Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Geology/Earth Science, General Majors in the state of Colorado for 2026

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Considering a degree in Geology/Earth Science?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Geology/Earth Science majors who live in 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 6,356 1543 0.0644
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

2 Princeton University 4100 82600 0.9504 5,813 1535 0.0462
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

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

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,115

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

4 Yale University 5500 92200 0.94 6,814 1507 0.0387
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

5 Colby College 5700 91300 0.9372 2,412 1497 0.0709
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

6 Smith College 6100 96800 0.9375 2,549 1477 0.21
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$96,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

7 Bates College 6400 92900 0.9309 1,760 1469 0.1332
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

8 Amherst College 7000 96200 0.9277 1,914 1514 0.0901
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

9 California Institute of Technology 7400 91800 0.9194 987 1557 0.0257
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

987

Est. Median SAT

1,557

Acceptance Rate

2.6 %

10 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 7800 90000 0.9138 4,535 1542 0.0455
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

4,535

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

10 Vanderbilt University 7800 96200 0.9185 7,221 1527 0.0586
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

12 Bowdoin College 8000 89900 0.9112 1,881 1505 0.0713
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

12 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

14 Utah State University 8200 25200 0.6743 25,706 1176 0.9247
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

15 Columbia University in the City of New York 8400 97100 0.914 9,164 1535 0.0399
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$97,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.0 %

16 University of Pennsylvania 9200 92900 0.9009 11,478 1536 0.054
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

11,478

Est. Median SAT

1,536

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

17 Washington and Lee University 9400 96200 0.9025 1,886 1488 0.1397
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

18 Bucknell University 9600 91800 0.8959 3,920 1396 0.2893
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

18 Idaho State University 9600 23500 0.5923 10,834 0 0
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

20 Rice University 9800 89100 0.8903 4,789 1535 0.08
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

21 Pomona College 10000 90100 0.8892 1,700 1520 0.0709
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,700

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

22 Stephen F Austin State University 10100 27800 0.6356 9,129 1075 0.9399
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

22 Wellesley College 10100 91300 0.8895 2,407 1500 0.1405
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

24 Haverford College 10300 97600 0.8945 1,431 1499 0.1237
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,431

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.4 %

25 Hamilton College 10500 89100 0.8824 2,031 1499 0.1362
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

25 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5775 7,166 1015 0.7229
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,166

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

27 Savannah State University 10700 26700 0.6 2,966 925 0.4614
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

28 Colgate University 10900 95800 0.8859 3,193 1488 0.1388
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

28 Pitzer College 10900 94100 0.8843 1,242 1279 0.2516
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

30 California State University-Fresno 11400 19600 0.4175 21,954 995 0.9526
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

30 The University of Tennessee-Martin 11400 24800 0.5409 6,809 1110 0.882
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,809

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

32 Northern Arizona University 11500 27900 0.5864 22,990 1090 0.8961
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

32 University of Tulsa 11500 62900 0.8169 2,852 1328 0.6151
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

34 Indiana State University 11700 25900 0.5491 6,224 1020 0.8077
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

34 Lafayette College 11700 85800 0.8641 2,775 1427 0.3145
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

31.5 %

34 The University of Texas at El Paso 11700 26900 0.5645 21,118 980 0.9992
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

21,118

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

37 University of California-San Diego 11800 39700 0.7026 34,955 1375 0.2671
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

38 Marshall University 12000 36600 0.6718 9,146 1065 0.9573
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

38 University of Houston 12000 28400 0.5781 39,257 1249 0.7392
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

40 Bryn Mawr College 12200 88300 0.8622 1,360 1383 0.2943
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

1,360

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

41 California State University-Northridge 12300 22000 0.4405 32,756 1005 0.9345
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

42 Dickinson College 12400 92100 0.8657 2,311 1393 0.4209
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

42 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 12400 25900 0.5212 1,066 1197 0.4449
#42

#42 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 %

42 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 12400 28900 0.5718 8,320 1090 0.8858
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

45 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,255 1134 0.7517
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

45 The University of Texas at San Antonio 12600 25000 0.4953 31,127 1115 0.8679
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

