Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology E Majors

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

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These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Geology E majors who live in Texas.
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 Texas.
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 4200 82600 0.9492 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 5100 40700 0.8738 34,454 1435 0.1564
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

5 Yale University 5500 92200 0.94 6,814 1507 0.0387
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

6 Colby College 5800 91300 0.9361 2,412 1497 0.0709
#6

#6 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 Rice University 5800 93200 0.9374 4,789 1535 0.08
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$93,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

8 Smith College 6200 96800 0.9364 2,549 1477 0.21
#8

#8 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 %

9 Bates College 6400 92900 0.9309 1,760 1469 0.1332
#9

#9 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 %

10 Amherst College 7100 96200 0.9267 1,914 1514 0.0901
#10

#10 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 %

11 California Institute of Technology 7500 91800 0.9183 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 %

11 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 7500 90000 0.9171 4,535 1542 0.0455
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

4,535

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

13 College of Staten Island CUNY 7900 43200 0.8173 10,051 1064 0.9234
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

10,051

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

13 Vanderbilt University 7900 95900 0.9178 7,221 1527 0.0586
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$95,900

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

15 Brigham Young University 8000 22300 0.6399 32,952 1374 0.6778
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

16 Bowdoin College 8200 89900 0.909 1,881 1505 0.0713
#16

#16 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 %

17 Columbia University in the City of New York 8400 96200 0.9131 9,164 1535 0.0399
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.0 %

17 Western Colorado University 8400 27600 0.6951 3,148 1230 0.9971
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

3,148

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

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

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

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 %

20 University of Pennsylvania 9600 92900 0.8966 11,478 1536 0.054
#20

#20 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 %

22 Hamilton College 10100 92500 0.8906 2,031 1499 0.1362
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$92,500

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

23 Pomona College 10300 90100 0.8859 1,700 1520 0.0709
#23

#23 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 %

24 Wellesley College 10400 94400 0.8894 2,407 1500 0.1405
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$94,400

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

25 Valdosta State University 10500 25700 0.5922 7,166 1015 0.7229
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

7,166

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

26 Southern Utah University 10600 22200 0.5235 13,126 1140 0.8179
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

27 Haverford College 10700 97600 0.8904 1,431 1499 0.1237
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,431

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.4 %

28 Savannah State University 10800 26700 0.5962 2,966 925 0.4614
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

29 Colgate University 11100 95300 0.8836 3,193 1488 0.1388
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,300

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

29 Pitzer College 11100 94100 0.8822 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 %

31 Idaho State University 11600 27900 0.5848 10,834 0 0
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

31 University of Tulsa 11600 62900 0.8153 2,852 1328 0.6151
#31

#31 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 California State University-Sacramento 11700 30700 0.6186 28,820 1035 0.9399
#33

#33 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 %

33 Northern Arizona University 11700 27900 0.5824 22,990 1090 0.8961
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

33 The University of Texas at Dallas 11700 21900 0.4656 21,858 1283 0.6513
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$21,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

33 Wichita State University 11700 29800 0.607 13,313 1073 0.9395
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

37 Bryn Mawr College 11800 88300 0.8668 1,360 1383 0.2943
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,360

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

38 Indiana State University 11900 27000 0.5593 6,224 1020 0.8077
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

39 Lafayette College 12000 85800 0.8606 2,775 1427 0.3145
#39

#39 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 %

39 University of California-San Diego 12000 39700 0.6976 34,955 1375 0.2671
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

41 California State University-Stanislaus 12100 28500 0.5753 8,455 950 0.9814
#41

#41 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 %

42 Marshall University 12200 47700 0.7446 9,146 1065 0.9573
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

42 University of Hawaii at Hilo 12200 33200 0.6317 2,292 1005 0.6063
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

44 Carleton College 12300 74400 0.8343 2,128 1490 0.2041
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

45 Dickinson College 12400 92100 0.8657 2,311 1393 0.4209
#45

#45 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 %

46 University of California-Merced 12500 41900 0.7018 8,372 1070 0.9053
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

47 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,255 1134 0.7517
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

