Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

Most Affordable Geology/Earth Science, General Colleges for Alaska Residents for 2026

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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 University of California-Los Angeles 0 36700 1 33,471 1399 0.0897
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

1 Utah State University 0 24900 1 25,920 1176 0.9247
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

3 Williams College 3700 89100 0.9586 2,101 1527 0.0825
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

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

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

5 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 4900 86800 0.9433 4,576 1535 0.0485
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$86,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

4,576

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

6 Colby College 5100 90200 0.9432 2,412 1497 0.0709
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

7 Yale University 5500 92300 0.9403 6,814 1507 0.0387
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

8 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 7000 39100 0.8219 34,454 1435 0.1564
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

8 Wellesley College 7000 90900 0.9233 2,407 1500 0.1405
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

10 Amherst College 7200 95600 0.9246 1,914 1514 0.0901
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$95,600

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

10 Johns Hopkins University 7200 88600 0.9186 6,356 1543 0.0644
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

12 Pitzer College 7500 90700 0.9172 1,242 1279 0.2516
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

13 CUNY Brooklyn College 8100 31800 0.7463 11,562 1110 0.5836
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

11,562

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

14 CUNY City College 8200 31200 0.7373 12,982 1169 0.5997
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY City College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

12,982

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

14 CUNY Lehman College 8200 35100 0.7671 11,217 1020 0.4601
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

11,217

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

14 Washington and Lee University 8200 87100 0.906 1,886 1488 0.1397
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$87,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

17 Pomona College 8600 88500 0.9028 1,766 1520 0.0709
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$88,500

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,766

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

17 Princeton University 8600 81800 0.8947 5,813 1535 0.0462
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

19 Hamilton College 8700 88400 0.9017 2,037 1499 0.1362
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

20 Vanderbilt University 9000 95000 0.9051 7,221 1527 0.0586
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

21 Washington University in St Louis 9400 96200 0.9026 8,220 1513 0.1206
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

8,220

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

22 Vassar College 9600 91500 0.8949 2,462 1499 0.1857
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$91,500

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

23 Arkansas Tech University 9800 22900 0.5715 8,145 1035 0.9589
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

23 Smith College 9800 92700 0.8938 2,549 1477 0.21
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$92,700

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

25 Bates College 10000 91800 0.8909 1,760 1438 0.1332
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

25 Colgate University 10000 91600 0.8904 3,193 1488 0.1388
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$91,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

27 University of California-Davis 10100 37800 0.732 32,273 1290 0.4183
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

28 Columbia University in the City of New York 10200 94100 0.8919 9,157 1535 0.0386
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

29 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 21100 0.5126 4,721 1110 0.7782
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

30 New Mexico Highlands University 10400 21500 0.5158 1,710 945 0.9481
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,710

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

31 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5776 7,206 1015 0.7214
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,206

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

32 Eastern Kentucky University 10700 22900 0.5337 12,726 1055 0.9695
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

12,726

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

32 William & Mary 10700 42800 0.7494 7,063 1462 0.3407
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

34 Bryn Mawr College 11100 88200 0.8744 1,368 1383 0.2943
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,368

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

34 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11100 27200 0.5927 40,754 1391 0.3915
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

36 Marshall University 11200 27100 0.5857 9,165 1065 0.9572
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

37 The University of Tennessee-Martin 11400 24800 0.5409 6,817 1110 0.882
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,817

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

38 Eastern Washington University 11500 30900 0.6273 6,951 1055 0.9437
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

38 Idaho State University 11500 27700 0.5846 10,406 0 0.8396
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

40 Sul Ross State University 11700 26700 0.5611 1,441 1000 0.9562
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,441

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

41 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11800 27800 0.5744 21,075 1420 0.1534
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

42 Lafayette College 12000 85800 0.8606 2,775 1427 0.3145
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

31.5 %

43 University of Pennsylvania 12100 93000 0.8701 10,013 1528 0.054
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

10,013

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

44 Mount Holyoke College 12200 89700 0.8644 2,178 1449 0.3603
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

44 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 12200 34300 0.6439 37,140 1442 0.4237
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

46 Northern Kentucky University 12400 25900 0.5221 10,163 1090 0.8307
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

47 Brigham Young University 12500 29000 0.5686 32,221 1374 0.6919
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

48 University of Hawaii at Hilo 12600 21600 0.417 2,292 1005 0.6007
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.1 %

