Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology E Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Geology/Earth Science, General Majors in the state of Kentucky for 2026

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These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Geology E majors who live in Kentucky.
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 Kentucky.
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 Williams College 3700 89100 0.9586 2,101 1527 0.0825
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

2 Rice University 4300 85500 0.9496 4,789 1535 0.08
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

3 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 4900 86800 0.9433 4,576 1535 0.0485
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$86,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

4,576

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

4 Colby College 5100 90200 0.9432 2,412 1497 0.0709
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

5 Yale University 5500 92300 0.9403 6,814 1507 0.0387
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

6 Johns Hopkins University 6800 88600 0.9231 6,356 1543 0.0644
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

7 Wellesley College 7000 90900 0.9233 2,407 1500 0.1405
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

8 Amherst College 7200 95600 0.9246 1,914 1514 0.0901
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$95,600

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

9 Pitzer College 7600 90700 0.9161 1,242 1279 0.2516
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

10 Washington and Lee University 7800 87100 0.9106 1,886 1488 0.1397
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$87,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

11 College of Staten Island CUNY 8100 33400 0.7584 10,049 1005 0.9234
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

10,049

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

11 Princeton University 8100 81800 0.9008 5,813 1535 0.0462
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

13 Pomona College 8600 88500 0.9028 1,766 1520 0.0709
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$88,500

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,766

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

14 CUNY City College 8700 31200 0.7212 12,982 1169 0.5997
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY City College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

12,982

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

14 Hamilton College 8700 88400 0.9017 2,037 1499 0.1362
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

16 Vanderbilt University 8800 95000 0.9072 7,221 1527 0.0586
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

17 CUNY Lehman College 8900 35100 0.7472 11,217 1037 0.4601
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

11,217

Est. Median SAT

1,037

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

18 Washington University in St Louis 9400 96200 0.9026 8,220 1513 0.1206
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

8,220

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

19 Smith College 9500 92700 0.8971 2,549 1469 0.21
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$92,700

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

20 Vassar College 9600 91500 0.8949 2,462 1499 0.1857
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$91,500

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

21 Arkansas Tech University 9900 22900 0.5671 8,145 1055 0.9589
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

22 Colgate University 10000 91600 0.8904 3,193 1488 0.1388
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$91,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

23 Bates College 10200 91800 0.8887 1,760 1438 0.1332
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

23 Columbia University in the City of New York 10200 94100 0.8919 9,157 1535 0.0386
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

25 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 21100 0.5125 4,721 1110 0.7782
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

26 New Mexico Highlands University 10500 21500 0.5112 1,710 945 0.9481
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,710

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

26 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5776 7,206 1015 0.7214
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,206

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

28 Bryn Mawr College 11100 88200 0.8744 1,368 1383 0.2943
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,368

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

29 Idaho State University 11500 27700 0.5846 10,406 0 0.8396
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

29 Marshall University 11500 27100 0.5747 9,165 1065 0.9572
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

31 The University of Tennessee-Martin 11600 24800 0.5328 6,817 1110 0.882
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,817

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

31 University of Pennsylvania 11600 93000 0.8754 10,013 1528 0.054
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

10,013

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

33 Eastern Washington University 11800 28600 0.5884 6,951 1055 0.9437
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

33 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11800 27800 0.5744 21,075 1420 0.1534
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

35 California State University-Fresno 12000 19600 0.3869 21,430 995 0.9638
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

35 Lafayette College 12000 85800 0.8606 2,775 1427 0.3145
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

31.5 %

35 Southern Utah University 12000 21100 0.4306 13,126 1140 0.8179
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

38 Mount Holyoke College 12200 89700 0.8644 2,178 1449 0.3603
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

38 The University of Texas at Austin 12200 30700 0.6023 43,165 1335 0.2664
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

40 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12400 29900 0.5852 12,498 1010 0.8896
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

41 Brigham Young University 12500 29000 0.5686 32,221 1374 0.6919
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

42 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,255 1134 0.737
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

43 Northern Kentucky University 12800 25900 0.5073 10,163 1090 0.8307
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

44 The University of Texas Permian Basin 12900 37100 0.6518 4,218 1020 0.9307
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

45 Utah State University 13000 30000 0.5659 25,920 1176 0.9247
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

46 California State University-Northridge 13100 23200 0.435 32,499 1005 0.9219
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

