Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Geology/Earth Science, General Majors in Iowa 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 Iowa.
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 Iowa.
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 4000 82600 0.9516 5,813 1535 0.0462
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

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

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,115

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

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

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

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

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

6 Smith College 6000 96800 0.9385 2,549 1477 0.21
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$96,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

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

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

8 Amherst College 6900 96200 0.9288 1,914 1514 0.0901
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

8 Savannah State University 6900 29000 0.7616 2,966 925 0.4614
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

10 California Institute of Technology 7400 91800 0.9194 987 1557 0.0257
#10

#10 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 %

11 Vanderbilt University 7800 96200 0.9185 7,221 1527 0.0586
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

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

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

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

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

12 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8000 90000 0.9116 4,535 1542 0.0455
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

4,535

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

15 Western Colorado University 8200 27600 0.7024 3,148 1230 0.9971
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

3,148

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

16 Columbia University in the City of New York 8400 97100 0.914 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

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.0 %

17 Case Western Reserve University 8800 91300 0.9041 6,528 1475 0.3654
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

36.5 %

18 University of Pennsylvania 9200 92900 0.9009 11,478 1536 0.054
#18

#18 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 %

19 Washington and Lee University 9400 96200 0.9025 1,886 1488 0.1397
#19

#19 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 %

20 Idaho State University 9500 23500 0.5966 10,834 0 0
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

21 Bucknell University 9600 91800 0.8959 3,920 1396 0.2893
#21

#21 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 %

22 Pomona College 9700 90100 0.8925 1,700 1520 0.0709
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,700

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

22 Utah State University 9700 26700 0.6361 25,706 1176 0.9247
#22

#22 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 %

24 Rice University 9800 89100 0.8903 4,789 1535 0.08
#24

#24 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 %

24 Wellesley College 9800 91300 0.8928 2,407 1500 0.1405
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

26 Haverford College 10000 97600 0.8976 1,431 1499 0.1237
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,431

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.4 %

27 Stephen F Austin State University 10100 27800 0.6356 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 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5775 7,166 1015 0.7229
#28

#28 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 %

29 Colgate University 10700 95800 0.888 3,193 1488 0.1388
#29

#29 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 %

30 Pitzer College 10900 94100 0.8843 1,242 1279 0.2516
#30

#30 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 %

31 The University of Tennessee-Martin 11300 24800 0.5449 6,809 1110 0.882
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,809

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

32 University of Tulsa 11400 62900 0.8184 2,852 1328 0.6151
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

33 Northern Arizona University 11500 27900 0.5864 22,990 1090 0.8961
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

34 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11600 27800 0.5818 20,885 1420 0.1534
#34

#34 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 %

34 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11600 29100 0.6019 40,684 1331 0.3915
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

36 Lafayette College 11700 85800 0.8641 2,775 1427 0.3145
#36

#36 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 %

36 The University of Texas at El Paso 11700 26900 0.5645 21,118 980 0.9992
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

21,118

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

38 Hamilton College 11900 89100 0.8667 2,031 1499 0.1362
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

38 Marshall University 11900 36600 0.6745 9,146 1065 0.9573
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

40 Vassar College 12300 92400 0.8671 2,462 1499 0.1857
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

41 Dickinson College 12400 92100 0.8657 2,311 1393 0.4209
#41

#41 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 %

41 The University of Texas at San Antonio 12400 25000 0.5033 31,127 1115 0.8679
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

41 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 29200 0.5745 38,040 1418 0.452
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

44 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,255 1134 0.7517
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

45 Albion College 12800 75400 0.8307 1,308 1065 0.807
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

46 California State University-San Bernardino 13000 30800 0.5786 15,365 990 0.9374
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

15,365

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

46 Eastern Illinois University 13000 24300 0.4651 6,785 985 0.6535
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

48 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,288 1090 0.9068
#48

#48 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 %

49 University of California-Santa Barbara 13400 43000 0.6883 23,181 1354 0.3297
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

