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 Williams College 3700 89100 0.9586 2,101 1527 0.0825
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

2 Rice University 4300 85500 0.9496 4,789 1535 0.08
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

3 Washington and Lee University 4500 87100 0.9485 1,886 1488 0.1397
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$87,100

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

4 Johns Hopkins University 4600 88600 0.948 6,356 1543 0.0644
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

5 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 4700 86800 0.9456 4,576 1535 0.0485
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$86,800

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

4,576

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

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

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

7 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 5200 39100 0.868 34,454 1435 0.1564
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

8 Amherst College 5400 95600 0.9434 1,914 1514 0.0901
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$95,600

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

9 Bryn Mawr College 5500 88200 0.9379 1,368 1383 0.2943
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,368

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

9 Princeton University 5500 81800 0.9326 5,813 1535 0.0462
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

9 Yale University 5500 92300 0.9403 6,814 1507 0.0387
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

12 University of Pennsylvania 6500 93000 0.9303 10,013 1528 0.054
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

10,013

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

13 Columbia University in the City of New York 6800 94100 0.928 9,157 1535 0.0386
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

14 Wellesley College 7000 90900 0.9233 2,407 1500 0.1405
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

15 Bates College 7300 91800 0.9203 1,760 1438 0.1332
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

16 Pitzer College 7600 90700 0.9161 1,242 1279 0.2516
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

17 CUNY City College 7700 31200 0.7533 12,982 1169 0.5997
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY City College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

12,982

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

18 Smith College 7800 92700 0.9154 2,549 1477 0.21
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$92,700

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

19 Vanderbilt University 7900 95000 0.9167 7,221 1527 0.0586
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

20 College of Staten Island CUNY 8100 33400 0.7584 10,049 1005 0.9234
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

10,049

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

21 CUNY Lehman College 8400 35100 0.7614 11,217 1020 0.4601
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

11,217

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

22 Pomona College 8500 88500 0.9039 1,766 1520 0.0709
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$88,500

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,766

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

23 Hamilton College 8700 88400 0.9017 2,037 1499 0.1362
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

24 Washington University in St Louis 9200 96200 0.904 8,220 1513 0.1206
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

8,220

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

25 Brown University 9400 93900 0.8996 7,910 1535 0.0539
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$93,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

26 Mount Holyoke College 9500 89700 0.8945 2,178 1449 0.3603
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

26 Western Colorado University 9500 27700 0.656 3,149 1230 0.9971
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

28 Vassar College 9600 91500 0.8949 2,462 1499 0.1857
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$91,500

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

29 Franklin and Marshall College 9800 90100 0.8908 1,808 1396 0.2819
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

30 Arkansas Tech University 9900 22900 0.5671 8,145 1035 0.9589
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

30 Colgate University 9900 91600 0.8915 3,193 1488 0.1388
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$91,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

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

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

33 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 21100 0.5125 4,721 1110 0.7782
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

34 New Mexico Highlands University 10500 21500 0.5112 1,710 945 0.9481
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,710

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

34 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5776 7,206 1015 0.7214
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,206

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

34 William & Mary 10500 42800 0.754 7,063 1462 0.3407
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

37 Brigham Young University 11000 29000 0.6203 32,221 1374 0.6919
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

38 Savannah State University 11400 17400 0.3441 2,857 950 0.8368
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$17,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

39 Front Range Community College 11500 18600 0.3775 21,970 0 1
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO

Sticker Price

$18,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,970

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

39 Idaho State University 11500 27700 0.5846 10,406 0 0.8396
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

41 Marshall University 11700 27100 0.5673 9,165 1065 0.9572
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

41 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11700 27800 0.579 21,075 1420 0.1534
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

43 Eastern Washington University 11800 28600 0.5884 6,951 1055 0.9437
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

43 Lafayette College 11800 85800 0.863 2,775 1427 0.3145
#43

#43 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 %

45 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 11900 34300 0.6527 37,140 1442 0.4237
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

46 Carleton College 12100 74200 0.8362 2,128 1492 0.2041
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

46 The University of Texas at Austin 12100 30700 0.6055 43,165 1335 0.2664
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

48 California State University-Fresno 12200 19600 0.3768 21,430 995 0.9638
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

48 Utah State University 12200 20300 0.3985 25,920 1176 0.9247
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

50 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12300 29900 0.5885 12,498 1010 0.8896
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

