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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology E Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Geology/Earth Science, General Majors in the state of California for 2027

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Considering a degree in Geology E?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Geology E majors who live in California.
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 California.
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 6,354 1554 0.0611
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,354

Est. Median SAT

1,554

Acceptance Rate

6.1 %

2 California Institute of Technology 3000 93000 0.9675 971 1564 0.0379
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

971

Est. Median SAT

1,564

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

3 Williams College 3300 96300 0.9656 2,101 1513 0.0861
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

8.6 %

4 Princeton University 3500 83400 0.958 5,916 1528 0.0442
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

5,916

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

4.4 %

5 Stanford University 3600 1932100 0.9982 7,346 1542 0.038
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$1,932,100

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

7,346

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

5 University of Pennsylvania 3600 93100 0.9618 9,989 1535 0.0492
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

9,989

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

7 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3900 93300 0.9581 4,561 1542 0.0456
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$93,300

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

8 Santa Ana College 4600 23100 0.8003 27,248 0 0
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

27,248

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

9 Amherst College 4800 99300 0.9513 1,907 1500 0.0772
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$99,300

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

1,907

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

10 California State University-Los Angeles 4900 69100 0.9295 22,077 965 0.9124
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

11 Colby College 5500 91300 0.9394 2,360 1477 0.0803
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,360

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

12 Bryn Mawr College 5900 96400 0.9387 1,288 1387 0.2815
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$96,400

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,288

Est. Median SAT

1,387

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

13 Bowdoin College 6900 96700 0.9285 1,841 1499 0.0681
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$96,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,841

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

6.8 %

14 Northern Kentucky University 7000 25900 0.7307 10,136 1110 0.9666
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

10,136

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

15 Smith College 7100 97700 0.9273 2,578 1466 0.2241
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$97,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

2,578

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

22.4 %

15 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 7100 41500 0.8297 38,572 1455 0.3659
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

17 California State University-Northridge 7700 22000 0.6498 32,846 1005 0.9176
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

17 Northwestern University 7700 94200 0.9183 9,060 1533 0.0769
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$94,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

17 Vanderbilt University 7700 98200 0.922 7,221 1527 0.0586
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$98,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

20 Brigham Young University 8000 22200 0.6405 34,354 1374 0.6862
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

21 Colgate University 8200 95800 0.9144 3,193 1488 0.1388
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

21 Utah State University 8200 25200 0.6743 26,629 1168 0.9212
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

23 College of Staten Island CUNY 8400 72200 0.884 10,368 1064 0.999
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$72,200

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

10,368

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

24 Pomona College 8500 89300 0.9047 1,721 1499 0.0714
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$89,300

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,721

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

25 Washington and Lee University 8600 96300 0.9103 1,916 1484 0.1354
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,916

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.5 %

26 California State University-East Bay 8700 30200 0.7132 9,909 940 0.9739
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

27 Columbia University in the City of New York 8900 98000 0.9095 9,164 1535 0.0386
#27

#27 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

3.9 %

28 Bates College 9000 92900 0.903 1,736 1412 0.1483
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,736

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

29 Portland State University 9200 26100 0.648 14,932 1174 0.8586
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

30 University of Tulsa 9500 63100 0.85 2,852 1328 0.615
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

31 Rice University 9600 92500 0.8965 4,807 1528 0.0801
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$92,500

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,807

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

32 Haverford College 9700 101400 0.9044 1,420 1490 0.1331
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$101,400

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,420

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

33 University of California-Berkeley 9900 44500 0.778 33,513 1407 0.1145
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

33,513

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

33 Wellesley College 9900 95400 0.8958 2,366 1499 0.1479
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$95,400

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,366

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

35 University of California-Davis 10200 38700 0.7372 31,695 1290 0.4435
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

31,695

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

36 Concord University 10300 49200 0.7902 1,638 1015 0.9728
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,638

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

37 Eastern Kentucky University 10500 27300 0.6164 13,448 1075 0.9683
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