50 The University of Texas at Dallas 13500 19400 0.304 21,858 1283 0.6513
#50

#50 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 %

51 Bryn Mawr College 13600 88300 0.8464 1,360 1383 0.2943
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,360

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

51 Denison University 13600 69300 0.8037 2,394 1412 0.1739
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,394

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

17.4 %

51 Mount Holyoke College 13600 89900 0.849 2,178 1449 0.3603
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

51 Trinity University 13600 69600 0.805 2,518 1423 0.2592
#51

#51 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 %

55 Brown University 13900 94000 0.8521 7,910 1535 0.0539
#55

#55 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 %

55 University of Houston 13900 22000 0.3675 39,257 1249 0.7392
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

57 California State University-Bakersfield 14000 30600 0.5426 8,865 925 0.9385
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

58 Carleton College 14100 73700 0.8086 2,128 1490 0.2041
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

58 University of California-Merced 14100 41900 0.6636 8,372 1070 0.9053
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

60 Grand Valley State University 14200 25300 0.4393 19,002 1084 0.8302
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

60 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 14200 19600 0.2754 10,632 1075 0.8859
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

10,632

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

62 Central Michigan University 14400 37800 0.6183 10,193 1095 0.8982
#62

#62 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 %

62 Northern Illinois University 14400 30400 0.5268 11,348 1070 0.6979
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

64 Arkansas Tech University 14500 27400 0.4711 8,145 1035 0.9589
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

65 Midwestern State University 14600 21600 0.3237 4,303 1010 0.9352
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

65 Sonoma State University 14600 26700 0.4532 5,272 1050 0.9343
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,272

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

67 Northern Kentucky University 14700 25900 0.433 10,163 1090 0.6765
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

68 Stanford University 14800 71700 0.794 7,904 1535 0.0361
#68

#68 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 %

69 Colorado College 14900 94600 0.8422 2,031 1357 0.1847
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

70 Northwest Missouri State University 15100 29000 0.4808 5,241 1095 0.8609
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

71 Northeastern University 15200 89900 0.8309 17,432 1490 0.0522
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

17,432

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

72 Western Carolina University 15300 16500 0.0729 10,112 1130 0.8183
#72

#72 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 %

73 Macalester College 15400 90100 0.8295 2,138 1425 0.2852
#73

#73 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 %

73 Western Michigan University 15400 26500 0.4193 13,027 1115 0.846
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

75 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8254 2,896 1440 0.3418
#75

#75 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 %

75 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15500 25800 0.3988 5,386 1050 0.9092
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

77 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 15700 31000 0.4932 8,553 1045 0.8688
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

77 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 15700 21700 0.2759 5,459 1055 0.8046
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$21,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,459

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

79 Kansas State University 15800 26100 0.3962 15,650 1164 0.8169
#79

#79 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 %

79 Sam Houston State University 15800 30300 0.4782 17,787 1030 0.9026
#79

#79 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 %

81 Appalachian State University 15900 19500 0.1847 19,560 1190 0.9014
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

81 The University of Texas at Arlington 15900 27700 0.4254 32,545 1129 0.799
#81

#81 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 %

83 University of California-Riverside 16000 36500 0.5612 22,600 1199 0.7639
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

22,600

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

84 University of Kansas 16100 34900 0.5385 22,085 1176 0.9348
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

84 Weber State University 16100 23600 0.3174 31,672 0 0
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

86 California State University-Long Beach 16200 25800 0.3722 36,082 1135 0.4627
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

86 Portland State University 16200 26100 0.3791 15,414 1094 0.9087
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

88 California State University-Sacramento 16300 27600 0.4097 28,820 1035 0.9399
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

88 Emporia State University 16300 22900 0.2884 2,396 1075 0.9771
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

88 Frostburg State University 16300 26600 0.387 3,422 1095 0.8918
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

88 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5554 33,475 1399 0.0897
#88

#88 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 %

92 SUNY College at Potsdam 16400 27600 0.406 2,111 1060 0.777
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,111

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

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

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

9,351

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

94 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 16500 28200 0.4144 7,353 1085 0.9077
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

95 Eastern Michigan University 16600 36100 0.5401 10,470 1055 0.7964
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