45 Vassar College 12600 92400 0.8639 2,462 1499 0.1857
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

48 Carleton College 12700 74200 0.8294 2,128 1490 0.2041
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

49 Albion College 13000 75400 0.8281 1,308 1065 0.807
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

49 Fort Hays State University 13000 22600 0.4275 10,172 1075 0.9026
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$22,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

51 California State University-San Bernardino 13100 30800 0.5753 15,365 990 0.9374
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

15,365

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

51 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 13100 28000 0.5318 8,553 1045 0.8688
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

53 Sul Ross State University 13300 27100 0.5098 1,890 1020 0.9871
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

53 Western Kentucky University 13300 27000 0.5079 14,151 970 0.9387
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

55 California State University-Bakersfield 13500 45000 0.7004 8,865 925 0.9385
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

55 The University of Texas at Dallas 13500 19400 0.304 21,858 1283 0.6513
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

55 University of California-Santa Barbara 13500 43000 0.686 23,181 1354 0.3297
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

58 Trinity University 13600 69600 0.805 2,518 1423 0.2592
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

59 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 47300 0.7099 38,040 1418 0.452
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

60 Colorado College 13800 94600 0.8546 2,031 1357 0.1847
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

60 Denison University 13800 69300 0.8015 2,394 1412 0.1739
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,394

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

17.4 %

62 Brown University 13900 94000 0.8521 7,910 1535 0.0539
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

62 Mount Holyoke College 13900 89900 0.8457 2,178 1449 0.3603
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

64 University of California-Merced 14200 41900 0.6612 8,372 1070 0.9053
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

65 Arkansas Tech University 14400 34400 0.5815 8,145 1035 0.9589
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

65 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 14400 19600 0.2652 10,632 1075 0.8859
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,632

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

67 Central Michigan University 14500 37800 0.6157 10,193 1095 0.8982
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

67 Northern Illinois University 14500 30400 0.5222 11,348 1070 0.6979
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

69 Case Western Reserve University 14700 91300 0.8394 6,528 1475 0.3654
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

36.5 %

69 University of South Carolina Aiken 14700 23300 0.3692 3,289 1115 0.7854
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

71 Stanford University 14800 71700 0.794 7,904 1535 0.0361
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

72 Northwest Missouri State University 15100 29000 0.4808 5,241 1095 0.8609
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

73 Austin Peay State University 15300 29100 0.4746 8,926 1075 0.9641
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

73 Western Carolina University 15300 16500 0.0729 10,112 1130 0.8183
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$16,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

75 Northeastern University 15400 89900 0.8287 17,432 1490 0.0522
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

17,432

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

76 Macalester College 15500 90100 0.8284 2,138 1425 0.2852
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,138

Est. Median SAT

1,425

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

76 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8254 2,896 1440 0.3418
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

78 James Madison University 15600 28900 0.4608 20,973 1260 0.7152
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

20,973

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

78 University of Alaska Fairbanks 15600 24300 0.3584 5,827 1157 0.6469
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,827

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

80 University of West Georgia 15700 24600 0.3622 9,103 1040 0.5161
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

9,103

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

81 Fitchburg State University 15800 33700 0.5313 3,027 1145 0.8693
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,027

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

81 Kansas State University 15800 26100 0.3962 15,650 1164 0.8169
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

81 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 15800 38400 0.5882 37,140 1406 0.4237
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

84 Ball State University 16000 22400 0.2861 15,189 1170 0.855
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

84 Western Michigan University 16000 32500 0.5083 13,027 1115 0.846
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

86 University of California-Riverside 16100 36500 0.5585 22,600 1199 0.7639
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

22,600

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

87 California State University-Long Beach 16200 25800 0.3722 36,082 1135 0.4627
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

87 Metropolitan State University of Denver 16200 28100 0.4229 17,274 1015 0.988
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

17,274

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

89 Portland State University 16300 26100 0.3753 15,414 1094 0.9087
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

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

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

89 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16300 23400 0.3038 11,756 1124 0.8698
#89

#89 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

87.0 %

92 California State University-Sacramento 16400 27600 0.4061 28,820 1035 0.9399
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

