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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

Most Affordable Geology/Earth Science, General Colleges for Alaska Residents for 2027

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Considering a degree in Geology/Earth Science?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Geology/Earth Science majors who live in Alaska.
Rankings are calculated by estimating the net price at every college offering Geology/Earth Science degrees for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of Alaska.
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/Earth Science
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,354 1554 0.0611
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,354

Est. Median SAT

1,554

Acceptance Rate

6.1 %

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

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

8.6 %

3 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3900 93300 0.9581 4,561 1542 0.0456
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$93,300

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

4 Princeton University 4300 83400 0.9484 5,916 1528 0.0442
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,916

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

4.4 %

5 University of Pennsylvania 5400 93100 0.9424 9,989 1535 0.0492
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

9,989

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

6 Colby College 5500 91300 0.9394 2,360 1477 0.0803
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,360

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

7 California State University-Los Angeles 5800 69100 0.9165 22,077 965 0.9124
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

8 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 6300 40700 0.8443 35,358 1448 0.1642
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

9 Amherst College 6600 99300 0.9332 1,907 1500 0.0772
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$99,300

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,907

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

9 Bryn Mawr College 6600 96400 0.9314 1,288 1387 0.2815
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$96,400

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,288

Est. Median SAT

1,387

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

11 Bowdoin College 6900 96700 0.9285 1,841 1499 0.0681
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$96,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,841

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

6.8 %

11 Pomona College 6900 93700 0.9264 1,721 1499 0.0714
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,721

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

13 Smith College 7100 97700 0.9273 2,578 1466 0.2241
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$97,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

2,578

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

22.4 %

13 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 7100 41500 0.8297 38,572 1455 0.3659
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

15 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 7700 35300 0.7828 5,753 1195 0.864
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

5,753

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

16 Brigham Young University 8000 22200 0.6405 34,354 1374 0.6862
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

16 Northwestern University 8000 94200 0.9152 9,060 1533 0.0769
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$94,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

16 Vanderbilt University 8000 98200 0.9189 7,221 1527 0.0586
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$98,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

19 Morehead State University 8200 26300 0.6877 7,941 1080 0.8328
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,941

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

19 Northern Kentucky University 8200 25900 0.6843 10,136 1110 0.9666
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

10,136

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

21 California Institute of Technology 8400 94600 0.9108 971 1564 0.0379
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

971

Est. Median SAT

1,564

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

22 California State University-Northridge 8500 36500 0.7687 32,846 1005 0.9176
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

23 College of Staten Island CUNY 8900 72200 0.8771 10,368 1064 0.999
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$72,200

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

10,368

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

23 Columbia University in the City of New York 8900 98000 0.9095 9,164 1535 0.0386
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

25 Bates College 9200 92900 0.9008 1,736 1412 0.1483
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,736

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

26 California State University-East Bay 9300 45100 0.7942 9,909 940 0.9739
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

27 Haverford College 9700 101400 0.9044 1,420 1490 0.1331
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$101,400

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,420

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

27 Lamar University 9700 22900 0.5757 8,387 1040 0.8353
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

29 Rice University 9900 92500 0.8933 4,807 1528 0.0801
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$92,500

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

4,807

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

30 University of Tulsa 10000 63100 0.842 2,852 1328 0.615
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

31 Washington and Lee University 10100 96300 0.8947 1,916 1484 0.1354
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,916

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.5 %

32 University of California-Merced 10400 48200 0.7844 8,234 1070 0.9704
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

8,234

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

33 Portland State University 10500 43300 0.758 14,932 1174 0.8586
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

34 Colgate University 10600 95800 0.8893 3,193 1488 0.1388
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

34 University of Rochester 10600 96300 0.8903 6,096 1448 0.4191
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

6,096

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

41.9 %

36 The University of Tennessee-Martin 10700 24800 0.5691 7,393 1125 0.8968
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

7,393

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.7 %

37 Western Kentucky University 10800 27500 0.6071 13,732 1090 0.9145
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

