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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

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

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Considering a degree in Geology/Earth Science?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Geology/Earth Science majors who live in Arkansas.
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 Arkansas.
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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2000 93300 0.9782 4,561 1542 0.0456
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$93,300

% Savings

98%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

2 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,354 1554 0.0611
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,354

Est. Median SAT

1,554

Acceptance Rate

6.1 %

3 Williams College 3700 96300 0.9615 2,101 1513 0.0861
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

8.6 %

4 Princeton University 4200 83500 0.9502 5,916 1528 0.0442
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$83,500

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,916

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

4.4 %

5 University of Pennsylvania 5100 93100 0.9457 9,989 1535 0.0492
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

9,989

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

6 Pomona College 5300 93700 0.9434 1,721 1499 0.0714
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,721

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

7 California State University-Los Angeles 5400 69100 0.9223 22,077 965 0.9124
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

8 Colby College 5800 91300 0.9361 2,360 1477 0.0803
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,360

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

9 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 5900 40700 0.8541 35,358 1448 0.1642
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

10 Amherst College 6100 99300 0.9382 1,907 1500 0.0772
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$99,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,907

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

11 Bryn Mawr College 6400 96400 0.9332 1,288 1387 0.2815
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$96,400

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,288

Est. Median SAT

1,387

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

12 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 7000 41500 0.8321 38,572 1455 0.3659
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

13 Lafayette College 7600 91000 0.916 2,675 1415 0.3116
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$91,000

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

14 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 7700 35300 0.7828 5,753 1195 0.864
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

5,753

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

15 College of Staten Island CUNY 7900 36100 0.7821 10,368 1064 0.999
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

10,368

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

15 Northwestern University 7900 94200 0.916 9,060 1533 0.0769
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$94,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

15 Vanderbilt University 7900 98200 0.9199 7,221 1527 0.0586
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$98,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

18 Brigham Young University 8100 22300 0.6382 34,354 1374 0.6862
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

19 Smith College 8500 97700 0.9128 2,578 1466 0.2241
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$97,700

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

2,578

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

22.4 %

20 Columbia University in the City of New York 8700 98000 0.9113 9,164 1535 0.0386
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

21 Bates College 8900 92900 0.904 1,736 1412 0.1483
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,736

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

22 California Institute of Technology 9000 94600 0.9045 971 1564 0.0379
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

971

Est. Median SAT

1,564

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

23 Colgate University 9900 95800 0.8966 3,193 1488 0.1388
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

23 University of Tulsa 9900 63100 0.8436 2,852 1328 0.615
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

25 Rice University 10000 92500 0.8922 4,807 1528 0.0801
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$92,500

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

4,807

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

26 University of California-Davis 10200 38600 0.7366 31,695 1290 0.4435
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

31,695

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

27 Indiana State University 10300 32400 0.6824 6,352 1015 0.9157
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

27 Portland State University 10300 43300 0.7627 14,932 1174 0.8586
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

27 University of California-Merced 10300 40600 0.7466 8,234 1070 0.9704
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

8,234

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

27 Washington and Lee University 10300 96300 0.8927 1,916 1484 0.1354
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,916

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.5 %

31 Western Kentucky University 10500 27800 0.621 13,732 1090 0.9145
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

32 The University of Tennessee-Martin 10600 25300 0.5815 7,393 1125 0.8968
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,393

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.7 %

32 University of Rochester 10600 96300 0.8901 6,096 1448 0.4191
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

6,096

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

41.9 %

34 University of California-Berkeley 10700 44400 0.7592 33,513 1407 0.1145
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

33,513

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

35 Wellesley College 10800 95500 0.8873 2,366 1499 0.1479
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$95,500

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,366

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

36 Concord University 10900 49200 0.778 1,638 1015 0.9728
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,638

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

36 Savannah State University 10900 50900 0.7861 2,966 950 1
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

38 Eastern Kentucky University 11100 22900 0.5162 13,448 1075 0.9683
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