92 Emporia State University 16400 22900 0.284 2,396 1075 0.9771
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

92 Frostburg State University 16400 26600 0.3832 3,422 1095 0.8918
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

92 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16400 22400 0.2683 9,351 1195 0.8234
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

9,351

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

96 SUNY College at Potsdam 16500 27600 0.4024 2,111 1060 0.777
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,111

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

97 Eastern Michigan University 16600 36100 0.5401 10,470 1055 0.7964
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

97 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 16600 28200 0.4108 7,353 1085 0.9077
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

97 Northwestern University 16600 89500 0.8149 9,399 1527 0.0769
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

9,399

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

97 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16600 64800 0.7438 20,885 1420 0.1534
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,885

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

101 University of Maine 16800 29300 0.4269 9,601 1205 0.9664
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

102 Georgia Southern University 16900 20100 0.1588 23,541 1065 0.8789
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

103 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 17000 34300 0.5045 5,472 1333 0.906
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

104 Bennington College 17100 89500 0.8094 797 1370 0.4453
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennington College
Bennington, VT

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

797

Est. Median SAT

1,370

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

104 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 17100 17100 0 14,449 1195 0.784
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

106 Missouri State University-Springfield 17200 35400 0.5147 20,584 1134 0.9053
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

106 West Virginia University 17200 40900 0.5792 18,206 1125 0.89
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

108 Sam Houston State University 17300 27000 0.3594 17,787 1030 0.9026
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

109 Keene State College 17700 32100 0.4488 2,725 1085 0.9033
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,725

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

109 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

109 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 17700 27400 0.3538 27,132 1099 0.9617
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

27,132

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

112 Wright State University-Main Campus 17900 26600 0.3274 7,505 1073 0.9633
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

113 Boston College 18000 97600 0.8154 10,314 1490 0.1643
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

10,314

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

114 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 18100 22800 0.2064 11,994 1090 0.865
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

115 Bridgewater State University 18200 25400 0.2834 8,270 1180 0.8781
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,270

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

115 College of Staten Island CUNY 18200 54300 0.6647 10,051 1064 0.9234
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

10,051

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

115 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18200 28600 0.3634 4,218 1030 0.9489
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

118 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,093 1302 0.7821
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

118 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 18400 39000 0.5276 37,985 1390 0.5815
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

118 Whitman College 18400 85100 0.7844 1,561 1399 0.3815
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

121 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 18800 32000 0.4129 3,825 1175 0.7841
#121

#121 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 %

122 Occidental College 18900 89200 0.7885 1,881 1447 0.4417
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$89,200

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

123 Framingham State University 19000 31000 0.3872 2,782 1190 0.8361
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,782

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

124 University of Illinois Chicago 19100 30100 0.366 22,495 1252 0.7735
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

124 University of Northern Colorado 19100 30500 0.3742 6,480 1085 0.8585
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

126 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,449 1256 0.7847
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

126 University of New Orleans 19400 27200 0.2867 5,419 1040 0.7431
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

128 SUNY Oneonta 19600 29300 0.331 4,681 1234 0.696
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

129 University of Mississippi 19700 27000 0.2703 21,585 1182 0.9658
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

129 University of Northern Iowa 19700 24000 0.1782 7,711 1129 0.9274
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

7,711

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

131 California State University-Los Angeles 19800 38000 0.479 19,586 965 0.9125
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

131 University of Arizona 19800 30900 0.3598 44,848 1233 0.8614
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

133 Iowa State University 19900 24200 0.1786 25,628 1207 0.8866
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

133 Texas A&M University-College Station 19900 29900 0.3368 60,710 1278 0.5743
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

135 Central Connecticut State University 20000 29500 0.3219 8,170 1075 0.7333
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

135 Franklin and Marshall College 20000 90300 0.7785 1,808 1396 0.2819
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

137 Hanover College 20100 64000 0.6861 1,035 1210 0.837
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,035

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

137 Minot State University 20100 23500 0.1448 2,499 1075 0.6462
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

137 University of Rochester 20100 93100 0.7843 6,580 1462 0.4008
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

137 Youngstown State University 20100 34000 0.4089 9,400 1115 0.8445
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

141 Eastern Illinois University 20200 28100 0.2802 6,785 985 0.6535
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