46 Harvey Mudd College 13100 93700 0.8605 921 1528 0.1266
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

921

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

12.7 %

48 Franklin and Marshall College 13300 90100 0.852 1,808 1396 0.2819
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

49 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,083 1412 0.4517
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

50 University of South Florida 13800 17100 0.1928 38,525 1239 0.4319
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

50 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 13800 19600 0.2958 10,656 1075 0.7289
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

10,656

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

52 Texas Tech University 14000 26800 0.4772 32,580 1200 0.7265
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

53 Bowdoin College 14100 89900 0.8434 1,881 1505 0.0713
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

54 Kansas State University 14200 26100 0.4563 15,650 1164 0.8199
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

55 Northern Illinois University 14400 29300 0.507 11,349 1070 0.6979
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

55 University of California-Merced 14400 40300 0.6422 8,372 1070 0.9152
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

55 University of Idaho 14400 26400 0.4542 9,574 1119 0.7553
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

58 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 14500 24900 0.417 5,474 1138 0.9198
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

59 Case Western Reserve University 14600 80400 0.8179 6,528 1485 0.3778
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

59 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 36300 0.5973 5,241 1075 0.8613
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

61 Ohio State University-Main Campus 14700 25700 0.4275 46,815 1339 0.6057
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

62 Stanford University 14800 71300 0.792 7,904 1535 0.0361
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

63 Midwestern State University 14900 21600 0.3098 4,508 1055 0.8738
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,508

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

64 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 15100 29900 0.4952 5,472 1214 0.906
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

65 Central Michigan University 15300 40600 0.6233 10,219 1095 0.8982
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

66 Concord University 15400 31700 0.514 1,609 990 0.9256
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

67 California State University-San Bernardino 15500 25200 0.385 14,993 920 0.9318
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

67 SUNY College at Geneseo 15500 26400 0.4122 3,902 1279 0.6663
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

67 University of South Carolina-Columbia 15500 27700 0.4405 30,187 1292 0.6015
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

70 Albion College 15700 72600 0.7836 1,308 1065 0.807
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

70 James Madison University 15700 28600 0.4503 21,112 1260 0.7151
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

70 Stephen F Austin State University 15700 22600 0.3049 9,129 1060 0.7445
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$22,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

73 Trinity University 15800 64800 0.7563 2,518 1402 0.2592
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

74 University of South Carolina Aiken 15900 23300 0.3177 3,289 1115 0.7857
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

75 University of California-Riverside 16000 36500 0.5612 22,599 1199 0.7685
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

22,599

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

76 Lake Superior State University 16300 31700 0.4851 1,551 1114 1
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

76 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 16300 28000 0.4176 8,553 1054 0.8688
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

76 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16300 22300 0.2687 8,765 1209 0.8799
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

79 Appalachian State University 16400 19500 0.1588 19,560 1159 0.9014
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

79 Northeastern University 16400 89900 0.8179 22,695 1490 0.0522
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

79 Western Carolina University 16400 19600 0.1633 10,112 1130 0.818
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

82 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 16500 31300 0.4734 4,894 1090 0.8596
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

4,894

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

82 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16500 22300 0.2598 24,868 1214 0.796
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

84 Grand Valley State University 16600 25300 0.3443 19,002 1233 0.8302
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

85 Northwestern University 16800 89500 0.8127 8,846 1513 0.0722
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

8,846

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

85 Sam Houston State University 16800 23000 0.2696 17,787 1030 0.9026
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

85 Sonoma State University 16800 26700 0.3708 5,412 1095 0.9473
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,412

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

88 Central Washington University 17000 22700 0.2508 10,033 1060 0.9061
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

88 University of Southern Mississippi 17000 23100 0.2639 10,193 1181 0.9912
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

90 Denison University 17200 69300 0.7512 2,406 1383 0.1693
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

90 Tufts University 17200 92400 0.8142 7,126 1507 0.1153
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

92 Winona State University 17300 23000 0.2497 5,277 1115 0.6848
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,277

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

93 California State University-Sacramento 17400 27200 0.3601 28,226 1015 0.9343
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