48 Lamar University 12800 23000 0.4413 8,184 1050 0.8641
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

8,184

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

49 Vassar College 12900 92600 0.8608 2,462 1499 0.1857
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,600

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

50 Fort Hays State University 13000 22600 0.4279 10,172 1075 0.9026
#50

#50 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 %

51 Albion College 13100 75400 0.8268 1,308 1065 0.807
#51

#51 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 %

52 Eastern Illinois University 13200 24600 0.4641 6,785 985 0.6535
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

53 Sul Ross State University 13300 30400 0.5617 1,890 1020 0.9871
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

54 Western Kentucky University 13400 27800 0.5175 14,151 970 0.9387
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

55 Colorado College 13500 94600 0.8569 2,031 1357 0.1847
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

56 California State University-Bakersfield 13600 45000 0.6982 8,865 925 0.9385
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

56 Trinity University 13600 72200 0.8114 2,518 1423 0.2592
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$72,200

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

58 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 47300 0.7099 38,040 1418 0.452
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

59 Brown University 13900 94000 0.8521 7,910 1535 0.0539
#59

#59 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 %

59 Denison University 13900 69300 0.7992 2,394 1412 0.1739
#59

#59 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 %

61 University of Georgia 14000 28100 0.5 32,399 1382 0.377
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

62 Mount Holyoke College 14100 89900 0.8434 2,178 1449 0.3603
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

63 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 14500 19000 0.237 11,994 1090 0.865
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

64 Arkansas Tech University 14600 27400 0.4675 8,145 1035 0.9589
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

64 Central Michigan University 14600 37800 0.6131 10,193 1095 0.8982
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

64 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 14600 23600 0.3821 10,632 1075 0.8859
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,632

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

67 Northern Illinois University 14700 34700 0.5762 11,348 1070 0.6979
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

67 Utah State University 14700 22700 0.3535 25,706 1176 0.9247
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

69 Sonoma State University 14800 26700 0.4457 5,272 1050 0.9343
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,272

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

69 Stanford University 14800 71700 0.794 7,904 1535 0.0361
#69

#69 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 University of South Carolina Aiken 14800 23300 0.3649 3,289 1115 0.7854
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

72 Stephen F Austin State University 15000 25300 0.4057 9,129 1075 0.9399
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

72 Texas A&M University-College Station 15000 30600 0.5096 60,710 1278 0.5743
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

74 Murray State University 15100 27000 0.4421 7,851 1115 0.8568
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,851

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

74 Northwest Missouri State University 15100 29000 0.4808 5,241 1095 0.8609
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

76 Case Western Reserve University 15200 91200 0.8338 6,528 1475 0.3654
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,200

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

36.5 %

77 Western Carolina University 15300 16500 0.0729 10,112 1130 0.8183
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$16,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

78 California State University-Chico 15500 23500 0.3401 13,792 1075 0.9272
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

78 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8254 2,896 1440 0.3418
#78

#78 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 %

80 Macalester College 15600 90100 0.8273 2,138 1425 0.2852
#80

#80 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 %

81 Northeastern University 15700 89900 0.8254 17,432 1490 0.0522
#81

#81 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 %

81 University of Alaska Fairbanks 15700 24300 0.3543 5,827 1157 0.6469
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,827

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

81 Western Michigan University 15700 26500 0.4079 13,027 1115 0.846
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

84 University of West Georgia 15800 31400 0.4971 9,103 1040 0.5161
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

9,103

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

85 University of Southern Indiana 16000 26800 0.4028 7,600 1145 0.9581
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

86 Sam Houston State University 16100 30300 0.4682 17,787 1030 0.9026
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

87 Appalachian State University 16200 19500 0.1693 19,560 1190 0.9014
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

87 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 16200 31000 0.477 8,553 1045 0.8688
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

89 California State University-Long Beach 16300 25800 0.3683 36,082 1135 0.4627
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

89 The University of Texas at El Paso 16300 26200 0.3768 21,118 980 0.9992
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,118

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

89 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 46300 0.647 33,475 1399 0.0897
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

89 Weber State University 16300 23600 0.3089 31,672 0 0
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

93 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 16400 26900 0.391 9,847 1090 0.9309
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

93 New Mexico Highlands University 16400 26700 0.3859 1,603 0 0
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

93 The University of Texas at Arlington 16400 28600 0.4261 32,545 1129 0.799
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

93 University of Kansas 16400 34900 0.5302 22,085 1176 0.9348
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

93 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16400 23400 0.2995 11,756 1124 0.8698
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

93 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16400 22400 0.2683 9,351 1195 0.8234
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

