Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

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

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Geology/Earth Science
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,356 1543 0.0644
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

2 Princeton University 3500 82600 0.9576 5,813 1535 0.0462
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

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

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,115

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

4 Colby College 5300 91300 0.9416 2,412 1497 0.0709
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

5 Smith College 5600 96800 0.9426 2,549 1477 0.21
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$96,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

6 Bates College 6400 92900 0.9309 1,760 1469 0.1332
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

7 Amherst College 6500 96200 0.9329 1,914 1514 0.0901
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

8 Savannah State University 6800 29000 0.7651 2,966 925 0.4614
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

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

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

987

Est. Median SAT

1,557

Acceptance Rate

2.6 %

10 College of Staten Island CUNY 7500 36100 0.7932 10,051 1064 0.9234
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

10,051

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

10 Yale University 7500 91200 0.9178 6,814 1507 0.0387
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$91,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

12 Vanderbilt University 7600 96200 0.9205 7,221 1527 0.0586
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

13 Western Colorado University 7900 27600 0.7133 3,148 1230 0.9971
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

3,148

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

14 Bowdoin College 8000 89900 0.9112 1,881 1505 0.0713
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

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

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

16 Columbia University in the City of New York 8200 97100 0.916 9,164 1535 0.0399
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$97,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.0 %

17 Pomona College 8500 90100 0.9059 1,700 1520 0.0709
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,700

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

18 Wellesley College 8600 91300 0.906 2,407 1500 0.1405
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

19 Haverford College 8800 97600 0.9099 1,431 1499 0.1237
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,431

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.4 %

20 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8900 90000 0.9016 4,535 1542 0.0455
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,535

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

21 Idaho State University 9100 23500 0.6136 10,834 0 0
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

22 University of Pennsylvania 9200 92900 0.9009 11,478 1536 0.054
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

11,478

Est. Median SAT

1,536

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

23 Washington and Lee University 9400 96200 0.9025 1,886 1488 0.1397
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

24 Bucknell University 9600 91800 0.8959 3,920 1396 0.2893
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

25 Utah State University 9700 26700 0.6361 25,706 1176 0.9247
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

26 Rice University 9800 89100 0.8903 4,789 1535 0.08
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

27 Stephen F Austin State University 10000 27800 0.6392 9,129 1075 0.9399
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

28 Colgate University 10200 95800 0.8932 3,193 1488 0.1388
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

29 Hamilton College 10400 89100 0.8836 2,031 1499 0.1362
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

29 Valdosta State University 10400 24800 0.5815 7,166 1015 0.7229
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,166

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

31 Marshall University 10700 33400 0.6794 9,146 1065 0.9573
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

32 California State University-Fresno 11000 19600 0.4379 21,954 995 0.9526
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

32 Pitzer College 11000 94100 0.8833 1,242 1279 0.2516
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

32 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11000 29100 0.6225 40,684 1331 0.3915
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

35 University of Tulsa 11200 62900 0.8216 2,852 1328 0.6151
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

35 Vassar College 11200 92400 0.879 2,462 1499 0.1857
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

37 California State University-Sacramento 11600 30700 0.6219 28,820 1035 0.9399
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

37 California State University-Stanislaus 11600 28500 0.5929 8,455 950 0.9814
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

37 The University of Texas at El Paso 11600 26900 0.5682 21,118 980 0.9992
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

21,118

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

37 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11600 27800 0.5818 20,885 1420 0.1534
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

20,885

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

41 Lafayette College 11700 85800 0.8641 2,775 1427 0.3145
#41

#41 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 %

41 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 11700 28900 0.596 8,320 1090 0.8858
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

43 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 11900 24900 0.5212 5,661 1085 0.982
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

5,661

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

44 University of Houston 12000 28400 0.5781 39,257 1249 0.7392
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

45 Bryn Mawr College 12100 88300 0.8634 1,360 1383 0.2943
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

1,360

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

46 Albion College 12300 75400 0.8374 1,308 1065 0.807
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

47 Dickinson College 12400 92100 0.8657 2,311 1393 0.4209
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

47 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 12400 25900 0.5212 1,066 1197 0.4449
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

