Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology E Majors

Most Affordable Geology/Earth Science, General Colleges in North Carolina for 2026

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Considering a degree in Geology E?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Geology E majors who live in North Carolina.
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 North Carolina.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of college paid after factoring in financial aid.The net prices displayed in these rankings are College Raptor's estimates.

“Typical” middle class family values used in the Net Price estimates on this page are:

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Geology E
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,356 1543 0.0644
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

2 Princeton University 4000 82600 0.9516 5,813 1535 0.0462
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

3 Williams College 4600 89700 0.949 2,115 1527 0.0825
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,115

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

4 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 4900 40700 0.8787 34,454 1435 0.1564
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

5 Colby College 5400 91300 0.9405 2,412 1497 0.0709
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

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

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

7 Smith College 6000 96800 0.9385 2,549 1477 0.21
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$96,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

8 Bates College 6400 92900 0.9309 1,760 1469 0.1332
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

9 Amherst College 6700 96200 0.9308 1,914 1514 0.0901
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

10 Savannah State University 6900 29000 0.7616 2,966 925 0.4614
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

11 California Institute of Technology 7400 91800 0.9194 987 1557 0.0257
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

987

Est. Median SAT

1,557

Acceptance Rate

2.6 %

12 William & Mary 7500 43100 0.8256 7,063 1462 0.3407
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

13 Vanderbilt University 7800 96200 0.9185 7,221 1527 0.0586
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

14 Bowdoin College 8000 89900 0.9112 1,881 1505 0.0713
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

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

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

14 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8000 90000 0.9116 4,535 1542 0.0455
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

4,535

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

17 Columbia University in the City of New York 8400 97100 0.914 9,164 1535 0.0399
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$97,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.0 %

18 University of Pennsylvania 9200 92900 0.9009 11,478 1536 0.054
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

11,478

Est. Median SAT

1,536

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

19 Washington and Lee University 9400 96200 0.9025 1,886 1488 0.1397
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

20 Bucknell University 9600 91800 0.8959 3,920 1396 0.2893
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

21 Pomona College 9700 90100 0.8925 1,700 1520 0.0709
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,700

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

22 Rice University 9800 89100 0.8903 4,789 1535 0.08
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

22 Wellesley College 9800 91300 0.8928 2,407 1500 0.1405
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

24 Haverford College 10000 97600 0.8976 1,431 1499 0.1237
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,431

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.4 %

25 Stephen F Austin State University 10100 27800 0.6356 9,129 1075 0.9399
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

26 Southern Utah University 10300 22200 0.5371 13,126 1140 0.8179
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

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

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,166

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

28 Colgate University 10700 95800 0.888 3,193 1488 0.1388
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

29 Pitzer College 10900 94100 0.8843 1,242 1279 0.2516
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

30 Marshall University 11200 33400 0.6645 9,146 1065 0.9573
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

31 California State University-Fresno 11300 19600 0.4226 21,954 995 0.9526
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

32 University of Tulsa 11400 62900 0.8184 2,852 1328 0.6151
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

33 Idaho State University 11500 27000 0.5733 10,834 0 0
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

34 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11600 29100 0.6019 40,684 1331 0.3915
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

35 California State University-Sacramento 11700 30700 0.6186 28,820 1035 0.9399
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

35 Lafayette College 11700 85800 0.8641 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 The University of Texas at El Paso 11700 26900 0.5645 21,118 980 0.9992
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

21,118

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

38 California State University-Stanislaus 11900 28500 0.5824 8,455 950 0.9814
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

39 University of Houston 12000 28400 0.5781 39,257 1249 0.7392
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

40 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 12300 28900 0.5752 8,320 1090 0.8858
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

40 Vassar College 12300 92400 0.8671 2,462 1499 0.1857
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

42 Dickinson College 12400 92100 0.8657 2,311 1393 0.4209
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

43 Hamilton College 12700 89100 0.8577 2,031 1499 0.1362
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

44 Albion College 12800 75400 0.8307 1,308 1065 0.807
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

45 Fort Hays State University 12900 22600 0.4319 10,172 1075 0.9026
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$22,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

46 Eastern Illinois University 13000 24300 0.4651 6,785 985 0.6535
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

47 University of California-Santa Barbara 13400 43000 0.6883 23,181 1354 0.3297
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