51 University of California-San Diego 12400 34000 0.6348 34,955 1375 0.2677
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

52 Sul Ross State University 12500 26700 0.5311 1,441 1000 0.9562
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,441

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

53 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,255 1134 0.737
#53

#53 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

73.7 %

53 University of Hawaii at Hilo 12600 21600 0.417 2,292 1005 0.6007
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.1 %

55 The University of Texas Permian Basin 12800 37100 0.6545 4,218 1020 0.9307
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

56 Bowdoin College 12900 89900 0.8567 1,881 1505 0.0713
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

57 Northern Kentucky University 13000 25900 0.4989 10,163 1090 0.8307
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

58 Harvey Mudd College 13100 93700 0.8605 921 1528 0.1266
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

921

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

12.7 %

59 California State University-Northridge 13200 23200 0.432 32,499 1005 0.9219
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

59 Colorado College 13200 94600 0.8602 2,031 1357 0.1847
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

61 University of California-Santa Barbara 13600 39000 0.6518 23,181 1354 0.3296
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

62 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,083 1412 0.4517
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

63 Denison University 13800 69300 0.8013 2,406 1383 0.1693
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

63 Western Washington University 13800 31600 0.5637 13,752 1218 0.9325
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

65 University of South Florida 13900 17100 0.187 38,525 1239 0.4319
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

66 Texas Tech University 14000 27000 0.4813 32,580 1200 0.7265
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

67 Kansas State University 14100 26100 0.4588 15,650 1164 0.8199
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

68 Northern Arizona University 14200 25400 0.44 22,991 1145 0.8961
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

68 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14200 26500 0.463 22,351 1159 0.7504
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

68 University of California-Santa Cruz 14200 38000 0.6268 17,940 1281 0.6557
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

71 Radford University 14300 21900 0.347 6,161 1070 0.8953
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$21,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

72 West Virginia University 14400 23300 0.3819 18,614 1125 0.778
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

73 University of Idaho 14500 31300 0.5372 9,574 1119 0.7553
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

74 California State University-Bakersfield 14600 28200 0.4815 8,865 1050 0.8508
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

74 Northern Illinois University 14600 29300 0.5016 11,349 1070 0.6979
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

74 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 36300 0.5973 5,241 1075 0.8613
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

74 University of California-Merced 14600 40300 0.6372 8,372 1070 0.9152
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

74 University of Houston 14600 23600 0.3818 39,257 1249 0.7392
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

79 Case Western Reserve University 14700 80400 0.8167 6,528 1485 0.3778
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

79 Trinity University 14700 64800 0.7733 2,518 1402 0.2592
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

81 Stanford University 14800 71300 0.792 7,904 1535 0.0361
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

82 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 15000 29900 0.4985 5,472 1214 0.906
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

83 Florida International University 15100 23700 0.3621 44,904 1175 0.5466
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

84 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 15200 35700 0.5744 26,500 1183 0.8857
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

84 University of California-Irvine 15200 35300 0.5701 30,204 1333 0.2878
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

86 Ohio State University-Main Campus 15300 25700 0.4042 46,815 1339 0.6057
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

86 Western Carolina University 15300 16500 0.0727 10,112 1130 0.818
#86

#86 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 %

88 Central Michigan University 15400 40600 0.6208 10,219 1095 0.8982
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

89 Concord University 15500 31700 0.5108 1,609 990 0.9256
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

89 Macalester College 15500 88200 0.8247 2,144 1417 0.2852
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,144

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

89 University of South Carolina-Columbia 15500 24800 0.3744 30,187 1292 0.6015
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

92 California State University-San Bernardino 15700 25200 0.377 14,993 920 0.9318
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

93 Albion College 15900 72600 0.7809 1,308 1065 0.807
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

93 SUNY College at Geneseo 15900 26400 0.3971 3,902 1279 0.6663
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

93 University of Nebraska at Omaha 15900 23400 0.3209 11,756 1124 0.8727
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

93 University of Southern Indiana 15900 26000 0.3888 5,347 1145 0.9581
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

97 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 16000 28000 0.4283 8,553 1054 0.8688
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

97 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 16000 21700 0.2621 5,463 1095 0.8147
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$21,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,463

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

99 Metropolitan State University of Denver 16200 28100 0.4229 16,430 1025 0.9914
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

16,430

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

99 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 16200 19000 0.1475 11,874 1082 0.8377
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

101 Appalachian State University 16300 19500 0.1639 19,560 1159 0.9014
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