47 University of California-Merced 12400 41900 0.7042 8,372 1070 0.9053
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

50 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12500 26500 0.5277 12,507 1010 0.8897
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

50 University of South Florida 12500 17100 0.2688 38,525 1239 0.4319
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

52 Carleton College 12600 74400 0.8304 2,128 1490 0.2041
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

53 Western Kentucky University 12700 27000 0.5296 14,151 970 0.9387
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

54 Mount Holyoke College 12800 89900 0.8579 2,178 1449 0.3603
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

55 Denison University 13000 69300 0.8125 2,394 1412 0.1739
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,394

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

17.4 %

56 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,288 1090 0.9068
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,288

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

57 Trinity University 13400 69600 0.8078 2,518 1423 0.2592
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

58 Missouri State University-Springfield 13500 25700 0.4747 20,584 1134 0.9053
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

59 California State University-Bakersfield 13600 30600 0.5557 8,865 925 0.9385
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

59 Colorado College 13600 94600 0.8564 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 %

59 The University of Texas at Dallas 13600 19400 0.2988 21,858 1283 0.6513
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

59 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 13600 19000 0.2845 11,994 1090 0.865
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

63 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 47300 0.7099 38,040 1418 0.452
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

63 Western Washington University 13700 31400 0.5637 13,752 1272 0.9325
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

65 Brown University 13900 94000 0.8521 7,910 1535 0.0539
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

65 Northern Illinois University 13900 30400 0.5445 11,348 1070 0.6979
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

67 Arkansas Tech University 14100 34400 0.5902 8,145 1035 0.9589
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

67 Midwestern State University 14100 21600 0.3468 4,303 1010 0.9352
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

69 Central Michigan University 14200 37800 0.6236 10,193 1095 0.8982
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

70 Sonoma State University 14300 26700 0.4645 5,272 1050 0.9343
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,272

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

71 Northeastern University 14500 89900 0.8387 17,432 1490 0.0522
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

17,432

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

72 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14600 26500 0.4513 22,364 1159 0.7504
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

73 Stanford University 14800 71700 0.794 7,904 1535 0.0361
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

74 Murray State University 14900 27000 0.4491 7,851 1115 0.8568
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,851

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

74 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 14900 31000 0.5189 8,553 1045 0.8688
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

76 Macalester College 15000 90100 0.834 2,138 1425 0.2852
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,138

Est. Median SAT

1,425

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

77 Case Western Reserve University 15100 91300 0.835 6,528 1475 0.3654
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

36.5 %

77 Northwest Missouri State University 15100 37700 0.6009 5,241 1095 0.8609
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

79 Ball State University 15200 22400 0.3219 15,189 1170 0.855
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

80 Fitchburg State University 15300 33700 0.5461 3,027 1145 0.8693
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,027

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

80 Western Carolina University 15300 16500 0.0729 10,112 1130 0.8183
#80

#80 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 %

82 Florida State University 15400 22900 0.3271 32,720 1360 0.2422
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

82 Radford University 15400 32000 0.5193 6,161 1070 0.8953
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

82 University of West Georgia 15400 24600 0.3744 9,103 1040 0.5161
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

9,103

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

82 Western Michigan University 15400 32500 0.5268 13,027 1115 0.846
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

86 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8254 2,896 1440 0.3418
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

86 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 15500 22300 0.3046 24,868 1214 0.796
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

88 James Madison University 15600 28900 0.4608 20,973 1260 0.7152
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

20,973

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

88 University of California-Riverside 15600 36500 0.5722 22,600 1199 0.7639
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

22,600

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

90 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 15700 26900 0.4171 9,847 1090 0.9309
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

90 Sam Houston State University 15700 30300 0.4815 17,787 1030 0.9026
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

90 University of Kansas 15700 34900 0.55 22,085 1176 0.9348
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

93 California State University-Long Beach 15800 25800 0.3877 36,082 1135 0.4627
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

93 Kansas State University 15800 26100 0.3962 15,650 1164 0.8169
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

95 Frostburg State University 15900 26600 0.402 3,422 1095 0.8918
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

95 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 15900 28200 0.4356 7,353 1085 0.9077
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