38 Southern Utah University 10600 51400 0.7937 13,176 1140 0.9998
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

38 University of Rochester 10600 96300 0.8903 6,096 1448 0.4191
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

6,096

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

41.9 %

40 California State University-Stanislaus 10700 31300 0.6589 8,494 950 0.9558
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

8,494

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

40 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 10700 36600 0.7073 27,963 1090 0.8395
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

27,963

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

42 Marshall University 10900 27800 0.6074 9,960 1070 0.9663
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

42 Savannah State University 10900 50900 0.7861 2,966 950 1
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

44 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11100 33800 0.6718 40,996 1399 0.4175
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

44 Vassar College 11100 93100 0.8808 2,514 1488 0.2093
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,514

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

20.9 %

46 California State University-Fresno 11300 54600 0.7926 21,954 995 0.9526
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

46 University of Hawaii at Hilo 11300 56000 0.7982 2,304 990 0.8351
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

48 Eastern Illinois University 11500 24700 0.5337 6,731 1020 0.7073
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,731

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

49 Central Connecticut State University 11600 34200 0.6605 9,463 1020 0.793
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

49 Lafayette College 11600 91000 0.8721 2,675 1415 0.3116
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$91,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

49 University of California-Merced 11600 40700 0.7153 8,234 1070 0.9704
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

8,234

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

52 Santa Monica College 11700 33300 0.6478 23,453 0 1
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

23,453

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

53 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 11800 29300 0.5973 8,421 1054 0.9444
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

54 Albion College 12200 109600 0.8886 1,168 1065 0.7437
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$109,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,168

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

55 Sul Ross State University 12300 27100 0.5467 1,890 1020 0.9871
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

56 Fitchburg State University 12400 33800 0.6327 3,000 1090 0.8885
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,000

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

56 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 31100 0.6022 39,193 1418 0.4081
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

58 Fort Hays State University 12600 19900 0.3669 10,172 1075 0.9026
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$19,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

58 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12600 26500 0.5239 13,039 1020 0.894
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

58 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 12600 35000 0.6395 18,667 1090 0.9711
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

61 Hamilton College 12700 98000 0.8704 1,980 1484 0.1359
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,980

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

62 Franklin and Marshall College 12800 95700 0.8659 1,778 1387 0.3163
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,778

Est. Median SAT

1,387

Acceptance Rate

31.6 %

62 Mount Holyoke College 12800 89900 0.8577 2,135 1419 0.3841
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,135

Est. Median SAT

1,419

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

62 University of Houston 12800 21800 0.4127 40,366 1224 0.7577
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

65 Denison University 13000 69300 0.8116 2,458 1366 0.1955
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,458

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

19.6 %

65 University of California-Santa Barbara 13000 43000 0.6979 23,091 1354 0.382
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

23,091

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

67 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 13200 38300 0.6547 5,677 985 0.9301
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

5,677

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

67 University of Georgia 13200 27200 0.514 32,824 1348 0.3425
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

69 University of California-Riverside 13300 66000 0.7989 24,034 1199 0.8609
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

24,034

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

70 Scripps College 13400 93900 0.8573 1,103 1472 0.3988
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,900

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

1,103

Est. Median SAT

1,472

Acceptance Rate

39.9 %

70 Trinity University 13400 67000 0.7996 2,423 1408 0.2488
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,423

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

24.9 %

70 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 13400 22800 0.4128 11,994 1090 0.8651
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

70 Western Colorado University 13400 26600 0.4963 3,224 1230 0.9561
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,224

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

74 Pitzer College 13600 93200 0.8539 1,193 1279 0.2685
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,200

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,193

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

26.9 %

74 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 13600 19600 0.306 10,995 1090 0.7476
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

10,995

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

76 Brown University 13800 94000 0.8531 7,951 1500 0.0634
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

7,951

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

6.3 %

76 California State University-Bakersfield 13800 57200 0.7583 9,897 1015 0.8416
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

9,897

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

76 Eastern Michigan University 13800 33900 0.592 10,034 1055 0.7772
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