38 Concord University 10900 49200 0.778 1,638 1015 0.9728
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,638

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

39 University of California-Berkeley 11000 44400 0.7525 33,513 1407 0.1145
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

33,513

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

39 Wellesley College 11000 95400 0.8843 2,366 1499 0.1479
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$95,400

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,366

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

41 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11100 33800 0.6718 40,996 1399 0.4175
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

42 Southern Utah University 11200 51400 0.7821 13,176 1140 0.9998
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

43 Eastern Kentucky University 11300 27300 0.5871 13,448 1075 0.9683
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

43 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 11300 36600 0.6909 27,963 1090 0.8395
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

27,963

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

45 California State University-Stanislaus 11500 33600 0.6587 8,494 950 0.9558
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

8,494

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

45 Savannah State University 11500 50900 0.7743 2,966 950 1
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

47 California State University-Fresno 11600 54600 0.7871 21,954 995 0.9526
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

47 Lafayette College 11600 91000 0.8721 2,675 1415 0.3116
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$91,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

47 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11600 27800 0.5819 22,007 1427 0.1672
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

22,007

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

16.7 %

50 Marshall University 11800 27800 0.575 9,960 1070 0.9663
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

51 William & Mary 12000 43700 0.7259 6,951 1454 0.3696
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,454

Acceptance Rate

37.0 %

52 Brown University 12100 94000 0.8712 7,951 1500 0.0634
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

7,951

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

6.3 %

53 University of California-San Diego 12200 41600 0.7072 35,442 1375 0.2856
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

35,442

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

54 Eastern Illinois University 12300 24700 0.5013 6,731 1020 0.7073
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,731

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

54 Northern Arizona University 12300 30400 0.5958 22,203 1129 0.8961
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

54 University of Hawaii at Hilo 12300 56000 0.7803 2,304 990 0.8351
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

57 Fitchburg State University 12400 33800 0.6327 3,000 1090 0.8885
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,000

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

57 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 31100 0.6022 39,193 1418 0.4081
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

59 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,312 1134 0.7395
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

59 University of South Carolina Aiken 12600 23300 0.4594 3,379 1065 0.743
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

3,379

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

61 Pitzer College 12700 94400 0.8657 1,193 1279 0.2685
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,400

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,193

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

26.9 %

61 University of Alaska Fairbanks 12700 25900 0.5107 6,209 1144 0.6424
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,209

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

61 Wayne State University 12700 32900 0.6137 16,390 1183 0.8359
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

64 Franklin and Marshall College 12800 95700 0.8659 1,778 1387 0.3163
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,778

Est. Median SAT

1,387

Acceptance Rate

31.6 %

64 Mount Holyoke College 12800 89900 0.8577 2,135 1419 0.3841
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,135

Est. Median SAT

1,419

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

66 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 12900 24900 0.4811 5,677 985 0.9301
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,677

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

67 Hamilton College 13000 98000 0.8673 1,980 1484 0.1359
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,980

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

67 University of Arizona 13000 31000 0.5803 43,294 1186 0.8351
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

69 Albion College 13100 109600 0.8804 1,168 1065 0.7437
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$109,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,168

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

70 Vassar College 13200 93100 0.8583 2,514 1488 0.2093
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,514

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

20.9 %

71 Carleton College 13300 75000 0.8226 1,974 1492 0.2178
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$75,000

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

1,974

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

21.8 %

71 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 13300 26500 0.4975 13,039 1020 0.894
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

71 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 13300 29300 0.5461 8,421 1054 0.9444
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

74 Sul Ross State University 13500 41100 0.6719 1,890 1020 0.9871
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

74 University of Delaware 13500 34500 0.6079 19,287 1302 0.6924
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

76 Trinity University 13600 67000 0.7967 2,423 1408 0.2488
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,423

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

24.9 %

77 University of California-Santa Barbara 13700 43000 0.6814 23,091 1354 0.382
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

