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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Geology/Earth Science, General Majors in the state of Colorado 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 Colorado.
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 Colorado.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of college paid after factoring in financial aid.The net prices displayed in these rankings are College Raptor's estimates.

“Typical” middle class family values used in the Net Price estimates on this page are:

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Geology/Earth Science
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,354 1554 0.0611
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,354

Est. Median SAT

1,554

Acceptance Rate

6.1 %

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

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

8.6 %

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

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$93,300

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

4 Princeton University 4100 83400 0.9508 5,916 1528 0.0442
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,916

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

4.4 %

5 University of Pennsylvania 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 California State University-Los Angeles 5400 69100 0.9223 22,077 965 0.9124
#6

#6 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 %

7 Colby College 5500 91300 0.9394 2,360 1477 0.0803
#7

#7 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 %

8 Amherst College 6100 99300 0.9382 1,907 1500 0.0772
#8

#8 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 %

9 Bryn Mawr College 6400 96400 0.9335 1,288 1387 0.2815
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$96,400

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,288

Est. Median SAT

1,387

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

10 Bowdoin College 6900 96700 0.9285 1,841 1499 0.0681
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$96,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,841

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

6.8 %

10 Pomona College 6900 93700 0.9264 1,721 1499 0.0714
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,721

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

12 Smith College 7100 97700 0.9273 2,578 1466 0.2241
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$97,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

2,578

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

22.4 %

13 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 7700 35300 0.7828 5,753 1195 0.864
#13

#13 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 %

14 Northern Kentucky University 7800 25900 0.6998 10,136 1110 0.9666
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

10,136

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

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 0.9162 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 8000 22200 0.6405 34,354 1374 0.6862
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

19 California State University-Northridge 8300 36500 0.7742 32,846 1005 0.9176
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

20 California Institute of Technology 8400 94600 0.9108 971 1564 0.0379
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

971

Est. Median SAT

1,564

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

21 Columbia University in the City of New York 8900 98000 0.9095 9,164 1535 0.0386
#21

#21 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 %

22 Bates College 9100 92900 0.9019 1,736 1412 0.1483
#22

#22 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 State University-East Bay 9100 45100 0.7986 9,909 940 0.9739
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

24 Haverford College 9700 101400 0.9044 1,420 1490 0.1331
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$101,400

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,420

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

24 Portland State University 9700 26100 0.6288 14,932 1174 0.8586
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

24 Washington and Lee University 9700 96300 0.8989 1,916 1484 0.1354
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,916

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.5 %

27 Colgate University 9800 95800 0.8977 3,193 1488 0.1388
#27

#27 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 %

27 Rice University 9800 92500 0.8944 4,807 1528 0.0801
#27

#27 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 %

29 University of Tulsa 9900 63100 0.8436 2,852 1328 0.615
#29

#29 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 %

30 University of California-Merced 10400 48200 0.7844 8,234 1070 0.9704
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

8,234

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

31 University of Rochester 10600 96300 0.8903 6,096 1448 0.4191
#31

#31 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 %

32 University of California-Berkeley 10700 44400 0.7592 33,513 1407 0.1145
#32

#32 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 %

32 Wellesley College 10700 95400 0.8874 2,366 1499 0.1479
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$95,400

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,366

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

34 Concord University 10800 49200 0.78 1,638 1015 0.9728
#34

#34 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 %

35 Southern Utah University 11000 51400 0.7859 13,176 1140 0.9998
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

36 Eastern Kentucky University 11100 22900 0.5162 13,448 1075 0.9683
#36

#36 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 %

36 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 11100 36600 0.6964 27,963 1090 0.8395
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

27,963

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

38 California State University-Stanislaus 11300 33600 0.6647 8,494 950 0.9558
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

8,494

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

39 California State University-Fresno 11400 54600 0.7908 21,954 995 0.9526
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