49 Eastern Illinois University 12900 24400 0.4717 6,785 1020 0.6535
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

49 The University of Texas Permian Basin 12900 37100 0.6518 4,218 1020 0.9307
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

51 Harvey Mudd College 13100 93700 0.8605 921 1528 0.1266
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

921

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

12.7 %

52 Franklin and Marshall College 13300 90100 0.852 1,808 1396 0.2819
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

52 University of South Florida 13300 17100 0.222 38,525 1239 0.4319
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

52 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,428 1090 0.9529
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

55 Fort Hays State University 13700 22000 0.3774 10,206 1120 0.9177
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

55 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,083 1412 0.4517
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

57 Wichita State University 13800 29800 0.5369 14,280 1094 0.7211
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

58 Texas Tech University 13900 27000 0.485 32,580 1200 0.7265
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

58 West Virginia University 13900 23300 0.4034 18,614 1125 0.778
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

58 Western Washington University 13900 31600 0.5606 13,752 1218 0.9325
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

61 University of Alaska Fairbanks 14100 30300 0.534 5,912 1149 0.6212
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

62 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 14200 19600 0.2754 10,656 1075 0.7289
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

10,656

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

63 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14300 26500 0.4594 22,351 1159 0.7504
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

63 Radford University 14300 21900 0.347 6,161 1070 0.8953
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$21,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

65 Bowdoin College 14400 89900 0.84 1,881 1505 0.0713
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

66 Case Western Reserve University 14600 80400 0.8179 6,528 1485 0.3778
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

66 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 36300 0.5973 5,241 1075 0.8613
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

68 Midwestern State University 14700 21600 0.319 4,508 1055 0.8738
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

4,508

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

68 Northern Arizona University 14700 31200 0.5296 22,991 1145 0.8961
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

68 University of Idaho 14700 31300 0.5308 9,574 1119 0.7553
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

71 Stanford University 14800 71300 0.792 7,904 1535 0.0361
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

72 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 14900 24900 0.4009 5,474 1138 0.9198
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

72 Northern Illinois University 14900 29300 0.4914 11,349 1070 0.6979
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

74 Ohio State University-Main Campus 15000 25700 0.4158 46,815 1339 0.6057
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

75 Murray State University 15100 27000 0.4415 8,281 1124 0.8568
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

76 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 15200 35700 0.5744 26,500 1183 0.8857
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

77 California State University-Long Beach 15400 25800 0.4032 35,843 1135 0.4628
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

77 Concord University 15400 31700 0.514 1,609 990 0.9256
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

77 University of Florida 15400 22300 0.3095 36,567 1399 0.242
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

77 University of South Carolina-Columbia 15400 24800 0.3784 30,187 1292 0.6015
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

81 Central Michigan University 15600 40600 0.6159 10,219 1095 0.8982
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

81 North Carolina State University 15600 27500 0.4331 28,422 1335 0.4167
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

83 James Madison University 15700 28600 0.4503 21,112 1260 0.7151
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

84 Trinity University 15800 64800 0.7563 2,518 1402 0.2592
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

84 University of Nebraska at Omaha 15800 23400 0.3252 11,756 1124 0.8727
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

86 Stephen F Austin State University 16000 22600 0.2916 9,129 1060 0.7445
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$22,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

86 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 16000 21700 0.2621 5,463 1095 0.8147
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$21,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,463

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

88 Lamar University 16100 22900 0.2966 8,206 1045 0.857
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

88 University of Southern Indiana 16100 26000 0.3809 5,347 1145 0.9581
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

90 Albion College 16200 72600 0.7767 1,308 1065 0.807
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

90 Appalachian State University 16200 19500 0.169 19,560 1159 0.9014
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

92 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16300 22300 0.2687 8,765 1209 0.8799
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

93 Western Carolina University 16400 19600 0.1633 10,112 1130 0.818
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

94 Dickinson College 16600 90100 0.8157 2,311 1399 0.4209
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

95 College of Staten Island CUNY 16700 42300 0.6054 10,049 1005 0.9234
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,049

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

95 Emporia State University 16700 27000 0.3817 2,396 1075 0.9771
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

97 Lake Superior State University 16800 31700 0.4694 1,551 1114 1
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

97 Northwestern University 16800 89500 0.8127 8,846 1513 0.0722
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

8,846

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

97 Sam Houston State University 16800 23000 0.2696 17,787 1030 0.9026
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