76 Youngstown State University 13800 28400 0.5139 9,687 1120 0.9145
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

80 Carleton College 13900 74500 0.8135 1,974 1492 0.2178
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

1,974

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

21.8 %

80 Salem State University 13900 38300 0.6367 4,867 1075 0.9588
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

82 University of Memphis 14000 29100 0.5191 15,538 1080 0.7878
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

83 California State University-San Bernardino 14100 32700 0.5689 15,948 1020 0.943
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

15,948

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

84 Bridgewater State University 14200 37300 0.6193 8,849 1143 0.8798
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

8,849

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

84 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 14200 29300 0.5176 5,467 1035 0.7041
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

5,467

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

86 West Virginia University 14300 73100 0.8041 18,206 1120 0.8514
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

87 Shawnee State University 14400 33800 0.5747 3,226 1085 0.8147
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,226

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

88 University of Hawaii at Manoa 14500 71500 0.7975 15,735 1069 0.8797
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$71,500

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

89 Colorado Mesa University 14600 66200 0.7795 9,459 1050 0.8314
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

9,459

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

90 Bucknell University 14800 95700 0.8458 3,928 1275 0.322
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

3,928

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

32.2 %

90 Northern Michigan University 14800 33100 0.5529 6,650 1100 0.8505
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,650

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

90 University of Maine 14800 29300 0.4952 9,182 1195 0.9562
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

93 Murray State University 14900 27000 0.4493 8,217 1124 0.8413
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

93 Oberlin College 14900 92200 0.8388 2,896 1440 0.3416
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

95 California State University-Chico 15000 23700 0.3661 13,599 1054 0.9107
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

95 Colorado College 15000 98000 0.8466 1,887 1357 0.2209
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,887

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

22.1 %

95 Macalester College 15000 94800 0.8414 2,068 1415 0.2813
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,068

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

95 St Lawrence University 15000 88000 0.8292 1,949 1359 0.5434
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$88,000

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

99 Case Western Reserve University 15100 92800 0.8369 6,657 1484 0.3778
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,657

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

99 University of California-Irvine 15100 40400 0.6268 30,260 1333 0.2895
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

101 Central Michigan University 15200 38700 0.6071 10,238 1099 0.9104
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

101 University of Southern California 15200 71400 0.7874 20,768 1499 0.1119
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

103 Indiana University of Pennsylvania 15300 28500 0.4638 7,425 1074 0.9147
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

7,425

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

104 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 15500 22400 0.3087 8,329 1209 0.385
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,329

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

105 Appalachian State University 15600 26000 0.4001 19,732 1174 0.9388
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

105 New Mexico Highlands University 15600 37900 0.5877 1,603 945 1
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

105 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 29800 0.4782 5,241 1095 0.8613
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

105 The University of Texas at El Paso 15600 38700 0.5962 22,223 975 0.9994
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

22,223

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

109 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 15700 26900 0.4171 9,847 1090 0.9309
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

110 Indiana State University 15800 32400 0.5126 6,352 1015 0.9157
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

111 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 15900 41200 0.6148 25,312 1134 0.7395
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

111 Dickinson College 15900 94300 0.8318 2,140 1390 0.4149
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$94,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,140

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

41.5 %

111 Frostburg State University 15900 26600 0.402 3,436 1095 0.907
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,436

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

114 Stephen F Austin State University 16100 27800 0.4202 9,905 1055 0.8339
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,905

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

114 University of Northern Colorado 16100 30500 0.4721 6,598 1080 0.945
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,598

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

116 Emporia State University 16200 30900 0.476 2,396 1075 0.9771
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

117 Sam Houston State University 16300 30300 0.4617 17,822 1035 0.9372
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

117 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16300 27800 0.4141 11,756 1124 0.8727
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

119 North Carolina State University 16400 28500 0.4251 29,340 1374 0.3954
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

29,340

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

119 SUNY College at Geneseo 16400 25600 0.3593 3,943 1275 0.3333
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,943