101 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5548 33,471 1399 0.0897
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

101 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16300 22300 0.2687 8,765 1209 0.8799
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

104 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 16400 31300 0.4766 4,894 1090 0.8596
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

4,894

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

104 SUNY College at Potsdam 16400 27700 0.4073 1,831 1060 0.777
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,831

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

104 University of Arizona 16400 30900 0.47 45,025 1212 0.8614
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

107 Lake Superior State University 16500 31700 0.4788 1,551 1114 1
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

107 North Carolina State University 16500 28500 0.4223 28,422 1335 0.4167
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

109 SUNY at Fredonia 16600 27800 0.4034 2,876 1193 0.792
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

110 Northeastern University 16700 89900 0.8146 22,695 1490 0.0522
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

110 Northwestern University 16700 89500 0.8138 8,846 1513 0.0722
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

8,846

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

110 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16700 22300 0.2509 24,868 1214 0.796
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

113 Sonoma State University 17000 26700 0.3633 5,412 1095 0.9473
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,412

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

113 University of Southern Mississippi 17000 23100 0.2639 10,193 1181 0.9912
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

115 Sam Houston State University 17100 23000 0.2565 17,787 1030 0.9026
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

115 The University of Texas at El Paso 17100 29300 0.4167 20,609 990 0.999
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

115 University of Georgia 17100 27100 0.3665 31,514 1336 0.3719
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

118 California State University-Fullerton 17300 20600 0.1606 38,597 0 0.9052
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

118 Central Washington University 17300 22700 0.2376 10,033 1060 0.9061
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

120 Morehead State University 17500 28000 0.3752 8,258 1120 0.7721
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

120 Tufts University 17500 92400 0.811 7,126 1507 0.1153
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

120 University of Kansas 17500 34900 0.4991 22,085 1176 0.9348
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

120 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17500 26300 0.3352 19,701 1214 0.8749
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

124 California State University-Sacramento 17600 27200 0.3528 28,226 1015 0.9343
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

124 Eastern Illinois University 17600 27700 0.3646 6,785 1020 0.6535
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

124 Lewis-Clark State College 17600 24400 0.2786 3,793 1010 0.9407
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

127 Bucknell University 17700 88400 0.7996 3,920 1284 0.2893
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

127 University of Rochester 17700 93100 0.8101 6,580 1469 0.4008
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

129 Frostburg State University 17800 26900 0.3377 2,619 1082 0.892
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

129 Skidmore College 17800 89100 0.7998 2,704 1421 0.2105
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

131 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 17900 32100 0.443 3,856 1169 0.7518
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

131 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17900 18900 0.053 8,320 1074 0.8858
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

131 Whitman College 17900 85100 0.7902 1,561 1399 0.3815
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,100

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

134 University of Arkansas 18000 27700 0.3502 28,859 1179 0.7431
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

135 Colorado Mesa University 18100 24900 0.2714 9,473 1050 0.9829
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

135 Georgia Southern University 18100 23800 0.2399 23,618 1065 0.8789
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

135 Midwestern State University 18100 29000 0.3755 4,508 1055 0.8738
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

4,508

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

135 University of South Alabama 18100 22400 0.1923 9,241 1140 0.7096
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

139 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 34,242 1273 0.7333
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

140 Angelo State University 18400 23100 0.2035 9,779 1055 0.8301
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

140 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,093 1302 0.7821
#140

#140 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 %

140 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18400 25200 0.2698 6,853 1090 0.7147
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

143 University of New Orleans 18500 29500 0.3729 5,476 1125 0.6677
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

144 Portland State University 18600 26100 0.288 15,960 1176 0.9091
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

144 State University of New York at Oswego 18600 27500 0.3235 5,517 1174 0.8057
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

144 SUNY Oneonta 18600 29300 0.3652 4,681 1190 0.6959
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

147 East Tennessee State University 18700 26300 0.2892 10,633 1124 0.8706
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

10,633

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

147 University of Mississippi 18700 45500 0.5895 21,585 1182 0.9658
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

149 Eastern Michigan University 18900 36100 0.477 10,470 1055 0.7964
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

149 Framingham State University 18900 31000 0.3904 2,817 1125 0.8491
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,817

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

149 Occidental College 18900 87900 0.7849 1,881 1447 0.4417
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$87,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

149 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 18900 18900 0 14,449 1195 0.7816
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$18,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