93 Eastern Illinois University 17400 27700 0.372 6,785 1020 0.6535
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

95 Lewis-Clark State College 17600 24400 0.2786 3,793 980 0.9407
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

95 Morehead State University 17600 28000 0.3727 8,258 1120 0.7721
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

97 Bucknell University 17700 88400 0.7996 3,920 1284 0.2893
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

98 Skidmore College 17800 89100 0.7998 2,704 1421 0.2105
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

99 Frostburg State University 17900 26900 0.334 2,619 1082 0.892
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

99 Macalester College 17900 88200 0.7974 2,144 1417 0.2852
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,144

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

101 Carleton College 18000 74200 0.7573 2,128 1492 0.2041
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

101 SUNY Brockport 18000 26200 0.3124 5,816 1195 0.7068
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

103 California State University-East Bay 18200 29700 0.3877 10,562 940 0.9681
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

10,562

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

103 Georgia Southern University 18200 23800 0.2357 23,618 1065 0.8789
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

105 University of South Alabama 18300 22400 0.1834 9,241 1140 0.7096
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

106 SUNY Oneonta 18500 29300 0.3686 4,681 1190 0.6959
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

107 Portland State University 18600 26100 0.2868 15,960 1176 0.9091
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

107 State University of New York at Oswego 18600 27500 0.3235 5,517 1174 0.8057
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

109 Eastern Michigan University 18800 36100 0.479 10,470 1055 0.7964
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

109 University of Louisville 18800 29100 0.3543 17,086 1148 0.7941
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

109 University of Mississippi 18800 27000 0.3036 21,585 1182 0.9658
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

112 Texas A&M University-College Station 19000 31000 0.3868 60,710 1278 0.5732
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

113 Colorado College 19100 94600 0.798 2,031 1357 0.1847
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

114 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

115 The University of Montana 19400 25200 0.2299 8,014 1184 0.9586
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

115 Youngstown State University 19400 29300 0.3375 8,436 1065 0.8066
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

117 Savannah State University 19700 27300 0.2779 2,857 950 0.8368
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

117 The University of Texas at Arlington 19700 27200 0.276 31,112 1130 0.8129
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

119 Georgia State University 19800 26000 0.2386 27,438 1089 0.5543
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

120 Dickinson College 20100 90100 0.7769 2,311 1399 0.4209
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

120 Hanover College 20100 64000 0.686 962 1215 0.8397
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

962

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

120 University of West Georgia 20100 23600 0.1481 9,157 1040 0.5161
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

120 Wayne State University 20100 32300 0.3782 16,173 1174 0.7786
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

124 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20200 38800 0.481 36,588 1367 0.6535
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

124 University of Colorado Boulder 20200 30600 0.3398 32,100 1290 0.8115
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

124 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20200 43700 0.5382 31,035 1366 0.5499
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

127 Minot State University 20300 23500 0.1361 2,499 1075 0.6462
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

128 George Mason University 20600 33500 0.3852 28,331 1268 0.8748
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

129 West Virginia University 20700 23300 0.1116 18,614 1125 0.778
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

129 Western Michigan University 20700 32300 0.3592 13,860 1104 0.846
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

131 San Diego State University 20900 28100 0.2564 34,637 1208 0.3598
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

131 State University of New York at New Paltz 20900 26300 0.2056 6,197 1260 0.6161
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

131 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27100 0.2289 31,133 1456 0.448
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

134 Central Connecticut State University 21000 34000 0.3821 8,170 1010 0.7333
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

134 North Dakota State University 21000 25700 0.1818 9,762 1110 0.9496
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

134 Rutgers University-Newark 21000 38900 0.4603 7,417 1159 0.7873
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

7,417

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

134 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,130 0 0.5256
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

134 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 21000 38100 0.4483 11,365 1216 0.8816
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

11,365

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

139 Brown University 21300 93900 0.7729 7,910 1535 0.0539
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$93,900

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

139 Olivet Nazarene University 21300 88800 0.7602 2,704 1104 0.5586
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

139 University of Georgia 21300 27100 0.2113 31,514 1336 0.3719
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

142 Northern Arizona University 21400 32000 0.3305 22,991 1145 0.8961
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

142 University of Missouri-Kansas City 21400 34000 0.3702 10,206 1190 0.7218
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

144 Missouri State University-Springfield 21500 35400 0.3932 20,584 1134 0.9053
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

144 University of Miami 21500 70800 0.6967 13,250 1406 0.189
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

146 Austin Peay State University 21600 32700 0.3399 8,926 0 0.9638
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

146 Pennsylvania Western University 21600 29400 0.2654 7,586 1070 0.9433
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

148 Radford University 21800 21900 0.0046 6,161 1070 0.8953
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$21,900

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

149 Guilford College 22000 57400 0.6167 1,160 1025 0.8376
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Guilford College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,160

