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 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,356 1543 0.0644
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

2 Princeton University 4300 82600 0.9479 5,813 1535 0.0462
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

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

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,115

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

4 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 5200 40700 0.8713 34,454 1435 0.1564
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

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

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

6 Colby College 5900 91300 0.935 2,412 1497 0.0709
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

7 Smith College 6200 96800 0.9364 2,549 1477 0.21
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$96,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

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

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

9 Savannah State University 6900 29000 0.7616 2,966 925 0.4614
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

10 Amherst College 7200 96200 0.9256 1,914 1514 0.0901
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

11 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 7300 90000 0.9193 4,535 1542 0.0455
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

4,535

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

12 California Institute of Technology 7500 91800 0.9183 987 1557 0.0257
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

987

Est. Median SAT

1,557

Acceptance Rate

2.6 %

13 Vanderbilt University 7900 96200 0.9174 7,221 1527 0.0586
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

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

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

14 College of Staten Island CUNY 8000 36100 0.7793 10,051 1064 0.9234
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

10,051

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

16 Bowdoin College 8100 89900 0.9101 1,881 1505 0.0713
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

17 Utah State University 8200 25200 0.6743 25,706 1176 0.9247
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

18 Columbia University in the City of New York 8500 97100 0.9129 9,164 1535 0.0399
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$97,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.0 %

18 Western Colorado University 8500 27600 0.6915 3,148 1230 0.9971
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

3,148

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

18 William & Mary 8500 43100 0.8024 7,063 1462 0.3407
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

21 Washington and Lee University 9400 96200 0.9025 1,886 1488 0.1397
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

22 University of Pennsylvania 9500 92900 0.8977 11,478 1536 0.054
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

11,478

Est. Median SAT

1,536

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

23 Bucknell University 9600 91800 0.8959 3,920 1396 0.2893
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

24 Idaho State University 9700 23500 0.5881 10,834 0 0
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

25 Rice University 9800 89100 0.8903 4,789 1535 0.08
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

26 Stephen F Austin State University 10100 27800 0.6356 9,129 1075 0.9399
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

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

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,166

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

28 Pomona College 10600 90100 0.8826 1,700 1520 0.0709
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,700

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

29 Wellesley College 10700 91300 0.883 2,407 1500 0.1405
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

30 Haverford College 11000 97600 0.8874 1,431 1499 0.1237
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,431

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.4 %

30 Pitzer College 11000 94100 0.8833 1,242 1279 0.2516
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

32 Colgate University 11200 95800 0.8827 3,193 1488 0.1388
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

33 Hamilton College 11300 89100 0.8735 2,031 1499 0.1362
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

34 California State University-Fresno 11600 19600 0.4073 21,954 995 0.9526
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

34 Marshall University 11600 33400 0.6525 9,146 1065 0.9573
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

34 University of Tulsa 11600 62900 0.8153 2,852 1328 0.6151
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

37 The University of Texas at El Paso 11700 26900 0.5645 21,118 980 0.9992
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

21,118

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

38 Lafayette College 11900 85800 0.8618 2,775 1427 0.3145
#38

#38 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 %

38 University of Houston 11900 28400 0.5817 39,257 1249 0.7392
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

40 California State University-Northridge 12400 22000 0.4337 32,756 1005 0.9345
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

40 Dickinson College 12400 92100 0.8657 2,311 1393 0.4209
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

42 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 12500 20500 0.3908 4,880 1124 0.8172
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$20,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,880

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

43 Bryn Mawr College 13000 88300 0.8532 1,360 1383 0.2943
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,360

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

44 Vassar College 13100 92400 0.8585 2,462 1499 0.1857
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

45 Albion College 13200 75400 0.8254 1,308 1065 0.807
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

45 Ohio State University-Main Campus 13200 25700 0.4858 46,815 1378 0.6057
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

47 Eastern Illinois University 13300 24300 0.4505 6,785 985 0.6535
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

47 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,288 1090 0.9068
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,288

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

49 Missouri State University-Springfield 13400 25700 0.4786 20,584 1134 0.9053
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