23,091

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

78 Utah State University 13800 20800 0.3369 26,629 1168 0.9212
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

79 University of Georgia 14000 27200 0.4846 32,824 1348 0.3425
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

79 University of South Florida 14000 22400 0.3754 39,093 1255 0.4071
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

79 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 14000 21300 0.3426 18,667 1090 0.9711
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$21,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

82 Denison University 14100 69300 0.7963 2,458 1366 0.1955
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,458

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

19.6 %

82 Kean University 14100 39200 0.6403 11,932 1040 0.7811
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

11,932

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

82 Western Colorado University 14100 26600 0.47 3,224 1230 0.9561
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,224

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

85 Oberlin College 14400 92200 0.8442 2,896 1440 0.3416
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

85 Youngstown State University 14400 28400 0.4928 9,687 1120 0.9145
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

87 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 14500 31000 0.5329 13,432 1225 0.8701
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

87 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 14500 22800 0.3645 11,994 1090 0.8651
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

89 California State University-Bakersfield 14600 57400 0.7457 9,897 1015 0.8416
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

9,897

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

90 Bucknell University 14700 95700 0.8468 3,928 1275 0.322
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

3,928

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

32.2 %

90 California State University-San Bernardino 14700 40100 0.6337 15,948 1020 0.943
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

15,948

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

90 Colorado College 14700 98000 0.8497 1,887 1357 0.2209
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,887

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

22.1 %

90 Eastern Michigan University 14700 33900 0.5655 10,034 1055 0.7772
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

90 Salem State University 14700 38300 0.6158 4,867 1075 0.9588
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

90 University of Memphis 14700 29100 0.495 15,538 1080 0.7878
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

90 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 14700 25700 0.4284 10,995 1090 0.7476
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,995

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

97 Bridgewater State University 14900 37300 0.6012 8,849 1143 0.8798
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,849

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

97 Murray State University 14900 27000 0.4493 8,217 1124 0.8413
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

97 Shawnee State University 14900 26400 0.4361 3,226 1085 0.8147
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,226

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

100 Case Western Reserve University 15100 92800 0.8369 6,657 1484 0.3778
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,657

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

100 Colorado Mesa University 15100 66200 0.7723 9,459 1050 0.8314
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

9,459

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

100 University of California-Riverside 15100 66000 0.7716 24,034 1199 0.8609
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

24,034

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

103 West Virginia University 15200 73100 0.7918 18,206 1120 0.8514
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

104 Dickinson College 15300 94300 0.8381 2,140 1390 0.4149
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$94,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,140

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

41.5 %

104 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 15300 20600 0.2545 3,207 1084 0.9751
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

106 The University of Texas at Dallas 15400 19400 0.2061 23,007 1281 0.6909
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

23,007

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

107 Stanford University 15500 1932000 0.992 7,346 1542 0.038
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$1,932,000

% Savings

99%

Undergraduates

7,346

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

107 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15500 25800 0.399 5,386 995 0.9092
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

107 University of Hawaii at Manoa 15500 54400 0.7156 15,735 1069 0.8797
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

110 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 29800 0.4782 5,241 1095 0.8613
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

111 Central Michigan University 15700 38700 0.5942 10,238 1099 0.9104
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

111 Macalester College 15700 94800 0.834 2,068 1415 0.2813
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,068

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

111 Stephen F Austin State University 15700 23400 0.3287 9,905 1055 0.8339
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

9,905

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

111 University of Mississippi 15700 27000 0.4184 22,939 1172 0.9738
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

111 University of West Georgia 15700 24600 0.3622 10,075 1035 0.7995
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

10,075

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

116 California State University-Chico 15800 23500 0.3273 13,599 1054 0.9107
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

116 Grand Valley State University 15800 28300 0.441 19,154 1074 0.9271
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

116 Northern Michigan University 15800 33100 0.5227 6,650 1100 0.8505
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,650

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

119 Florida State University 15900 23000 0.309 34,271 1369 0.2383
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

120 St Lawrence University 16100 88000 0.8167 1,949 1359 0.5434
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$88,000