142 Georgia State University 20300 26000 0.2194 27,415 1080 0.5544
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

27,415

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

142 Ohio University-Main Campus 20300 23200 0.125 20,444 1209 0.8499
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

142 SUNY Buffalo State University 20300 29400 0.309 5,255 1109 0.7295
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,255

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

142 University of Southern California 20300 75900 0.7329 20,630 1492 0.0981
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

146 Claremont McKenna College 20500 98000 0.791 1,390 1507 0.0959
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,390

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

9.6 %

146 Hampshire College 20500 83900 0.756 844 1254 0.7528
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

146 University of California-Santa Cruz 20500 42900 0.5227 17,940 1281 0.6579
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

149 Arapahoe Community College 20700 34000 0.3906 15,012 0 0
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

15,012

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

150 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 20800 26000 0.2028 4,880 1124 0.8172
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

4,880

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

151 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20900 39200 0.4671 11,355 1222 0.8816
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,355

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

152 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,254 1080 0.8955
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

153 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 21100 24900 0.1526 5,823 1115 0.8619
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

153 University of Memphis 21100 29600 0.2875 15,770 1075 0.7203
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

155 Midwestern State University 21300 28600 0.2548 4,303 1010 0.9352
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

156 Northern Michigan University 21600 33100 0.3475 6,684 1100 0.8402
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

157 Rocky Mountain College 21800 52000 0.5805 851 1075 0.6961
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

157 Tufts University 21800 98900 0.7793 7,126 1507 0.1149
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

159 Adams State University 22000 29300 0.2484 1,605 1030 0.9918
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

160 Grand Valley State University 22100 35900 0.3849 19,002 1084 0.8302
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

161 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,317 1115 0.7549
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

162 California State University-Chico 22500 27000 0.1664 13,792 1075 0.9272
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

162 Florida State University 22500 32400 0.306 32,720 1360 0.2422
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

164 New Mexico Highlands University 22600 27200 0.169 1,603 0 0
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

164 St Lawrence University 22600 87800 0.7424 1,949 1359 0.5434
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

166 Augustana College 22700 72800 0.688 2,522 1163 0.6268
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

167 Juniata College 22800 73800 0.6909 1,242 1229 0.7891
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

167 The University of Alabama 22800 31000 0.2643 34,389 1284 0.7665
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

169 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3772 8,738 1079 0.948
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,738

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

170 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,450 1044 0.9518
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,450

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

171 Hope College 23200 60100 0.6138 3,395 1241 0.7924
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

171 San Jose State University 23200 41100 0.4356 28,008 1124 0.8461
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

171 Southern Connecticut State University 23200 36800 0.3692 7,252 1005 0.9147
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

174 Concord University 23400 40800 0.4268 1,609 990 0.9256
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

175 Allegheny College 23500 76200 0.6916 1,171 1279 0.5457
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$76,200

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

175 Central Washington University 23500 27200 0.1359 10,317 1045 0.9062
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

10,317

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

177 East Tennessee State University 23700 30600 0.2253 10,829 1124 0.8619
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

177 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 45,193 1175 0.5466
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

45,193

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

177 Skidmore College 23700 89100 0.7337 2,704 1418 0.2105
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

180 Minnesota State University, Mankato 23800 27100 0.1209 13,433 1145 0.8844
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

180 University of South Carolina-Columbia 23800 24900 0.0441 30,187 1292 0.6015
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

182 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 23900 34400 0.3052 14,783 1124 0.8096
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

182 Saint Norbert College 23900 63800 0.6252 1,970 1193 0.8574
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

184 Calvin University 24000 53500 0.5513 3,356 1222 0.7091
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

184 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,853 990 0.6652
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,853

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

186 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 39300 0.3873 23,920 1397 0.5973
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

187 Front Range Community College 24400 31400 0.2228 21,970 0 0
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

21,970

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

187 University of Kansas 24400 43000 0.432 22,085 1176 0.9348
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

189 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 24600 26900 0.0848 2,216 1268 0.7987
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

190 Tennessee Technological University 24900 33700 0.2609 9,187 1163 0.7613
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

190 University at Buffalo 24900 34000 0.2677 20,359 1303 0.7418
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

192 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 25100 40500 0.3803 25,900 1375 0.5808
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