48 The University of Texas at Dallas 13500 19400 0.304 21,858 1283 0.6513
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

48 University of Delaware 13500 34500 0.6079 20,026 1294 0.706
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

20,026

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

50 Denison University 13600 69300 0.8037 2,394 1412 0.1739
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,394

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

17.4 %

50 Mount Holyoke College 13600 89900 0.849 2,178 1449 0.3603
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

50 Trinity University 13600 69600 0.805 2,518 1423 0.2592
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

53 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 50700 0.7294 38,040 1418 0.452
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$50,700

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

53 Western Washington University 13700 31400 0.5637 13,752 1272 0.9325
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

55 University of Georgia 13800 26600 0.4812 32,399 1382 0.377
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

55 Utah State University 13800 20800 0.3369 25,706 1176 0.9247
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

57 Brown University 13900 94000 0.8521 7,910 1535 0.0539
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

58 California State University-Bakersfield 14000 30600 0.5426 8,865 925 0.9385
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

59 University of California-Merced 14100 41900 0.6636 8,372 1070 0.9053
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

59 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 14100 19000 0.2581 11,994 1090 0.865
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

61 University of Idaho 14200 25800 0.4504 9,574 1119 0.7553
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

62 Arkansas Tech University 14300 34400 0.5844 8,145 1035 0.9589
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

63 Bryn Mawr College 14400 88300 0.8373 1,360 1383 0.2943
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,360

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

63 Central Michigan University 14400 37800 0.6183 10,193 1095 0.8982
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

63 Northern Illinois University 14400 30400 0.5268 11,348 1070 0.6979
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

66 University of South Carolina Aiken 14500 23300 0.3778 3,289 1115 0.7854
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

67 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14600 26500 0.4513 22,364 1159 0.7504
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

68 Stanford University 14800 71700 0.794 7,904 1535 0.0361
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

69 Carleton College 14900 74400 0.7997 2,128 1490 0.2041
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

69 Murray State University 14900 27000 0.4491 7,851 1115 0.8568
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,851

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

71 Case Western Reserve University 15100 91300 0.835 6,528 1475 0.3654
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

36.5 %

71 Northwest Missouri State University 15100 37700 0.6009 5,241 1095 0.8609
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

73 Northeastern University 15200 89900 0.8309 17,432 1490 0.0522
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

17,432

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

74 Concord University 15300 31700 0.5182 1,609 990 0.9256
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

75 Macalester College 15400 90100 0.8295 2,138 1425 0.2852
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,138

Est. Median SAT

1,425

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

76 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8254 2,896 1440 0.3418
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

77 Colorado College 15600 94600 0.8352 2,031 1357 0.1847
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

78 Fitchburg State University 15700 33700 0.5342 3,027 1145 0.8693
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,027

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

78 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 15700 31000 0.4932 8,553 1045 0.8688
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

80 Sam Houston State University 15800 27000 0.415 17,787 1030 0.9026
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

81 The University of Texas at Arlington 15900 27700 0.4254 32,545 1129 0.799
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

81 Western Michigan University 15900 32500 0.5114 13,027 1115 0.846
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

83 University of California-Riverside 16000 36500 0.5612 22,600 1199 0.7639
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

22,600

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

84 University of Kansas 16100 34900 0.5385 22,085 1176 0.9348
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

85 Emporia State University 16300 22900 0.2884 2,396 1075 0.9771
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

86 North Carolina State University 16400 28500 0.425 28,422 1378 0.4174
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

87 Eastern Michigan University 16500 36100 0.5429 10,470 1055 0.7964
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

87 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 16500 28200 0.4144 7,353 1085 0.9077
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

89 Northwestern University 16600 89500 0.8149 9,399 1527 0.0769
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

9,399

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

89 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16600 64800 0.7438 20,885 1420 0.1534
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,885

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

91 Western Carolina University 16800 19400 0.1341 10,112 1130 0.8183
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

92 Western Connecticut State University 17000 30100 0.4358 3,567 1105 0.8701
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,567

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

93 Bennington College 17100 89500 0.8094 797 1370 0.4453
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennington College
Bennington, VT