95 The University of Texas at Arlington 15900 27700 0.4254 32,545 1129 0.799
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

98 Eastern Michigan University 16000 36100 0.5567 10,470 1055 0.7964
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

99 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 16100 34300 0.5308 5,472 1333 0.906
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

100 West Virginia University 16200 40900 0.6036 18,206 1125 0.89
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

101 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5554 33,475 1399 0.0897
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

102 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16400 22400 0.2683 9,351 1195 0.8234
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

9,351

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

102 Winona State University 16400 23000 0.2876 5,317 1115 0.7549
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

104 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 16500 26300 0.3723 19,701 1214 0.8749
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

105 Northwestern University 16600 89500 0.8149 9,399 1527 0.0769
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

9,399

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

106 Central Connecticut State University 16700 34000 0.5083 8,170 1075 0.7333
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

107 Bennington College 17100 89500 0.8094 797 1370 0.4453
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennington College
Bennington, VT

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

797

Est. Median SAT

1,370

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

108 Western Connecticut State University 17200 30100 0.4295 3,567 1105 0.8701
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

3,567

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

109 Keene State College 17400 32100 0.4572 2,725 1085 0.9033
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,725

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

110 Occidental College 17500 89200 0.8042 1,881 1447 0.4417
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$89,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

111 Boston College 17600 97600 0.8195 10,314 1490 0.1643
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

10,314

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

112 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

113 Lewis-Clark State College 17900 23500 0.2378 3,793 980 0.8769
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

113 University of California-Berkeley 17900 43500 0.589 33,070 1407 0.1098
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

33,070

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

115 State University of New York at Oswego 18000 27700 0.3501 5,517 1180 0.8055
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

115 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18000 28600 0.3704 4,218 1030 0.9489
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

117 East Tennessee State University 18200 26100 0.3022 10,829 1124 0.8619
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

117 Whitman College 18200 85800 0.7875 1,561 1399 0.3815
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

119 Angelo State University 18300 23100 0.2067 9,702 1055 0.8301
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

9,702

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

119 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,276 1379 0.653
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

121 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,093 1302 0.7821
#121

#121 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 %

121 University of Illinois Chicago 18400 30100 0.3893 22,495 1252 0.7735
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

123 University of Mississippi 18500 45000 0.5893 21,585 1182 0.9658
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

124 Texas A&M University-College Station 18600 29900 0.3802 60,710 1278 0.5743
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

125 University of Northern Colorado 18800 30500 0.3836 6,480 1085 0.8585
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

126 University of New Orleans 18900 27200 0.3051 5,419 1040 0.7431
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

127 Rutgers University-Newark 19100 38000 0.4971 7,989 1159 0.7136
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

128 University of Arizona 19300 30900 0.376 44,848 1233 0.8614
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

129 California State University-Los Angeles 19400 38000 0.4895 19,586 965 0.9125
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

129 Wichita State University 19400 29800 0.3483 13,313 1073 0.9395
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

131 Eastern Illinois University 19500 28100 0.3051 6,785 985 0.6535
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

131 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 19500 32100 0.3924 6,306 1214 0.9075
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

131 University of Southern California 19500 75900 0.7435 20,630 1492 0.0981
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

134 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 19700 25700 0.2337 10,632 1075 0.8859
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

10,632

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

134 Youngstown State University 19700 34000 0.4206 9,400 1115 0.8445
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

136 San Diego State University 19900 28900 0.3115 35,782 1208 0.3619
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

137 Franklin and Marshall College 20000 90300 0.7785 1,808 1396 0.2819
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

138 Minot State University 20100 23500 0.1448 2,499 1075 0.6462
#138

#138 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 %

138 University of Rochester 20100 93100 0.7843 6,580 1462 0.4008
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

140 Hanover College 20200 64000 0.6846 1,035 1210 0.837
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,035

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

141 SUNY Buffalo State University 20300 39900 0.4915 5,255 1109 0.7295
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,255

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

142 State University of New York at Cortland 20400 27700 0.2633 5,911 1175 0.5979
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