25,900

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

193 University of Hawaii at Hilo 25300 38300 0.3396 2,292 1005 0.6063
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

194 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 25500 37900 0.3269 5,661 1085 0.982
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,661

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

195 California State University-Stanislaus 25600 33000 0.2245 8,455 950 0.9814
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

196 Eastern Kentucky University 25700 38400 0.3311 13,448 1110 0.7761
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

197 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,263 1410 0.4904
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

198 Salem State University 26200 43200 0.3938 4,867 1075 0.9588
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

199 Earlham College 26300 75800 0.6528 696 1233 0.7311
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

696

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

199 Gustavus Adolphus College 26300 75500 0.6518 1,905 1273 0.6099
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

201 Western Colorado University 26400 41400 0.3622 3,148 1230 0.9971
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,148

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

202 University of Southern Mississippi 26500 26500 0 10,193 1181 0.9912
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

203 University of Arkansas 26600 28900 0.079 28,859 1179 0.743
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

204 University of Idaho 26900 30600 0.1211 9,574 1119 0.7553
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

205 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 27100 41500 0.3468 42,604 1336 0.6056
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

206 Cornell College 27400 74800 0.6335 1,094 1243 0.799
#206

#206 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 %

207 Murray State University 27600 32400 0.1477 7,851 1115 0.8568
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

7,851

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

207 Pacific Lutheran University 27600 71200 0.6116 2,446 1159 0.7802
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,446

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

207 Rider University 27600 60600 0.5443 3,145 1233 0.7864
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,145

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

210 North Dakota State University 27700 30400 0.0882 9,762 1110 0.9496
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

211 Morehead State University 27800 32600 0.1471 8,258 1140 0.7721
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

211 Syracuse University 27800 83100 0.6653 15,957 1363 0.4592
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,957

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

213 Wichita State University 27900 39800 0.3007 13,313 1073 0.9395
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

214 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 28000 32800 0.1459 19,701 1214 0.8749
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

215 Dartmouth College 28100 96000 0.7074 4,637 1521 0.054
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

4,637

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

215 Mississippi State University 28100 32300 0.1323 18,567 1214 0.7764
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

217 The University of Montana 28200 28200 0 7,891 1225 0.9586
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

7,891

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

218 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 32300 0.1176 11,160 1069 0.5967
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

218 Weber State University 28500 33900 0.1592 31,672 0 0
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

220 Northland College 28600 63200 0.5477 286 1085 0.7497
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northland College
Ashland, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

286

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

221 Oregon State University 28800 36700 0.2152 31,253 1272 0.773
#221

#221 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 %

221 Western Illinois University 28800 31000 0.0734 4,525 1015 0.7118
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

221 Western Oregon University 28800 28800 0 3,167 1040 0.981
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,167

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

224 The University of the South 28900 77400 0.6263 1,644 1340 0.569
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,340

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

224 University of Dayton 28900 64200 0.5499 7,740 1302 0.6545
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

226 Southern Methodist University 29000 90100 0.6781 7,285 1423 0.6335
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

227 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 29100 29200 0.0034 18,288 1090 0.9068
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

18,288

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

228 Northern Kentucky University 29400 32100 0.0842 10,163 1090 0.6765
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

229 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 29500 31600 0.0664 6,835 1090 0.7147
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,835

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

230 Sonoma State University 29600 41200 0.2816 5,272 1050 0.9343
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,272

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

231 Montana State University 29700 31400 0.0541 15,046 1184 0.8214
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

15,046

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

231 University of Toledo 29700 42000 0.2926 11,013 1229 0.9202
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

233 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 29900 43900 0.3191 9,847 1090 0.9309
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

234 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

235 Southern Utah University 30100 40800 0.2624 13,126 1140 0.8179
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

236 University of Hawaii at Manoa 30300 38400 0.2109 15,375 1103 0.866
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

237 Scripps College 30400 94900 0.68 1,117 1475 0.3829
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

238 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 30600 39200 0.2197 12,507 1010 0.8897
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