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

150 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 22300 33900 0.342 7,353 1085 0.9077
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

150 University of Florida 22300 43700 0.4899 36,567 1399 0.242
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

152 Southern Connecticut State University 22500 52500 0.572 7,252 965 0.9482
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

153 Florida State University 22600 23100 0.0216 32,711 1360 0.2422
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

153 Rocky Mountain College 22600 52000 0.5651 851 1075 0.6961
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

155 Saint Norbert College 22700 62300 0.6357 1,970 1193 0.8574
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

156 CUNY Queens College 22800 29300 0.2216 13,464 1146 0.6434
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

13,464

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

156 University of Memphis 22800 26400 0.1366 15,770 1075 0.7203
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

158 Augustana College 22900 72800 0.6859 2,522 1163 0.6277
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

158 Washington State University 22900 36800 0.3783 14,346 1139 0.8797
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

160 Sul Ross State University 23100 37300 0.3808 1,441 1000 0.9562
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,441

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

161 Whitman College 23200 85800 0.7297 1,561 1399 0.3815
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

162 Oberlin College 23400 90000 0.7403 2,950 1430 0.3298
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

162 University of Minnesota Duluth 23400 29800 0.2144 8,426 1235 0.8876
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

164 Lawrence University 23600 71900 0.6714 1,417 1293 0.6394
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,417

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

164 Syracuse University 23600 83100 0.716 15,958 1363 0.4611
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

164 University of Houston 23600 23600 0 39,257 1249 0.7392
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

167 Florida International University 23700 33900 0.3005 44,904 1175 0.5466
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

168 Eastern Kentucky University 23800 38000 0.3733 12,726 1055 0.9695
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

12,726

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

168 Ohio University-Main Campus 23800 24500 0.0285 19,888 1209 0.8517
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

170 Beloit College 23900 75600 0.6842 1,004 1298 0.6304
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

170 Muskingum University 23900 49600 0.5178 1,524 1020 0.8184
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,524

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

172 University at Buffalo 24300 34000 0.2853 20,360 1303 0.7418
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

172 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 24300 34800 0.3015 5,463 1095 0.8147
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$34,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,463

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

172 University of New Orleans 24300 31000 0.2161 5,476 1125 0.6677
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

175 University of Rochester 24400 93100 0.7381 6,580 1469 0.4008
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

175 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 24400 31000 0.2123 3,207 1084 0.9751
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

177 Earlham College 24500 75800 0.6773 696 1233 0.7311
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

696

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

177 Saint Cloud State University 24500 35100 0.303 8,013 1094 0.9495
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

179 Calvin University 24600 53000 0.536 3,356 1214 0.7091
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

180 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 24800 26900 0.0771 2,170 1264 0.8525
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

181 Northern Michigan University 24900 32900 0.2435 6,684 1100 0.8402
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

182 Montana State University 25000 31400 0.2038 15,053 1184 0.8214
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

15,053

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

182 University of Akron Main Campus 25000 25000 0 11,160 1069 0.5967
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

184 New Jersey City University 25100 39800 0.3697 4,209 1015 0.8918
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,209

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

184 Scripps College 25100 94800 0.735 1,117 1472 0.3829
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,472

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

186 Occidental College 25200 87900 0.7132 1,881 1447 0.4417
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$87,900

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

186 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 25200 25600 0.0157 11,874 1082 0.8377
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

188 California State University-Fullerton 25500 41400 0.3834 38,597 0 0.9052
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

188 California State University-Stanislaus 25500 36800 0.3072 8,455 950 0.9814
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

190 University of Arkansas 25600 27700 0.0749 28,859 1179 0.7431
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

191 Allegheny College 25700 75200 0.658 1,171 1269 0.5452
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

54.5 %

191 University of Kansas 25700 42000 0.3876 22,085 1176 0.9348
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

193 Hope College 25800 60100 0.5705 3,395 1245 0.7924
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

194 Ball State University 26000 26000 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

194 St Lawrence University 26000 87600 0.7033 1,949 1359 0.5434
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

194 University of Southern Indiana 26000 26000 0 5,347 1145 0.9581
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

197 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,263 1395 0.4904
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

198 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 26200 32800 0.2009 4,421 1099 0.8555
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

198 Westminster University 26200 59500 0.5593 842 1233 0.6657
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

842

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

200 Fort Hays State University 26300 35200 0.2532 10,206 1120 0.9177
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