9,351

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

99 Frostburg State University 16500 26600 0.3794 3,422 1095 0.8918
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

99 SUNY College at Potsdam 16500 27600 0.4024 2,111 1060 0.777
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,111

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

101 Emporia State University 16600 22900 0.2753 2,396 1075 0.9771
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

101 North Carolina State University 16600 28500 0.4182 28,422 1378 0.4174
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

103 Northwestern University 16700 91800 0.8181 9,399 1527 0.0769
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

9,399

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

103 Wayne State University 16700 32900 0.4921 16,012 1174 0.8116
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

16,012

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

105 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 16800 28200 0.4038 7,353 1085 0.9077
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

105 University of Houston-Downtown 16800 20900 0.1966 12,622 1025 0.8996
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston-Downtown
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$20,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

12,622

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

105 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16800 64800 0.7408 20,885 1420 0.1534
#105

#105 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 %

108 Eastern Michigan University 16900 36100 0.5321 10,470 1055 0.7964
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

108 University of Houston 16900 22000 0.2314 39,257 1249 0.7392
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

110 SUNY at Fredonia 17100 27800 0.3854 2,771 1258 0.777
#110

#110 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 %

111 Missouri State University-Springfield 17200 35400 0.5147 20,584 1134 0.9053
#111

#111 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 %

112 Bennington College 17300 89500 0.8072 797 1370 0.4453
#112

#112 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 %

112 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17300 28700 0.3975 19,701 1214 0.8749
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

114 West Virginia University 17400 40900 0.5743 18,206 1125 0.89
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

115 Colorado Mesa University 17600 28600 0.3846 9,473 1055 0.8203
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

116 Keene State College 17700 32100 0.4468 2,725 1085 0.9033
#116

#116 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 %

116 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17700 27400 0.3562 8,320 1090 0.8858
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

116 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#116

#116 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 %

119 Salem State University 17800 28500 0.3754 4,867 1075 0.9588
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

119 University of Memphis 17800 33100 0.4629 15,770 1075 0.7203
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

119 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 17800 31200 0.4294 27,132 1099 0.9617
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

27,132

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

122 University of Arkansas 18100 29000 0.3752 28,859 1179 0.743
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

123 Boston College 18200 97600 0.8133 10,314 1490 0.1643
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

10,314

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

123 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 34,242 1273 0.7333
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

123 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18200 28700 0.3678 4,218 1030 0.9489
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

123 Whitman College 18200 85500 0.7875 1,561 1399 0.3815
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

127 Bridgewater State University 18300 25400 0.279 8,270 1180 0.8781
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,270

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

127 College of Charleston 18300 33900 0.4607 10,880 1255 0.6003
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

127 State University of New York at Oswego 18300 27700 0.3392 5,517 1180 0.8055
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

130 Angelo State University 18500 35400 0.4764 9,702 1055 0.8301
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

9,702

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

130 SUNY Brockport 18500 26200 0.2934 5,816 1195 0.7068
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

132 Youngstown State University 18600 34000 0.453 9,400 1115 0.8445
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

133 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 18700 39300 0.5259 37,985 1390 0.5815
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

133 University of Mississippi 18700 27000 0.3073 21,585 1182 0.9658
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

133 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 18700 37400 0.4995 14,449 1195 0.784
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

136 Central Washington University 18800 22700 0.1716 10,317 1045 0.9062
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

10,317

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

136 University of California-Berkeley 18800 43500 0.5683 33,070 1407 0.1098
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

33,070

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

138 East Tennessee State University 18900 28100 0.3269 10,829 1124 0.8619
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

139 Framingham State University 19200 31000 0.3808 2,782 1190 0.8361
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,782

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

139 Occidental College 19200 92200 0.7918 1,881 1447 0.4417
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

141 University of Northern Colorado 19300 30500 0.3672 6,480 1085 0.8585
#141

#141 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 %

142 University of New Orleans 19500 27200 0.283 5,419 1040 0.7431
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

143 SUNY Oneonta 19700 29300 0.3276 4,681 1234 0.696
#143

#143 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 %

144 California State University-Los Angeles 19900 38000 0.4764 19,586 965 0.9125
#144

#144 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 %

144 University of Northern Iowa 19900 24000 0.1703 7,711 1129 0.9274
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,711