239 George Mason University 31000 35700 0.1315 28,334 1268 0.8748
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

239 The College of Wooster 31000 83100 0.6277 1,738 1344 0.5953
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

239 University of North Dakota 31000 33700 0.0824 11,033 1150 0.769
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

242 Illinois State University 31100 36400 0.145 19,107 1120 0.8815
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

243 San Diego State University 31200 36100 0.1357 35,782 1208 0.3619
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

244 Kean University 31300 39500 0.2077 11,758 1040 0.759
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

245 Hartwick College 31500 66200 0.5239 1,097 1179 0.696
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

245 Lamar University 31500 38300 0.1777 8,184 1050 0.8641
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

8,184

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

247 Angelo State University 31600 35400 0.1068 9,702 1055 0.8301
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

9,702

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

248 University of Southern Indiana 31700 41800 0.2433 7,600 1145 0.9581
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

249 Baylor University 31800 70300 0.5475 14,915 1321 0.5128
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

250 Centenary College of Louisiana 31900 63200 0.4951 693 1130 0.5574
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

251 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 32100 36700 0.1249 41,303 1338 0.7975
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

252 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32300 35100 0.0799 30,564 1302 0.416
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

253 Lake Superior State University 32400 33300 0.027 1,551 1120 0.6801
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

253 SUNY Brockport 32400 35800 0.095 5,816 1195 0.7068
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

255 University of Nevada-Reno 32500 32500 0 19,117 1134 0.7371
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

256 DePauw University 32700 70300 0.5344 1,917 1321 0.5719
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

256 North Carolina State University 32700 54800 0.4031 28,422 1378 0.4174
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

258 Fort Lewis College 33000 41400 0.2031 3,392 1109 0.773
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

258 State University of New York at Oswego 33000 40200 0.1792 5,517 1180 0.8055
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

258 University of Oregon 33000 38600 0.1444 20,622 1250 0.883
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

261 University of Indianapolis 33200 59900 0.4453 3,603 1080 0.665
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

262 Lewis-Clark State College 33300 40000 0.1675 3,793 980 0.8769
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

263 Adrian College 33500 70200 0.5226 1,673 1045 0.7253
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,673

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

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

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

5,459

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

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

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

3,567

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

266 Wilkes University 33700 61900 0.4548 2,076 1144 0.9064
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,076

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

267 University of Minnesota Duluth 33900 38700 0.1237 8,426 1235 0.8875
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

268 SUNY at Fredonia 34000 39600 0.1416 2,771 1258 0.777
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

269 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 34200 35900 0.0474 6,306 1214 0.9075
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

269 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 34200 41000 0.1658 22,364 1159 0.7504
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

271 Colorado Mesa University 34300 40000 0.1431 9,473 1055 0.8203
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

272 SUNY College at Geneseo 34400 39400 0.127 3,881 1279 0.6645
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

273 Beloit College 34500 81400 0.5758 1,004 1299 0.6304
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

273 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34500 34500 0 10,202 1140 0.8109
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,202

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

273 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4799 12,276 1379 0.653
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

276 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

277 Temple University 35400 56400 0.3724 21,457 1135 0.8041
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

278 New Jersey City University 35500 39800 0.1081 3,871 1015 0.9838
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

279 Stockton University 35600 44500 0.2001 7,565 1135 0.8894
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

280 Cedarville University 35700 57000 0.3734 5,790 1232 0.6529
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,790

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

280 State University of New York at New Paltz 35700 35700 0 6,862 1260 0.6161
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

282 Texas Tech University 35800 38900 0.0797 32,580 1200 0.7265
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

283 University of North Carolina Wilmington 36100 36100 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

284 Western Washington University 36300 36300 0 13,752 1272 0.9325
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

285 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 36400 41600 0.1268 5,386 1050 0.9092
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

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

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$82,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

287 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 36900 37100 0.0054 5,939 1065 0.5878
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

288 East Carolina University 37100 40100 0.0748 21,445 1160 0.8921
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

288 University of Connecticut 37100 53600 0.3081 20,056 1329 0.5239
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

290 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37800 66300 0.43 31,035 1366 0.5478
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

291 Hofstra University 38300 76900 0.5019 6,581 1328 0.6808
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

292 State University of New York at Cortland 38800 39900 0.0276 5,911 1175 0.5979
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