59.8 %

143 Claremont McKenna College 20500 98000 0.791 1,390 1507 0.0959
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,390

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

9.6 %

143 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 20500 24900 0.1767 5,823 1115 0.8619
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

143 Ohio University-Main Campus 20500 23200 0.1164 20,444 1209 0.8499
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

143 University of Nebraska at Omaha 20500 27800 0.2622 11,756 1124 0.8698
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

147 Hampshire College 20600 83900 0.7548 844 1254 0.7528
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

147 University of Memphis 20600 29600 0.3044 15,770 1075 0.7203
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

149 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 20800 26000 0.2028 4,880 1124 0.8172
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

4,880

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

150 Northern Michigan University 20900 33100 0.3686 6,684 1100 0.8402
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

151 Rocky Mountain College 21200 52000 0.592 851 1075 0.6961
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

151 State University of New York at New Paltz 21200 26300 0.1941 6,862 1260 0.6161
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

153 Tufts University 21300 98900 0.7843 7,126 1507 0.1149
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

153 Western Oregon University 21300 24600 0.134 3,167 1040 0.981
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,167

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

155 Austin Peay State University 21500 35900 0.4011 8,926 1075 0.9641
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

156 California State University-Chico 22000 31000 0.29 13,792 1075 0.9272
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

157 Grand Valley State University 22100 35900 0.3849 19,002 1084 0.8302
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

157 Southern Connecticut State University 22100 36800 0.3991 7,252 1005 0.9147
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

159 Hope College 22200 60100 0.6304 3,395 1241 0.7924
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

160 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 22300 43200 0.4839 3,825 1175 0.7841
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

161 New Mexico Highlands University 22400 27200 0.1763 1,603 0 0
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

161 The University of Alabama 22400 31000 0.2772 34,389 1284 0.7665
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

163 St Lawrence University 22600 87800 0.7424 1,949 1359 0.5434
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

164 Augustana College 22700 72800 0.688 2,522 1163 0.6268
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

165 Concord University 22800 40800 0.4416 1,609 990 0.9256
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

165 Juniata College 22800 73800 0.6909 1,242 1229 0.7891
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

165 San Jose State University 22800 41100 0.4454 28,008 1124 0.8461
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

168 Central Washington University 22900 27900 0.1795 10,317 1045 0.9062
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,317

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

168 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3772 8,738 1079 0.948
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,738

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

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

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,450

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

171 University of Southern Mississippi 23100 23100 0 10,193 1181 0.9912
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

172 Indiana State University 23500 32400 0.2748 6,224 1020 0.8077
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

172 Stockton University 23500 32100 0.2678 7,565 1135 0.8894
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

174 Allegheny College 23600 76200 0.6903 1,171 1279 0.5457
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$76,200

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

175 Saint Norbert College 23700 63800 0.6283 1,970 1193 0.8574
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

175 Skidmore College 23700 89100 0.7337 2,704 1418 0.2105
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

177 Minnesota State University, Mankato 23800 27100 0.1209 13,433 1145 0.8844
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

177 University of Kentucky 23800 36400 0.3474 25,534 1193 0.9294
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

179 Calvin University 23900 53500 0.5532 3,356 1222 0.7091
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

179 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 23900 40500 0.4099 25,900 1375 0.5808
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

25,900

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

181 Sul Ross State University 24100 37300 0.354 1,890 1020 0.9871
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

181 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 39300 0.3873 23,920 1397 0.5973
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

183 Emporia State University 24400 32000 0.2374 2,396 1075 0.9771
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

184 Eastern Kentucky University 25100 38400 0.3467 13,448 1110 0.7761
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

185 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25200 31500 0.2001 6,809 1110 0.882
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,809

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

185 University of Hawaii at Hilo 25200 38300 0.3422 2,292 1005 0.6063
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

187 Northern Arizona University 25500 43200 0.4102 22,990 1090 0.8961
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

188 Salem State University 25600 29000 0.1171 4,867 1075 0.9588
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

189 Fort Hays State University 25700 36100 0.29 10,172 1075 0.9026
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

190 University of North Dakota 25800 28600 0.0973 11,033 1150 0.769
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