38 Southern Utah University 11100 51400 0.784 13,176 1140 0.9998
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

38 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 11100 36500 0.6965 27,963 1090 0.8395
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

27,963

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

41 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11200 33800 0.6688 40,996 1399 0.4175
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

42 Bowdoin College 11300 96700 0.883 1,841 1499 0.0681
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$96,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,841

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

6.8 %

42 California State University-Stanislaus 11300 31200 0.6384 8,494 950 0.9558
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

8,494

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

44 Arkansas State University 11400 28400 0.6002 11,189 1080 0.7818
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

11,189

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

45 California State University-Fresno 11500 44000 0.7388 21,954 995 0.9526
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

45 Marshall University 11500 39800 0.7109 9,960 1070 0.9663
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

47 Ohio State University-Main Campus 11700 33000 0.6456 46,627 1366 0.492
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

48 Pitzer College 11800 94400 0.8752 1,193 1279 0.2685
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,400

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,193

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

26.9 %

48 University of Hawaii at Hilo 11800 56000 0.7893 2,304 990 0.8351
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

50 Eastern Illinois University 12100 24600 0.5074 6,731 1020 0.7073
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,731

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

50 University of Alaska Fairbanks 12100 25800 0.532 6,209 1144 0.6424
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,209

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

52 Fitchburg State University 12200 33800 0.6386 3,000 1090 0.8885
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

3,000

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

53 Mount Holyoke College 12400 89900 0.8621 2,135 1419 0.3841
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,135

Est. Median SAT

1,419

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

54 Wayne State University 12500 32900 0.6197 16,390 1183 0.8359
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

55 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 12600 24900 0.4932 5,677 985 0.9301
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,677

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

55 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,312 1134 0.7395
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

55 Vassar College 12600 93100 0.8647 2,514 1488 0.2093
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,514

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

20.9 %

58 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 12800 29300 0.5632 8,421 1054 0.9444
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

59 Albion College 12900 78100 0.8352 1,168 1065 0.7437
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,168

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

59 Brown University 12900 94000 0.8627 7,951 1500 0.0634
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

7,951

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

6.3 %

59 Hamilton College 12900 98000 0.8684 1,980 1484 0.1359
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,980

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

62 Fort Hays State University 13000 19900 0.3473 10,172 1075 0.9026
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$19,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

62 University of South Carolina Aiken 13000 33900 0.6169 3,379 1065 0.743
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,379

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

64 Idaho State University 13100 39100 0.6656 10,834 0 0.8396
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

65 University of California-Santa Barbara 13400 43000 0.6883 23,091 1354 0.382
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

23,091

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

66 Central Connecticut State University 13500 34200 0.605 9,463 1020 0.793
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

66 Franklin and Marshall College 13500 95700 0.8586 1,778 1387 0.3163
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

1,778

Est. Median SAT

1,387

Acceptance Rate

31.6 %

66 Trinity University 13500 67000 0.7982 2,423 1408 0.2488
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,423

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

24.9 %

69 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13600 35200 0.6143 18,667 1090 0.9711
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

70 Dickinson College 13700 94300 0.8551 2,140 1390 0.4149
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$94,300

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,140

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

41.5 %

70 University of Georgia 13700 27200 0.4956 32,824 1348 0.3425
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

70 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 61700 0.7781 39,193 1418 0.4081
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$61,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

70 Western Carolina University 13700 16500 0.1696 10,268 1140 0.7076
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$16,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

10,268

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

74 Denison University 13800 69300 0.8005 2,458 1366 0.1955
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,458

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

19.6 %

75 University of Arizona 14100 32100 0.5606 43,294 1186 0.8351
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

76 Bridgewater State University 14200 28800 0.5083 8,849 1143 0.8798
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,849

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

76 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 14200 25600 0.4445 10,396 1125 0.7162
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

76 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 14200 19000 0.2528 11,994 1090 0.8651
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

76 Youngstown State University 14200 28400 0.4998 9,687 1120 0.9145
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

80 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 14300 19600 0.2703 10,995 1090 0.7476
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,995