50 Carleton College 13500 75000 0.8206 2,128 1490 0.2041
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$75,000

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

50 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 13500 28000 0.5175 8,553 1045 0.8688
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

50 The University of Texas at Dallas 13500 19400 0.304 21,858 1283 0.6513
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

53 University of South Florida 13600 17100 0.2045 38,525 1239 0.4319
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

54 Trinity University 13700 69600 0.8035 2,518 1423 0.2592
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

54 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 47300 0.7099 38,040 1418 0.452
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

56 Brown University 13900 94000 0.8521 7,910 1535 0.0539
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

57 Denison University 14100 69300 0.7971 2,394 1412 0.1739
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,394

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

17.4 %

58 California State University-Bakersfield 14300 30600 0.5328 8,865 925 0.9385
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

58 Mount Holyoke College 14300 89900 0.8412 2,178 1449 0.3603
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

60 Arkansas Tech University 14400 34400 0.5815 8,145 1035 0.9589
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

60 University of California-Merced 14400 41900 0.6565 8,372 1070 0.9053
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

62 Colorado College 14500 94600 0.8464 2,031 1357 0.1847
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

63 Grand Valley State University 14600 25300 0.4234 19,002 1084 0.8302
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

63 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 14600 19000 0.2318 11,994 1090 0.865
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

65 Central Michigan University 14700 37800 0.6104 10,193 1095 0.8982
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

65 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14700 26500 0.4472 22,364 1159 0.7504
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

65 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 14700 19600 0.2499 10,632 1075 0.8859
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

10,632

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

68 Northern Illinois University 14800 30400 0.5126 11,348 1070 0.6979
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

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

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

70 Sonoma State University 14900 26700 0.442 5,272 1050 0.9343
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,272

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

70 University of South Carolina Aiken 14900 23300 0.3606 3,289 1115 0.7854
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

72 Murray State University 15000 27000 0.4436 7,851 1115 0.8568
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,851

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

73 Northwest Missouri State University 15100 29000 0.4808 5,241 1095 0.8609
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

74 Case Western Reserve University 15200 91300 0.8339 6,528 1475 0.3654
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

36.5 %

74 University of California-Irvine 15200 38000 0.6003 30,204 1333 0.2857
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

76 Western Carolina University 15300 16500 0.0729 10,112 1130 0.8183
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$16,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

77 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8254 2,896 1440 0.3418
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

78 Austin Peay State University 15600 29100 0.4643 8,926 1075 0.9641
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

78 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15600 25800 0.393 5,386 1050 0.9092
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

80 Macalester College 15700 90100 0.8262 2,138 1425 0.2852
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,138

Est. Median SAT

1,425

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

81 Florida State University 15800 22900 0.3097 32,720 1360 0.2422
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

81 Kansas State University 15800 26100 0.3947 15,650 1164 0.8169
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

81 Western Michigan University 15800 26500 0.4042 13,027 1115 0.846
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

84 Northeastern University 15900 89900 0.8231 17,432 1490 0.0522
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

17,432

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

84 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 15900 38400 0.5856 37,140 1406 0.4237
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

84 University of West Georgia 15900 24600 0.354 9,103 1040 0.5161
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

9,103

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

87 The University of Texas at Arlington 16000 27700 0.4218 32,545 1129 0.799
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

88 Fitchburg State University 16100 33700 0.5223 3,027 1145 0.8693
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,027

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

89 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5554 33,475 1399 0.0897
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

89 University of California-Riverside 16300 36500 0.553 22,600 1199 0.7639
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

22,600

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

91 California State University-Long Beach 16400 25800 0.3644 36,082 1135 0.4627
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

91 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16400 22400 0.2683 9,351 1195 0.8234
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

9,351

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

93 California State University-Sacramento 16500 27600 0.4025 28,820 1035 0.9399
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

94 The University of Texas at Austin 16600 28000 0.4076 43,165 1356 0.2664
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

95 Northwestern University 16700 89500 0.8138 9,399 1527 0.0769
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

9,399

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

96 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16800 64800 0.7415 20,885 1420 0.1534
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,885

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

97 Eastern Michigan University 16900 36100 0.5304 10,470 1055 0.7964
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