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

797

Est. Median SAT

1,370

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

93 SUNY at Fredonia 17100 27800 0.3854 2,771 1258 0.777
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

93 West Virginia University 17100 40900 0.5816 18,206 1125 0.89
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

96 Appalachian State University 17200 19500 0.1196 19,560 1190 0.9014
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

96 Missouri State University-Springfield 17200 35400 0.5147 20,584 1134 0.9053
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

98 Texas A&M University-College Station 17500 29900 0.4169 60,710 1278 0.5743
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

99 Keene State College 17600 32100 0.4507 2,725 1085 0.9033
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,725

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

100 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

101 Central Connecticut State University 17800 34000 0.476 8,170 1075 0.7333
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

102 Boston College 17900 97600 0.8164 10,314 1490 0.1643
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

10,314

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

103 College of Charleston 18100 33900 0.4667 10,880 1255 0.6003
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

103 College of Staten Island CUNY 18100 54300 0.6666 10,051 1064 0.9234
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

10,051

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

105 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18200 28600 0.3634 4,218 1030 0.9489
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

106 Angelo State University 18300 23100 0.2067 9,702 1055 0.8301
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

9,702

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

106 California State University-Fullerton 18300 20600 0.1108 38,760 1090 0.9052
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

106 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,276 1379 0.653
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

109 Texas Tech University 18400 27100 0.3216 32,580 1200 0.7265
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

110 University of Mississippi 18500 45000 0.5893 21,585 1182 0.9658
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

111 Occidental College 18700 89200 0.7907 1,881 1447 0.4417
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$89,200

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

112 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 19100 22300 0.1434 24,868 1214 0.796
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

112 University of Northern Colorado 19100 30500 0.3738 6,480 1085 0.8585
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

114 University of New Orleans 19300 27200 0.2904 5,419 1040 0.7431
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

115 SUNY Oneonta 19600 29300 0.331 4,681 1234 0.696
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

116 California State University-Los Angeles 19800 38000 0.479 19,586 965 0.9125
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

117 Franklin and Marshall College 20000 90300 0.7785 1,808 1396 0.2819
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

117 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 20000 32100 0.3768 6,306 1214 0.9075
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

117 University of Colorado Boulder 20000 31900 0.3715 32,244 1351 0.7808
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

117 Youngstown State University 20000 34000 0.4118 9,400 1115 0.8445
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

121 Hanover College 20100 64000 0.6861 1,035 1210 0.837
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,035

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

121 Minot State University 20100 23500 0.1448 2,499 1075 0.6462
#121

#121 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 %

121 University of Rochester 20100 93100 0.7843 6,580 1462 0.4008
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

121 University of Southern California 20100 75900 0.7356 20,630 1492 0.0981
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

121 Whitman College 20100 85800 0.7654 1,561 1399 0.3815
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

126 Georgia State University 20200 26000 0.2232 27,415 1080 0.5544
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

27,415

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

126 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 20200 25700 0.2142 10,632 1075 0.8859
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

10,632

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

128 Ohio University-Main Campus 20400 23200 0.1207 20,444 1209 0.8499
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

129 Claremont McKenna College 20500 98000 0.791 1,390 1507 0.0959
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,390

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

9.6 %

129 Hampshire College 20500 83900 0.756 844 1254 0.7528
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

129 SUNY Buffalo State University 20500 39900 0.4865 5,255 1109 0.7295
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,255

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

129 University of California-Santa Cruz 20500 42900 0.5227 17,940 1281 0.6579
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

133 University of Wyoming 20600 27900 0.264 8,130 1179 0.9688
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

134 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 20800 26000 0.2028 4,880 1124 0.8172
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

4,880

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

135 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27300 0.2346 31,133 1463 0.4479
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

135 University of Nebraska at Omaha 20900 27800 0.2478 11,756 1124 0.8698
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

137 Adams State University 21000 29300 0.2825 1,605 1030 0.9918
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

137 University of Memphis 21000 26400 0.2049 15,770 1075 0.7203
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

139 Midwestern State University 21200 28600 0.2583 4,303 1010 0.9352
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

140 Northern Michigan University 21400 33100 0.3535 6,684 1100 0.8402
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