39 Savannah State University 11400 50900 0.7763 2,966 950 1
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

41 Front Range Community College 11500 18600 0.3774 21,970 0 1
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO

Sticker Price

$18,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,970

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

41 Marshall University 11500 39800 0.7109 9,960 1070 0.9663
#41

#41 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 %

43 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 11600 31400 0.6307 14,249 1084 0.7761
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

14,249

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

44 Ohio State University-Main Campus 11700 32800 0.6429 46,627 1366 0.492
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

45 University of Illinois Chicago 11900 30200 0.6068 24,260 1174 0.7576
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

46 Eastern Illinois University 12100 24700 0.5094 6,731 1020 0.7073
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,731

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

46 Midwestern State University 12100 21600 0.4393 4,303 1055 0.9347
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

46 University of Hawaii at Hilo 12100 56000 0.7839 2,304 990 0.8351
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

49 Fitchburg State University 12400 33800 0.6327 3,000 1090 0.8885
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,000

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

49 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 12400 25900 0.5214 1,066 1197 0.4449
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

51 Pitzer College 12500 94400 0.8678 1,193 1279 0.2685
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,400

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,193

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

26.9 %

51 Wayne State University 12500 32900 0.6197 16,390 1183 0.8359
#51

#51 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 %

53 Vassar College 12600 93100 0.8647 2,514 1488 0.2093
#53

#53 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 %

54 Carleton College 12700 74200 0.8292 1,974 1492 0.2178
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,974

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

21.8 %

55 Albion College 12800 109600 0.8831 1,168 1065 0.7437
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$109,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,168

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

55 Franklin and Marshall College 12800 95700 0.8659 1,778 1387 0.3163
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,778

Est. Median SAT

1,387

Acceptance Rate

31.6 %

55 Mount Holyoke College 12800 89900 0.8577 2,135 1419 0.3841
#55

#55 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 %

55 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 12800 29300 0.5632 8,421 1054 0.9444
#55

#55 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 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 %

60 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 13000 26500 0.5089 13,039 1020 0.894
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

61 Sul Ross State University 13100 41100 0.6816 1,890 1020 0.9871
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

62 Trinity University 13500 67000 0.7982 2,423 1408 0.2488
#62

#62 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 %

62 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 13500 26600 0.493 9,040 1119 0.9666
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,040

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

62 University of Delaware 13500 34500 0.6079 19,287 1302 0.6924
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

62 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13500 35000 0.6138 18,667 1090 0.9711
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

66 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 13600 38300 0.6443 5,677 985 0.9301
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

5,677

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

67 Oberlin College 13700 92200 0.8518 2,896 1440 0.3416
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

67 University of California-Riverside 13700 36500 0.6242 24,034 1199 0.8609
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

24,034

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

67 University of Houston 13700 21800 0.3715 40,366 1224 0.7577
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

67 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 61700 0.7774 39,193 1418 0.4081
#67

#67 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 %

71 Denison University 13800 69300 0.8007 2,458 1366 0.1955
#71

#71 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 %

71 Utah State University 13800 20800 0.3369 26,629 1168 0.9212
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

73 Central Connecticut State University 14100 34200 0.5875 9,463 1020 0.793
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

73 Colorado College 14100 98000 0.8556 1,887 1357 0.2209
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

1,887

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

22.1 %

73 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 14100 22800 0.3821 11,994 1090 0.8651
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

76 Bridgewater State University 14200 28800 0.5086 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 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 %

78 California State University-Bakersfield 14400 57400 0.7492 9,897 1015 0.8416
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

9,897

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

78 Eastern Michigan University 14400 33900 0.5743 10,034 1055 0.7772
#78

#78 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 %

78 Salem State University 14400 38300 0.6236 4,867 1075 0.9588
#78

#78 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 %

78 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 14400 25700 0.4401 10,995 1090 0.7476
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

10,995

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

82 University of Memphis 14500 29100 0.5019 15,538 1080 0.7878
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

83 Brown University 14600 94000 0.8446 7,951 1500 0.0634
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

7,951

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

6.3 %

83 California State University-San Bernardino 14600 40100 0.6362 15,948 1020 0.943
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