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

121 Georgia Southern University 16500 20100 0.1787 25,595 1045 0.695
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

121 Texas Tech University 16500 27100 0.391 34,021 1195 0.6906
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

123 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 16600 26300 0.3687 19,787 1197 0.8807
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

123 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16600 64800 0.7439 22,007 1427 0.1672
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

22,007

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

16.7 %

123 Wright State University-Main Campus 16600 26600 0.3763 7,747 1073 0.9617
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

126 The University of Texas at Dallas 16700 19400 0.1391 23,007 1281 0.6909
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

23,007

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

127 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 16800 28900 0.4193 8,673 1095 0.9156
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

128 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 17100 29400 0.4189 6,229 1174 0.8942
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

6,229

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

128 SUNY College at Potsdam 17100 49400 0.6537 1,750 1060 0.8241
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$49,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,750

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

130 Boston College 17200 97700 0.8243 9,677 1484 0.1422
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$97,700

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

9,677

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

14.2 %

130 University of Colorado Boulder 17200 31800 0.4578 32,244 1351 0.7809
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

130 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 17200 44100 0.6103 13,432 1225 0.8701
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

133 California State University-Sacramento 17300 27800 0.3794 28,619 1015 0.9357
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

134 University of Miami 17400 96300 0.8194 13,241 1408 0.1761
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

135 Texas A&M University-College Station 17500 29900 0.4138 60,710 1278 0.5732
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

136 East Carolina University 17600 26100 0.3256 21,693 1065 0.9003
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

21,693

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

136 University of Arkansas 17600 28500 0.3849 29,252 1179 0.7388
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

138 Occidental College 17700 88200 0.7997 1,822 1440 0.4485
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,822

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

44.9 %

138 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 17700 25200 0.2972 7,088 1100 0.7448
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

138 Yale University 17700 278600 0.9365 6,667 1507 0.0475
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$278,600

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,667

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

4.8 %

141 Austin Peay State University 17800 31600 0.4374 9,593 1075 0.9691
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,593

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

142 San Jose State University 18000 41200 0.5618 29,890 1135 0.8039
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

143 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,159 1372 0.7304
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,159

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

144 Valdosta State University 18500 29600 0.3749 7,199 1005 0.7769
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,199

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

145 Western Carolina University 18600 20500 0.0928 10,268 1140 0.7076
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$20,500

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

10,268

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

146 Idaho State University 18700 39100 0.5222 10,834 0 0.8396
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

146 Norwich University 18700 100600 0.8144 2,626 1186 0.7444
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$100,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

146 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18700 54000 0.6534 3,991 1010 0.9654
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$54,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

3,991

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

149 California State University-Fullerton 19100 41600 0.5411 40,705 960 0.8811
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

150 Stockton University 19200 32100 0.4017 7,583 1134 0.901
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

7,583

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

151 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 19300 26900 0.2823 14,657 1190 0.7583
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

152 Jackson State University 19400 28100 0.3091 4,967 940 0.9602
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,967

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

153 SUNY Oneonta 19500 29300 0.3344 4,815 1090 0.7696
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,815

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

153 Whitman College 19500 84800 0.77 1,468 1397 0.4016
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

1,468

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

40.2 %

155 State University of New York at Oswego 19700 40200 0.5101 5,293 1179 0.7989
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

5,293

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

156 SUNY Buffalo State University 19900 57800 0.6554 5,196 1050 0.8422
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

5,196

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

157 Midwestern State University 20000 33600 0.4053 4,303 1055 0.9347
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

157 University of South Carolina-Columbia 20000 26100 0.2334 31,845 1298 0.5651
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

157 Winona State University 20000 29500 0.3229 5,317 1115 0.7549
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

160 Minot State University 20100 23500 0.145 2,499 1075 0.6462
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

160 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20100 45100 0.5546 31,536 1366 0.5457
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

162 SUNY at Fredonia 20200 53600 0.6229 2,771 1258 0.777
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

163 State University of New York at Cortland 20400 27700 0.2633 5,890 1175 0.624
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,890