200 University of Hawaii at Hilo 26300 34900 0.2462 2,292 1005 0.6007
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.1 %

200 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 26300 36500 0.2796 27,082 1099 0.8459
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

203 Gustavus Adolphus College 26400 75500 0.6499 1,952 1302 0.618
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,952

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

61.8 %

204 University of Delaware 26500 32500 0.1847 19,119 1303 0.6356
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

204 University of Mount Union 26500 50900 0.4791 1,927 1105 0.8013
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,927

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

206 Adams State University 26600 33600 0.2103 1,749 975 0.3076
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

1,749

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

206 University of Arizona 26600 35200 0.2441 45,025 1212 0.8614
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

208 University of Alaska Fairbanks 26700 39100 0.3167 5,912 1149 0.6212
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

209 Lamar University 26800 37700 0.2888 8,206 1045 0.857
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

210 Millsaps College 26900 62200 0.5673 547 1189 0.4312
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

210 Tulane University of Louisiana 26900 83600 0.6785 7,283 1451 0.1398
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

212 The University of the South 27000 74700 0.6383 1,644 1313 0.569
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

213 Juniata College 27100 70800 0.6172 1,242 1193 0.7891
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

214 Emporia State University 27300 37700 0.2756 2,396 1075 0.9771
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

214 Murray State University 27300 32400 0.1568 8,281 1124 0.8568
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

216 Cornell College 27400 72200 0.6206 1,085 1243 0.8066
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$72,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,085

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

217 SUNY College at Potsdam 27500 37700 0.2704 1,831 1060 0.777
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

1,831

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

217 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,771 1044 0.7933
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

219 University of Minnesota-Morris 27600 33700 0.1805 981 1193 0.7493
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

981

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

74.9 %

220 Weber State University 27700 33300 0.1682 31,672 1075 1
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

221 Pacific Lutheran University 27800 71200 0.6096 2,446 1179 0.78
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,446

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

221 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 27800 40300 0.31 20,418 1375 0.5808
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

221 University of Tulsa 27800 62700 0.5569 2,852 1328 0.615
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

224 California State University-Bakersfield 27900 42200 0.3386 8,865 1050 0.8508
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

224 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 27900 34200 0.1844 5,823 1150 0.8619
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

226 University of Nebraska at Omaha 28000 28000 0 11,756 1124 0.8727
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

227 California State University-Long Beach 28100 38400 0.2686 35,843 1135 0.4628
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

227 University of Northern Iowa 28100 36200 0.2232 7,716 1115 0.8713
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

229 The University of Texas at Dallas 28200 29800 0.0538 21,858 1283 0.6513
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

230 Framingham State University 28600 38100 0.2496 2,817 1125 0.8491
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,817

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

231 Northland College 28700 63200 0.5457 485 1150 0.7887
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northland College
Ashland, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

485

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

232 Dartmouth College 28800 91100 0.6835 4,570 1528 0.054
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$91,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

4,570

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

232 Iowa State University 28800 43300 0.3351 25,628 1207 0.8866
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

234 Oregon State University 28900 36700 0.2138 31,253 1272 0.773
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

234 University of California-Santa Barbara 28900 55800 0.4822 23,181 1354 0.3296
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

236 University of Iowa 29000 31100 0.0667 22,738 1208 0.8362
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

236 Western Illinois University 29000 31000 0.0668 5,025 990 0.7496
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

238 Furman University 29200 79600 0.6329 2,383 1359 0.4295
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

239 Clemson University 29300 37100 0.2121 23,401 1343 0.3834
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

240 Salem State University 29500 38900 0.2414 4,853 1100 0.9557
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

241 Bridgewater State University 29600 37000 0.1991 8,172 1140 0.8919
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

241 Wright State University-Main Campus 29600 36500 0.1892 7,505 1059 0.9633
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

243 University of Hawaii at Manoa 29700 39500 0.2478 14,576 1144 0.6967
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

244 Hartwick College 29900 66200 0.5481 1,112 1117 0.695
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,112

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

244 Southern Methodist University 29900 81700 0.6343 7,285 1423 0.6335
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

244 The University of Alabama 29900 29900 0 34,389 1233 0.7665
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

244 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 29900 30000 0.0033 18,428 1090 0.9529
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

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

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

248 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 30000 41000 0.2681 8,320 1074 0.8858
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

248 Towson University 30000 30000 0 16,264 1093 0.8198
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

248 University of North Dakota 30000 32500 0.0791 11,033 1150 0.769
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