141 Rocky Mountain College 21700 52000 0.5824 851 1075 0.6961
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

141 Tufts University 21700 98900 0.7803 7,126 1507 0.1149
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

143 Austin Peay State University 21900 35900 0.3899 8,926 1075 0.9641
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

144 Grand Valley State University 22100 35900 0.3849 19,002 1084 0.8302
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

145 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,317 1115 0.7549
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

146 California State University-Chico 22400 31000 0.2771 13,792 1075 0.9272
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

146 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 22400 43200 0.4816 3,825 1175 0.7841
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

146 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 22400 22400 0 9,351 1195 0.8234
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,351

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

149 Florida State University 22500 32400 0.306 32,720 1360 0.2422
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

150 New Mexico Highlands University 22600 27200 0.169 1,603 0 0
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

150 St Lawrence University 22600 87800 0.7424 1,949 1359 0.5434
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

152 Augustana College 22700 72800 0.688 2,522 1163 0.6268
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

153 Juniata College 22800 73800 0.6909 1,242 1229 0.7891
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

154 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3772 8,738 1079 0.948
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,738

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

155 Hope College 23000 60100 0.6171 3,395 1241 0.7924
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

155 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,450 1044 0.9518
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,450

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

157 Illinois State University 23100 36400 0.3664 19,107 1120 0.8815
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

157 San Jose State University 23100 41100 0.4381 28,008 1124 0.8461
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

157 Southern Connecticut State University 23100 36800 0.3719 7,252 1005 0.9147
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

157 University of Southern Mississippi 23100 23100 0 10,193 1181 0.9912
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

161 Allegheny College 23500 76200 0.6916 1,171 1279 0.5457
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$76,200

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

161 Central Washington University 23500 27900 0.158 10,317 1045 0.9062
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,317

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

163 East Tennessee State University 23600 30600 0.2286 10,829 1124 0.8619
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

164 Skidmore College 23700 89100 0.7337 2,704 1418 0.2105
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

165 Saint Norbert College 23900 63800 0.6252 1,970 1193 0.8574
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

166 Calvin University 24000 53500 0.5513 3,356 1222 0.7091
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

167 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 39300 0.3873 23,920 1397 0.5973
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

168 Indiana State University 24300 32400 0.2501 6,224 1020 0.8077
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

169 University of North Carolina Wilmington 24400 24500 0.0029 15,254 1270 0.6424
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

170 Boise State University 24700 31200 0.2084 23,983 1135 0.8721
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

23,983

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

171 University at Buffalo 24800 34000 0.2706 20,359 1303 0.7418
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

172 Sul Ross State University 24900 37300 0.3325 1,890 1020 0.9871
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

173 Temple University 25000 36100 0.3077 21,457 1135 0.8041
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

174 California State University-Long Beach 25200 38900 0.3524 36,082 1135 0.4627
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

174 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25200 31500 0.2001 6,809 1110 0.882
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,809

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

176 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 25300 37900 0.3322 5,661 1085 0.982
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,661

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

177 University of Hawaii at Hilo 25400 38300 0.337 2,292 1005 0.6063
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

178 Eastern Kentucky University 25500 38400 0.3363 13,448 1110 0.7761
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

178 Northern Arizona University 25500 43200 0.41 22,990 1090 0.8961
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

180 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,234 1279 0.848
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

181 Western Kentucky University 25900 27000 0.0407 14,151 970 0.9387
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

182 Salem State University 26100 43200 0.3961 4,867 1075 0.9588
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

183 Earlham College 26300 75800 0.6528 696 1233 0.7311
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

696

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

183 Gustavus Adolphus College 26300 75500 0.6518 1,905 1273 0.6099
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

183 SUNY College at Potsdam 26300 37700 0.3022 2,111 1060 0.777
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,111

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

186 Ball State University 26400 26400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

187 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 26500 36800 0.28 14,783 1124 0.8096
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

188 Georgia Southern University 26600 26800 0.0075 23,541 1065 0.8789
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

188 University of Arkansas 26600 28900 0.079 28,859 1179 0.743
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

190 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 26800 36600 0.2676 27,132 1099 0.9617
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

27,132

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

191 Kansas State University 27100 30400 0.1092 15,650 1164 0.8169
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

191 University of Arizona 27100 38100 0.2888 44,848 1233 0.8614
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

193 California State University-Northridge 27200 36500 0.2567 32,756 1005 0.9345
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