98 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 17000 28200 0.3967 7,353 1085 0.9077
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

98 University of Maine 17000 29300 0.42 9,601 1205 0.9664
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

100 Bennington College 17200 89500 0.8077 797 1370 0.4453
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennington College
Bennington, VT

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

797

Est. Median SAT

1,370

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

101 Texas A&M University-College Station 17400 29900 0.4186 60,710 1278 0.5743
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

102 West Virginia University 17500 40900 0.5719 18,206 1125 0.89
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

103 Colorado Mesa University 17700 28600 0.3823 9,473 1055 0.8203
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

103 Middle Tennessee State University 17700 23200 0.237 18,042 1140 0.6909
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

103 Sam Houston State University 17700 27000 0.3446 17,787 1030 0.9026
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

103 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

107 Keene State College 17800 32100 0.445 2,725 1085 0.9033
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,725

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

107 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17800 20700 0.1401 8,320 1090 0.8858
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

109 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 17900 27400 0.3465 27,132 1099 0.9617
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

27,132

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

110 Salem State University 18000 28500 0.3684 4,867 1075 0.9588
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

110 Winona State University 18000 23000 0.2175 5,317 1115 0.7549
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

112 Boston College 18200 97600 0.8133 10,314 1490 0.1643
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

10,314

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

112 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 34,242 1273 0.7333
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

112 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18200 28600 0.3634 4,218 1030 0.9489
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

115 State University of New York at Oswego 18400 27700 0.3356 5,517 1180 0.8055
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

116 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18700 25200 0.2575 6,835 1090 0.7147
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

6,835

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

116 Youngstown State University 18700 34000 0.45 9,400 1115 0.8445
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

118 Central Washington University 19000 22700 0.1628 10,317 1045 0.9062
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,317

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

118 East Tennessee State University 19000 26100 0.2716 10,829 1124 0.8619
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

120 Whitman College 19100 85100 0.7757 1,561 1399 0.3815
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

121 University of Northern Colorado 19300 30500 0.3672 6,480 1085 0.8585
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

122 University of Illinois Chicago 19400 30100 0.356 22,495 1252 0.7735
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

123 Occidental College 19500 89200 0.7817 1,881 1447 0.4417
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$89,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

124 University of New Orleans 19600 27200 0.2794 5,419 1040 0.7431
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

125 California State University-Los Angeles 19900 38000 0.4764 19,586 965 0.9125
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

125 University of Mississippi 19900 27000 0.2629 21,585 1182 0.9658
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

125 University of Northern Iowa 19900 24000 0.172 7,711 1129 0.9274
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,711

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

128 Franklin and Marshall College 20000 90300 0.7785 1,808 1396 0.2819
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

128 Hanover College 20000 64000 0.6877 1,035 1210 0.837
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,035

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

130 Rutgers University-Newark 20100 38000 0.4708 7,989 1159 0.7136
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

131 Central Connecticut State University 20200 29500 0.3151 8,170 1075 0.7333
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

131 Scripps College 20200 94900 0.7875 1,117 1475 0.3829
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,900

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

131 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20200 45200 0.5537 31,035 1366 0.5478
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

134 Fort Lewis College 20300 29100 0.3027 3,392 1109 0.773
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

134 Minot State University 20300 23500 0.1384 2,499 1075 0.6462
#134

#134 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 %

134 University of Rochester 20300 93100 0.7822 6,580 1462 0.4008
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

137 Ohio University-Main Campus 20400 23200 0.1207 20,444 1209 0.8499
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

137 SUNY Buffalo State University 20400 29400 0.3056 5,255 1109 0.7295
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,255

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

139 Hampshire College 20500 83900 0.756 844 1254 0.7528
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

139 San Diego State University 20500 28900 0.2907 35,782 1208 0.3619
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

139 University of California-Santa Cruz 20500 42900 0.5227 17,940 1281 0.6579
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

142 University of Southern California 20600 75900 0.729 20,630 1492 0.0981
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

143 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.326 44,819 1327 0.4987
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

44,819

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

143 State University of New York at Cortland 20700 27700 0.2525 5,911 1175 0.5979
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