252 California State University-Chico 30200 41000 0.2636 13,392 1117 0.9158
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

252 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 30200 52900 0.4293 37,140 1442 0.4237
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

254 San Jose State University 30400 41000 0.2583 28,008 0 0.8461
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

255 Michigan Technological University 30500 34700 0.1211 6,022 1256 0.8353
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

255 SUNY at Fredonia 30500 39600 0.2301 2,876 1193 0.792
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

255 SUNY Buffalo State University 30500 39500 0.2277 5,205 1118 0.744
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

258 Alfred University 30600 67100 0.5437 1,474 1214 0.7384
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alfred University
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,474

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

259 East Tennessee State University 30700 30700 0 10,633 1124 0.8706
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,633

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

259 The University of Texas at San Antonio 30700 41800 0.2657 31,127 1115 0.8679
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

259 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 30700 33100 0.0726 19,701 1214 0.8749
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

262 The College of Wooster 30800 82300 0.6256 1,738 1344 0.5953
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

262 Western Colorado University 30800 41000 0.2485 3,149 1230 0.9971
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

264 University of Toledo 30900 42000 0.2639 11,013 1159 0.9202
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

265 University of Kentucky 31000 36000 0.1395 25,535 1193 0.9294
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

266 Indiana University-Indianapolis 31100 33200 0.0625 14,504 1145 0.7637
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

266 North Carolina State University 31100 53000 0.4127 28,422 1335 0.4167
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

268 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 31400 31400 0 6,853 1090 0.7147
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

269 Centenary College of Louisiana 31500 62200 0.4939 693 1130 0.5574
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

269 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 31500 36700 0.1417 5,789 1115 0.5774
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

271 Angelo State University 31800 35400 0.101 9,779 1055 0.8301
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

271 CUNY Brooklyn College 31800 31800 0 11,562 1110 0.5836
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,562

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

271 Rider University 31800 64300 0.5053 3,196 1214 0.794
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,196

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

274 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 32100 44800 0.2835 3,856 1169 0.7518
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

275 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 32200 39500 0.185 6,306 1214 0.9075
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

276 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 32500 39900 0.1854 9,967 1080 0.9475
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

277 Ohio Wesleyan University 32900 73700 0.5534 1,525 1241 0.556
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

277 University of Dayton 32900 64100 0.4867 7,737 1284 0.6566
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

279 Fort Lewis College 33000 41100 0.1973 3,320 1160 0.9323
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

3,320

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

280 Colorado Mesa University 33100 40000 0.1719 9,473 1050 0.9829
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

281 Illinois State University 33200 35200 0.0589 19,107 1115 0.8815
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

282 California State University-Los Angeles 33300 39400 0.155 19,354 965 0.9125
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

283 University of Indianapolis 33400 59900 0.4419 3,603 1080 0.6648
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

284 Wilkes University 33600 61900 0.4572 1,956 1153 0.9146
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,956

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

285 Stockton University 33800 44500 0.2406 7,565 1135 0.8894
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

286 Minnesota State University, Mankato 34200 37200 0.0826 12,897 1110 0.9133
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

287 Auburn University 34400 34400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

287 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34400 34500 0.0029 9,982 1125 0.7702
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

289 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 34500 35100 0.0171 33,572 1264 0.8529
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

290 Baylor University 34600 70800 0.511 14,915 1277 0.5128
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

290 University of Vermont 34600 66300 0.4782 12,276 1379 0.653
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

292 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 34700 34700 0 30,564 1298 0.416
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

293 The University of Texas at El Paso 35000 48400 0.277 20,609 990 0.999
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

293 University of Nevada-Reno 35000 35000 0 18,895 1134 0.7371
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

295 Cedarville University 35100 55100 0.364 4,916 1247 0.6488
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

296 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 35700 43500 0.1794 13,179 1110 0.8883
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

297 Boise State University 35900 48800 0.2643 24,030 1025 0.8721
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

298 University of Maine 36100 45100 0.1996 591 1199 0.9684
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

299 Western Kentucky University 36200 41900 0.1361 14,151 960 0.9387
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

300 Mississippi State University 36400 50500 0.2789 18,567 1214 0.7764
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

300 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 36400 38700 0.0595 1,217 1229 0.5405
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

300 Tennessee Technological University 36400 38500 0.0539 8,838 1159 0.8316
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

