
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

253 The University of Alabama 31000 51700 0.4003 34,389 1284 0.7665
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

253 The University of the South 31000 77400 0.5991 1,644 1340 0.569
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,340

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

255 University of Dayton 31100 64200 0.5157 7,740 1302 0.6545
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

255 University of Kentucky 31100 36100 0.1386 25,534 1193 0.9294
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

255 Western Connecticut State University 31100 49800 0.3756 3,567 1105 0.8701
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT

Sticker Price

$49,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,567

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

258 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 31200 62800 0.5028 37,140 1406 0.4237
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

258 University of North Dakota 31200 33700 0.0767 11,033 1150 0.769
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

260 Hartwick College 31300 66200 0.5269 1,097 1179 0.696
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

260 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 31300 31300 0 6,835 1090 0.7147
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,835

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

262 Kean University 31600 39600 0.2021 11,758 1040 0.759
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

262 New Jersey City University 31600 39800 0.2062 3,871 1015 0.9838
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

262 University of California-Santa Barbara 31600 59600 0.4695 23,181 1354 0.3297
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

265 Baylor University 31900 70300 0.5462 14,915 1321 0.5128
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

266 Centenary College of Louisiana 32000 63200 0.4935 693 1130 0.5574
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

267 Rider University 32300 60600 0.4671 3,145 1233 0.7864
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,145

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

267 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 32300 36700 0.1198 41,303 1338 0.7975
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

269 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 32700 39900 0.1804 9,847 1090 0.9309
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

269 DePauw University 32700 70300 0.5343 1,917 1321 0.5719
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

271 North Carolina State University 32900 54800 0.3996 28,422 1378 0.4174
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

272 Fort Lewis College 33300 41400 0.1958 3,392 1109 0.773
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

272 Lewis-Clark State College 33300 40000 0.1675 3,793 980 0.8769
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

272 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,254 1080 0.8955
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

275 University of Indianapolis 33400 59900 0.4422 3,603 1080 0.665
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

276 Adrian College 33700 70200 0.5199 1,673 1045 0.7253
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,673

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

276 Sonoma State University 33700 41200 0.1821 5,272 1050 0.9343
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,272

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

276 Wilkes University 33700 61900 0.4548 2,076 1144 0.9064
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,076

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

279 University of Minnesota Duluth 34100 38700 0.1188 8,426 1235 0.8875
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

280 Minnesota State University, Mankato 34200 37200 0.083 13,433 1145 0.8844
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

281 Hofstra University 34400 77000 0.5531 6,581 1328 0.6808
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

282 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 35100 35100 0 30,564 1302 0.416
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

283 San Diego State University 35200 36100 0.0249 35,782 1208 0.3619
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

284 Temple University 35600 55300 0.3565 21,457 1135 0.8041
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

285 Cedarville University 35900 57000 0.3701 5,790 1232 0.6529
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,790

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

286 Mississippi State University 36400 50500 0.2792 18,567 1214 0.7764
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

286 Tennessee Technological University 36400 38500 0.0543 9,187 1163 0.7613
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

288 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 36500 41600 0.1223 5,386 1050 0.9092
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

289 Skidmore College 37000 89100 0.5845 2,704 1418 0.2105
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

290 East Carolina University 37100 40100 0.0748 21,445 1160 0.8921
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

291 University of Connecticut 37300 43900 0.1505 20,056 1329 0.5239
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

292 California State University-Long Beach 37600 38600 0.0259 36,082 1135 0.4627
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

293 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37800 66500 0.4313 31,035 1366 0.5478
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

294 Auburn University 38000 38000 0 27,907 1324 0.4592
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

295 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 39300 44400 0.1147 1,066 1197 0.4449
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

296 Frostburg State University 39400 43000 0.0838 3,422 1095 0.8918
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

297 Stony Brook University 39900 53000 0.247 18,263 1410 0.4904
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

298 University of Wyoming 40200 45300 0.1124 8,130 1179 0.9688
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

299 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5067 33,475 1399 0.0897
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

300 Washington State University 40800 56300 0.2767 21,455 1125 0.8664
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

301 Marist University 41500 75800 0.4524 5,551 1279 0.5651
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,551

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

302 Montclair State University 42100 46200 0.0888 18,712 1058 0.8789
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

303 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,853 990 0.6652
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,853

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

304 Saint Louis University 42400 80900 0.4757 10,413 1305 0.7504
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,413

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

304 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,246 1204 0.8143
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,246

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

306 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 43000 54700 0.2138 25,900 1375 0.5808
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

25,900

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

307 University of Georgia 43100 48800 0.1171 32,399 1382 0.377
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

308 University of Maryland-College Park 43200 53400 0.191 31,133 1463 0.4479
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

309 Western Oregon University 43400 43400 0 3,167 1040 0.981
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,167

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

310 Appalachian State University 43600 43600 0 19,560 1190 0.9014
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

311 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 44000 57100 0.2294 23,329 1239 0.766
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

312 The University of Montana 44400 45900 0.0327 7,891 1225 0.9586
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

7,891

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

312 University of Illinois Chicago 44400 49300 0.0993 22,495 1252 0.7735
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

314 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2743 31,253 1272 0.773
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

315 Illinois State University 45200 47300 0.0442 19,107 1120 0.8815
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

315 University of Maine 45200 45200 0 9,601 1205 0.9664
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

317 The University of Texas at Austin 45300 45300 0 43,165 1356 0.2664
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

318 Middle Tennessee State University 46000 46000 0 18,042 1140 0.6909
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

319 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46200 86200 0.4639 5,741 1438 0.6347
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,741

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

320 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,908 1139 0.8402
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,908

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

321 William & Mary 47800 71100 0.3276 7,063 1462 0.3407
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

322 Purdue University-Main Campus 48700 51200 0.0505 44,819 1327 0.4987
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

44,819

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

323 Tulane University of Louisiana 48800 92100 0.4704 8,192 1451 0.1398
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,192

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

324 Binghamton University 50700 52800 0.0396 14,669 1415 0.3861
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

325 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50800 52900 0.0395 14,504 1149 0.7637
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

326 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 51000 84700 0.398 34,454 1435 0.1564
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

327 University of Iowa 51100 53200 0.0393 22,738 1208 0.8362
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

328 University of Utah 51600 53700 0.0389 28,064 1237 0.8598
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

329 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53400 53400 0 33,033 1264 0.8529
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

330 George Mason University 53500 61000 0.123 28,334 1268 0.8748
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

331 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53700 64200 0.1635 23,920 1397 0.5973
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

332 Texas A&M University-College Station 54000 56100 0.0372 60,710 1278 0.5743
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

333 University of Missouri-Columbia 54100 59200 0.086 24,449 1256 0.7847
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

334 Miami University-Oxford 56600 56600 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

335 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58200 64100 0.0921 42,604 1336 0.6056
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

336 Michigan Technological University 59300 59300 0 6,013 1256 0.9243
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,013

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

337 Indiana University-Bloomington 60900 63000 0.0332 38,093 1302 0.7821
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

338 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 61000 66100 0.0771 40,684 1331 0.3915
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$66,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

339 Clemson University 61600 63700 0.0328 23,401 1343 0.3834
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

340 University of Oregon 66800 68900 0.0303 20,622 1250 0.883
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

341 University of California-Davis 69800 69800 0 32,273 1290 0.4183
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

342 University of California-Berkeley 70800 75900 0.0672 33,070 1407 0.1098
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

33,070

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

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

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