15,948

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

83 Case Western Reserve University 14600 92800 0.8423 6,657 1484 0.3778
#83

#83 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 %

83 Dickinson College 14600 94300 0.8456 2,140 1390 0.4149
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$94,300

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,140

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

41.5 %

87 Bucknell University 14700 95700 0.8468 3,928 1275 0.322
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

3,928

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

32.2 %

88 Shawnee State University 14800 33800 0.5628 3,226 1085 0.8147
#88

#88 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 %

89 Murray State University 14900 27000 0.4493 8,217 1124 0.8413
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

90 Colorado Mesa University 15100 66200 0.772 9,459 1050 0.8314
#90

#90 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 %

90 The University of Texas at Dallas 15100 19400 0.2215 23,007 1281 0.6909
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

23,007

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

90 University of Hawaii at Manoa 15100 71500 0.7891 15,735 1069 0.8797
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$71,500

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

93 Stanford University 15200 1932000 0.9922 7,346 1542 0.038
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$1,932,000

% Savings

99%

Undergraduates

7,346

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

93 West Virginia University 15200 73100 0.7918 18,206 1120 0.8514
#93

#93 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 %

95 Ball State University 15300 22400 0.3171 15,950 1185 0.8625
#95

#95 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 %

95 University of Maine 15300 29300 0.4781 9,182 1195 0.9562
#95

#95 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 %

97 Central Michigan University 15500 38700 0.5993 10,238 1099 0.9104
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

97 Macalester College 15500 94800 0.8361 2,068 1415 0.2813
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,068

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

97 Northern Michigan University 15500 33100 0.5318 6,650 1100 0.8505
#97

#97 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 %

100 California State University-Chico 15600 23500 0.3358 13,599 1054 0.9107
#100

#100 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 %

100 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 38800 0.5992 5,241 1095 0.8613
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

102 Florida State University 15800 23000 0.3133 34,271 1369 0.2383
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

102 St Lawrence University 15800 88000 0.8201 1,949 1359 0.5434
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$88,000

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

104 University of Kansas 15900 34900 0.5444 22,544 1176 0.9258
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

105 University of Florida 16100 22500 0.2843 37,283 1406 0.2033
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

106 Kansas State University 16200 26400 0.3854 16,555 1163 0.875
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

106 New Mexico Highlands University 16200 37900 0.5719 1,603 945 1
#106

#106 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 %

106 The University of Texas at El Paso 16200 38700 0.5807 22,223 975 0.9994
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

22,223

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

109 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5554 33,534 1399 0.0941
#109

#109 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 %

109 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16300 22400 0.2729 8,329 1209 0.385
#109

#109 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 %

111 Appalachian State University 16400 26000 0.3694 19,732 1174 0.9388
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

111 University of Northern Colorado 16400 30500 0.4626 6,598 1080 0.945
#111

#111 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 %

113 Texas Tech University 16500 27100 0.391 34,021 1195 0.6906
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

113 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16500 23400 0.2952 11,756 1124 0.8727
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

115 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16600 64800 0.7439 22,007 1427 0.1672
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

22,007

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

16.7 %

116 Indiana State University 16700 32400 0.4848 6,352 1015 0.9157
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

117 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 16800 41200 0.5929 25,312 1134 0.7395
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

117 Georgia Southern University 16800 49700 0.6621 25,595 1045 0.695
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$49,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

117 Stephen F Austin State University 16800 27800 0.395 9,905 1055 0.8339
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,905

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

120 Emporia State University 16900 30900 0.4533 2,396 1075 0.9771
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

121 Boston College 17200 97700 0.8243 9,677 1484 0.1422
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$97,700

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

9,677

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

14.2 %

121 Wright State University-Main Campus 17200 26600 0.3537 7,747 1073 0.9617
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

123 East Tennessee State University 17300 28300 0.3891 10,829 1124 0.8619
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

123 Sam Houston State University 17300 27100 0.3615 17,822 1035 0.9372
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