153 University of Illinois Chicago 19200 30300 0.366 22,495 1252 0.7735
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

153 University of Northern Colorado 19200 30500 0.3709 6,480 1085 0.9363
#153

#153 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

93.6 %

153 Wright State University-Main Campus 19200 27000 0.2893 7,505 1059 0.9633
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

156 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

157 The University of Montana 19400 25200 0.2299 8,014 1184 0.9586
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

157 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,457 1256 0.7847
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

159 San Jose State University 19500 29900 0.3476 28,008 0 0.8461
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

159 Youngstown State University 19500 29300 0.3341 8,436 1065 0.8066
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

161 University of Nevada-Reno 19700 28200 0.3014 18,895 1134 0.7371
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

162 Dickinson College 19800 90100 0.7802 2,311 1399 0.4209
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

162 University of Northern Iowa 19800 24000 0.1751 7,716 1115 0.8713
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

164 Georgia State University 19900 26000 0.2348 27,438 1089 0.5543
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

164 Wayne State University 19900 32300 0.3844 16,173 1174 0.7786
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

166 Iowa State University 20000 24200 0.1755 25,628 1207 0.8866
#166

#166 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 %

166 Ohio University-Main Campus 20000 24500 0.1833 19,888 1209 0.8517
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

166 University of West Georgia 20000 23600 0.1523 9,157 1040 0.5161
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

169 Central Connecticut State University 20100 27600 0.272 8,170 1010 0.7333
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

169 Hanover College 20100 64000 0.686 962 1215 0.8397
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

962

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

169 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20100 38800 0.4817 36,588 1367 0.6535
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

169 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20100 43700 0.5405 31,035 1366 0.5499
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

173 Minot State University 20200 23500 0.1416 2,499 1075 0.6462
#173

#173 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 %

174 Texas A&M University-College Station 20300 31000 0.3458 60,710 1278 0.5732
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

175 Oberlin College 20500 90000 0.7725 2,950 1430 0.3298
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

176 George Mason University 20700 33500 0.3822 28,331 1268 0.8748
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

176 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 20700 44400 0.5338 1,217 1229 0.5405
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

178 East Carolina University 20800 23800 0.1258 21,445 1120 0.8922
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

179 San Diego State University 20900 28100 0.2564 34,637 1208 0.3598
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

179 State University of New York at New Paltz 20900 26300 0.2056 6,197 1260 0.6161
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

179 Western Michigan University 20900 32300 0.353 13,860 1104 0.846
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

182 University of Minnesota-Morris 21000 30300 0.3075 981 1140 0.7493
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

981

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

74.9 %

183 Montana State University 21100 27100 0.2211 15,053 1184 0.8214
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

15,053

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

183 University of Miami 21100 70800 0.7023 13,250 1406 0.189
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

185 Missouri State University-Springfield 21400 35400 0.396 20,584 1134 0.9053
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

185 Olivet Nazarene University 21400 88800 0.7594 2,704 1104 0.5586
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

185 University of Missouri-Kansas City 21400 34000 0.3702 10,206 1190 0.7218
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

188 Rutgers University-Newark 21500 38900 0.4474 7,417 1214 0.7873
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,417

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

189 Austin Peay State University 21600 32700 0.3399 8,926 0 0.9638
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

190 Guilford College 21900 57400 0.6184 1,160 1025 0.8376
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Guilford College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,160

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

190 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 21900 24900 0.1205 5,823 1150 0.8619
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

192 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,277 1115 0.6848
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,277

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

193 Ball State University 22400 22400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

193 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 22400 33900 0.339 7,353 1085 0.9077
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

195 Boise State University 22600 41000 0.4485 24,030 1025 0.8721
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

195 Florida State University 22600 25000 0.0962 32,711 1360 0.2422
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

195 Southern Connecticut State University 22600 52500 0.5701 7,252 965 0.9482
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

198 CUNY Queens College 22700 29300 0.225 13,464 1146 0.6434
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

13,464

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

198 Rocky Mountain College 22700 52000 0.5632 851 1075 0.6961
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

200 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.6872 2,522 1163 0.6277
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

201 Saint Norbert College 22900 62300 0.6325 1,970 1193 0.8574
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

201 University of Memphis 22900 30000 0.2371 15,770 1075 0.7203
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

201 Washington State University 22900 36800 0.3783 14,346 1139 0.8797
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