97 University of Kansas 16800 34900 0.5183 22,085 1176 0.9348
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

101 California State University-Fullerton 16900 20600 0.1786 38,597 0 0.9052
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

102 Carleton College 17100 75000 0.7717 2,128 1492 0.2041
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$75,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

103 Denison University 17200 69300 0.7512 2,406 1383 0.1693
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

104 Northeastern University 17400 89900 0.8068 22,695 1490 0.0522
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

105 Bucknell University 17600 88400 0.8007 3,920 1284 0.2893
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

105 Lewis-Clark State College 17600 24400 0.2786 3,793 1010 0.9407
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

107 Skidmore College 17800 89100 0.7998 2,704 1421 0.2105
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

107 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 17800 32100 0.4461 3,856 1169 0.7518
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

109 Macalester College 17900 88200 0.7974 2,144 1417 0.2852
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,144

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

109 University of Arkansas 17900 27700 0.3527 28,859 1179 0.7431
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

109 University of South Alabama 17900 22400 0.2013 9,241 1140 0.7096
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

112 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 18000 26700 0.3263 4,894 1090 0.8596
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,894

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

112 Georgia Southern University 18000 23800 0.2441 23,618 1065 0.8789
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

112 The University of Texas at Dallas 18000 29800 0.3966 21,858 1283 0.6513
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

112 Winona State University 18000 23000 0.2169 5,277 1115 0.6848
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

5,277

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

116 Tufts University 18100 92400 0.8045 7,126 1507 0.1153
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

116 University of Maine 18100 29000 0.3745 591 1199 0.9684
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

118 Colorado College 18300 94600 0.807 2,031 1357 0.1847
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

118 Colorado Mesa University 18300 24800 0.2596 9,473 1050 0.9829
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

120 University of New Orleans 18400 29500 0.3763 5,476 1125 0.6677
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

121 Angelo State University 18500 23100 0.1979 9,779 1055 0.8301
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

121 SUNY Oneonta 18500 29300 0.3686 4,681 1190 0.6959
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

123 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18600 25200 0.2618 6,853 1090 0.7147
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

123 State University of New York at Oswego 18600 27500 0.3235 5,517 1174 0.8057
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

125 Fort Lewis College 18700 29100 0.3578 3,320 1160 0.9323
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,320

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

126 Indiana University-Bloomington 18800 30900 0.3927 38,093 1302 0.7821
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

127 Framingham State University 18900 31000 0.3904 2,817 1125 0.8491
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,817

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

127 University of Mississippi 18900 45500 0.5851 21,585 1182 0.9658
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

127 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 18900 18900 0 14,449 1195 0.7816
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$18,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

130 Kansas State University 19000 28800 0.341 15,650 1164 0.8199
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

131 Texas A&M University-College Station 19200 31000 0.3803 60,710 1278 0.5732
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

131 University of Memphis 19200 26400 0.2732 15,770 1075 0.7203
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

133 Eastern Michigan University 19300 36100 0.4651 10,470 1055 0.7964
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

133 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

135 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,457 1256 0.7847
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

136 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 19600 36200 0.458 36,588 1367 0.6535
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

136 Youngstown State University 19600 29300 0.3307 8,436 1065 0.8066
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

138 Georgia State University 19800 26000 0.2386 27,438 1089 0.5543
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

138 Saint Cloud State University 19800 24500 0.1916 8,013 1094 0.9495
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

138 Savannah State University 19800 27300 0.2742 2,857 950 0.8368
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

141 Ohio University-Main Campus 19900 24500 0.1874 19,888 1209 0.8517
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

141 University of Northern Iowa 19900 24000 0.1697 7,716 1115 0.8713
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

143 Hanover College 20000 64000 0.6875 962 1215 0.8397
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

962

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

143 University of Southern Mississippi 20000 26300 0.2392 10,193 1181 0.9912
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

143 University of Wyoming 20000 26700 0.2497 8,130 1159 0.9688
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

146 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 20100 26500 0.2418 9,967 1080 0.9475
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

146 Iowa State University 20100 24200 0.1704 25,628 1207 0.8866
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

146 University of West Georgia 20100 23600 0.1481 9,157 1040 0.5161
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

149 Central Connecticut State University 20200 27600 0.2684 8,170 1010 0.7333
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