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

146 Franklin and Marshall College 20000 90300 0.7785 1,808 1396 0.2819
#146

#146 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 %

146 Hanover College 20000 66500 0.6989 1,035 1210 0.837
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,035

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

148 Central Connecticut State University 20100 29500 0.3185 8,170 1075 0.7333
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

149 Fort Lewis College 20300 29100 0.3027 3,392 1109 0.773
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

149 Minot State University 20300 23500 0.1367 2,499 1075 0.6462
#149

#149 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 %

149 University of Rochester 20300 95900 0.7883 6,580 1462 0.4008
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$95,900

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

152 San Diego State University 20400 28900 0.2942 35,782 1208 0.3619
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

152 University of Southern California 20400 75900 0.7316 20,630 1492 0.0981
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

154 Ohio University-Main Campus 20500 23200 0.1164 20,444 1209 0.8499
#154

#154 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 %

154 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 20500 26500 0.2262 22,364 1159 0.7504
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

154 University of Hawaii at Manoa 20500 32300 0.3651 15,375 1103 0.866
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

157 Hampshire College 20600 83900 0.7548 844 1254 0.7528
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

157 SUNY Buffalo State University 20600 44900 0.5408 5,255 1109 0.7295
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

5,255

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

157 University of Colorado Boulder 20600 31900 0.3548 32,244 1351 0.7808
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

160 State University of New York at Cortland 20700 27700 0.2525 5,911 1175 0.5979
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

59.8 %

161 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 28800 0.2743 31,133 1463 0.4479
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

161 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 20900 26000 0.1955 4,880 1124 0.8172
#161

#161 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 %

163 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,254 1080 0.8955
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

163 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 21000 40700 0.4835 11,355 1222 0.8816
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

11,355

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

165 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,221 1204 0.8854
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

165 Midwestern State University 21800 28600 0.2374 4,303 1010 0.9352
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

165 Northern Michigan University 21800 33100 0.3414 6,684 1100 0.8402
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

168 Tufts University 21900 98900 0.7783 7,126 1507 0.1149
#168

#168 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 %

169 Rocky Mountain College 22000 52000 0.5766 851 1075 0.6961
#169

#169 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 %

170 Austin Peay State University 22100 35900 0.3844 8,926 1075 0.9641
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

170 Claremont McKenna College 22100 98000 0.7747 1,390 1507 0.0959
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

1,390

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

9.6 %

170 Grand Valley State University 22100 35900 0.3849 19,002 1084 0.8302
#170

#170 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 %

170 Texas Tech University 22100 27200 0.1902 32,580 1200 0.7265
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

174 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,317 1115 0.7549
#174

#174 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 %

175 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 22400 50000 0.5517 3,825 1175 0.7841
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

176 University of Florida 22500 43200 0.479 36,573 1399 0.242
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

177 Florida State University 22600 33600 0.3271 32,720 1360 0.2422
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

178 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.686 2,522 1163 0.6268
#178

#178 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 %

178 Juniata College 22800 73800 0.6909 1,242 1229 0.7891
#178

#178 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 %

178 St Lawrence University 22800 90500 0.7479 1,949 1359 0.5434
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$90,500

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

181 The University of Alabama 22900 31500 0.2726 34,389 1284 0.7665
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

182 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,450 1044 0.9518
#182

#182 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 %

183 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.372 8,738 1079 0.948
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,738

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

183 University of Southern Mississippi 23100 23100 0 10,193 1181 0.9912
#183

#183 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 %

185 San Jose State University 23300 41100 0.4332 28,008 1124 0.8461
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

186 Concord University 23400 40100 0.4163 1,609 990 0.9256
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

186 Hope College 23400 60100 0.6104 3,395 1241 0.7924
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

188 Allegheny College 23500 76200 0.6917 1,171 1279 0.5457
#188

#188 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 %

189 Saint Norbert College 23900 63800 0.6252 1,970 1193 0.8574
#189

#189 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 %

189 University of Kentucky 23900 36400 0.3445 25,534 1193 0.9294
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

191 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 24000 34400 0.3023 14,783 1124 0.8096
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

191 Calvin University 24000 53500 0.5513 3,356 1222 0.7091
#191

#191 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 %

191 Minnesota State University, Mankato 24000 27100 0.1139 13,433 1145 0.8844
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

191 University of South Carolina-Columbia 24000 24900 0.0361 30,187 1292 0.6015
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

195 Fitchburg State University 24100 33700 0.2849 3,027 1145 0.8693
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,027