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

81 Eastern Michigan University 14400 33900 0.5746 10,034 1055 0.7772
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

81 Salem State University 14400 38300 0.6236 4,867 1075 0.9588
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

81 Valdosta State University 14400 29700 0.5148 7,199 1005 0.7769
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

7,199

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

84 California State University-Bakersfield 14600 57500 0.7461 9,897 1015 0.8416
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$57,500

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

9,897

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

84 California State University-San Bernardino 14600 32700 0.5533 15,948 1020 0.943
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

15,948

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

84 Central Michigan University 14600 37400 0.6102 10,238 1099 0.9104
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

84 University of Memphis 14600 26400 0.4478 15,538 1080 0.7878
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

88 Western Michigan University 14700 28900 0.4918 13,714 1089 0.9121
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

89 Shawnee State University 14800 33800 0.5628 3,226 1085 0.8147
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,226

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

90 University of California-Riverside 14900 66100 0.7749 24,034 1199 0.8609
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,100

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

24,034

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

91 Case Western Reserve University 15000 92800 0.838 6,657 1484 0.3778
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,657

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

91 Colorado Mesa University 15000 66200 0.774 9,459 1050 0.8314
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

9,459

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

91 West Virginia University 15000 73100 0.7945 18,206 1120 0.8514
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

94 Oberlin College 15200 90800 0.8323 2,896 1440 0.3416
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$90,800

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

94 University of Nevada-Reno 15200 28200 0.4606 20,204 1109 0.8313
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

96 Ball State University 15300 22400 0.3171 15,950 1185 0.8625
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

96 Bucknell University 15300 95700 0.8405 3,928 1275 0.322
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

3,928

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

32.2 %

96 University of Hawaii at Manoa 15300 54400 0.7192 15,735 1069 0.8797
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

96 University of Maine 15300 29300 0.4781 9,182 1195 0.9562
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

100 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15400 25800 0.4033 5,386 995 0.9092
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

101 Northern Michigan University 15500 33100 0.5318 6,650 1100 0.8505
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,650

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

101 University of West Georgia 15500 24600 0.3703 10,075 1035 0.7995
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,075

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

103 California State University-Chico 15600 23500 0.3358 13,599 1054 0.9107
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

103 Macalester College 15600 94900 0.8361 2,068 1415 0.2813
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$94,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,068

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

103 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 29800 0.4782 5,241 1095 0.8613
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

106 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 15700 20600 0.2377 3,207 1084 0.9751
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

107 Grand Valley State University 15800 28300 0.441 19,154 1074 0.9271
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

108 Austin Peay State University 16100 31600 0.4913 9,593 1075 0.9691
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,593

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

108 Indiana University of Pennsylvania 16100 28500 0.4357 7,425 1074 0.9147
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,425

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

108 Stanford University 16100 1932300 0.9917 7,346 1542 0.038
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$1,932,300

% Savings

99%

Undergraduates

7,346

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

111 Carleton College 16200 74200 0.7812 1,974 1492 0.2178
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,974

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

21.8 %

111 New Mexico Highlands University 16200 37900 0.5719 1,603 945 1
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

111 The University of Texas at El Paso 16200 39600 0.5902 22,223 975 0.9994
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

22,223

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

114 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 16300 26900 0.3947 9,847 1090 0.9309
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

114 North Carolina State University 16300 28500 0.4289 29,340 1374 0.3954
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

29,340

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

114 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5554 33,534 1399 0.0941
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

114 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16300 22400 0.2729 8,329 1209 0.385
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,329

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

118 Frostburg State University 16400 26600 0.3832 3,436 1095 0.907
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,436

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

119 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16500 64800 0.7456 22,007 1427 0.1672
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

22,007

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

16.7 %

119 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16500 22300 0.2598 26,213 1209 0.7778
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

119 University of Northern Colorado 16500 30500 0.459 6,598 1080 0.945
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

6,598

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

122 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16700 27800 0.3997 11,756 1124 0.8727
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