191 University of South Carolina Aiken 26000 36600 0.29 3,289 1115 0.7854
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

192 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 26100 36800 0.2909 14,783 1124 0.8096
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

192 SUNY College at Potsdam 26100 37700 0.3075 2,111 1060 0.777
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,111

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

194 Earlham College 26300 75800 0.6528 696 1233 0.7311
#194

#194 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 %

194 Gustavus Adolphus College 26300 75500 0.6518 1,905 1273 0.6099
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

196 Adams State University 26400 33600 0.2164 1,605 1030 0.9918
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

197 Georgia Southern University 26500 26800 0.0112 23,541 1065 0.8789
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

197 University of Arkansas 26500 28900 0.0825 28,859 1179 0.743
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

197 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 26500 36600 0.2758 27,132 1099 0.9617
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

27,132

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

200 California State University-Northridge 26600 36500 0.2732 32,756 1005 0.9345
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

201 University of Idaho 26800 45200 0.4067 9,574 1119 0.7553
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

202 California State University-San Bernardino 26900 39100 0.3119 15,365 990 0.9374
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

15,365

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

202 Wright State University-Main Campus 26900 36500 0.2632 7,505 1073 0.9633
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

204 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 27300 31600 0.1354 2,216 1268 0.7987
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

204 Syracuse University 27300 83100 0.6713 15,957 1363 0.4592
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,957

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

206 Rowan University 27400 41300 0.3369 16,100 1219 0.7766
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

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

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,446

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

208 North Dakota State University 27700 30400 0.0882 9,762 1110 0.9496
#208

#208 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 %

209 Morehead State University 27800 32600 0.1471 8,258 1140 0.7721
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

210 University of Northern Iowa 27900 36200 0.2289 7,711 1129 0.9274
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,711

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

211 Cornell College 28100 74800 0.6242 1,094 1243 0.799
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

211 Dartmouth College 28100 96000 0.7074 4,637 1521 0.054
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

4,637

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

211 Mississippi State University 28100 32300 0.1323 18,567 1214 0.7764
#211

#211 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 %

211 Weber State University 28100 33900 0.171 31,672 0 0
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

215 University of Akron Main Campus 28400 32300 0.1207 11,160 1069 0.5967
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

216 Iowa State University 28600 43300 0.3398 25,628 1207 0.8866
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

216 Northland College 28600 63200 0.5477 286 1085 0.7497
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northland College
Ashland, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

286

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

218 Bridgewater State University 28700 35500 0.1924 8,270 1180 0.8781
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

8,270

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

218 University of Dayton 28700 64200 0.5531 7,740 1302 0.6545
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

218 University of Utah 28700 32000 0.1025 28,064 1237 0.8598
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

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

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

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

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

223 Montclair State University 28900 36300 0.204 18,712 1058 0.8789
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

224 Southern Methodist University 29000 90100 0.6781 7,285 1423 0.6335
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

224 The University of the South 29000 77400 0.625 1,644 1340 0.569
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,340

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

226 Montana State University 29300 31900 0.0814 15,046 1184 0.8214
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

15,046

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

227 Northern Kentucky University 29400 32100 0.0842 10,163 1090 0.6765
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

227 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29400 34000 0.1354 30,187 1292 0.6015
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

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

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,835

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

230 Southern Utah University 29700 40800 0.2722 13,126 1140 0.8179
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

230 University of Hawaii at Manoa 29700 42200 0.296 15,375 1103 0.866
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

230 University of Toledo 29700 42000 0.2926 11,013 1229 0.9202
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

233 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#233

#233 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 %

234 George Mason University 30400 35700 0.1483 28,334 1268 0.8748
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

234 Portland State University 30400 43100 0.2941 15,414 1094 0.9087
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

234 Scripps College 30400 94900 0.68 1,117 1475 0.3829
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

237 Lamar University 30700 38300 0.1986 8,184 1050 0.8641
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

8,184

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

237 University of California-Santa Barbara 30700 59100 0.4803 23,181 1354 0.3297
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

239 The College of Wooster 30800 82600 0.6279 1,738 1344 0.5953
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

240 University of Southern Indiana 31000 41800 0.2601 7,600 1145 0.9581
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