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

120 University of Florida 16100 22500 0.2843 37,283 1406 0.2033
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

120 University of Kansas 16100 34900 0.5387 22,544 1176 0.9258
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

123 New Mexico Highlands University 16300 37900 0.5693 1,603 945 1
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

123 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5554 33,534 1399 0.0941
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

125 Indiana University of Pennsylvania 16400 28500 0.4252 7,425 1074 0.9147
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

7,425

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

126 Kansas State University 16500 26400 0.3742 16,555 1163 0.875
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

127 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16700 22400 0.255 8,329 1209 0.385
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,329

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

128 The University of Texas at El Paso 16900 38700 0.5626 22,223 975 0.9994
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

22,223

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

128 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16900 27800 0.3925 11,756 1124 0.8727
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

130 California State University-Long Beach 17000 25800 0.3412 36,056 1135 0.4543
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

130 Georgia Southern University 17000 49700 0.6581 25,595 1045 0.695
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$49,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

130 Indiana State University 17000 32400 0.4755 6,352 1015 0.9157
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

133 Emporia State University 17100 30900 0.4468 2,396 1075 0.9771
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

134 Boston College 17200 97700 0.8243 9,677 1484 0.1422
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$97,700

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

9,677

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

14.2 %

135 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 17300 26500 0.349 23,003 1164 0.7367
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

135 SUNY College at Potsdam 17300 49400 0.6496 1,750 1060 0.8241
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$49,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,750

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

137 Radford University 17400 33100 0.4733 6,206 1050 0.8939
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,206

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

137 University of Miami 17400 96300 0.8194 13,241 1408 0.1761
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

137 Wright State University-Main Campus 17400 26600 0.3462 7,747 1073 0.9617
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

140 Sam Houston State University 17500 30300 0.4221 17,822 1035 0.9372
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

140 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17500 26300 0.3344 19,787 1197 0.8807
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

142 East Carolina University 17600 26100 0.3256 21,693 1065 0.9003
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

21,693

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

143 Yale University 17700 278600 0.9365 6,667 1507 0.0475
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$278,600

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,667

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

4.8 %

144 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17800 28900 0.3846 8,673 1095 0.9156
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

145 California State University-Sacramento 17900 31400 0.4305 28,619 1015 0.9357
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

146 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 18000 29400 0.3882 6,229 1174 0.8942
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,229

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

147 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,159 1372 0.7304
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,159

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

148 Georgia State University 18400 26000 0.2925 26,785 1089 0.5722
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

26,785

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

149 Austin Peay State University 18500 31600 0.4152 9,593 1075 0.9691
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,593

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

150 San Jose State University 18600 41100 0.5469 29,890 1135 0.8039
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

151 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18700 25200 0.2576 7,088 1100 0.7448
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

152 San Diego State University 18900 28900 0.3461 36,196 1208 0.3741
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

152 The University of Texas at Austin 18900 28100 0.327 44,314 1356 0.2222
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

154 California State University-Fullerton 19000 41600 0.5435 40,705 960 0.8811
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

154 Central Washington University 19000 22700 0.1628 10,033 1060 0.9061
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

156 The University of Texas Permian Basin 19200 54000 0.6441 3,991 1010 0.9654
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$54,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

3,991

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

156 Valdosta State University 19200 29600 0.3512 7,199 1005 0.7769
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,199

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

156 Whitman College 19200 85100 0.7742 1,468 1397 0.4016
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,100

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

1,468

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

40.2 %

159 Idaho State University 19300 39100 0.5069 10,834 0 0.8396
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

159 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 19300 26900 0.2823 14,657 1190 0.7583
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

161 Jackson State University 19400 28100 0.3091 4,967 940 0.9602
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,967

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

161 The University of Montana 19400 27400 0.2921 8,014 1184 0.9586
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

163 Occidental College 19500 96300 0.7972 1,822 1440 0.4485
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,822

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

44.9 %

163 Western Carolina University 19500 20500 0.0488 10,268 1140 0.7076
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$20,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