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

164 University of New Orleans 20500 30000 0.3162 5,419 1040 0.7431
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

165 Syracuse University 20600 83600 0.7536 16,149 1374 0.4879
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

166 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.3258 43,633 1342 0.4343
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

167 The University of Texas at San Antonio 20800 27800 0.2516 31,127 1115 0.8679
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

168 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 21100 36700 0.4255 5,823 1115 0.8619
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

168 Rocky Mountain College 21100 52000 0.5939 779 1055 0.7775
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

170 Boise State University 21400 31200 0.3142 25,308 1025 0.8389
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

171 University of Kansas 21500 44400 0.5159 22,544 1176 0.9258
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

172 University of Alaska Anchorage 21700 26400 0.1768 9,965 1095 1
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

173 Grand Valley State University 21900 36200 0.3949 19,154 1074 0.9271
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

173 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 21900 27200 0.1945 5,063 1069 0.8756
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

5,063

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

175 Hope College 22000 60100 0.6337 3,427 1216 0.8712
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,427

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

176 Juniata College 22200 75300 0.7056 1,276 1263 0.7941
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$75,300

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,276

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

177 The University of Alabama 22300 33400 0.3322 35,621 1238 0.7117
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

178 Florida State University 22400 32100 0.302 34,271 1369 0.2383
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

178 Missouri State University-Springfield 22400 37600 0.4042 21,138 1134 0.9039
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

178 Tufts University 22400 99000 0.7738 7,031 1497 0.1082
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$99,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

7,031

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

181 Ohio University-Main Campus 22500 22500 0 20,786 1225 0.8689
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

182 Augustana College 22700 72800 0.688 2,536 1157 0.6628
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,536

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

182 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 22700 36100 0.3709 34,447 1273 0.8804
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

184 University of Southern Mississippi 22800 23100 0.013 10,371 1181 0.926
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

10,371

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

185 Central Washington University 22900 27200 0.1579 10,033 1060 0.9061
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

185 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3773 8,209 1079 0.948
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

185 SUNY Brockport 22900 51000 0.5507 5,816 1195 0.7068
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$51,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

188 Calvin University 23000 55500 0.5853 3,359 1232 0.6791
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,359

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

188 Lamar University 23000 37700 0.3897 8,387 1040 0.8353
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

190 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 23400 34500 0.322 10,396 1125 0.7162
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

191 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 23500 40500 0.4198 21,388 1369 0.5945
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

192 State University of New York at New Paltz 23700 35700 0.3357 6,113 1279 0.6267
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

193 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 23800 30400 0.2166 3,207 1084 0.9751
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

194 Northern Arizona University 23900 37100 0.3574 22,203 1129 0.8961
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

194 University of Dayton 23900 64400 0.6286 7,252 1319 0.6659
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

196 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 24200 44400 0.4548 1,066 1197 0.4449
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

196 University of South Florida 24200 36500 0.3366 39,093 1255 0.4071
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

196 Wheaton College 24200 68000 0.6442 2,181 1357 0.8491
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,181

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

199 Adams State University 24300 32600 0.2545 1,605 975 0.3076
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

200 Montana State University 24400 31600 0.2281 15,142 1184 0.9938
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

15,142

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

201 Muskingum University 24600 51400 0.5224 1,428 1005 0.8101
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,428

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

201 University at Buffalo 24600 34000 0.2765 21,192 1309 0.8059
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

203 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25000 32800 0.2381 7,393 1125 0.8968
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,393

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.7 %

204 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 25100 54300 0.5374 5,939 1065 0.5878
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

205 University of South Carolina Aiken 25200 33900 0.2568 3,379 1065 0.743
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

3,379

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

206 Wichita State University 25300 30600 0.1729 14,906 1065 0.7224
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

14,906

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

207 Michigan State University 25500 28900 0.1193 41,415 1212 0.8324
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

208 Millsaps College 26000 62500 0.5841 547 1189 0.4312
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

208 Minnesota State University Moorhead 26000 28300 0.0808 3,375 1090 0.5885
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,375