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

196 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 24400 44400 0.4504 1,066 1197 0.4449
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

197 Skidmore College 24700 94200 0.7375 2,704 1418 0.2105
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$94,200

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

198 Boise State University 24800 31200 0.2052 23,983 1135 0.8721
#198

#198 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 %

199 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25200 31500 0.2001 6,809 1110 0.882
#199

#199 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 %

200 Temple University 25300 50200 0.4959 21,457 1135 0.8041
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$50,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

201 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 25400 40500 0.3729 25,900 1375 0.5808
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

25,900

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

202 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 25600 37900 0.3243 5,661 1085 0.982
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,661

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

203 Eastern Kentucky University 25800 38400 0.3285 13,448 1110 0.7761
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

203 Iowa State University 25800 43300 0.4046 25,628 1207 0.8866
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

205 University of North Dakota 26000 28600 0.0907 11,033 1150 0.769
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

206 University of North Carolina Wilmington 26200 26200 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

207 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26300 28400 0.0735 14,504 1149 0.7637
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

208 Gustavus Adolphus College 26400 75500 0.65 1,905 1273 0.6099
#208

#208 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 %

209 Earlham College 26500 75800 0.651 696 1233 0.7311
#209

#209 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 %

209 University of Akron Main Campus 26500 32300 0.1795 11,160 1069 0.5967
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

211 Adams State University 26600 33600 0.2107 1,605 1030 0.9918
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

212 University of Arizona 27000 38100 0.2915 44,848 1233 0.8614
#212

#212 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 %

212 University of Idaho 27000 45200 0.4023 9,574 1119 0.7553
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

214 California State University-Northridge 27300 36500 0.2515 32,756 1005 0.9345
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

214 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 27300 41500 0.342 42,604 1336 0.6056
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

216 Kansas State University 27400 32600 0.1595 15,650 1164 0.8169
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

216 Syracuse University 27400 86000 0.6817 15,957 1363 0.4592
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$86,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

15,957

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

218 California State University-San Bernardino 27500 39100 0.2966 15,365 990 0.9374
#218

#218 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 %

218 Rowan University 27500 41300 0.3345 16,100 1219 0.7766
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

218 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 27500 31600 0.1294 2,216 1268 0.7987
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

221 Wright State University-Main Campus 27600 36500 0.244 7,505 1073 0.9633
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

222 Pacific Lutheran University 27800 71200 0.6097 2,446 1159 0.7802
#222

#222 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 %

223 Morehead State University 27900 32600 0.1441 8,258 1140 0.7721
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

223 North Dakota State University 27900 30400 0.082 9,762 1110 0.9496
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

225 Cornell College 28200 74800 0.6225 1,094 1243 0.799
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

226 Mississippi State University 28300 32300 0.1265 18,567 1214 0.7764
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

227 Northland College 28700 63200 0.5458 286 1085 0.7497
#227

#227 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 %

228 Dartmouth College 28800 95200 0.6974 4,637 1521 0.054
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$95,200

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

4,637

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

228 Western Oregon University 28800 28800 0 3,167 1040 0.981
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,167

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

230 The University of the South 28900 77400 0.6263 1,644 1340 0.569
#230

#230 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 %

231 University of Dayton 29000 64200 0.5484 7,740 1302 0.6545
#231

#231 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 %

231 Western Illinois University 29000 31000 0.0673 4,525 1015 0.7118
#231

#231 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 %

233 University of Connecticut 29100 36700 0.2068 20,056 1329 0.5239
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

233 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 29100 29200 0.0034 18,288 1090 0.9068
#233

#233 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 %

235 Illinois State University 29600 35200 0.1586 19,107 1120 0.8815
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

235 Northern Kentucky University 29600 32100 0.0779 10,163 1090 0.6765
#235

#235 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 %

237 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 29700 31600 0.0601 6,835 1090 0.7147
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

6,835

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

238 Montana State University 29800 31900 0.0657 15,046 1184 0.8214
#238

#238 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 %

239 Montclair State University 29900 36300 0.1764 18,712 1058 0.8789
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

239 University of Toledo 29900 42000 0.2881 11,013 1229 0.9202
#239

#239 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 %

241 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#241

#241 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 %

242 Scripps College 30400 94900 0.6795 1,117 1475 0.3829
#242

#242 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 %

243 Georgia Southern University 30500 43600 0.3005 23,541 1065 0.8789
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