194 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 27300 31600 0.1354 2,216 1268 0.7987
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

195 California State University-San Bernardino 27400 39100 0.2991 15,365 990 0.9374
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,365

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

195 Wright State University-Main Campus 27400 36500 0.2495 7,505 1073 0.9633
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

197 Pacific Lutheran University 27600 71200 0.6116 2,446 1159 0.7802
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,446

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

198 North Dakota State University 27700 30400 0.0882 9,762 1110 0.9496
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

199 Morehead State University 27800 32600 0.1471 8,258 1140 0.7721
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

199 Syracuse University 27800 83100 0.6653 15,957 1363 0.4592
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,957

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

201 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 27900 32800 0.1489 19,701 1214 0.8749
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

201 University of Northern Iowa 27900 36200 0.2289 7,711 1129 0.9274
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,711

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

201 Wichita State University 27900 39800 0.3007 13,313 1073 0.9395
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

204 Cornell College 28100 74800 0.6242 1,094 1243 0.799
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

204 Dartmouth College 28100 96000 0.7074 4,637 1521 0.054
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

4,637

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

206 Weber State University 28400 33900 0.1621 31,672 0 0
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

207 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 32300 0.1176 11,160 1069 0.5967
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

208 Baylor University 28600 70300 0.593 14,915 1321 0.5128
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

208 Iowa State University 28600 43300 0.3398 25,628 1207 0.8866
#208

#208 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 %

208 Northland College 28600 63200 0.5477 286 1085 0.7497
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northland College
Ashland, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

286

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

211 Western Illinois University 28800 31000 0.0734 4,525 1015 0.7118
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

212 The University of the South 28900 77400 0.6263 1,644 1340 0.569
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,340

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

212 University of Dayton 28900 64200 0.5499 7,740 1302 0.6545
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

214 Bridgewater State University 29000 35500 0.1823 8,270 1180 0.8781
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

8,270

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

214 Southern Methodist University 29000 90100 0.6781 7,285 1423 0.6335
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

216 Clemson University 29100 37100 0.2176 23,401 1343 0.3834
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

216 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 29100 29200 0.0034 18,288 1090 0.9068
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

18,288

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

218 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29200 34000 0.1413 30,187 1292 0.6015
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

219 Northern Kentucky University 29400 32100 0.0842 10,163 1090 0.6765
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

220 Montclair State University 29500 36300 0.1874 18,712 1058 0.8789
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

220 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 29500 31600 0.0664 6,835 1090 0.7147
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,835

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

220 Sonoma State University 29500 41200 0.284 5,272 1050 0.9343
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,272

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

223 Montana State University 29600 31900 0.072 15,046 1184 0.8214
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

15,046

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

224 University of Toledo 29700 42000 0.2926 11,013 1229 0.9202
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

225 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 29800 43900 0.3214 9,847 1090 0.9309
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

226 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#226

#226 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 %

227 University of Hawaii at Manoa 30100 42200 0.2866 15,375 1103 0.866
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

228 University of West Georgia 30200 46800 0.3546 9,103 1040 0.5161
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

9,103

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

229 Scripps College 30400 94900 0.68 1,117 1475 0.3829
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

230 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 30500 39200 0.2222 12,507 1010 0.8897
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

231 The College of Wooster 30800 82600 0.6279 1,738 1344 0.5953
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

232 Portland State University 30900 43100 0.2825 15,414 1094 0.9087
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

233 Frostburg State University 31000 43000 0.2792 3,422 1095 0.8918
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

233 University of North Dakota 31000 33700 0.0824 11,033 1150 0.769
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

235 Western Colorado University 31100 41400 0.2487 3,148 1230 0.9971
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,148

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

236 Lamar University 31300 38300 0.1829 8,184 1050 0.8641
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

8,184

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

236 Rider University 31300 60600 0.4832 3,145 1233 0.7864
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,145

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

236 San Diego State University 31300 36100 0.1329 35,782 1208 0.3619
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

239 Hartwick College 31500 66200 0.5239 1,097 1179 0.696
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

239 University of Southern Indiana 31500 41800 0.2481 7,600 1145 0.9581
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