10,268

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

165 Norwich University 19700 100600 0.8045 2,626 1186 0.7444
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$100,600

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

166 Western Washington University 19900 31400 0.3662 13,609 1199 0.9371
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

13,609

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

167 State University of New York at Oswego 20000 40200 0.5027 5,293 1179 0.7989
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,293

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

167 SUNY College at Geneseo 20000 39400 0.4928 3,943 1275 0.3333
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,943

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

167 Winona State University 20000 29500 0.3229 5,317 1115 0.7549
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

170 Minot State University 20100 23500 0.145 2,499 1075 0.6462
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

170 SUNY at Fredonia 20100 53600 0.6248 2,771 1258 0.777
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

172 University of Missouri-Columbia 20200 38500 0.4738 25,141 1256 0.7613
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

173 Fort Lewis College 20300 29100 0.3027 3,392 1109 0.7732
#173

#173 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 %

173 Texas A&M University-College Station 20300 29900 0.3202 60,710 1278 0.5732
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

175 State University of New York at New Paltz 20600 26300 0.217 6,113 1279 0.6267
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

175 SUNY Buffalo State University 20600 57800 0.6433 5,196 1050 0.8422
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

5,196

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

175 Syracuse University 20600 83600 0.7536 16,149 1374 0.4879
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

175 University of Southern California 20600 76400 0.7308 20,768 1499 0.1119
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,400

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

179 Stockton University 20700 32100 0.355 7,583 1134 0.901
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,583

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

179 SUNY Oneonta 20700 55300 0.6262 4,815 1090 0.7696
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

4,815

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

181 Midwestern State University 20800 33600 0.3814 4,303 1055 0.9347
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

181 University of Houston 20800 28400 0.2679 40,366 1224 0.7577
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

181 Washington State University 20800 35900 0.4198 21,400 1131 0.861
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

184 University of South Carolina-Columbia 20900 26100 0.1989 31,845 1298 0.5651
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

185 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 21100 40600 0.4819 37,985 1390 0.5815
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

186 University of New Orleans 21300 30000 0.2896 5,419 1040 0.7431
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

187 Iowa State University 21400 25700 0.1685 26,346 1212 0.8793
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

187 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 21400 24900 0.1406 5,823 1115 0.8619
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

189 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 21500 51900 0.5863 5,939 1065 0.5878
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

190 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,490 1183 0.8863
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

191 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 21900 27200 0.1945 5,063 1069 0.8756
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

5,063

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

192 Rocky Mountain College 22000 52000 0.5766 779 1055 0.7775
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

193 Juniata College 22200 75300 0.7056 1,276 1263 0.7941
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$75,300

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,276

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

194 Missouri State University-Springfield 22400 37600 0.4042 21,138 1134 0.9039
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

195 Ohio University-Main Campus 22500 22500 0 20,786 1225 0.8689
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

195 Tufts University 22500 99000 0.7728 7,031 1497 0.1082
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$99,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

7,031

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

197 Augustana College 22700 72800 0.688 2,536 1157 0.6628
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,536

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

198 Calvin University 22800 55500 0.5889 3,359 1232 0.6791
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,359

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

198 University of Southern Mississippi 22800 23100 0.013 10,371 1181 0.926
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

10,371

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

200 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3773 8,209 1079 0.948
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

201 SUNY Brockport 23000 51000 0.5487 5,816 1195 0.7068
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$51,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

201 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 18,028 1059 0.7996
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

203 Hope College 23400 60100 0.6104 3,427 1216 0.8712
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

3,427

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

204 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 46,249 1180 0.6085
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

46,249

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

205 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 24200 44400 0.4548 1,066 1197 0.4449
#205

#205 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 %

205 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 24200 34500 0.2988 10,396 1125 0.7162
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