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

58.9 %

210 California State University-Long Beach 26100 38800 0.3272 36,056 1135 0.4543
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

210 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,616 1410 0.4818
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,616

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

212 New Jersey City University 26200 39800 0.342 3,871 1015 0.9838
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

212 Saint Norbert College 26200 63000 0.5837 1,970 1193 0.8574
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

214 Earlham College 26300 75800 0.6528 670 1237 0.7904
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

670

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

214 Gustavus Adolphus College 26300 75500 0.6519 1,906 1273 0.6099
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,906

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

216 Northern Illinois University 26400 32100 0.1778 12,118 1070 0.7164
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

217 Ball State University 26500 26500 0 15,950 1185 0.8625
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

218 Michigan Technological University 26900 34700 0.2245 6,009 1247 0.8546
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,009

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

219 Weber State University 27200 31500 0.1367 31,672 1075 1
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

220 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 27400 32700 0.1616 2,216 1268 0.7987
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

221 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 18,028 1059 0.7996
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

222 Pacific Lutheran University 27600 71200 0.6116 2,396 1159 0.866
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

223 North Dakota State University 27700 30400 0.0884 9,762 1110 0.9496
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

224 Wayne State University 27900 46800 0.4041 16,390 1183 0.8359
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

225 Cornell College 28100 74800 0.6242 1,094 1243 0.799
#225

#225 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 %

226 The University of the South 28300 77400 0.634 1,590 1324 0.5642
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,590

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

56.4 %

227 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 36500 0.2167 11,691 1074 0.7722
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

228 Georgia State University 28700 45700 0.3718 26,785 1089 0.5722
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

26,785

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

229 Oregon State University 28800 36700 0.2152 31,253 1272 0.773
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

229 University of Southern Indiana 28800 40000 0.2819 5,347 1145 0.9581
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

229 Western Oregon University 28800 28800 0 3,034 1120 0.8345
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,034

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

232 Iowa State University 28900 45200 0.3601 26,346 1212 0.8793
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

233 University of Northern Iowa 29000 37300 0.2222 7,800 1115 0.9313
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,800

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

234 University of Alaska Fairbanks 29500 36000 0.1806 6,209 1144 0.6424
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,209

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

234 Western Illinois University 29500 31800 0.0719 4,525 1000 0.7118
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

236 Morehead State University 29600 31600 0.0633 7,941 1080 0.8328
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

7,941

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

236 Southern Methodist University 29600 96900 0.6943 7,545 1427 0.4764
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$96,900

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

238 University of Iowa 29800 32100 0.0712 23,407 1203 0.799
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

239 University of Minnesota-Morris 30100 35400 0.1492 982 1168 0.741
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

982

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

240 The University of Montana 30500 30500 0 8,014 1184 0.9586
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

240 Western Kentucky University 30500 42800 0.2877 13,732 1090 0.9145
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

242 The College of Wooster 30900 83100 0.6278 1,515 1345 0.6438
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,515

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

243 Kent State University at Kent 31200 37500 0.1676 21,144 1104 0.7603
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

21,144

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

76.0 %

244 Angelo State University 31600 35400 0.107 10,103 1045 0.7981
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,103

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

245 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 31800 54400 0.4154 35,248 1289 0.6939
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

246 Lake Superior State University 31900 33300 0.042 1,405 1114 1
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

1,405

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

246 Westminster University 31900 94100 0.6612 868 1205 0.6513
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

868

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

246 Wilkes University 31900 61900 0.4845 2,055 1188 0.9397
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,055

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

249 Rider University 32000 60200 0.4685 3,052 1214 0.7741
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

250 DePauw University 32100 70300 0.544 1,858 1293 0.5602
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,858

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

250 Furman University 32100 84600 0.6203 2,304 1372 0.4869
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$84,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

252 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 32300 43900 0.2643 3,825 1175 0.7841
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

253 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 32400 38400 0.1562 23,003 1164 0.7367
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