123 Haverford College 16800 101400 0.8343 1,420 1490 0.1331
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$101,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,420

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

123 University of Miami 16800 96300 0.8257 13,241 1408 0.1761
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

125 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 16900 26500 0.3627 23,003 1164 0.7367
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

126 Georgia Southern University 17000 20100 0.1539 25,595 1045 0.695
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

127 Colorado College 17100 98000 0.825 1,887 1357 0.2209
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,887

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

22.1 %

128 SUNY College at Potsdam 17300 49300 0.6493 1,750 1060 0.8241
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,750

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

129 Texas A&M University-College Station 17400 29900 0.4174 60,710 1278 0.5732
#129

#129 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

57.3 %

129 The University of Texas at Dallas 17400 19400 0.103 23,007 1281 0.6909
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

23,007

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

131 Emporia State University 17500 31200 0.4392 2,396 1075 0.9771
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

131 Middle Tennessee State University 17500 29000 0.3968 18,042 1140 0.6909
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

131 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17500 20700 0.1546 8,673 1095 0.9156
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

134 East Carolina University 17600 26100 0.3256 21,693 1065 0.9003
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

21,693

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

135 State University of New York at Oswego 17700 27700 0.3609 5,293 1179 0.7989
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,293

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

135 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 17700 44100 0.5989 13,432 1225 0.8701
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

135 Yale University 17700 278600 0.9364 6,667 1507 0.0475
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$278,600

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,667

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

4.8 %

138 University of Kentucky 17800 37300 0.5242 25,535 1193 0.9294
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

139 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 18000 29300 0.3851 6,229 1174 0.8942
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,229

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

140 University of South Alabama 18200 40200 0.5478 9,530 1140 0.9455
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

141 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,159 1372 0.7304
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,159

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

142 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,463 1324 0.7589
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

142 Lewis-Clark State College 18400 23500 0.2166 4,015 990 0.9964
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

4,015

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.6 %

142 San Jose State University 18400 41100 0.5518 29,890 1135 0.8039
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

142 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18400 25200 0.2695 7,088 1100 0.7448
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

142 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 18400 32900 0.4407 19,787 1197 0.8807
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

147 The University of Texas at Austin 18500 28200 0.3443 44,314 1356 0.2222
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

148 San Diego State University 18700 28900 0.353 36,196 1208 0.3741
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

148 Stephen F Austin State University 18700 29500 0.3666 9,905 1055 0.8339
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

9,905

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

150 Central Washington University 18800 22700 0.1716 10,033 1060 0.9061
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

150 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18800 54000 0.6515 3,991 1010 0.9654
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$54,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

3,991

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

152 Occidental College 19000 96300 0.8024 1,822 1440 0.4485
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,822

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

44.9 %

152 University of Arkansas 19000 28500 0.3333 29,252 1179 0.7388
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

154 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 19300 28500 0.3231 14,657 1190 0.7583
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

155 Jackson State University 19400 28100 0.3091 4,967 940 0.9602
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,967

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

155 Norwich University 19400 100600 0.8075 2,626 1186 0.7444
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$100,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

157 SUNY Oneonta 19600 29300 0.331 4,815 1090 0.7696
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,815

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

158 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 19700 28300 0.3036 5,063 1069 0.8756
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,063

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

159 Winona State University 19900 29500 0.3267 5,317 1115 0.7549
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

160 Minot State University 20000 23500 0.1497 2,499 1075 0.6462
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

160 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20000 45100 0.5568 31,536 1366 0.5457
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

162 SUNY at Fredonia 20100 53600 0.6248 2,771 1258 0.777
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

163 Stockton University 20200 32100 0.3705 7,583 1134 0.901
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,583

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

163 University of Missouri-Columbia 20200 38500 0.4738 25,141 1256 0.7613
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

165 Hanover College 20300 64900 0.6874 1,004 1185 0.8215
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

165 Sam Houston State University 20300 27100 0.2508 17,822 1035 0.9372
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