149 University of Colorado Boulder 20200 30600 0.3398 32,100 1290 0.8115
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

151 Minot State University 20300 23500 0.1361 2,499 1075 0.6462
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

151 The University of Texas at Austin 20300 26900 0.2452 43,165 1335 0.2664
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

153 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 20500 30000 0.3172 13,179 1110 0.8883
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

154 Bridgewater State University 20600 28700 0.2803 8,172 1135 0.8919
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

155 Salem State University 20800 28500 0.2701 4,853 1100 0.9557
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

156 George Mason University 20900 33500 0.3762 28,331 1268 0.8748
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

156 Montana State University 20900 27100 0.2285 15,053 1184 0.8214
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

15,053

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

156 State University of New York at New Paltz 20900 26300 0.2056 6,197 1260 0.6161
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

159 North Dakota State University 21000 25700 0.1818 9,762 1110 0.9496
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

159 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,130 0 0.5256
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

161 San Diego State University 21100 28100 0.2493 34,637 1208 0.3598
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

162 Pennsylvania Western University 21200 29400 0.279 7,586 1070 0.9433
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

162 Western Michigan University 21200 32300 0.3437 13,860 1104 0.846
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

164 Austin Peay State University 21300 32700 0.3491 8,926 0 0.9638
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

164 Brown University 21300 93900 0.7729 7,910 1535 0.0539
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$93,900

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

166 University of Missouri-Kansas City 21400 34000 0.3702 10,206 1190 0.7218
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

167 Missouri State University-Springfield 21500 35400 0.3932 20,584 1134 0.9053
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

167 Rutgers University-Newark 21500 38900 0.4474 7,417 1214 0.7873
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,417

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

167 University of Miami 21500 70800 0.6967 13,250 1406 0.189
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

170 University of Minnesota-Morris 21600 30300 0.2869 981 1140 0.7493
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

981

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

74.9 %

171 Olivet Nazarene University 21700 88800 0.7557 2,704 1104 0.5586
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

172 Guilford College 21900 57400 0.6184 1,160 1025 0.8376
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Guilford College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,160

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

173 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 22300 29300 0.2387 4,421 1099 0.8555
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

173 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 22300 28000 0.2034 5,789 1115 0.5774
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

175 Boise State University 22400 41000 0.4534 24,030 1025 0.8721
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

175 Illinois State University 22400 28000 0.1992 19,107 1115 0.8815
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

177 SUNY Buffalo State University 22500 32000 0.2967 5,205 1118 0.744
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

177 Whitman College 22500 85100 0.7363 1,561 1399 0.3815
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,100

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

179 Florida State University 22600 25000 0.0962 32,711 1360 0.2422
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

180 CUNY Queens College 22700 29300 0.225 13,464 1146 0.6434
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

13,464

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

180 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 22700 33900 0.3302 7,353 1085 0.9077
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

180 Rocky Mountain College 22700 52000 0.5632 851 1075 0.6961
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

183 Augustana College 22900 72800 0.6859 2,522 1163 0.6277
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

183 Washington State University 22900 36800 0.3783 14,346 1139 0.8797
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

185 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,771 1044 0.7933
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

186 Saint Norbert College 23300 62300 0.6261 1,970 1193 0.8574
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

187 Oberlin College 23400 90000 0.7403 2,950 1430 0.3298
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

188 Syracuse University 23600 83100 0.716 15,958 1363 0.4611
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

189 The University of Alabama 23700 29900 0.2077 34,389 1233 0.7665
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

190 Lawrence University 23900 71900 0.6672 1,417 1293 0.6394
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,417

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

190 Muskingum University 23900 49600 0.5178 1,524 1020 0.8184
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,524

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

192 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 24400 31000 0.2123 3,207 1084 0.9751
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

193 Beloit College 24500 75600 0.6762 1,004 1298 0.6304
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

194 Miami University-Oxford 24600 27200 0.0954 16,816 1299 0.754
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

194 Western Oregon University 24600 24600 0 3,343 1120 0.9871
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,343

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

196 Calvin University 24800 53000 0.5323 3,356 1214 0.7091
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

196 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 24800 26900 0.0771 2,170 1264 0.8525
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

196 William Paterson University of New Jersey 24800 31100 0.2027 6,546 1153 0.9252
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,546

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

199 University of Akron Main Campus 25000 25000 0 11,160 1069 0.5967
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