207 Adams State University 24300 32600 0.2545 1,605 975 0.3076
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

208 University of Dayton 24400 64400 0.6209 7,252 1319 0.6659
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

209 Muskingum University 24600 51400 0.5224 1,428 1005 0.8101
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,428

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

210 Fort Hays State University 24900 28500 0.1257 10,172 1075 0.9026
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

210 Tennessee Technological University 24900 33700 0.261 9,187 1163 0.7613
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

210 University of California-Santa Cruz 24900 43400 0.4261 18,194 1281 0.7273
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

18,194

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

213 Montana State University 25000 31600 0.2091 15,142 1184 0.9938
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

15,142

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

214 Miami University-Oxford 25100 28300 0.113 16,405 1284 0.74
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

214 University of Northern Colorado 25100 39100 0.3582 6,598 1080 0.945
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

6,598

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

216 University at Buffalo 25200 34000 0.2589 21,192 1309 0.8059
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

217 Temple University 25400 36100 0.2966 21,031 1172 0.8622
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

218 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,415 1212 0.8324
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

219 Millsaps College 26000 62500 0.5841 547 1189 0.4312
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

219 Minnesota State University Moorhead 26000 28300 0.0808 3,375 1090 0.5885
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,375

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

58.9 %

221 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26100 28400 0.0804 14,834 1149 0.7803
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

14,834

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

221 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,616 1410 0.4818
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,616

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

223 Saint Norbert College 26200 63000 0.5837 1,970 1193 0.8574
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

224 Earlham College 26300 75800 0.6528 670 1237 0.7904
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

670

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

224 Gustavus Adolphus College 26300 75500 0.6519 1,906 1273 0.6099
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,906

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

226 Northern Illinois University 26400 32100 0.1769 12,118 1070 0.7164
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

227 Ball State University 26500 26500 0 15,950 1185 0.8625
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

228 University of Akron Main Campus 26600 28000 0.0499 11,691 1074 0.7722
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

229 New Jersey City University 27000 39800 0.3219 3,871 1015 0.9838
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

230 University of Arkansas 27100 44700 0.3934 29,252 1179 0.7388
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

231 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 27200 34500 0.2112 5,467 1035 0.7041
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

5,467

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

231 Weber State University 27200 31500 0.1367 31,672 1075 1
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

233 University of Minnesota Duluth 27300 31300 0.1272 8,706 1230 0.8906
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

234 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 27400 32700 0.1616 2,216 1268 0.7987
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

235 Pacific Lutheran University 27600 71200 0.6116 2,396 1159 0.866
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

236 North Dakota State University 27700 30400 0.0884 9,762 1110 0.9496
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

237 The University of the South 27800 77400 0.6405 1,590 1324 0.5642
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,590

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

56.4 %

238 Cornell College 28100 74800 0.6242 1,094 1243 0.799
#238

#238 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 %

239 Central Connecticut State University 28300 30400 0.0692 9,463 1020 0.793
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

240 University of Utah 28700 32000 0.1027 29,335 1222 0.9015
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

29,335

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

90.2 %

241 Oregon State University 28800 36700 0.2152 31,253 1272 0.773
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

241 University of Southern Indiana 28800 40000 0.2819 5,347 1145 0.9581
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

241 Western Oregon University 28800 28800 0 3,034 1120 0.8345
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,034

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

244 University of Northern Iowa 29000 37300 0.2222 7,800 1115 0.9313
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,800

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

245 Western Illinois University 29500 31800 0.0719 4,525 1000 0.7118
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

246 Southern Methodist University 29600 96900 0.6943 7,545 1427 0.4764
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$96,900

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

247 Wheaton College 30000 88200 0.66 2,181 1357 0.8491
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,181

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

248 University of Minnesota-Morris 30100 35400 0.1492 982 1168 0.741
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

982

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

249 Scripps College 30300 97800 0.6901 1,103 1472 0.3988
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$97,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,103

Est. Median SAT

1,472

Acceptance Rate

39.9 %

250 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 30500 45400 0.3279 9,847 1090 0.9309
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

251 The College of Wooster 30900 83100 0.6278 1,515 1345 0.6438
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,515