165 SUNY Buffalo State University 20300 57800 0.6485 5,196 1050 0.8422
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

5,196

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

168 Syracuse University 20400 83600 0.756 16,149 1374 0.4879
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

169 State University of New York at Cortland 20600 27700 0.2561 5,890 1175 0.624
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,890

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

169 University of South Carolina-Columbia 20600 26100 0.2104 31,845 1298 0.5651
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

171 North Dakota State University 20700 25700 0.1942 9,762 1110 0.9496
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

171 Washington State University 20700 35900 0.4229 21,400 1131 0.861
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

173 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27100 0.2287 31,875 1456 0.4503
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

174 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 21300 24100 0.116 35,248 1289 0.6939
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$24,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

174 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 21300 57200 0.628 3,825 1175 0.7841
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

176 New Jersey City University 21400 40400 0.4701 3,871 1015 0.9838
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

177 University of New Orleans 21500 30400 0.293 5,419 1040 0.7431
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

177 Whitman College 21500 85500 0.7482 1,468 1397 0.4016
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

1,468

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

40.2 %

179 The University of Texas at San Antonio 21600 27800 0.2228 31,127 1115 0.8679
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

179 University of Alaska Anchorage 21600 26400 0.181 9,965 1095 1
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

181 Boston College 21700 97700 0.7782 9,677 1484 0.1422
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$97,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

9,677

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

14.2 %

181 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 21700 36700 0.4091 5,823 1115 0.8619
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

181 University of Florida 21700 22500 0.0355 37,283 1406 0.2033
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

184 Rocky Mountain College 21800 52000 0.5805 779 1055 0.7775
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

184 University of Houston 21800 21800 0 40,366 1224 0.7577
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

186 Utah State University 22000 39000 0.4358 26,629 1168 0.9212
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

187 Juniata College 22200 75300 0.7056 1,276 1263 0.7941
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$75,300

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,276

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

188 Florida State University 22300 23000 0.0305 34,271 1369 0.2383
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

189 University of South Florida 22400 22400 0 39,093 1255 0.4071
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

190 California State University-Northridge 22500 36500 0.383 32,846 1005 0.9176
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

190 Ohio University-Main Campus 22500 22500 0 20,786 1225 0.8689
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

190 Tufts University 22500 99000 0.7725 7,031 1497 0.1082
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$99,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

7,031

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

193 Augustana College 22600 72800 0.6891 2,536 1157 0.6628
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,536

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

194 Murray State University 22700 27600 0.1776 8,217 1124 0.8413
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

195 Saint Cloud State University 22800 36800 0.3803 8,209 1079 0.948
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

196 Hope College 23000 60700 0.6216 3,427 1216 0.8712
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,427

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

196 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 18,028 1059 0.7996
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

198 University of Southern Mississippi 23100 23100 0 10,371 1181 0.926
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,371

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

199 University of Southern Indiana 23300 27200 0.1432 5,347 1145 0.9581
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

200 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 46,249 1180 0.6085
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

46,249

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

201 Southern Connecticut State University 23800 42000 0.4335 7,252 965 0.9482
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

201 State University of New York at New Paltz 23800 35700 0.333 6,113 1279 0.6267
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

203 Northern Arizona University 23900 47300 0.496 22,203 1129 0.8961
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

204 Lamar University 24000 37900 0.3664 8,387 1040 0.8353
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

205 Wheaton College 24100 68000 0.6453 2,181 1357 0.8491
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,181

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

206 University of Dayton 24200 64400 0.624 7,252 1319 0.6659
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

207 Montana State University 24400 24400 0 15,142 1184 0.9938
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,142

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

208 Muskingum University 24500 51400 0.5236 1,428 1005 0.8101
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,428

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

209 Miami University-Oxford 24600 28300 0.1307 16,405 1284 0.74
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

209 Western Oregon University 24600 24600 0 3,034 1120 0.8345
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,034

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

211 Tennessee Technological University 24800 33700 0.2643 9,187 1163 0.7613
#211

#211 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 %

211 University of Minnesota-Morris 24800 31900 0.2223 982 1168 0.741
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