241 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31200 41200 0.243 25,255 1134 0.7517
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

242 Hartwick College 31500 66200 0.5239 1,097 1179 0.696
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

242 Rider University 31500 60600 0.4799 3,145 1233 0.7864
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,145

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

244 Baylor University 31900 70300 0.546 14,915 1321 0.5128
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

244 Centenary College of Louisiana 31900 63200 0.4951 693 1130 0.5574
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

246 DePauw University 32100 70300 0.5439 1,917 1321 0.5719
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

246 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 32100 36700 0.1249 41,303 1338 0.7975
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

248 Lake Superior State University 32300 33300 0.03 1,551 1120 0.6801
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

249 SUNY Brockport 32400 35800 0.095 5,816 1195 0.7068
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

250 North Carolina State University 32700 54800 0.4031 28,422 1378 0.4174
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

251 University of Oregon 33000 38600 0.1444 20,622 1250 0.883
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

251 Wilkes University 33000 61900 0.4669 2,076 1144 0.9064
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,076

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

253 University of Indianapolis 33200 59900 0.4453 3,603 1080 0.665
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

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

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

255 Framingham State University 33400 37000 0.0974 2,782 1190 0.8361
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

2,782

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

255 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 33400 34400 0.0291 5,459 1055 0.8046
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

5,459

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

257 Adrian College 33500 70200 0.5226 1,673 1045 0.7253
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,673

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

257 Fort Lewis College 33500 41400 0.191 3,392 1109 0.773
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

257 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 33500 36100 0.072 33,033 1264 0.8529
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

260 Colorado Mesa University 33600 40000 0.16 9,473 1055 0.8203
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

260 Furman University 33600 82900 0.5945 2,383 1359 0.4295
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$82,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

262 University of Minnesota Duluth 33900 38700 0.1237 8,426 1235 0.8875
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

263 SUNY at Fredonia 34200 39600 0.1365 2,771 1258 0.777
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

264 University of Alaska Fairbanks 34300 41100 0.1654 5,827 1157 0.6469
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

5,827

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

265 SUNY College at Geneseo 34400 39400 0.127 3,881 1279 0.6645
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

266 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34500 34500 0 10,202 1140 0.8109
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,202

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

267 Beloit College 34600 81400 0.5746 1,004 1299 0.6304
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

268 Texas Tech University 35300 38900 0.0926 32,580 1200 0.7265
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

269 New Jersey City University 35400 39800 0.1107 3,871 1015 0.9838
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

269 Temple University 35400 56400 0.3724 21,457 1135 0.8041
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

271 Cedarville University 35700 57000 0.3734 5,790 1232 0.6529
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,790

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

272 University of Maine 35800 35800 0 9,601 1205 0.9664
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

273 University of North Carolina Wilmington 36100 36100 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

274 Tennessee Technological University 36200 38500 0.0592 9,187 1163 0.7613
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

275 Georgia State University 36300 45400 0.2005 27,415 1080 0.5544
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

27,415

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

276 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 36400 41600 0.1268 5,386 1050 0.9092
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

277 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 45,193 1175 0.5466
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

45,193

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

278 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 36800 37100 0.0081 5,939 1065 0.5878
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

279 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 36900 66300 0.4436 31,035 1366 0.5478
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

280 East Carolina University 37100 40100 0.0748 21,445 1160 0.8921
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

281 University of Connecticut 37200 53600 0.3062 20,056 1329 0.5239
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

282 Hofstra University 38000 76900 0.5058 6,581 1328 0.6808
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

282 University of Nevada-Reno 38000 45800 0.1704 19,117 1134 0.7371
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

284 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38500 53100 0.2748 30,564 1302 0.416
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

284 William Paterson University of New Jersey 38500 50300 0.2348 6,647 1153 0.9008
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

286 California State University-Fullerton 39200 41500 0.055 38,760 1090 0.9052
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

287 Stony Brook University 39700 53000 0.2506 18,263 1410 0.4904
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

288 Ohio State University-Main Campus 39800 53600 0.2576 46,815 1378 0.6057
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