200 Scripps College 25100 94800 0.735 1,117 1475 0.3829
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

201 Occidental College 25200 87900 0.7132 1,881 1447 0.4417
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$87,900

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

202 Northern Michigan University 25300 32900 0.2313 6,684 1100 0.8402
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

202 University of Rochester 25300 93100 0.7285 6,580 1469 0.4008
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

204 Temple University 25400 36300 0.3005 21,428 1245 0.8045
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

205 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 25500 25600 0.0039 11,874 1082 0.8377
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

206 Allegheny College 25600 75200 0.6593 1,171 1269 0.5452
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

54.5 %

207 California State University-Fresno 25700 35900 0.284 21,430 995 0.9638
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

207 California State University-Stanislaus 25700 33500 0.233 8,455 950 0.9814
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

209 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,234 1223 0.848
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

210 Ball State University 26000 26000 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

210 St Lawrence University 26000 87600 0.7033 1,949 1359 0.5434
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

212 Hope College 26300 60100 0.5622 3,395 1245 0.7924
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

213 California State University-Northridge 26400 36600 0.2779 32,499 1005 0.9219
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

213 Gustavus Adolphus College 26400 75500 0.6499 1,952 1302 0.618
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,952

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

61.8 %

215 Earlham College 26500 75800 0.6509 696 1233 0.7311
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

696

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

215 University of Mount Union 26500 50900 0.4791 1,927 1105 0.8013
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,927

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

217 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 26600 36500 0.2714 27,082 1099 0.8459
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

217 Westminster University 26600 59500 0.5526 842 1233 0.6657
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

842

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

219 Millsaps College 26800 62200 0.5689 547 1189 0.4312
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

220 The University of the South 26900 74700 0.6396 1,644 1313 0.569
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

220 Tulane University of Louisiana 26900 83600 0.6785 7,283 1451 0.1398
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

222 California State University-Chico 27000 27000 0 13,392 1117 0.9158
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

222 Central Washington University 27000 27200 0.0073 10,033 1060 0.9061
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

224 California State University-San Bernardino 27100 29000 0.0654 14,993 920 0.9318
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

224 University of Arizona 27100 37700 0.2815 45,025 1212 0.8614
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

226 Juniata College 27200 70800 0.6158 1,242 1193 0.7891
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

227 Cornell College 27400 72200 0.6206 1,085 1243 0.8066
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$72,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,085

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

227 Kent State University at Kent 27400 28400 0.0352 20,841 1105 0.8634
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

227 Morehead State University 27400 32600 0.1594 8,258 1120 0.7721
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

230 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 27600 41900 0.3412 42,604 1336 0.6056
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

230 SUNY College at Potsdam 27600 37700 0.2677 1,831 1060 0.777
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

1,831

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

232 Pacific Lutheran University 27800 71200 0.6096 2,446 1179 0.78
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,446

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

232 Southern Utah University 27800 35600 0.2188 13,126 1140 0.8179
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

234 Weber State University 27900 33300 0.1622 31,672 1075 1
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

235 University of South Carolina Aiken 28100 36700 0.2343 3,289 1115 0.7857
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

236 The University of Montana 28200 28200 0 8,014 1184 0.9586
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

237 California State University-Bakersfield 28300 42200 0.3291 8,865 1050 0.8508
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

237 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 28300 34200 0.1727 5,823 1150 0.8619
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

237 University of Tulsa 28300 62700 0.5489 2,852 1328 0.615
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

240 Northland College 28700 63200 0.5457 485 1150 0.7887
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northland College
Ashland, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

485

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

241 Dartmouth College 28800 91100 0.6835 4,570 1528 0.054
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$91,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

4,570

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

241 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 28800 36700 0.2146 41,303 1338 0.7975
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

243 Grand Valley State University 28900 35700 0.1905 19,002 1233 0.8302
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

243 Oregon State University 28900 36700 0.2138 31,253 1272 0.773
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

245 Western Illinois University 29000 31000 0.0668 5,025 990 0.7496
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

246 Furman University 29200 79600 0.6329 2,383 1359 0.4295
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

247 Clemson University 29300 37100 0.2121 23,401 1343 0.3834
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

248 University of California-Santa Barbara 29400 55800 0.4732 23,181 1354 0.3296
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