982

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

213 California State University-Sacramento 25100 29700 0.1547 28,619 1015 0.9357
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

213 Temple University 25100 36100 0.3049 21,031 1172 0.8622
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

215 University of California-Santa Cruz 25300 43400 0.4168 18,194 1281 0.7273
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

18,194

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

216 Minnesota State University, Mankato 25600 28000 0.0854 13,433 1145 0.8844
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

216 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 25600 62800 0.5923 13,039 1020 0.894
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

218 Minnesota State University Moorhead 25900 28300 0.0847 3,375 1090 0.5885
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,375

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

58.9 %

219 Georgia State University 26000 26000 0 26,785 1089 0.5722
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

26,785

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

219 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26000 28400 0.0842 14,834 1149 0.7803
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

14,834

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

219 Millsaps College 26000 62500 0.5841 547 1189 0.4312
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

222 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 26100 54300 0.519 5,939 1065 0.5878
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

223 Earlham College 26200 75800 0.6538 670 1237 0.7904
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

670

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

223 Gustavus Adolphus College 26200 75500 0.6529 1,906 1273 0.6099
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,906

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

225 Northern Illinois University 26300 32100 0.1826 12,118 1070 0.7164
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

226 University of Akron Main Campus 26400 28000 0.0571 11,691 1074 0.7722
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

227 University of Kansas 26700 44400 0.3989 22,544 1176 0.9258
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

228 Wright State University-Main Campus 26900 36500 0.2632 7,747 1073 0.9617
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

229 University of Mississippi 27000 27000 0 22,939 1172 0.9738
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

229 William Paterson University of New Jersey 27000 33000 0.1816 6,647 1153 0.9008
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

231 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 27100 34500 0.2144 5,467 1035 0.7041
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

5,467

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

232 Weber State University 27200 31600 0.1394 31,672 1075 1
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

233 Pacific Lutheran University 27600 71200 0.6126 2,396 1159 0.866
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

233 Saint Norbert College 27600 63000 0.5615 1,970 1193 0.8574
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

235 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 27900 33300 0.162 2,216 1268 0.7987
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

235 Texas Tech University 27900 27900 0 34,021 1195 0.6906
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

237 Cornell College 28000 74800 0.6252 1,094 1243 0.799
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

238 Boise State University 28200 50100 0.437 25,308 1025 0.8389
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

238 The University of the South 28200 77400 0.6353 1,590 1324 0.5642
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,590

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

56.4 %

240 Missouri State University-Springfield 28500 41900 0.3195 21,138 1134 0.9039
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

240 University of Delaware 28500 34500 0.1741 19,287 1302 0.6924
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

242 Oregon State University 28800 36700 0.216 31,253 1272 0.773
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

243 James Madison University 28900 28900 0 21,358 1259 0.6879
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

243 University of Northern Iowa 28900 37300 0.2252 7,800 1115 0.9313
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,800

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

245 Western Illinois University 29400 31800 0.0754 4,525 1000 0.7118
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

246 Lake Superior State University 29500 33300 0.1141 1,405 1114 1
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,405

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

246 Morehead State University 29500 31600 0.0664 7,941 1080 0.8328
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

7,941

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

248 Southern Methodist University 29600 97000 0.6948 7,545 1427 0.4764
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$97,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

249 University of Iowa 29700 32100 0.0746 23,407 1203 0.799
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

249 University of Southern California 29700 98300 0.698 20,768 1499 0.1119
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$98,300

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

251 Mississippi State University 30000 34400 0.1276 19,093 1205 0.8363
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

252 Towson University 30100 30200 0.0033 16,361 1082 0.8057
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

16,361

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

253 Scripps College 30200 97800 0.6911 1,103 1472 0.3988
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$97,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,103

Est. Median SAT

1,472

Acceptance Rate

39.9 %

254 The College of Wooster 30700 82600 0.628 1,515 1345 0.6438
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,515

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

255 California State University-Long Beach 30800 38800 0.2061 36,056 1135 0.4543
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