289 University of Wyoming 40000 45300 0.1166 8,130 1179 0.9688
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

290 The University of Texas at San Antonio 40100 52100 0.2305 31,127 1115 0.8679
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

290 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 40100 44100 0.0907 13,432 1225 0.8701
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

292 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 40200 50000 0.1962 34,242 1273 0.7333
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

292 Wayne State University 40200 46200 0.1299 16,012 1174 0.8116
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

16,012

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

294 Appalachian State University 40600 40600 0 19,560 1190 0.9014
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

294 Washington State University 40600 56300 0.28 21,455 1125 0.8664
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

296 Middle Tennessee State University 41100 46000 0.1065 18,042 1140 0.6909
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

297 SUNY Oneonta 41700 41700 0 4,681 1234 0.696
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$41,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

298 Susquehanna University 41800 76800 0.4559 2,246 1204 0.8143
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,246

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

299 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,853 990 0.6652
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,853

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

300 Kean University 42300 48300 0.1243 11,758 1040 0.759
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

301 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 42400 42400 0 14,449 1195 0.784
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

302 University of Maryland-College Park 42600 53600 0.2054 31,133 1463 0.4479
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

303 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42700 53900 0.2076 11,355 1222 0.8816
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

11,355

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

304 University of Florida 43100 45700 0.057 36,573 1399 0.242
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

305 Marist University 43700 75800 0.4234 5,551 1279 0.5651
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

5,551

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

306 University at Buffalo 43800 46700 0.0621 20,359 1303 0.7418
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

306 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43800 57100 0.2328 23,329 1239 0.766
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

308 The University of Montana 44500 45000 0.0111 7,891 1225 0.9586
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

7,891

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

309 Boise State University 44900 50000 0.102 23,983 1135 0.8721
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

23,983

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

310 Towson University 45000 46400 0.0302 16,264 1098 0.8197
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

311 University of California-San Diego 45500 74200 0.3866 34,955 1375 0.2671
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

312 Illinois State University 45800 49100 0.0668 19,107 1120 0.8815
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

313 University of Georgia 45900 51600 0.1108 32,399 1382 0.377
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

314 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46000 86300 0.4668 5,741 1438 0.6347
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,741

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

315 Saint Louis University 46200 80900 0.4287 10,413 1305 0.7504
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,413

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

316 University of Colorado Boulder 46400 57700 0.1959 32,244 1351 0.7808
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

317 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59700 0.2122 37,985 1390 0.5815
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

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

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

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

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,908

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

320 University of Delaware 48000 61300 0.2171 20,026 1294 0.706
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$61,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

20,026

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

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

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$91,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,192

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

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

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

44,819

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

323 William & Mary 48600 69200 0.2977 7,063 1462 0.3407
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

324 The University of Texas at Austin 49700 59400 0.1633 43,165 1356 0.2664
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

325 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 49800 62200 0.1995 37,140 1406 0.4237
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

326 Binghamton University 50500 52800 0.0432 14,669 1415 0.3861
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

327 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50600 52900 0.0431 14,504 1149 0.7637
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

328 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 50800 84700 0.4003 34,454 1435 0.1564
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

329 University of Iowa 50900 53200 0.0429 22,738 1208 0.8362
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

330 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 52900 61200 0.1353 26,221 1204 0.8854
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

331 University of Missouri-Columbia 56900 59200 0.0385 24,449 1256 0.7847
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

332 Miami University-Oxford 57400 57400 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

333 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58300 64100 0.0905 42,604 1336 0.6056
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

334 Auburn University 58500 58500 0 27,907 1324 0.4592
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

335 Michigan Technological University 59300 59300 0 6,013 1256 0.9243
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,013

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

336 College of Charleston 61200 61200 0 10,880 1255 0.6003
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

337 Clemson University 61400 63700 0.0358 23,401 1343 0.3834
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

338 University of California-Davis 69800 69800 0 32,273 1290 0.4183
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

339 University of California-Irvine 72100 75600 0.0463 30,204 1333 0.2857
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

340 University of California-Santa Cruz 82400 82400 0 17,940 1281 0.6579
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

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

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