59.8 %

143 University of Hawaii at Manoa 20700 32300 0.359 15,375 1103 0.866
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

146 University of Colorado Boulder 20800 31900 0.3485 32,244 1351 0.7808
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

147 North Dakota State University 21000 25700 0.1839 9,762 1110 0.9496
#147

#147 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 %

148 Adams State University 21200 29300 0.2774 1,605 1030 0.9918
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

148 University of Nebraska at Omaha 21200 27800 0.237 11,756 1124 0.8698
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

148 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 21200 39200 0.4594 11,355 1222 0.8816
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

11,355

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

151 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 21300 24900 0.1446 5,823 1115 0.8619
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

151 University of Memphis 21300 29600 0.2807 15,770 1075 0.7203
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

153 Midwestern State University 21400 28600 0.2513 4,303 1010 0.9352
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

154 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,221 1204 0.8854
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

155 Northern Michigan University 21900 33100 0.3384 6,684 1100 0.8402
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

156 Tufts University 22000 98900 0.7773 7,126 1507 0.1149
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

157 Claremont McKenna College 22100 98000 0.7747 1,390 1507 0.0959
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

1,390

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

9.6 %

157 Rocky Mountain College 22100 52000 0.5747 851 1075 0.6961
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

159 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 22400 43200 0.4816 3,825 1175 0.7841
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

160 California State University-Chico 22700 27000 0.159 13,792 1075 0.9272
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

160 New Mexico Highlands University 22700 27200 0.1653 1,603 0 0
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

160 St Lawrence University 22700 87800 0.7413 1,949 1359 0.5434
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

163 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.6865 2,522 1163 0.6268
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

163 Juniata College 22800 73800 0.6909 1,242 1229 0.7891
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

165 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,450 1044 0.9518
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,450

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

166 Northern Arizona University 23100 34100 0.3221 22,990 1090 0.8961
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

166 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.3731 8,738 1079 0.948
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,738

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

166 The University of Alabama 23100 31000 0.2546 34,389 1284 0.7665
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

169 Allegheny College 23400 76200 0.6922 1,171 1279 0.5457
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$76,200

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

169 San Jose State University 23400 41100 0.4308 28,008 1124 0.8461
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

171 Concord University 23500 40800 0.4244 1,609 990 0.9256
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

172 Hope College 23600 60100 0.6071 3,395 1241 0.7924
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

173 Minnesota State University, Mankato 24000 27100 0.1154 13,433 1145 0.8844
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

173 Saint Norbert College 24000 63800 0.6236 1,970 1193 0.8574
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

175 Calvin University 24100 53500 0.5494 3,356 1222 0.7091
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

175 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 39300 0.3873 23,920 1397 0.5973
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

177 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 24200 34400 0.2965 14,783 1124 0.8096
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

178 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 24400 44400 0.4513 1,066 1197 0.4449
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

178 Skidmore College 24400 89100 0.7258 2,704 1418 0.2105
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

180 Western Oregon University 24600 24600 0 3,167 1040 0.981
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,167

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

181 University of Kansas 24700 43000 0.4262 22,085 1176 0.9348
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

182 Indiana State University 24800 32400 0.2347 6,224 1020 0.8077
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

183 Tennessee Technological University 25000 33700 0.2564 9,187 1163 0.7613
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

184 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25200 31500 0.2001 6,809 1110 0.882
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,809

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

185 University of Hawaii at Hilo 25300 38300 0.3396 2,292 1005 0.6063
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

186 Emporia State University 25400 32000 0.2062 2,396 1075 0.9771
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

187 Sul Ross State University 25500 37300 0.3165 1,890 1020 0.9871
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

188 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 25600 40500 0.368 25,900 1375 0.5808
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

25,900

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

189 Binghamton University 25700 32700 0.2159 14,669 1415 0.3861
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

189 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 25700 37900 0.3216 5,661 1085 0.982
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,661

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

191 California State University-Stanislaus 25800 33000 0.2184 8,455 950 0.9814
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

191 Western Kentucky University 25800 41800 0.3827 14,151 970 0.9387
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

193 Eastern Kentucky University 25900 38400 0.3258 13,448 1110 0.7761
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