303 University of the Pacific 36500 72100 0.4939 3,249 1298 0.7132
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

304 University of Northern Colorado 36900 38900 0.0514 6,480 1085 0.9363
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

304 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36900 38900 0.0533 23,351 1239 0.766
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

306 East Carolina University 37100 40100 0.0748 21,445 1120 0.8922
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

307 DePauw University 37500 70300 0.466 1,917 1260 0.5719
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

308 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 37600 41600 0.0979 5,187 1005 0.9229
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,187

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

309 Wichita State University 37700 39600 0.0479 14,280 1094 0.7211
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

310 University of Connecticut 37800 41800 0.0957 19,388 1324 0.5395
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

311 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 38600 44600 0.1345 22,351 1159 0.7504
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

312 University of Wyoming 38800 43800 0.1158 8,130 1159 0.9688
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

313 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39600 53800 0.264 23,920 1390 0.5973
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

314 University of North Carolina Wilmington 40000 40000 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

315 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 68600 0.4116 33,471 1399 0.0897
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

316 University of California-San Diego 40500 61100 0.3373 34,955 1375 0.2677
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

317 Temple University 40600 56100 0.2762 21,428 1245 0.8045
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

317 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 40600 56700 0.284 40,754 1391 0.3915
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

319 Hofstra University 41700 74600 0.4409 6,581 1323 0.6808
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

319 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 41700 42500 0.0188 14,449 1195 0.7816
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

321 University of Puget Sound 41800 85800 0.5131 1,594 1292 0.7225
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,594

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

322 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,965 1095 0.5958
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

323 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,185 1204 0.7871
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,185

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

324 Kean University 42500 48300 0.1201 11,758 1035 0.7688
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

324 Mercyhurst University 42500 66400 0.3601 2,274 1189 0.8102
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,274

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

326 William & Mary 42600 66200 0.3566 7,063 1462 0.3407
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

327 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 42800 55100 0.2234 42,604 1336 0.6056
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

328 Purdue University-Main Campus 43200 46200 0.0665 44,170 1327 0.4979
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

329 Western Oregon University 43400 43400 0 3,343 1120 0.9871
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,343

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

330 Texas Christian University 43700 81900 0.4664 11,049 1283 0.4449
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

331 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 43900 50300 0.1273 34,242 1260 0.7333
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

332 Western Washington University 44900 50900 0.1178 13,752 1218 0.9325
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

333 Middle Tennessee State University 45800 45800 0 17,668 1124 0.68
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

334 Saint Louis University 46100 74500 0.3813 10,436 1260 0.7504
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,436

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

335 Montclair State University 46300 46600 0.0064 18,712 1058 0.8789
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

336 University of Illinois Chicago 46500 48000 0.0312 22,495 1247 0.7735
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

337 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

338 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,914 1110 0.7589
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

339 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 48400 85700 0.435 5,743 1438 0.6343
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,743

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

340 College of Charleston 49700 59000 0.1577 10,880 1255 0.6003
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$59,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

341 Binghamton University 50000 52100 0.0398 14,669 1417 0.3861
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

342 University of St Thomas 50100 70300 0.2875 6,044 1270 0.9125
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

343 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 51000 84200 0.3944 34,454 1435 0.1564
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

344 University of Utah 51600 53700 0.0386 28,064 1237 0.8598
#344

#344 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

345 William Paterson University of New Jersey 51900 57000 0.0895 6,546 1153 0.9252
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

6,546

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

346 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53400 61000 0.1257 41,303 1338 0.7975
#346

#346 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

347 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

348 University of Missouri-Columbia 54100 59200 0.0857 24,457 1256 0.7847
#348

#348 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

349 University of California-Irvine 55100 64800 0.1496 30,204 1333 0.2878
#349

#349 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

350 Miami University-Oxford 56100 56100 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#350

#350 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

351 University of California-Santa Cruz 56300 66500 0.1534 17,940 1281 0.6557
#351

#351 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

352 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 56900 58900 0.0352 26,500 1183 0.8857
#352

#352 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

353 Indiana University-Bloomington 59000 61100 0.034 38,093 1302 0.7821
#353

#353 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

354 University of Oregon 59400 68900 0.1389 20,622 1250 0.883
#354

#354 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

355 University of California-Davis 63500 63500 0 32,273 1290 0.4183
#355

#355 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

356 University of California-Berkeley 74600 75500 0.0119 33,469 1407 0.1104
#356

#356 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

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