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

252 George Mason University 31200 35700 0.1259 28,862 1271 0.8647
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

252 Kent State University at Kent 31200 37500 0.1676 21,144 1104 0.7603
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

21,144

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

76.0 %

254 Angelo State University 31600 35400 0.107 10,103 1045 0.7981
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,103

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

254 Westminster University 31600 94100 0.6644 868 1205 0.6513
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

868

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

256 Lake Superior State University 32000 33300 0.039 1,405 1114 1
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

1,405

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

257 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32200 35200 0.0853 32,041 1324 0.4358
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

258 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 32400 54400 0.4043 35,248 1289 0.6939
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

258 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 32400 43900 0.2621 3,825 1175 0.7841
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

260 University of Nevada-Reno 32500 32500 0 20,204 1109 0.8313
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

261 North Carolina State University 32700 54800 0.4032 29,340 1374 0.3954
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

29,340

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

261 Wichita State University 32700 42200 0.225 14,906 1065 0.7224
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

14,906

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

263 University of Idaho 32800 34400 0.0466 9,656 1104 0.7476
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

264 DePauw University 33000 70300 0.5301 1,858 1293 0.5602
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,858

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

265 Wilkes University 33100 61900 0.4659 2,055 1188 0.9397
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,055

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

266 Rider University 33200 60200 0.4485 3,052 1214 0.7741
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

267 Baylor University 33300 70400 0.5273 14,183 1302 0.5222
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

14,183

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

52.2 %

267 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 17,556 1090 0.5386
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

269 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 33600 38200 0.1199 42,565 1339 0.7887
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

270 University of Indianapolis 34000 60700 0.4396 3,394 1080 0.728
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,394

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

72.8 %

271 Lewis-Clark State College 34100 39600 0.1389 4,015 990 0.9964
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

4,015

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.6 %

271 University of North Carolina Wilmington 34100 34100 0 16,131 1275 0.6472
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,131

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

273 The University of Texas at San Antonio 35000 46400 0.2454 31,127 1115 0.8679
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

273 University of Illinois Chicago 35000 51300 0.3177 24,260 1174 0.7576
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

275 Southern Connecticut State University 35200 42000 0.162 7,252 965 0.9482
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

276 Minnesota State University, Mankato 35300 37600 0.0608 13,433 1145 0.8844
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

277 Cedarville University 35700 57000 0.3735 5,794 1232 0.6529
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,794

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

278 Texas Tech University 36200 41000 0.1172 34,021 1195 0.6906
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

279 University of South Alabama 36800 40200 0.0847 9,530 1140 0.9455
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

280 Beloit College 36900 81700 0.5482 997 1296 0.7039
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

997

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

281 University of Connecticut 37100 66200 0.4399 20,056 1329 0.5239
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

282 Rowan University 37500 53600 0.3002 17,157 1204 0.7654
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

283 Western Michigan University 37600 37900 0.0079 13,714 1089 0.9121
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

284 University of St Thomas 37900 74800 0.4933 6,270 1299 0.8548
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

285 Frostburg State University 38000 42500 0.1059 3,436 1095 0.907
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,436

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

286 Middle Tennessee State University 38200 48300 0.2092 18,042 1140 0.6909
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

286 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 38200 66700 0.4274 31,536 1366 0.5457
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

288 East Tennessee State University 38500 38500 0 10,829 1124 0.8619
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

289 Mississippi State University 39100 53400 0.2674 19,093 1205 0.8363
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

290 University of Alaska Anchorage 39900 42200 0.0542 9,965 1095 1
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

290 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39900 40300 0.0099 26,213 1209 0.7778
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

292 University of Wyoming 40000 45300 0.1167 8,138 1163 0.9695
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

293 William Paterson University of New Jersey 40100 43200 0.0718 6,647 1153 0.9008
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

294 Boise State University 40200 50100 0.1974 25,308 1025 0.8389
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

294 Hartwick College 40200 43200 0.0694 1,053 1240 0.8482
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

1,053

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

296 Furman University 40300 84600 0.5234 2,304 1372 0.4869
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$84,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