194 Fort Hays State University 26100 36100 0.2775 10,172 1075 0.9026
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

194 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,263 1410 0.4904
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

196 SUNY College at Potsdam 26300 37700 0.3022 2,111 1060 0.777
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,111

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

197 Ball State University 26400 26400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

197 Earlham College 26400 75800 0.6514 696 1233 0.7311
#197

#197 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 %

197 Gustavus Adolphus College 26400 75500 0.6504 1,905 1273 0.6099
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

200 Georgia Southern University 26500 26800 0.0112 23,541 1065 0.8789
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

200 University of Southern Mississippi 26500 26500 0 10,193 1181 0.9912
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

202 University of Arkansas 26700 28900 0.0738 28,859 1179 0.743
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

203 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 26900 31000 0.1332 2,216 1268 0.7987
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

204 University of Arizona 27000 37700 0.2842 44,848 1233 0.8614
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

205 University of Idaho 27100 30600 0.1146 9,574 1119 0.7553
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

206 University of Minnesota Duluth 27300 31100 0.1232 8,426 1235 0.8875
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

207 California State University-San Bernardino 27600 35400 0.2204 15,365 990 0.9374
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

15,365

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

208 Pacific Lutheran University 27800 71200 0.6101 2,446 1159 0.7802
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,446

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

208 Syracuse University 27800 83100 0.6653 15,957 1363 0.4592
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,957

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

208 Wright State University-Main Campus 27800 36500 0.2385 7,505 1073 0.9633
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

211 Morehead State University 27900 32600 0.1441 8,258 1140 0.7721
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

212 Wichita State University 28000 39800 0.2969 13,313 1073 0.9395
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

213 Cornell College 28200 74800 0.6228 1,094 1243 0.799
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

213 The University of Montana 28200 28200 0 7,891 1225 0.9586
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

7,891

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

213 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 28200 32800 0.1382 19,701 1214 0.8749
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

216 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 32300 0.1176 11,160 1069 0.5967
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

217 Weber State University 28600 33900 0.1562 31,672 0 0
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

218 Dartmouth College 28700 96000 0.7011 4,637 1521 0.054
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

4,637

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

218 Northland College 28700 63200 0.5462 286 1085 0.7497
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northland College
Ashland, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

286

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

220 Iowa State University 28800 43300 0.3363 25,628 1207 0.8866
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

221 Oregon State University 28900 36700 0.2142 31,253 1272 0.773
#221

#221 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 %

221 The University of the South 28900 77400 0.6263 1,644 1340 0.569
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,340

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

221 University of Utah 28900 32000 0.0978 28,064 1237 0.8598
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

221 Western Illinois University 28900 31000 0.0686 4,525 1015 0.7118
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

225 Southern Methodist University 29100 90100 0.677 7,285 1423 0.6335
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

225 University of Dayton 29100 64200 0.5468 7,740 1302 0.6545
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

225 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29100 34000 0.1442 30,187 1292 0.6015
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

228 Bridgewater State University 29300 35500 0.1735 8,270 1180 0.8781
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

8,270

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

229 Northern Kentucky University 29600 32100 0.0779 10,163 1090 0.6765
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

230 University of Toledo 29800 42000 0.289 11,013 1229 0.9202
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

231 Montana State University 29900 31400 0.0478 15,046 1184 0.8214
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

15,046

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

232 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

233 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 30100 43900 0.3146 9,847 1090 0.9309
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

233 Montclair State University 30100 36300 0.1709 18,712 1058 0.8789
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

235 Southern Utah University 30300 40800 0.2575 13,126 1140 0.8179
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

236 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 30700 39200 0.2171 12,507 1010 0.8897
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

237 Frostburg State University 31000 43000 0.2792 3,422 1095 0.8918
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

238 The College of Wooster 31100 83100 0.6259 1,738 1344 0.5953
#238

#238 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 %

238 University of North Dakota 31100 33700 0.0779 11,033 1150 0.769
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

240 Rider University 31200 60600 0.4849 3,145 1233 0.7864
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,145

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

241 Illinois State University 31300 36400 0.1409 19,107 1120 0.8815
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