123 SUNY College at Potsdam 17300 49400 0.6496 1,750 1060 0.8241
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$49,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,750

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

126 Middle Tennessee State University 17400 29000 0.4002 18,042 1140 0.6909
#126

#126 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 %

126 Texas A&M University-College Station 17400 29900 0.4171 60,710 1278 0.5732
#126

#126 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 %

126 University of Miami 17400 96300 0.8194 13,241 1408 0.1761
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

129 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17500 20700 0.1546 8,673 1095 0.9156
#129

#129 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 %

130 East Carolina University 17600 26100 0.3256 21,693 1065 0.9003
#130

#130 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 %

130 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 17600 44100 0.6012 13,432 1225 0.8701
#130

#130 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 %

132 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 17700 29400 0.3984 6,229 1174 0.8942
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

6,229

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

132 Yale University 17700 278600 0.9365 6,667 1507 0.0475
#132

#132 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 %

134 California State University-Sacramento 17800 31400 0.4337 28,619 1015 0.9357
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

135 James Madison University 17900 28900 0.3805 21,358 1259 0.6879
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

136 University of Arkansas 18000 28500 0.3709 29,252 1179 0.7388
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

137 Angelo State University 18300 23100 0.207 10,103 1045 0.7981
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

10,103

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

137 Austin Peay State University 18300 31600 0.4215 9,593 1075 0.9691
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,593

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

137 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,159 1372 0.7304
#137

#137 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 %

140 Lewis-Clark State College 18400 23500 0.2166 4,015 990 0.9964
#140

#140 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 %

140 San Jose State University 18400 41100 0.5518 29,890 1135 0.8039
#140

#140 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 %

140 The University of Texas at Austin 18400 28100 0.3448 44,314 1356 0.2222
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

143 SUNY Brockport 18500 26200 0.2934 5,816 1195 0.7068
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

144 Central Washington University 18700 22700 0.176 10,033 1060 0.9061
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

144 Whitman College 18700 85100 0.7807 1,468 1397 0.4016
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,468

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

40.2 %

146 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 18800 32000 0.4129 3,825 1175 0.7841
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

146 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18800 54000 0.6515 3,991 1010 0.9654
#146

#146 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 %

148 California State University-Fullerton 18900 41600 0.5459 40,705 960 0.8811
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

149 Occidental College 19000 96300 0.8024 1,822 1440 0.4485
#149

#149 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 %

150 Idaho State University 19100 39100 0.512 10,834 0 0.8396
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

150 Valdosta State University 19100 29600 0.3546 7,199 1005 0.7769
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,199

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

152 Western Carolina University 19200 20500 0.0635 10,268 1140 0.7076
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$20,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

10,268

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

153 The University of Montana 19300 27400 0.2958 8,014 1184 0.9586
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

153 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 19300 26900 0.2823 14,657 1190 0.7583
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

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 Scripps College 19500 97800 0.8005 1,103 1472 0.3988
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$97,800

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,103

Est. Median SAT

1,472

Acceptance Rate

39.9 %

158 Indiana University of Pennsylvania 19700 30600 0.3561 7,425 1074 0.9147
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,425

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

159 Rutgers University-Newark 19900 39200 0.4928 7,989 1159 0.7136
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

159 State University of New York at Oswego 19900 40200 0.5051 5,293 1179 0.7989
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

5,293

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

161 SUNY College at Geneseo 20000 39400 0.4928 3,943 1275 0.3333
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,943

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

161 Winona State University 20000 29500 0.3229 5,317 1115 0.7549
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

163 Minot State University 20100 23500 0.145 2,499 1075 0.6462
#163

#163 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 %

163 SUNY at Fredonia 20100 53600 0.6248 2,771 1258 0.777
#163

#163 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 %

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 %

165 University of Southern California 20300 76400 0.7347 20,768 1499 0.1119
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,400