204 St Lawrence University 23000 87600 0.7375 1,949 1359 0.5434
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,600

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

205 University of Colorado Boulder 23100 30600 0.2453 32,100 1290 0.8115
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

206 Syracuse University 23500 83100 0.7172 15,958 1363 0.4611
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

206 The University of Alabama 23500 29900 0.2144 34,389 1233 0.7665
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

208 Lawrence University 23700 71900 0.67 1,417 1293 0.6394
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,417

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

209 Eastern Kentucky University 23800 38000 0.3733 12,726 1055 0.9695
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

12,726

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

209 University of Kentucky 23800 36000 0.3392 25,535 1193 0.9294
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

211 Beloit College 24100 75600 0.6815 1,004 1298 0.6304
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

212 University at Buffalo 24200 34000 0.2883 20,360 1303 0.7418
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

213 Tulane University of Louisiana 24300 83600 0.7096 7,283 1451 0.1398
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

213 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 24300 30300 0.1981 10,656 1075 0.7289
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

10,656

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

213 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 24300 31000 0.2165 3,207 1084 0.9751
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

216 Saint Cloud State University 24500 35100 0.303 8,013 1094 0.9495
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

217 Muskingum University 24600 51400 0.5215 1,524 1020 0.8184
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,524

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

218 Calvin University 24700 53000 0.5342 3,356 1214 0.7091
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

218 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 24700 26900 0.082 2,170 1264 0.8525
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

220 William Paterson University of New Jersey 24800 31100 0.2027 6,546 1153 0.9252
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,546

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

221 Miami University-Oxford 24900 27200 0.0844 16,816 1299 0.754
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

221 University of North Dakota 24900 27700 0.0978 11,033 1150 0.769
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

223 Northern Michigan University 25000 32900 0.2404 6,684 1100 0.8402
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

223 Tennessee Technological University 25000 33700 0.2586 8,838 1159 0.8316
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

225 Temple University 25100 36300 0.3088 21,428 1245 0.8045
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

226 Adams State University 25400 33600 0.2439 1,749 975 0.3076
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,749

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

227 University of Minnesota Duluth 25500 31800 0.1958 8,426 1235 0.8876
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

228 Allegheny College 25600 75200 0.6594 1,171 1269 0.5452
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

54.5 %

228 California State University-Stanislaus 25600 33500 0.236 8,455 950 0.9814
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

230 Binghamton University 25700 32700 0.2159 14,669 1417 0.3861
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

231 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,234 1223 0.848
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

231 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25800 31500 0.181 6,817 1110 0.882
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,817

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

233 Hope College 26000 60100 0.5672 3,395 1245 0.7924
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

234 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26200 28400 0.0776 14,504 1145 0.7637
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

235 Gustavus Adolphus College 26300 75500 0.6511 1,952 1302 0.618
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,952

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

61.8 %

236 Earlham College 26400 75800 0.6521 696 1233 0.7311
#236

#236 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 %

236 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 26400 32800 0.1948 4,421 1099 0.8555
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

236 University of Mount Union 26400 50900 0.4805 1,927 1105 0.8013
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,927

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

236 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 26400 36500 0.2769 27,082 1099 0.8459
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

236 Westminster University 26400 59500 0.556 842 1233 0.6657
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

842

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

241 Fort Hays State University 26500 35200 0.2476 10,206 1120 0.9177
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

242 Millsaps College 26700 62200 0.5705 547 1189 0.4312
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

243 University of Alaska Fairbanks 26800 34500 0.2229 5,912 1149 0.6212
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

244 Lamar University 26900 37700 0.2862 8,206 1045 0.857
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

244 Pennsylvania Western University 26900 35600 0.2447 7,586 1070 0.9433
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

244 The University of the South 26900 74700 0.6396 1,644 1313 0.569
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

247 California State University-Chico 27000 27000 0 13,392 1117 0.9158
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

248 Juniata College 27100 70800 0.6172 1,242 1193 0.7891
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

249 Emporia State University 27400 37700 0.273 2,396 1075 0.9771
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

249 Rowan University 27400 40500 0.3234 16,199 1214 0.783
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

251 Cornell College 27500 74800 0.6328 1,085 1243 0.8066
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,085

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

251 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,771 1044 0.7933
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

253 Southern Utah University 27600 35600 0.2244 13,126 1140 0.8179
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

253 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 27600 40300 0.315 20,418 1375 0.5808
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