241 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31600 41200 0.2333 25,255 1134 0.7517
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

242 North Carolina A & T State University 31800 36700 0.1334 12,497 1075 0.499
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

12,497

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

243 Centenary College of Louisiana 31900 63200 0.4951 693 1130 0.5574
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

244 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32300 35100 0.0799 30,564 1302 0.416
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

245 Lake Superior State University 32400 33300 0.027 1,551 1120 0.6801
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

245 SUNY Brockport 32400 35800 0.095 5,816 1195 0.7068
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

247 DePauw University 32600 70300 0.5365 1,917 1321 0.5719
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

248 State University of New York at Oswego 33000 40200 0.1792 5,517 1180 0.8055
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

249 Framingham State University 33100 38100 0.1312 2,782 1190 0.8361
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

2,782

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

250 University of Indianapolis 33200 59900 0.4453 3,603 1080 0.665
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

251 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 33300 37200 0.1049 5,823 1115 0.8619
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

251 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,254 1080 0.8955
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

253 Lewis-Clark State College 33400 40000 0.165 3,793 980 0.8769
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

254 Adrian College 33500 70200 0.5226 1,673 1045 0.7253
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,673

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

254 Fort Lewis College 33500 41400 0.191 3,392 1109 0.773
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

254 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 33500 34400 0.0262 5,459 1055 0.8046
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

5,459

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

257 Wilkes University 33600 61900 0.4572 2,076 1144 0.9064
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,076

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

258 Auburn University 33700 34100 0.0117 27,907 1324 0.4592
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

259 Colorado Mesa University 33900 40000 0.1512 9,473 1055 0.8203
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

259 University of Minnesota Duluth 33900 38700 0.1237 8,426 1235 0.8875
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

261 Minnesota State University, Mankato 34000 37200 0.0881 13,433 1145 0.8844
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

262 University of Alaska Fairbanks 34300 41100 0.1654 5,827 1157 0.6469
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

5,827

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

263 SUNY College at Geneseo 34400 39400 0.127 3,881 1279 0.6645
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

264 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34500 34500 0 10,202 1140 0.8109
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,202

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

265 Beloit College 34800 81400 0.5721 1,004 1299 0.6304
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

266 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

267 Stockton University 35400 44500 0.2046 7,565 1135 0.8894
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

268 New Jersey City University 35600 39800 0.1056 3,871 1015 0.9838
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

269 Cedarville University 35700 57000 0.3734 5,790 1232 0.6529
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,790

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

269 State University of New York at New Paltz 35700 35700 0 6,862 1260 0.6161
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

271 Mississippi State University 36200 50500 0.283 18,567 1214 0.7764
#271

#271 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 %

271 Tennessee Technological University 36200 38500 0.0592 9,187 1163 0.7613
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

273 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 36400 41600 0.1268 5,386 1050 0.9092
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

274 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 45,193 1175 0.5466
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

45,193

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

275 Furman University 36700 82900 0.5571 2,383 1359 0.4295
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$82,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

276 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 36900 37100 0.0054 5,939 1065 0.5878
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

277 East Carolina University 37100 40100 0.0748 21,445 1160 0.8921
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

277 University of Connecticut 37100 53600 0.3081 20,056 1329 0.5239
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

279 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37600 66300 0.433 31,035 1366 0.5478
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

280 University of Nevada-Reno 38000 45800 0.1704 19,117 1134 0.7371
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

281 Hofstra University 38200 76900 0.5032 6,581 1328 0.6808
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

282 State University of New York at Cortland 38800 39900 0.0276 5,911 1175 0.5979
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

59.8 %

283 William Paterson University of New Jersey 39000 50300 0.2249 6,647 1153 0.9008
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

284 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 39100 44400 0.119 1,066 1197 0.4449
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

285 Rutgers University-Newark 39700 57900 0.3142 7,989 1159 0.7136
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$57,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

285 Stony Brook University 39700 53000 0.2506 18,263 1410 0.4904
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

287 University of Maine 40000 45200 0.1151 9,601 1205 0.9664
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

288 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 40300 44100 0.0862 13,432 1225 0.8701
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

289 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 40400 50000 0.1922 34,242 1273 0.7333
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

289 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,475 1399 0.0897
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