254 University of Nevada-Reno 32500 32500 0 20,204 1109 0.8313
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

255 San Diego State University 32800 37100 0.116 36,196 1208 0.3741
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

255 University of Idaho 32800 34400 0.0466 9,656 1104 0.7476
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

257 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 17,556 1090 0.5386
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

258 Baylor University 33600 70400 0.523 14,183 1302 0.5222
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

14,183

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

52.2 %

259 Lewis-Clark State College 33700 39600 0.149 4,015 990 0.9964
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

4,015

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.6 %

260 University of Illinois Chicago 34000 51300 0.3371 24,260 1174 0.7576
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

260 University of Indianapolis 34000 60700 0.4396 3,394 1080 0.728
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,394

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

72.8 %

262 Southern Connecticut State University 34500 42000 0.1786 7,252 965 0.9482
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

263 Minnesota State University, Mankato 35300 37600 0.0608 13,433 1145 0.8844
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

264 University of South Alabama 35600 40200 0.1145 9,530 1140 0.9455
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

265 Cedarville University 35700 57000 0.3735 5,794 1232 0.6529
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,794

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

266 Rowan University 35800 53600 0.3319 17,157 1204 0.7654
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

266 Temple University 35800 57200 0.3739 21,031 1172 0.8622
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

268 University of Minnesota Duluth 35900 39000 0.0779 8,706 1230 0.8906
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

269 University of North Carolina Wilmington 36100 36100 0 16,131 1275 0.6472
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,131

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

270 Tennessee Technological University 36200 38500 0.0593 9,187 1163 0.7613
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

271 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 36400 54000 0.326 32,041 1324 0.4358
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$54,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

271 Western Washington University 36400 36400 0 13,609 1199 0.9371
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,609

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

273 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 46,249 1180 0.6085
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

46,249

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

274 Kean University 36600 44900 0.1849 11,932 1040 0.7811
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

11,932

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

275 Fort Lewis College 36700 41400 0.1136 3,392 1109 0.7732
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

275 University of West Georgia 36700 47300 0.2239 10,075 1035 0.7995
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,075

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

277 Beloit College 37200 81700 0.5445 997 1296 0.7039
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

997

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

277 University of Connecticut 37200 66200 0.4384 20,056 1329 0.5239
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

279 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 37300 41600 0.1029 5,386 995 0.9092
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

280 Middle Tennessee State University 37500 48300 0.2237 18,042 1140 0.6909
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

281 Western Michigan University 37600 37900 0.0079 13,714 1089 0.9121
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

282 University of Arizona 37800 40200 0.0597 43,294 1186 0.8351
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

282 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 37800 40100 0.057 25,054 1225 0.7762
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

282 Washington State University 37800 53600 0.2946 21,400 1131 0.861
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

285 East Tennessee State University 38100 38500 0.0104 10,829 1124 0.8619
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

285 University of St Thomas 38100 74800 0.4906 6,270 1299 0.8548
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

287 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 38800 40300 0.0372 26,213 1209 0.7778
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

288 Mississippi State University 39100 53400 0.2674 19,093 1205 0.8363
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

289 William Paterson University of New Jersey 39200 43200 0.0926 6,647 1153 0.9008
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

290 University of Mississippi 39800 45200 0.1194 22,939 1172 0.9738
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

291 University of Wyoming 40000 45300 0.1167 8,138 1163 0.9695
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

292 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,534 1399 0.0941
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

293 Hartwick College 40500 43200 0.0625 1,053 1240 0.8482
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

1,053

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

294 Susquehanna University 41700 85600 0.5127 2,220 1199 0.7908
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$85,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,220

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

295 University of Maryland-College Park 42500 58500 0.2733 31,875 1456 0.4503
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

296 Marist University 42600 75800 0.4379 5,644 1279 0.5599
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,644

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

297 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42700 63300 0.3255 10,900 1222 0.8914
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

298 James Madison University 43100 45100 0.0443 21,358 1259 0.6879
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

298 University of Florida 43100 45700 0.057 37,283 1406 0.2033
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

300 Saint Louis University 43200 84300 0.4873 9,331 1250 0.7499
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,331