244 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 30600 44600 0.3139 12,507 1010 0.8897
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

245 The College of Wooster 31000 83100 0.6266 1,738 1344 0.5953
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

246 Portland State University 31100 43100 0.2781 15,414 1094 0.9087
#246

#246 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 %

247 Towson University 31200 31200 0 16,264 1098 0.8197
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

248 Michigan Technological University 31300 36400 0.1402 6,013 1256 0.9243
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,013

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

248 Rider University 31300 65400 0.5215 3,145 1233 0.7864
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$65,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,145

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

250 Hartwick College 31500 74400 0.5764 1,097 1179 0.696
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

250 Kean University 31500 39500 0.2026 11,758 1040 0.759
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

250 University of California-Santa Barbara 31500 63800 0.5066 23,181 1354 0.3297
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

253 Centenary College of Louisiana 32000 63200 0.4935 693 1130 0.5574
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

254 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 32300 36700 0.1198 41,303 1338 0.7975
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

255 Lake Superior State University 32500 33300 0.024 1,551 1120 0.6801
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

256 DePauw University 32900 70300 0.5321 1,917 1321 0.5719
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

257 Lewis-Clark State College 33300 41200 0.1919 3,793 980 0.8769
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

258 University of Indianapolis 33400 59900 0.4422 3,603 1080 0.665
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

259 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 33500 37200 0.0995 5,823 1115 0.8619
#259

#259 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 %

259 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 33500 34400 0.0262 5,459 1055 0.8046
#259

#259 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 %

259 Western Connecticut State University 33500 39900 0.1605 3,567 1105 0.8701
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

3,567

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

262 Adrian College 33700 70200 0.5199 1,673 1045 0.7253
#262

#262 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 %

263 Wilkes University 33900 61900 0.4516 2,076 1144 0.9064
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,076

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

264 University of Minnesota Duluth 34100 38700 0.1188 8,426 1235 0.8875
#264

#264 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 %

265 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 34200 35900 0.0474 6,306 1214 0.9075
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

266 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 34400 36100 0.047 33,033 1264 0.8529
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

267 SUNY College at Geneseo 34500 39400 0.1245 3,881 1279 0.6645
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

267 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34500 34500 0 10,202 1140 0.8109
#267

#267 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 %

269 Beloit College 34600 81400 0.5746 1,004 1299 0.6304
#269

#269 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 %

269 University of Vermont 34600 66300 0.4784 12,276 1379 0.653
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

271 New Jersey City University 35600 39800 0.1056 3,871 1015 0.9838
#271

#271 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 %

272 State University of New York at New Paltz 35700 35700 0 6,862 1260 0.6161
#272

#272 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 %

273 Baylor University 35800 76700 0.5334 14,915 1321 0.5128
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$76,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

273 Stockton University 35800 52500 0.3182 7,565 1135 0.8894
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

275 Cedarville University 35900 57000 0.3701 5,790 1232 0.6529
#275

#275 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 %

276 Auburn University 36400 40300 0.0969 27,907 1324 0.4592
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

276 Tennessee Technological University 36400 38500 0.0543 9,187 1163 0.7613
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

278 Florida International University 36500 40300 0.0942 45,193 1175 0.5466
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

45,193

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

278 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 36500 41600 0.1223 5,386 1050 0.9092
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

280 Furman University 36700 82900 0.5571 2,383 1359 0.4295
#280

#280 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 %

281 Georgia State University 36800 45700 0.1948 27,415 1080 0.5544
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

27,415

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

282 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 36900 37100 0.0054 5,939 1065 0.5878
#282

#282 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 %

283 California State University-Fresno 37000 43800 0.1554 21,954 995 0.9526
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

284 East Carolina University 37100 40100 0.0748 21,445 1160 0.8921
#284

#284 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 %

285 University of South Florida 37500 37500 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

286 University of Nevada-Reno 38000 45800 0.1704 19,117 1134 0.7371
#286

#286 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 %

286 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 38000 66300 0.427 31,035 1366 0.5478
#286

#286 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 %

288 Hofstra University 38400 85200 0.5494 6,581 1328 0.6808
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$85,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

289 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38600 56100 0.3121 30,564 1302 0.416
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

290 Southern Connecticut State University 38700 52900 0.2685 7,252 1005 0.9147
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