249 University of Toledo 29500 32600 0.0943 11,013 1159 0.9202
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

250 Southern Methodist University 29900 81700 0.6343 7,285 1423 0.6335
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

250 Wright State University-Main Campus 29900 36500 0.1809 7,505 1059 0.9633
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

252 Hartwick College 30000 66200 0.5466 1,112 1117 0.695
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,112

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

252 University of North Dakota 30000 32500 0.0791 11,033 1150 0.769
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

254 California State University-East Bay 30200 43000 0.2974 10,562 940 0.9681
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

10,562

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

255 California State University-Sacramento 30400 30900 0.0162 28,226 1015 0.9343
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

255 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 30400 41000 0.2583 8,320 1074 0.8858
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

257 SUNY at Fredonia 30500 39600 0.2301 2,876 1193 0.792
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

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

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alfred University
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,474

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

258 Sonoma State University 30600 40200 0.2389 5,412 1095 0.9473
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,412

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

260 East Tennessee State University 30700 30900 0.0065 10,633 1124 0.8706
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

10,633

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

261 Adams State University 30800 32900 0.0631 1,749 975 0.3076
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

1,749

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

261 San Jose State University 30800 41000 0.2486 28,008 0 0.8461
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

263 SUNY Brockport 31100 37900 0.1794 5,816 1195 0.7068
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

263 The College of Wooster 31100 83100 0.6264 1,738 1344 0.5953
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

263 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 31100 33100 0.0605 19,701 1214 0.8749
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

263 Western Colorado University 31100 41000 0.2412 3,149 1230 0.9971
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

267 The University of Texas at San Antonio 31300 41800 0.2513 31,127 1115 0.8679
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

267 University of Hawaii at Manoa 31300 43700 0.284 14,576 1179 0.6967
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

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

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

269 Portland State University 31500 43000 0.2669 15,960 1176 0.9091
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

271 Kean University 31600 39600 0.2021 11,758 1035 0.7688
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

272 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31700 41100 0.2289 25,255 1134 0.737
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

272 University of Houston 31700 35200 0.0995 39,257 1249 0.7392
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

274 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 32200 39200 0.1788 12,498 1010 0.8896
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

275 Rider University 32300 64300 0.4975 3,196 1214 0.794
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,196

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

276 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 32500 39500 0.1774 6,306 1214 0.9075
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

276 University of Nevada-Reno 32500 32500 0 18,895 1134 0.7371
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

278 New Jersey City University 32800 39800 0.176 4,209 1015 0.8918
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

4,209

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

278 Ohio Wesleyan University 32800 73700 0.5547 1,525 1241 0.556
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

280 Frostburg State University 32900 43100 0.2367 2,619 1082 0.892
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

281 SUNY College at Geneseo 33200 39000 0.1487 3,902 1279 0.6663
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

282 University of Dayton 33300 64100 0.4805 7,737 1284 0.6566
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

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

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

284 California State University-Los Angeles 33500 39400 0.1499 19,354 965 0.9125
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

285 University of Minnesota Duluth 33700 37000 0.0898 8,426 1235 0.8876
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

286 Wilkes University 34100 61900 0.4492 1,956 1153 0.9146
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,956

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

287 Minnesota State University, Mankato 34200 37200 0.0826 12,897 1110 0.9133
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

288 Baylor University 34400 70800 0.5138 14,915 1277 0.5128
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

288 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34400 34500 0.0029 9,982 1125 0.7702
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

290 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 34500 46200 0.2534 8,553 1054 0.8688
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

290 Stockton University 34500 44500 0.2248 7,565 1135 0.8894
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

292 University of Vermont 34600 66300 0.4782 12,276 1379 0.653
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

293 Cedarville University 35100 55100 0.364 4,916 1247 0.6488
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

294 The University of Texas at El Paso 35300 48400 0.2708 20,609 990 0.999
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

295 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 35500 35500 0 1,217 1229 0.5405
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

296 Southern Connecticut State University 35700 52500 0.3203 7,252 965 0.9482
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

297 Western Kentucky University 36100 41900 0.1385 14,151 1090 0.9387
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

298 The University of Texas at Arlington 36300 42400 0.1438 31,112 1130 0.8129
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

299 Mississippi State University 36400 50500 0.2789 18,567 1214 0.7764
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

299 Tennessee Technological University 36400 38500 0.0539 8,838 1159 0.8316
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