297 University of Maine 40800 42800 0.0468 9,182 1195 0.9562
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

298 Susquehanna University 42000 85600 0.5092 2,220 1199 0.7908
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$85,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,220

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

299 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42300 63300 0.3318 10,900 1222 0.8914
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

300 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42500 55300 0.2316 21,388 1369 0.5945
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

301 Saint Louis University 42800 84300 0.492 9,331 1250 0.7499
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,331

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

302 University of Maryland-College Park 43400 58500 0.2579 31,875 1456 0.4503
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

303 Marist University 43600 75800 0.4247 5,644 1279 0.5599
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

5,644

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

304 Texas Christian University 44000 87400 0.4968 11,152 1268 0.4809
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,152

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

48.1 %

305 James Madison University 44100 45100 0.0222 21,358 1259 0.6879
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

306 Montclair State University 44400 47000 0.0554 19,048 1005 0.894
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

19,048

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

307 State University of New York at Cortland 44700 52600 0.1501 5,890 1175 0.624
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

5,890

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

308 Hanover College 45100 64900 0.3052 1,004 1185 0.8215
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

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

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

310 Towson University 46300 46400 0.0022 16,361 1082 0.8057
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

16,361

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

311 Appalachian State University 46500 46500 0 19,732 1174 0.9388
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

312 The University of Texas at Arlington 47600 57100 0.1663 32,545 1129 0.799
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

313 Ashland University 47900 57000 0.1595 2,977 1125 0.764
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

2,977

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

314 Purdue University-Main Campus 48500 51200 0.0544 43,633 1342 0.4343
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

315 University of Kentucky 49000 59900 0.182 25,535 1193 0.9294
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

316 College of Charleston 49600 62300 0.2037 10,596 1234 0.73
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

10,596

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

317 Binghamton University 50500 52800 0.0433 14,559 1404 0.3731
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,559

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

317 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 50500 58800 0.141 25,054 1225 0.7762
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

319 Ohio State University-Main Campus 51500 64400 0.2003 46,627 1366 0.492
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

320 University of Iowa 52100 54400 0.042 23,407 1203 0.799
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

321 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 53000 86300 0.3858 5,833 1440 0.6725
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,833

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

322 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 34,447 1273 0.8804
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

323 The University of Alabama 53600 58000 0.0759 35,621 1238 0.7117
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

323 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53600 63400 0.1546 24,019 1404 0.5989
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$63,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

325 Tulane University of Louisiana 54100 96100 0.4369 6,839 1469 0.1446
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$96,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,839

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

14.5 %

326 University of Colorado Boulder 55200 70900 0.2207 32,244 1351 0.7809
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$70,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

327 Michigan Technological University 55600 55600 0 6,009 1247 0.8546
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,009

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

328 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58400 63600 0.0818 42,604 1336 0.6056
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$63,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

329 Hofstra University 59300 83300 0.2882 6,599 1369 0.7267
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$83,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

330 Auburn University 59400 59400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

331 Rutgers University-Newark 60500 60500 0 7,989 1159 0.7136
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

332 Indiana University-Bloomington 60700 63000 0.0363 38,463 1324 0.7589
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

333 Dartmouth College 60800 96800 0.372 4,715 1485 0.0602
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,715

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

6.0 %

334 Mercyhurst University 61000 68000 0.1029 2,214 1203 0.775
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

2,214

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.5 %

335 Clemson University 61400 63700 0.0359 23,401 1343 0.3834
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

336 University of California-Davis 68100 69900 0.0258 31,695 1290 0.4435
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

31,695

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

337 University of Oregon 69000 71300 0.0321 20,710 1193 0.8742
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

20,710

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

338 University of California-Irvine 71900 75000 0.0413 30,260 1333 0.2895
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

339 Skidmore College 93400 95400 0.021 2,715 1418 0.2377
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$95,400

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

2,715

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

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

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