59.8 %

293 William Paterson University of New Jersey 39100 50300 0.2229 6,647 1153 0.9008
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

294 California State University-Fullerton 39200 41500 0.055 38,760 1090 0.9052
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

295 Rutgers University-Newark 39800 57900 0.3125 7,989 1159 0.7136
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$57,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

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

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

297 University of Wyoming 40000 45300 0.1166 8,130 1179 0.9688
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

298 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 40400 44100 0.0839 13,432 1225 0.8701
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

299 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 40500 50000 0.1902 34,242 1273 0.7333
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

300 Appalachian State University 40600 40600 0 19,560 1190 0.9014
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

300 Washington State University 40600 56300 0.28 21,455 1125 0.8664
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

300 Wayne State University 40600 46200 0.1212 16,012 1174 0.8116
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

16,012

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

303 Ohio State University-Main Campus 41300 53600 0.2296 46,815 1378 0.6057
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

304 Middle Tennessee State University 41600 46000 0.0956 18,042 1140 0.6909
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

305 Montclair State University 41900 46600 0.1009 18,712 1058 0.8789
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

306 Susquehanna University 42100 76800 0.452 2,246 1204 0.8143
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,246

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

307 University of Florida 43100 45700 0.057 36,573 1399 0.242
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

308 University of Maryland-College Park 43200 53600 0.1942 31,133 1463 0.4479
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

309 Radford University 43500 45700 0.0499 6,161 1070 0.8953
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

310 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43800 57100 0.2328 23,329 1239 0.766
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

311 Marist University 44400 75800 0.4142 5,551 1279 0.5651
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,551

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

312 Boise State University 45200 50000 0.096 23,983 1135 0.8721
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

23,983

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

313 Towson University 45800 46400 0.0129 16,264 1098 0.8197
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

314 Saint Louis University 45900 80900 0.4324 10,413 1305 0.7504
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,413

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

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

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

316 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46200 86300 0.4644 5,741 1438 0.6347
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,741

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

317 University of Colorado Boulder 46700 57700 0.1907 32,244 1351 0.7808
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

318 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1279 0.848
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

319 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,908 1139 0.8402
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,908

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

320 The University of Texas at Arlington 48000 55800 0.1398 32,545 1129 0.799
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

321 Tulane University of Louisiana 48400 91400 0.4706 8,192 1451 0.1398
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$91,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,192

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

322 Purdue University-Main Campus 48500 51200 0.0543 44,819 1327 0.4987
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

44,819

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

323 University of Delaware 48700 61300 0.2066 20,026 1294 0.706
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$61,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

20,026

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

324 University of Kentucky 49000 58000 0.1557 25,534 1193 0.9294
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

324 William & Mary 49000 69200 0.292 7,063 1462 0.3407
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

326 The University of Texas at Austin 49700 59400 0.1633 43,165 1356 0.2664
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

327 Binghamton University 50500 52800 0.0432 14,669 1415 0.3861
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

328 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50600 52900 0.0431 14,504 1149 0.7637
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

329 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 50800 84700 0.4003 34,454 1435 0.1564
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

330 University of Iowa 50900 53200 0.0429 22,738 1208 0.8362
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

331 University of Utah 51400 53700 0.0425 28,064 1237 0.8598
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

332 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 52900 61200 0.1353 26,221 1204 0.8854
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

333 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 33,033 1264 0.8529
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

334 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,100 1219 0.7766
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

335 Miami University-Oxford 57400 57400 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

336 Auburn University 58500 58500 0 27,907 1324 0.4592
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

337 Michigan Technological University 59300 59300 0 6,013 1256 0.9243
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,013

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

338 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 61000 63200 0.0348 40,684 1331 0.3915
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

339 College of Charleston 61200 61200 0 10,880 1255 0.6003
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

340 Clemson University 61400 63700 0.0358 23,401 1343 0.3834
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

341 University of California-Davis 69800 69800 0 32,273 1290 0.4183
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

342 University of California-Berkeley 71000 76100 0.067 33,070 1407 0.1098
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$76,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

33,070

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

343 University of California-Irvine 72000 75600 0.0476 30,204 1333 0.2857
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

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

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