299 University of the Pacific 36400 72100 0.4953 3,249 1298 0.7132
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

302 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 44,904 1175 0.5466
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

303 East Carolina University 37100 40100 0.0748 21,445 1120 0.8922
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

304 Towson University 37200 45700 0.186 16,264 1093 0.8198
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

304 University of Northern Colorado 37200 38900 0.0437 6,480 1085 0.9363
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

306 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 37600 41600 0.0979 5,187 1005 0.9229
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,187

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

307 University of Connecticut 37700 41800 0.0981 19,388 1324 0.5395
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

308 DePauw University 37900 70300 0.4606 1,917 1260 0.5719
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

309 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 38200 62000 0.3839 31,035 1366 0.5499
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

310 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38900 52900 0.2645 30,564 1298 0.416
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

311 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39400 39400 0 24,868 1214 0.796
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

312 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39600 53800 0.264 23,920 1390 0.5973
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

313 Wayne State University 39800 45500 0.1252 16,173 1174 0.7786
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

314 Stony Brook University 39900 53000 0.2467 18,263 1395 0.4904
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

315 University of North Carolina Wilmington 40000 40000 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

316 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 40200 40200 0 11,365 1216 0.8816
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,365

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

317 University of Georgia 40300 46000 0.1242 31,514 1336 0.3719
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

318 University of Puget Sound 40700 85800 0.5259 1,594 1292 0.7225
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,594

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

319 University of California-San Diego 41100 61100 0.3275 34,955 1375 0.2677
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

320 Hofstra University 41600 74600 0.4422 6,581 1323 0.6808
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

321 Mercyhurst University 42000 66400 0.3677 2,274 1189 0.8102
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,274

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

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

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

323 Susquehanna University 42300 76800 0.4494 2,185 1204 0.7871
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,185

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

324 University at Buffalo 42700 46800 0.0876 20,360 1303 0.7418
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

325 Purdue University-Main Campus 43200 46200 0.0665 44,170 1327 0.4979
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

325 University of Maryland-College Park 43200 52900 0.1834 31,133 1456 0.448
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

325 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 43200 54900 0.2133 20,418 1375 0.5808
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

328 Texas Christian University 43500 81900 0.4689 11,049 1283 0.4449
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

329 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 43800 50300 0.1293 34,242 1273 0.7333
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

330 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 44000 57100 0.2292 23,351 1239 0.766
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

331 University of California-Riverside 44100 66400 0.3358 22,599 1199 0.7685
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

22,599

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

332 Middle Tennessee State University 45800 45800 0 17,668 1124 0.68
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

333 Montclair State University 46300 46600 0.0064 18,712 1058 0.8789
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

333 Saint Louis University 46300 74500 0.3786 10,436 1260 0.7504
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,436

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

335 University of Illinois Chicago 46900 48000 0.0229 22,495 1252 0.7735
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

336 University of Delaware 47200 53200 0.1127 19,119 1303 0.6356
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

337 University of California-Merced 47300 47800 0.0105 8,372 1070 0.9152
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

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

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

339 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 48600 85700 0.4327 5,743 1438 0.6343
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

5,743

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

340 College of Charleston 49400 59000 0.1627 10,880 1255 0.6003
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$59,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

341 University of St Thomas 49900 70300 0.2904 6,044 1270 0.9125
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

342 Binghamton University 50000 52100 0.0398 14,669 1417 0.3861
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

343 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50800 52900 0.0392 14,504 1145 0.7637
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

344 University of Kentucky 51000 56000 0.0893 25,535 1193 0.9294
#344

#344 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

345 University of Iowa 51100 53200 0.039 22,738 1208 0.8362
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

346 University of Utah 51600 53700 0.0386 28,064 1237 0.8598
#346

#346 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

347 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 51700 51700 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

348 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#348

#348 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

349 Auburn University 55400 55400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#349

#349 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

350 University of California-Irvine 55500 64800 0.1435 30,204 1333 0.2878
#350

#350 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

351 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 56300 74600 0.2452 5,472 1214 0.906
#351

#351 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

352 University of California-Santa Cruz 56700 66500 0.1474 17,940 1281 0.6557
#352

#352 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

353 Michigan Technological University 59100 59100 0 6,022 1256 0.8353
#353

#353 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

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

#354 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

355 University of California-Berkeley 74600 75500 0.0119 33,469 1407 0.1104
#355

#355 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

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

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