255 Murray State University 27700 32400 0.1454 8,281 1124 0.8568
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

255 Pacific Lutheran University 27700 71200 0.6109 2,446 1179 0.78
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,446

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

257 North Dakota State University 27800 30400 0.0858 9,762 1110 0.9496
#257

#257 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 %

257 Weber State University 27800 33300 0.1652 31,672 1075 1
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

259 University of South Carolina Aiken 27900 36700 0.2398 3,289 1115 0.7857
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

260 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 28000 41900 0.3317 42,604 1336 0.6056
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

260 University of Tulsa 28000 62700 0.5537 2,852 1328 0.615
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

262 Mississippi State University 28100 32300 0.13 18,567 1214 0.7764
#262

#262 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 %

263 California State University-Long Beach 28200 38400 0.266 35,843 1135 0.4628
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

264 Dartmouth College 28300 91100 0.689 4,570 1528 0.054
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$91,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

4,570

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

264 The University of Texas at Dallas 28300 32800 0.137 21,858 1283 0.6513
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

266 Grand Valley State University 28500 35700 0.2017 19,002 1233 0.8302
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

267 Northland College 28600 63200 0.547 485 1150 0.7887
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northland College
Ashland, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

485

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

267 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 31500 0.0921 11,160 1069 0.5967
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

269 University of Utah 28800 32000 0.1002 28,064 1237 0.8598
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

269 Western Illinois University 28800 31000 0.071 5,025 990 0.7496
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

269 Western Oregon University 28800 28800 0 3,343 1120 0.9871
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,343

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

272 University of Iowa 28900 31100 0.0709 22,738 1208 0.8362
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

273 Clemson University 29100 37100 0.2156 23,401 1343 0.3834
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

274 Furman University 29200 79600 0.6329 2,383 1359 0.4295
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

275 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 29400 38000 0.2266 5,474 1138 0.9198
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

276 Bridgewater State University 29600 37000 0.1978 8,172 1135 0.8919
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

276 Salem State University 29600 38900 0.2388 4,853 1100 0.9557
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

276 University of Connecticut 29600 33200 0.1086 19,388 1324 0.5395
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

279 University of Alaska Anchorage 29700 29700 0 9,965 1095 0.5958
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

280 Southern Methodist University 29800 81700 0.6355 7,285 1423 0.6335
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

281 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 29900 30000 0.0033 18,428 1090 0.9529
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

282 California State University-East Bay 30000 43000 0.3021 10,562 940 0.9681
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

10,562

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

282 Hartwick College 30000 66200 0.5466 1,112 1117 0.695
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,112

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

282 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#282

#282 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 %

285 Michigan Technological University 30500 34700 0.1211 6,022 1256 0.8353
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

285 SUNY Buffalo State University 30500 39500 0.2277 5,205 1118 0.744
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

285 University of Puget Sound 30500 85800 0.6449 1,594 1292 0.7225
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,594

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

288 Alfred University 30600 67100 0.5442 1,474 1214 0.7384
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alfred University
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,474

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

289 University of Toledo 30800 42000 0.267 11,013 1159 0.9202
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

290 The University of Texas at San Antonio 30900 41800 0.2609 31,127 1115 0.8679
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

291 The College of Wooster 31000 83100 0.6268 1,738 1344 0.5953
#291

#291 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 %

292 Fort Lewis College 31100 41100 0.2435 3,320 1160 0.9323
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,320

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

292 SUNY Brockport 31100 37900 0.1794 5,816 1195 0.7068
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

294 University of Hawaii at Manoa 31200 43700 0.2863 14,576 1179 0.6967
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

295 Centenary College of Louisiana 31500 62200 0.4939 693 1130 0.5574
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

295 Kean University 31500 39600 0.2046 11,758 1035 0.7688
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

297 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 31600 36700 0.139 5,789 1115 0.5774
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

298 CUNY Brooklyn College 31800 31800 0 11,562 1110 0.5836
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,562

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

299 Rider University 32000 64300 0.5022 3,196 1214 0.794
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,196

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

300 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 32300 39500 0.1825 6,306 1214 0.9075
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

301 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 32600 39900 0.1829 9,967 1080 0.9475
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

302 New Jersey City University 32800 39800 0.176 4,209 1015 0.8918
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

4,209

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

302 Ohio Wesleyan University 32800 73700 0.5547 1,525 1241 0.556
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

304 University of Dayton 33000 64100 0.4852 7,737 1284 0.6566
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

305 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 0 0.5256
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