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

167 State University of New York at Cortland 20600 27700 0.2561 5,890 1175 0.624
#167

#167 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 %

167 SUNY Oneonta 20600 55300 0.6281 4,815 1090 0.7696
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

4,815

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

167 Syracuse University 20600 83600 0.7536 16,149 1374 0.4879
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

170 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.3258 43,633 1342 0.4343
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

171 North Dakota State University 20800 25700 0.19 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 Stockton University 20800 45800 0.546 7,583 1134 0.901
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,583

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

173 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20900 39200 0.4671 10,900 1222 0.8914
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

174 University of New Orleans 21100 30000 0.2963 5,419 1040 0.7431
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

175 Iowa State University 21400 25700 0.1685 26,346 1212 0.8793
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

176 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 21700 36700 0.4091 5,823 1115 0.8619
#176

#176 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 %

177 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,490 1183 0.8863
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

177 Rocky Mountain College 21800 52000 0.5805 779 1055 0.7775
#177

#177 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 %

179 Grand Valley State University 21900 36200 0.3949 19,154 1074 0.9271
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

179 Lafayette College 21900 91000 0.7589 2,675 1415 0.3116
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$91,000

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

179 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 21900 27200 0.1945 5,063 1069 0.8756
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

5,063

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

182 Juniata College 22200 75300 0.7056 1,276 1263 0.7941
#182

#182 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 %

183 Missouri State University-Springfield 22400 37600 0.4042 21,138 1134 0.9039
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

184 Ohio University-Main Campus 22500 22500 0 20,786 1225 0.8689
#184

#184 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 %

184 Tufts University 22500 99000 0.7728 7,031 1497 0.1082
#184

#184 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 %

186 Augustana College 22700 72800 0.688 2,536 1157 0.6628
#186

#186 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 %

187 Calvin University 22900 55500 0.5871 3,359 1232 0.6791
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,359

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

187 Hope College 22900 60100 0.6188 3,427 1216 0.8712
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,427

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

187 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3773 8,209 1079 0.948
#187

#187 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 %

190 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 18,028 1059 0.7996
#190

#190 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 %

191 University of Southern Indiana 23400 27200 0.1392 5,347 1145 0.9581
#191

#191 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 %

192 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 46,249 1180 0.6085
#192

#192 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 %

193 Lamar University 23800 37700 0.3685 8,387 1040 0.8353
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

193 State University of New York at New Paltz 23800 35700 0.333 6,113 1279 0.6267
#193

#193 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 %

193 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 23800 30400 0.2166 3,207 1084 0.9751
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

196 Northern Arizona University 23900 37100 0.3576 22,203 1129 0.8961
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

196 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 23900 34500 0.3075 10,396 1125 0.7162
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

198 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24000 38500 0.3764 24,019 1404 0.5989
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

199 University of Dayton 24200 64400 0.624 7,252 1319 0.6659
#199

#199 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 %

199 Wheaton College 24200 68000 0.6442 2,181 1357 0.8491
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,181

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

201 Muskingum University 24600 51400 0.5224 1,428 1005 0.8101
#201

#201 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 %

201 Western Oregon University 24600 24600 0 3,034 1120 0.8345
#201

#201 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 %

203 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 24700 40500 0.3902 21,388 1369 0.5945
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

204 Fort Hays State University 24800 28500 0.1292 10,172 1075 0.9026
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

204 Montana State University 24800 31600 0.2155 15,142 1184 0.9938
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

15,142

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

206 University of Minnesota-Morris 24900 31900 0.2188 982 1168 0.741
#206

#206 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 %

207 University of South Florida 25000 36500 0.3147 39,093 1255 0.4071
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

208 Adams State University 25300 32600 0.2238 1,605 975 0.3076
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

209 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25500 32800 0.2229 7,393 1125 0.8968
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,393

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.7 %

209 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 25500 54300 0.53 5,939 1065 0.5878
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

209 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 25500 32900 0.2244 19,787 1197 0.8807
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

212 University of South Carolina Aiken 25800 33900 0.2391 3,379 1065 0.743
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,379