291 William Paterson University of New Jersey 39300 49500 0.2061 6,647 1153 0.9008
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$49,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

292 California State University-Fullerton 39400 41500 0.0504 38,760 1090 0.9052
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

293 Stony Brook University 39900 53000 0.247 18,263 1410 0.4904
#293

#293 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 %

294 Rutgers University-Newark 40000 57900 0.309 7,989 1159 0.7136
#294

#294 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 %

295 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 40100 41000 0.0219 24,868 1214 0.796
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

296 University of Maine 40200 45200 0.1107 9,601 1205 0.9664
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

296 University of Wyoming 40200 45300 0.1124 8,130 1179 0.9688
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

298 The University of Texas at San Antonio 40500 52700 0.2315 31,127 1115 0.8679
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

298 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 40500 44100 0.0817 13,432 1225 0.8701
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

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

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

301 Ohio State University-Main Campus 41600 53600 0.224 46,815 1378 0.6057
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

302 Middle Tennessee State University 41700 57600 0.2758 18,042 1140 0.6909
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

303 Western Washington University 41900 51500 0.1866 13,752 1272 0.9325
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$51,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

304 Susquehanna University 42100 76800 0.452 2,246 1204 0.8143
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,246

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

305 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,853 990 0.6652
#305

#305 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 %

306 Southern Methodist University 42500 90400 0.5299 7,285 1423 0.6335
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

307 Radford University 43600 45700 0.0457 6,161 1070 0.8953
#307

#307 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 %

308 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 44000 57100 0.2294 23,329 1239 0.766
#308

#308 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 %

309 University at Buffalo 44100 49200 0.1037 20,359 1303 0.7418
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

310 The University of Montana 44300 45000 0.0156 7,891 1225 0.9586
#310

#310 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 %

311 Marist University 44600 78200 0.4297 5,551 1279 0.5651
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$78,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

5,551

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

312 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2743 31,253 1272 0.773
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

313 University of Illinois Chicago 45500 53200 0.1446 22,495 1252 0.7735
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

314 Ball State University 46200 49200 0.061 15,189 1170 0.855
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

314 Saint Louis University 46200 80900 0.4287 10,413 1305 0.7504
#314

#314 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 %

316 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46300 88100 0.4744 5,741 1438 0.6347
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,741

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

317 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1279 0.848
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

318 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,908 1139 0.8402
#318

#318 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 %

319 Purdue University-Main Campus 48700 51200 0.0505 44,819 1327 0.4987
#319

#319 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 %

320 Tulane University of Louisiana 48800 91400 0.4662 8,192 1451 0.1398
#320

#320 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 %

320 University of Delaware 48800 62300 0.2157 20,026 1294 0.706
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

20,026

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

322 William & Mary 49100 69200 0.2905 7,063 1462 0.3407
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

323 University of California-Riverside 49500 66000 0.2501 22,600 1199 0.7639
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

22,600

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

324 The University of Texas at Austin 49800 59400 0.1617 43,165 1356 0.2664
#324

#324 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 %

324 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 49800 62200 0.1995 37,140 1406 0.4237
#324

#324 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 %

326 James Madison University 50400 50400 0 20,973 1260 0.7152
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,973

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

327 Binghamton University 50700 52800 0.0396 14,669 1415 0.3861
#327

#327 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 %

328 University of Iowa 51100 53200 0.0393 22,738 1208 0.8362
#328

#328 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 %

329 University of Utah 51600 53700 0.0389 28,064 1237 0.8598
#329

#329 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 %

330 George Mason University 53500 60500 0.1158 28,334 1268 0.8748
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

331 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53800 62800 0.1433 23,920 1397 0.5973
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

332 University of Missouri-Columbia 57100 59200 0.0353 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 Indiana University-Bloomington 60900 63000 0.0332 38,093 1302 0.7821
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

334 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 60900 66000 0.0773 5,472 1333 0.906
#334

#334 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 %

336 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 61000 62400 0.0225 40,684 1331 0.3915
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

337 Clemson University 61600 63700 0.0328 23,401 1343 0.3834
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

338 University of Oregon 66800 68900 0.0303 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 70800 73800 0.0407 32,273 1290 0.4183
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

340 University of California-Irvine 72000 75300 0.0439 30,204 1333 0.2857
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

341 University of California-Santa Cruz 82400 82400 0 17,940 1281 0.6579
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

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

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