255 Iowa State University 30800 45200 0.3183 26,346 1212 0.8793
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

257 George Mason University 31000 35700 0.1315 28,862 1271 0.8647
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

258 Kent State University at Kent 31100 37500 0.1706 21,144 1104 0.7603
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

21,144

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

76.0 %

259 Angelo State University 31500 35400 0.1101 10,103 1045 0.7981
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,103

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

260 Westminster University 31700 94100 0.6633 868 1205 0.6513
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

868

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

261 Northern Kentucky University 32000 32100 0.0031 10,136 1110 0.9666
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

10,136

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

261 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32000 35200 0.0908 32,041 1324 0.4358
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

263 DePauw University 32700 70300 0.5343 1,858 1293 0.5602
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,858

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

263 Wilkes University 32700 61900 0.4717 2,055 1188 0.9397
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,055

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

265 University of Oregon 33100 40200 0.1784 20,710 1193 0.8742
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

20,710

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

266 Wichita State University 33200 42200 0.2134 14,906 1065 0.7224
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

14,906

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

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

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

268 Baylor University 33400 70400 0.5258 14,183 1302 0.5222
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

14,183

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

52.2 %

268 The University of Alabama 33400 53100 0.3709 35,621 1238 0.7117
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

270 University of Idaho 33800 48700 0.3062 9,656 1104 0.7476
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

271 University of Indianapolis 33900 60700 0.4414 3,394 1080 0.728
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,394

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

72.8 %

272 University of Minnesota Duluth 34100 39000 0.1256 8,706 1230 0.8906
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

273 California State University-Fullerton 35200 37600 0.0636 40,705 960 0.8811
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

274 Auburn University 35300 35300 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

275 Rider University 35500 60200 0.4104 3,052 1214 0.7741
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

275 SUNY College at Geneseo 35500 39400 0.0991 3,943 1275 0.3333
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

3,943

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

277 Cedarville University 35600 57000 0.3754 5,794 1232 0.6529
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,794

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

278 University of North Carolina Wilmington 36100 36100 0 16,131 1275 0.6472
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,131

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

279 Sul Ross State University 36300 41100 0.1169 1,890 1020 0.9871
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

280 Fort Lewis College 36700 41400 0.1136 3,392 1109 0.7732
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

281 Rowan University 37000 53600 0.3095 17,157 1204 0.7654
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

281 University of Connecticut 37000 66200 0.4414 20,056 1329 0.5239
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

283 Beloit College 37200 81700 0.5444 997 1296 0.7039
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

997

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

284 California State University-East Bay 37300 45100 0.1731 9,909 940 0.9739
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

285 Midwestern State University 37400 40900 0.0855 4,303 1055 0.9347
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

286 Adams State University 37600 45000 0.1644 1,605 975 0.3076
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

287 University of Central Arkansas 37900 40200 0.0595 8,238 1110 0.9157
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,238

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

287 University of St Thomas 37900 74800 0.4933 6,270 1299 0.8548
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

289 East Tennessee State University 38500 38500 0 10,829 1124 0.8619
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

290 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 39000 44400 0.1215 1,066 1197 0.4449
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

291 Stony Brook University 39600 53000 0.2527 18,616 1410 0.4818
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,616

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

292 Western Colorado University 39800 40500 0.0173 3,224 1230 0.9561
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

3,224

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

293 University of Wyoming 39900 45300 0.1191 8,138 1163 0.9695
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

294 Hartwick College 40300 44400 0.0923 1,053 1240 0.8482
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

1,053

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

295 University of Illinois Chicago 40500 51400 0.2123 24,260 1174 0.7576
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

296 The University of Montana 41000 56800 0.2784 8,014 1184 0.9586
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

297 Susquehanna University 41900 85600 0.5104 2,220 1199 0.7908
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$85,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,220

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

298 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42000 55300 0.2407 21,388 1369 0.5945
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