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

213 Millsaps College 26000 62500 0.5841 547 1189 0.4312
#213

#213 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 %

213 Minnesota State University Moorhead 26000 28300 0.0808 3,375 1090 0.5885
#213

#213 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 %

215 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26100 28400 0.0804 14,834 1149 0.7803
#215

#215 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 %

215 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 26100 28400 0.0805 2,216 1268 0.7987
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

217 Saint Norbert College 26200 63000 0.5837 1,970 1193 0.8574
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

218 Earlham College 26300 75800 0.6528 670 1237 0.7904
#218

#218 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 %

218 Gustavus Adolphus College 26300 75500 0.6519 1,906 1273 0.6099
#218

#218 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 %

220 Northern Illinois University 26400 32100 0.1764 12,118 1070 0.7164
#220

#220 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 %

221 New Jersey City University 26800 39800 0.3269 3,871 1015 0.9838
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

221 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 26800 40600 0.3399 42,604 1336 0.6056
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

223 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 27200 34500 0.2112 5,467 1035 0.7041
#223

#223 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 %

223 University of Southern Mississippi 27200 27200 0 10,371 1181 0.926
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,371

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

223 Weber State University 27200 31500 0.1367 31,672 1075 1
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

226 University of Minnesota Duluth 27300 31300 0.1272 8,706 1230 0.8906
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

227 California State University-Long Beach 27400 38800 0.2937 36,056 1135 0.4543
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

227 Cornell College 27400 74800 0.6336 1,094 1243 0.799
#227

#227 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 %

227 University of Alaska Anchorage 27400 29700 0.077 9,965 1095 1
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

230 Pacific Lutheran University 27600 71200 0.6116 2,396 1159 0.866
#230

#230 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 %

231 The University of the South 27900 77400 0.6392 1,590 1324 0.5642
#231

#231 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 %

232 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 36500 0.2167 11,691 1074 0.7722
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

233 Oregon State University 28800 36700 0.2152 31,253 1272 0.773
#233

#233 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 %

234 Clemson University 29000 37100 0.2177 23,401 1343 0.3834
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

234 University of Northern Iowa 29000 37300 0.2222 7,800 1115 0.9313
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,800

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

236 Georgia State University 29100 45700 0.363 26,785 1089 0.5722
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

26,785

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

237 University of Alaska Fairbanks 29500 36000 0.1806 6,209 1144 0.6424
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,209

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

237 Western Illinois University 29500 31800 0.0719 4,525 1000 0.7118
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

239 Morehead State University 29600 31600 0.0633 7,941 1080 0.8328
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

7,941

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

239 Southern Methodist University 29600 96900 0.6943 7,545 1427 0.4764
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$96,900

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

239 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29600 34200 0.1344 31,845 1298 0.5651
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

242 Mississippi State University 30100 34400 0.1245 19,093 1205 0.8363
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

243 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 30300 45400 0.3323 9,847 1090 0.9309
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

244 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 30400 33200 0.0842 7,088 1100 0.7448
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

245 The College of Wooster 30900 83100 0.6278 1,515 1345 0.6438
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,515

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

246 George Mason University 31000 35700 0.1315 28,862 1271 0.8647
#246

#246 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 %

247 Western Kentucky University 31100 42800 0.2736 13,732 1090 0.9145
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

248 Kent State University at Kent 31200 37500 0.1676 21,144 1104 0.7603
#248

#248 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 %

249 Westminster University 31700 94100 0.6633 868 1205 0.6513
#249

#249 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 %

250 Lake Superior State University 32000 33300 0.039 1,405 1114 1
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

1,405

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

251 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 32200 54400 0.408 35,248 1289 0.6939
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

252 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 32400 38400 0.1562 23,003 1164 0.7367
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

253 University of Nevada-Reno 32500 32500 0 20,204 1109 0.8313
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

254 San Diego State University 32600 37100 0.1214 36,196 1208 0.3741
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