241 Portland State University 31300 43100 0.2744 15,414 1094 0.9087
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

243 Kean University 31400 39500 0.2051 11,758 1040 0.759
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

244 Hartwick College 31500 66200 0.5239 1,097 1179 0.696
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

245 University of California-Santa Barbara 31600 59100 0.4651 23,181 1354 0.3297
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

246 Angelo State University 31800 35400 0.1026 9,702 1055 0.8301
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,702

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

246 Baylor University 31800 70300 0.5475 14,915 1321 0.5128
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

246 Lamar University 31800 38300 0.1698 8,184 1050 0.8641
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

8,184

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

249 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31900 41200 0.226 25,255 1134 0.7517
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

249 University of Southern Indiana 31900 41800 0.2374 7,600 1145 0.9581
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

251 Centenary College of Louisiana 32000 63200 0.4935 693 1130 0.5574
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

252 SUNY Brockport 32400 35800 0.095 5,816 1195 0.7068
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

253 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32500 35100 0.0742 30,564 1302 0.416
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

253 University of Nevada-Reno 32500 32500 0 19,117 1134 0.7371
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

255 Lake Superior State University 32600 33300 0.021 1,551 1120 0.6801
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

256 North Carolina State University 32800 54800 0.4003 28,422 1378 0.4174
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

257 DePauw University 33000 70300 0.53 1,917 1321 0.5719
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

257 Framingham State University 33000 38100 0.1339 2,782 1190 0.8361
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

2,782

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

259 University of Oregon 33200 38600 0.1405 20,622 1250 0.883
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

260 Lewis-Clark State College 33300 40000 0.1675 3,793 980 0.8769
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

260 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,254 1080 0.8955
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

262 University of Indianapolis 33400 59900 0.4428 3,603 1080 0.665
#262

#262 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 %

263 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 33500 34400 0.0262 5,459 1055 0.8046
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

5,459

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

263 Western Connecticut State University 33500 39900 0.1605 3,567 1105 0.8701
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

3,567

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

265 Adrian College 33700 70200 0.5205 1,673 1045 0.7253
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,673

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

265 Auburn University 33700 34100 0.0117 27,907 1324 0.4592
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

267 SUNY at Fredonia 33900 39600 0.1441 2,771 1258 0.777
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

268 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 34100 35900 0.0502 6,306 1214 0.9075
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

268 Wilkes University 34100 61900 0.4492 2,076 1144 0.9064
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,076

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

270 University of Alaska Fairbanks 34400 41100 0.1629 5,827 1157 0.6469
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

5,827

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

271 SUNY College at Geneseo 34500 39400 0.1245 3,881 1279 0.6645
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

271 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34500 34500 0 10,202 1140 0.8109
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,202

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

271 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 34500 36100 0.0443 33,033 1264 0.8529
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

271 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4787 12,276 1379 0.653
#271

#271 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 %

275 Beloit College 34600 81400 0.5746 1,004 1299 0.6304
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

276 New Jersey City University 35500 39800 0.1081 3,871 1015 0.9838
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

277 Temple University 35600 56400 0.3689 21,457 1135 0.8041
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

278 State University of New York at New Paltz 35700 35700 0 6,862 1260 0.6161
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

279 Cedarville University 35900 57000 0.3708 5,790 1232 0.6529
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,790

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

280 Stockton University 36100 44500 0.1889 7,565 1135 0.8894
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

280 Texas Tech University 36100 38900 0.072 32,580 1200 0.7265
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

280 University of North Carolina Wilmington 36100 36100 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

283 Mississippi State University 36300 50500 0.28 18,567 1214 0.7764
#283

#283 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 %

283 Western Washington University 36300 36300 0 13,752 1272 0.9325
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

285 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 45,193 1175 0.5466
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

45,193

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

286 Furman University 36700 82900 0.5571 2,383 1359 0.4295
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$82,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

287 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 36800 37100 0.0081 5,939 1065 0.5878
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

288 Georgia State University 36900 45400 0.1873 27,415 1080 0.5544
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

27,415

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

289 East Carolina University 37100 40100 0.0748 21,445 1160 0.8921
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

290 University of Connecticut 37200 53600 0.3062 20,056 1329 0.5239
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