291 Wayne State University 40500 46200 0.1234 16,012 1174 0.8116
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

16,012

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

292 Washington State University 40600 56300 0.28 21,455 1125 0.8664
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

293 The University of Texas at San Antonio 40800 52100 0.217 31,127 1115 0.8679
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

294 Ohio State University-Main Campus 41000 53600 0.2352 46,815 1378 0.6057
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

295 Middle Tennessee State University 41500 46000 0.0978 18,042 1140 0.6909
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

296 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 41700 55200 0.2445 25,900 1375 0.5808
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

25,900

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

297 Susquehanna University 42000 76800 0.4533 2,246 1204 0.8143
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,246

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

298 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,853 990 0.6652
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,853

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

299 Kean University 42400 48300 0.1222 11,758 1040 0.759
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

299 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 42400 42400 0 14,449 1195 0.784
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

301 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42500 56200 0.2439 11,355 1222 0.8816
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,355

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

302 University of Florida 43100 45700 0.057 36,573 1399 0.242
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

303 Western Oregon University 43400 43400 0 3,167 1040 0.981
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,167

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

304 Radford University 43500 45700 0.0499 6,161 1070 0.8953
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

305 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43800 57100 0.2328 23,329 1239 0.766
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

306 Marist University 44200 75800 0.4168 5,551 1279 0.5651
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

5,551

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

307 The University of Montana 44300 45000 0.0156 7,891 1225 0.9586
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

7,891

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

308 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2752 31,253 1272 0.773
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

309 James Madison University 45200 45200 0 20,973 1260 0.7152
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,973

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

310 University of Illinois Chicago 45300 50600 0.1048 22,495 1252 0.7735
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$50,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

311 Towson University 45600 46400 0.0172 16,264 1098 0.8197
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

312 Saint Louis University 46000 80900 0.4312 10,413 1305 0.7504
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,413

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

312 University of California-San Diego 46000 75300 0.3889 34,955 1375 0.2671
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$75,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

314 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46200 86300 0.4644 5,741 1438 0.6347
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,741

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

315 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59700 0.2122 37,985 1390 0.5815
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

316 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,908 1139 0.8402
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,908

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

317 Tulane University of Louisiana 48400 91400 0.4706 8,192 1451 0.1398
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$91,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,192

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

318 Purdue University-Main Campus 48500 51200 0.0543 44,819 1327 0.4987
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

44,819

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

319 University of Kentucky 49000 58000 0.1554 25,534 1193 0.9294
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

320 The University of Texas at Austin 49700 59400 0.1633 43,165 1356 0.2664
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

321 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 49800 62200 0.1995 37,140 1406 0.4237
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

322 Binghamton University 50500 52800 0.0432 14,669 1415 0.3861
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

323 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50600 52900 0.0431 14,504 1149 0.7637
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

324 University of Iowa 50900 53200 0.0429 22,738 1208 0.8362
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

325 University of Utah 51400 53700 0.0425 28,064 1237 0.8598
#325

#325 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 %

326 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 52900 61200 0.1353 26,221 1204 0.8854
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

327 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53200 61000 0.1291 41,303 1338 0.7975
#327

#327 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 %

328 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 33,033 1264 0.8529
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

329 George Mason University 53400 61000 0.1246 28,334 1268 0.8748
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

330 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,100 1219 0.7766
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

331 The University of Alabama 55800 56000 0.0036 34,389 1284 0.7665
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

332 University of Missouri-Columbia 56900 59200 0.0385 24,449 1256 0.7847
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

333 Miami University-Oxford 57400 57400 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

334 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58200 64100 0.092 42,604 1336 0.6056
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

335 Michigan Technological University 59300 59300 0 6,013 1256 0.9243
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,013

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

336 Indiana University-Bloomington 60700 63000 0.0362 38,093 1302 0.7821
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

337 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 60900 66000 0.0773 5,472 1333 0.906
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

338 University of Oregon 66700 68900 0.0331 20,622 1250 0.883
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

339 University of California-Davis 69800 69800 0 32,273 1290 0.4183
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

340 University of California-Berkeley 70900 76100 0.0684 33,070 1407 0.1098
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$76,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

33,070

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

341 University of California-Irvine 72000 75600 0.0476 30,204 1333 0.2857
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

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

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