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

300 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 43200 88100 0.5095 35,358 1448 0.1642
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

302 George Mason University 43900 61400 0.2852 28,862 1271 0.8647
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

302 Kansas State University 43900 48400 0.0918 16,555 1163 0.875
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

304 Hanover College 44100 64900 0.3206 1,004 1185 0.8215
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

305 Montclair State University 44300 47000 0.0575 19,048 1005 0.894
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

19,048

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

306 Texas Christian University 44400 87400 0.4922 11,152 1268 0.4809
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

11,152

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

48.1 %

307 William & Mary 45100 73600 0.3874 6,951 1454 0.3696
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,454

Acceptance Rate

37.0 %

308 Radford University 45300 47600 0.048 6,206 1050 0.8939
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,206

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

309 Illinois State University 45800 49100 0.0669 19,513 1115 0.8555
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

310 Towson University 46200 46400 0.0043 16,361 1082 0.8057
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

16,361

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

311 The University of Texas at Arlington 46900 57100 0.1786 32,545 1129 0.799
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

312 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 61500 0.2338 37,985 1390 0.5815
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$61,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

313 University of Delaware 47300 62400 0.2427 19,287 1302 0.6924
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

314 Ashland University 47900 57000 0.1595 2,977 1125 0.764
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

2,977

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

315 University of Kentucky 48000 59900 0.1978 25,535 1193 0.9294
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

316 University of California-San Diego 48200 79600 0.3943 35,442 1375 0.2856
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

35,442

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

317 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 48600 61200 0.2057 26,490 1183 0.8863
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

318 The University of Texas at Austin 49000 58900 0.1681 44,314 1356 0.2222
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

319 Ohio State University-Main Campus 49300 64400 0.2344 46,627 1366 0.492
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

320 College of Charleston 50100 62300 0.1957 10,596 1234 0.73
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

10,596

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

321 Binghamton University 50500 52800 0.0433 14,559 1404 0.3731
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,559

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

322 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50600 52900 0.0432 14,834 1149 0.7803
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,834

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

323 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 50900 63800 0.2021 42,565 1339 0.7887
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

324 University of Utah 51400 53700 0.0425 29,335 1222 0.9015
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

29,335

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

90.2 %

325 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 53000 86300 0.3858 5,833 1440 0.6725
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,833

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

326 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53600 63400 0.1546 24,019 1404 0.5989
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$63,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

327 Tulane University of Louisiana 54100 96100 0.4369 6,839 1469 0.1446
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$96,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,839

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

14.5 %

328 Auburn University 55500 59400 0.0657 27,907 1324 0.4593
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

329 Miami University-Oxford 57400 57400 0 16,405 1284 0.74
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

330 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58500 63600 0.0803 42,604 1336 0.6056
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$63,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

331 Hofstra University 58900 83300 0.293 6,599 1369 0.7267
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$83,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

332 Rutgers University-Newark 59000 60500 0.0248 7,989 1159 0.7136
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

333 University of Missouri-Columbia 59300 61600 0.0371 25,141 1256 0.7613
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

334 Indiana University-Bloomington 60700 63000 0.0363 38,463 1324 0.7589
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

335 Dartmouth College 60800 96800 0.372 4,715 1485 0.0602
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,715

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

6.0 %

336 Mercyhurst University 61200 68000 0.1 2,214 1203 0.775
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

2,214

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.5 %

337 Clemson University 61400 63700 0.0359 23,401 1343 0.3834
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

338 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 63400 68100 0.0691 5,753 1195 0.864
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$68,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,753

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

339 University of Oregon 69000 71300 0.0321 20,710 1193 0.8742
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

20,710

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

340 University of California-Santa Cruz 76200 82900 0.0809 18,194 1281 0.7273
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$82,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

18,194

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

341 Skidmore College 93400 95400 0.021 2,715 1418 0.2377
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$95,400

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

2,715

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

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

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