305 University of Indianapolis 33300 59900 0.4441 3,603 1080 0.6648
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

307 California State University-Los Angeles 33400 39400 0.1525 19,354 965 0.9125
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

308 College of Charleston 33700 33700 0 10,880 1255 0.6003
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

309 Wilkes University 33800 61900 0.454 1,956 1153 0.9146
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,956

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

310 Cedarville University 33900 55100 0.3845 4,916 1247 0.6488
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

311 Minnesota State University, Mankato 34000 37200 0.0861 12,897 1110 0.9133
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

311 Stephen F Austin State University 34000 42800 0.2056 9,129 1060 0.7445
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

311 Stockton University 34000 44500 0.2361 7,565 1135 0.8894
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

314 Scripps College 34100 94800 0.6401 1,117 1475 0.3829
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

315 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34400 34500 0.0029 9,982 1125 0.7702
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

316 Baylor University 34500 70800 0.5124 14,915 1277 0.5128
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

316 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4793 12,276 1379 0.653
#316

#316 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 %

318 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 35800 43500 0.1771 13,179 1110 0.8883
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

319 The University of Texas at Arlington 36000 42400 0.1509 31,112 1130 0.8129
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

320 Western Kentucky University 36100 41900 0.1385 14,151 1090 0.9387
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

321 University of Maine 36300 45100 0.1952 591 1199 0.9684
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

322 University of the Pacific 36400 72100 0.4953 3,249 1298 0.7132
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

323 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36700 38900 0.0566 23,351 1239 0.766
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

324 Towson University 36800 45700 0.1947 16,264 1093 0.8198
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

325 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 37400 41600 0.101 5,187 1005 0.9229
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,187

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

325 Wichita State University 37400 39600 0.0556 14,280 1094 0.7211
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

327 DePauw University 37700 70300 0.4641 1,917 1260 0.5719
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

328 University of Wyoming 38600 43800 0.1187 8,130 1159 0.9688
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

329 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38700 52900 0.2683 30,564 1298 0.416
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

330 Hofstra University 39000 74600 0.477 6,581 1323 0.6808
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

331 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39600 53700 0.2627 23,920 1390 0.5973
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

332 Stony Brook University 39800 53000 0.2491 18,263 1395 0.4904
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

333 University of North Carolina Wilmington 40000 40000 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

334 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 40200 40200 0 11,365 1216 0.8816
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,365

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

335 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 40900 56700 0.2787 40,754 1391 0.3915
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

336 Mercyhurst University 42300 66400 0.3631 2,274 1189 0.8102
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,274

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

337 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,185 1204 0.7871
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,185

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

338 Purdue University-Main Campus 43000 46200 0.0693 44,170 1327 0.4979
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

338 University of Maryland-College Park 43000 52900 0.1871 31,133 1456 0.448
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

340 Texas Christian University 43600 81900 0.4677 11,049 1283 0.4449
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

341 University of California-Riverside 43800 66400 0.3403 22,599 1199 0.7685
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

22,599

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

341 University of Florida 43800 45600 0.0394 36,567 1399 0.242
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

343 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2748 31,253 1272 0.773
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

344 Illinois State University 45100 47300 0.0466 19,107 1115 0.8815
#344

#344 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

345 Middle Tennessee State University 45800 45800 0 17,668 1124 0.68
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

346 Saint Louis University 46100 74500 0.3813 10,436 1260 0.7504
#346

#346 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,436

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

347 Montclair State University 46300 46600 0.0064 18,712 1058 0.8789
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

348 James Madison University 46400 46400 0 21,112 1260 0.7151
#348

#348 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

349 University of Delaware 47200 53200 0.1127 19,119 1303 0.6356
#349

#349 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

350 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 47400 85700 0.4467 5,743 1438 0.6343
#350

#350 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,743

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

351 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,914 1110 0.7589
#351

#351 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

352 University of St Thomas 50000 70300 0.289 6,044 1270 0.9125
#352

#352 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

353 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 51700 51700 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#353

#353 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

354 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53200 61000 0.1279 41,303 1338 0.7975
#354

#354 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

355 Auburn University 55400 55400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#355

#355 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

356 University of Oregon 66700 68900 0.032 20,622 1250 0.883
#356

#356 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

357 University of California-Berkeley 74600 75500 0.0119 33,469 1407 0.1104
#357

#357 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

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

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