299 Saint Louis University 42300 84300 0.4979 9,331 1250 0.7499
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

9,331

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

300 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42400 63300 0.3301 10,900 1222 0.8914
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

301 Furman University 43100 84700 0.4914 2,304 1372 0.4869
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

302 Marist University 43300 110500 0.6082 5,644 1279 0.5599
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$110,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

5,644

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

302 Montclair State University 43300 47000 0.0788 19,048 1005 0.894
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

19,048

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

304 Kansas State University 43900 48400 0.0919 16,555 1163 0.875
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

305 Texas Christian University 44100 87400 0.4955 11,152 1268 0.4809
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,152

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

48.1 %

306 Appalachian State University 44500 46500 0.043 19,732 1174 0.9388
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

307 Kean University 44600 45700 0.0247 11,932 1040 0.7811
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

11,932

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

308 Western Washington University 44900 52400 0.1431 13,609 1199 0.9371
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

13,609

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

309 Radford University 45200 47600 0.0503 6,206 1050 0.8939
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,206

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

310 Illinois State University 45700 49100 0.0692 19,513 1115 0.8555
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

311 University at Buffalo 46400 46400 0 21,192 1309 0.8059
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

312 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 61500 0.234 37,985 1390 0.5815
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$61,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

313 The University of Texas at Arlington 47400 57200 0.1714 32,545 1129 0.799
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

314 Calvin University 47600 57400 0.1706 3,359 1232 0.6791
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

3,359

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

315 Ashland University 47900 57000 0.1596 2,977 1125 0.764
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

2,977

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

316 Purdue University-Main Campus 48300 51200 0.0565 43,633 1342 0.4343
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

317 Michigan State University 49200 56200 0.1245 41,415 1212 0.8324
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

318 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 49400 58800 0.1599 25,054 1225 0.7762
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

319 Rutgers University-Newark 49500 61200 0.1911 7,989 1159 0.7136
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

320 College of Charleston 49700 64600 0.2307 10,596 1234 0.73
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

10,596

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

321 William & Mary 49900 73600 0.3222 6,951 1454 0.3696
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,454

Acceptance Rate

37.0 %

322 Binghamton University 50400 52800 0.0453 14,559 1404 0.3731
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

14,559

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

323 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 50800 63800 0.2038 42,565 1339 0.7887
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

324 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 51100 86300 0.4079 5,833 1440 0.6725
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,833

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

325 SUNY Brockport 51200 51300 0.0019 5,816 1195 0.7068
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

326 University of Utah 51300 53700 0.0446 29,335 1222 0.9015
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

29,335

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

90.2 %

327 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 34,447 1273 0.8804
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

328 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53500 63400 0.1562 24,019 1404 0.5989
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$63,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

329 Tulane University of Louisiana 53900 96100 0.439 6,839 1469 0.1446
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$96,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,839

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

14.5 %

330 University of Colorado Boulder 55400 70900 0.2189 32,244 1351 0.7809
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$70,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

331 Michigan Technological University 55800 55800 0 6,009 1247 0.8546
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,009

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

332 University of California-San Diego 56000 79600 0.2964 35,442 1375 0.2856
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

35,442

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

333 St Lawrence University 57800 88000 0.343 1,949 1359 0.5434
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$88,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

334 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58300 63700 0.0848 42,604 1336 0.6056
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

335 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 58800 61200 0.0391 26,490 1183 0.8863
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

336 Hofstra University 59200 83300 0.2894 6,599 1369 0.7267
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$83,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

337 Dartmouth College 60400 96800 0.3761 4,715 1485 0.0602
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

4,715

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

6.0 %

338 Clemson University 61300 63700 0.0376 23,401 1343 0.3834
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

339 Mercyhurst University 66000 68000 0.0294 2,214 1203 0.775
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

2,214

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.5 %

340 University of California-Irvine 72000 75200 0.0426 30,260 1333 0.2895
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

341 Skidmore College 93400 95400 0.021 2,715 1418 0.2377
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$95,400

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

2,715

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

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

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