255 DePauw University 32700 70300 0.5344 1,858 1293 0.5602
#255

#255 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 %

255 North Carolina State University 32700 54800 0.4032 29,340 1374 0.3954
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

29,340

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

255 Wichita State University 32700 42200 0.225 14,906 1065 0.7224
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

14,906

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

255 Wilkes University 32700 61900 0.4715 2,055 1188 0.9397
#255

#255 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 %

259 Rider University 32800 60200 0.4552 3,052 1214 0.7741
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

259 University of Idaho 32800 34400 0.0466 9,656 1104 0.7476
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

261 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 17,556 1090 0.5386
#261

#261 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 %

262 Baylor University 33400 70400 0.5258 14,183 1302 0.5222
#262

#262 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 %

263 University of Indianapolis 34000 60700 0.4396 3,394 1080 0.728
#263

#263 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 %

264 University of North Carolina Wilmington 34100 34100 0 16,131 1275 0.6472
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,131

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

265 University of California-Santa Barbara 34500 59100 0.416 23,091 1354 0.382
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

23,091

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

265 University of Oregon 34500 40200 0.1416 20,710 1193 0.8742
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,710

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

267 The University of Texas at San Antonio 35000 46400 0.2454 31,127 1115 0.8679
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

268 Southern Connecticut State University 35100 42000 0.1643 7,252 965 0.9482
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

269 Minnesota State University, Mankato 35300 37600 0.0608 13,433 1145 0.8844
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

270 Cedarville University 35700 57000 0.3735 5,794 1232 0.6529
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,794

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

271 Temple University 35800 57200 0.3739 21,031 1172 0.8622
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

272 Fort Lewis College 36100 41400 0.1281 3,392 1109 0.7732
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

273 Tennessee Technological University 36200 38500 0.0593 9,187 1163 0.7613
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

274 Furman University 36300 84600 0.5707 2,304 1372 0.4869
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$84,600

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

274 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 36300 54000 0.3278 32,041 1324 0.4358
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$54,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

276 University of South Alabama 36400 40200 0.0946 9,530 1140 0.9455
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

276 Western Washington University 36400 36400 0 13,609 1199 0.9371
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,609

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

278 Kean University 36700 44900 0.1827 11,932 1040 0.7811
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

11,932

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

279 Beloit College 37000 81700 0.547 997 1296 0.7039
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

997

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

279 Rowan University 37000 53600 0.3095 17,157 1204 0.7654
#279

#279 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 37100 66200 0.4399 20,056 1329 0.5239
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

282 University of West Georgia 37200 47300 0.2134 10,075 1035 0.7995
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

10,075

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

283 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 37300 41600 0.1029 5,386 995 0.9092
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

284 Western Michigan University 37600 37900 0.0079 13,714 1089 0.9121
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

285 Frostburg State University 37800 42500 0.1106 3,436 1095 0.907
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,436

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

285 University of Arizona 37800 40200 0.0597 43,294 1186 0.8351
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

285 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37800 66700 0.4334 31,536 1366 0.5457
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

285 Washington State University 37800 53600 0.2946 21,400 1131 0.861
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

289 University of St Thomas 37900 74800 0.4933 6,270 1299 0.8548
#289

#289 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 %

290 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39600 40300 0.0174 26,213 1209 0.7778
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

291 Stony Brook University 39700 53000 0.2507 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 William Paterson University of New Jersey 39900 43200 0.0764 6,647 1153 0.9008
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

293 University of Wyoming 40000 45300 0.1167 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 Boise State University 40100 50100 0.1994 25,308 1025 0.8389
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

295 Western Colorado University 40200 40500 0.0074 3,224 1230 0.9561
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

3,224

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

296 Hartwick College 40300 43200 0.0671 1,053 1240 0.8482
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

1,053

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

296 University of Mississippi 40300 45200 0.1084 22,939 1172 0.9738
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

298 Susquehanna University 41900 85600 0.5104 2,220 1199 0.7908
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$85,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,220

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

299 Saint Louis University 42900 84300 0.4908 9,331 1250 0.7499
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,331