291 Hofstra University 38400 76900 0.5006 6,581 1328 0.6808
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

292 Southern Connecticut State University 38700 52900 0.2685 7,252 1005 0.9147
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

293 California State University-Fullerton 39400 41500 0.0513 38,760 1090 0.9052
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

293 William Paterson University of New Jersey 39400 50300 0.2169 6,647 1153 0.9008
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

295 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39800 39800 0 24,868 1214 0.796
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

296 University of Wyoming 40200 45300 0.1133 8,130 1179 0.9688
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

297 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 40500 44100 0.0817 13,432 1225 0.8701
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

298 Appalachian State University 40600 40600 0 19,560 1190 0.9014
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

299 Washington State University 40700 56300 0.2774 21,455 1125 0.8664
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

299 Wayne State University 40700 46200 0.1191 16,012 1174 0.8116
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

16,012

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

301 The University of Texas at San Antonio 41400 52100 0.2055 31,127 1115 0.8679
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

302 SUNY Oneonta 41700 41700 0 4,681 1234 0.696
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$41,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

303 Susquehanna University 42200 76800 0.4507 2,246 1204 0.8143
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,246

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

303 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,853 990 0.6652
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,853

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

305 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 42400 42400 0 14,449 1195 0.784
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

306 University of Florida 43200 45700 0.0548 36,573 1399 0.242
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

307 University of Maryland-College Park 43500 53600 0.1886 31,133 1463 0.4479
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

308 Radford University 43600 45700 0.0466 6,161 1070 0.8953
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

309 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43900 57100 0.2301 23,329 1239 0.766
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

310 University at Buffalo 44100 46700 0.0557 20,359 1303 0.7418
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

311 Marist University 44700 75800 0.4102 5,551 1279 0.5651
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,551

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

312 James Madison University 45200 45200 0 20,973 1260 0.7152
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,973

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

313 Boise State University 45400 50000 0.092 23,983 1135 0.8721
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

23,983

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

314 University of Georgia 45900 51600 0.1108 32,399 1382 0.377
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

315 Saint Louis University 46100 80900 0.4299 10,413 1305 0.7504
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,413

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

316 Towson University 46200 46400 0.0043 16,264 1098 0.8197
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

317 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46400 86300 0.4621 5,741 1438 0.6347
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,741

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

318 University of California-San Diego 46500 74600 0.3764 34,955 1375 0.2671
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

319 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59700 0.2114 37,985 1390 0.5815
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

320 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1279 0.848
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

321 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,908 1139 0.8402
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,908

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

322 Tulane University of Louisiana 48700 91400 0.4673 8,192 1451 0.1398
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$91,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,192

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

323 University of Delaware 49000 61300 0.2017 20,026 1294 0.706
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$61,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,026

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

324 University of Kentucky 49100 58000 0.1549 25,534 1193 0.9294
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

325 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50800 52900 0.0403 14,504 1149 0.7637
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

326 University of Iowa 51100 53200 0.04 22,738 1208 0.8362
#326

#326 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 %

327 George Mason University 53300 61000 0.1263 28,334 1268 0.8748
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

327 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53300 61000 0.1266 41,303 1338 0.7975
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

329 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,100 1219 0.7766
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

330 University of Missouri-Columbia 57100 59200 0.036 24,449 1256 0.7847
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

331 Miami University-Oxford 57400 57400 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

332 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58100 64100 0.0936 42,604 1336 0.6056
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

333 Michigan Technological University 59300 59300 0 6,013 1256 0.9243
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,013

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

334 Indiana University-Bloomington 60800 63000 0.0338 38,093 1302 0.7821
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

334 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 60800 66000 0.0788 5,472 1333 0.906
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

336 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 60900 63200 0.0364 40,684 1331 0.3915
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

337 College of Charleston 61200 61200 0 10,880 1255 0.6003
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

338 Clemson University 61500 63700 0.0335 23,401 1343 0.3834
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

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

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

340 University of California-Berkeley 71200 76100 0.0644 33,070 1407 0.1098
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$76,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

33,070

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

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

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