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

300 University of Maryland-College Park 43100 58500 0.2631 31,875 1456 0.4503
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

301 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 43200 88100 0.5095 35,358 1448 0.1642
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

302 Marist University 43300 75800 0.4287 5,644 1279 0.5599
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

5,644

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

303 Texas Christian University 44200 87400 0.4945 11,152 1268 0.4809
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

11,152

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

48.1 %

304 Montclair State University 44500 47000 0.0532 19,048 1005 0.894
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

19,048

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

305 Hanover College 44800 64900 0.3098 1,004 1185 0.8215
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

306 William & Mary 45100 73600 0.3874 6,951 1454 0.3696
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,454

Acceptance Rate

37.0 %

307 Radford University 45300 47600 0.048 6,206 1050 0.8939
#307

#307 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 %

308 Illinois State University 45800 49100 0.0669 19,513 1115 0.8555
#308

#308 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 %

309 Towson University 46300 46400 0.0022 16,361 1082 0.8057
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

16,361

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

310 University at Buffalo 46400 46400 0 21,192 1309 0.8059
#310

#310 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 %

311 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47400 61500 0.229 37,985 1390 0.5815
#311

#311 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 %

311 The University of Texas at Arlington 47400 57100 0.1698 32,545 1129 0.799
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

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

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

2,977

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

314 University of Kentucky 48700 59900 0.1872 25,535 1193 0.9294
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

315 University of California-San Diego 49100 79600 0.383 35,442 1375 0.2856
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

35,442

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

316 Michigan State University 49200 56200 0.1245 41,415 1212 0.8324
#316

#316 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 %

316 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 49200 67600 0.2722 40,996 1399 0.4175
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$67,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

318 College of Charleston 49800 62300 0.2005 10,596 1234 0.73
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

10,596

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

319 Binghamton University 50500 52800 0.0433 14,559 1404 0.3731
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,559

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

319 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 50500 58800 0.141 25,054 1225 0.7762
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

321 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 50900 63800 0.2021 42,565 1339 0.7887
#321

#321 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 %

322 University of Utah 51400 53700 0.0425 29,335 1222 0.9015
#322

#322 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 %

323 University of Georgia 52100 52100 0 32,824 1348 0.3425
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

323 University of Iowa 52100 54400 0.042 23,407 1203 0.799
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

325 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 53000 86300 0.3858 5,833 1440 0.6725
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,833

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

326 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 34,447 1273 0.8804
#326

#326 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 %

327 The University of Alabama 53700 58000 0.0741 35,621 1238 0.7117
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

328 Tulane University of Louisiana 54100 96100 0.4369 6,839 1469 0.1446
#328

#328 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 %

329 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 54900 68800 0.2022 38,572 1455 0.3659
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$68,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

330 University of Colorado Boulder 55200 70900 0.2204 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 55600 55600 0 6,009 1247 0.8546
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,009

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

332 Miami University-Oxford 57400 57400 0 16,405 1284 0.74
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

333 Hofstra University 59200 83300 0.2894 6,599 1369 0.7267
#333

#333 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 %

334 University of Missouri-Columbia 59300 61600 0.0371 25,141 1256 0.7613
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

335 Auburn University 59400 59400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

336 Indiana University-Bloomington 60700 63000 0.0363 38,463 1324 0.7589
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

337 Dartmouth College 60800 96800 0.372 4,715 1485 0.0602
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,715

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

6.0 %

338 Mercyhurst University 61100 68000 0.1014 2,214 1203 0.775
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

2,214

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.5 %

339 University of California-Davis 68300 69900 0.0229 31,695 1290 0.4435
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

31,695

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

340 University of California-Irvine 72000 75000 0.04 30,260 1333 0.2895
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

341 University of California-Santa Cruz 82900 82900 0 18,194 1281 0.7273
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$82,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,194

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

342 Skidmore College 93400 95400 0.021 2,715 1418 0.2377
#342

#342 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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