95 Northwestern University 16600 89500 0.8149 9,399 1527 0.0769
#95

#95 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 %

95 West Virginia University 16600 40900 0.5939 18,206 1125 0.89
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

98 Georgia Southern University 16700 20100 0.1687 23,541 1065 0.8789
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

99 Bennington College 17100 89500 0.8094 797 1370 0.4453
#99

#99 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 %

100 Missouri State University-Springfield 17200 35400 0.5147 20,584 1134 0.9053
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

100 Winona State University 17200 23000 0.2502 5,317 1115 0.7549
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

102 Middle Tennessee State University 17300 23200 0.2543 18,042 1140 0.6909
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

102 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17300 20700 0.1642 8,320 1090 0.8858
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

104 Texas A&M University-College Station 17500 29900 0.4169 60,710 1278 0.5743
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

105 Cornell College 17600 73600 0.7606 1,094 1243 0.799
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

105 Keene State College 17600 41400 0.5757 2,725 1085 0.9033
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,725

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

105 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 17600 27400 0.3575 27,132 1099 0.9617
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

27,132

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

108 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

109 Central Connecticut State University 17800 34000 0.476 8,170 1075 0.7333
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

109 Wright State University-Main Campus 17800 26600 0.3312 7,505 1073 0.9633
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

111 Boston College 17900 97600 0.8164 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 %

111 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 17900 22800 0.2152 11,994 1090 0.865
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

113 College of Staten Island CUNY 18100 54300 0.6666 10,051 1064 0.9234
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

10,051

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

114 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 34,242 1273 0.7333
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

114 State University of New York at Oswego 18200 27700 0.3428 5,517 1180 0.8055
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

114 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18200 28600 0.3634 4,218 1030 0.9489
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

117 California State University-Fullerton 18300 20600 0.1108 38,760 1090 0.9052
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

117 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,276 1379 0.653
#117

#117 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 %

119 Texas Tech University 18400 27100 0.3216 32,580 1200 0.7265
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

119 Youngstown State University 18400 34000 0.4589 9,400 1115 0.8445
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

121 SUNY Brockport 18500 26200 0.2934 5,816 1195 0.7068
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

122 Occidental College 18700 89200 0.7907 1,881 1447 0.4417
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$89,200

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

123 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 18900 31000 0.3908 13,432 1225 0.8701
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

124 University of Northern Colorado 19100 30500 0.3738 6,480 1085 0.8585
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

125 University of New Orleans 19300 27200 0.2904 5,419 1040 0.7431
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

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

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

127 University of Mississippi 19500 27000 0.2777 21,585 1182 0.9658
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

127 Whitman College 19500 85500 0.7721 1,561 1399 0.3815
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

129 University of Arizona 19700 30900 0.363 44,848 1233 0.8614
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

130 California State University-Los Angeles 19800 38000 0.479 19,586 965 0.9125
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

130 Wichita State University 19800 29800 0.3349 13,313 1073 0.9395
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

132 Iowa State University 19900 24200 0.1786 25,628 1207 0.8866
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

133 Franklin and Marshall College 20000 90300 0.7785 1,808 1396 0.2819
#133

#133 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 %

133 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 20000 32100 0.3768 6,306 1214 0.9075
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

135 Hanover College 20100 64000 0.6861 1,035 1210 0.837
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,035

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

135 Minot State University 20100 23500 0.1448 2,499 1075 0.6462
#135

#135 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 %

135 University of Rochester 20100 93100 0.7843 6,580 1462 0.4008
#135

#135 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 %

135 University of Southern California 20100 75900 0.7356 20,630 1492 0.0981
#135

#135 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 %

139 Georgia State University 20200 26000 0.2232 27,415 1080 0.5544
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

27,415

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

139 San Diego State University 20200 28900 0.3011 35,782 1208 0.3619
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

141 Ohio University-Main Campus 20400 23200 0.1207 20,444 1209 0.8499
#141

#141 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 %

142 Claremont McKenna College 20500 98000 0.791 1,390 1507 0.0959
#142

#142 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 %

142 Hampshire College 20500 83900 0.756 844 1254 0.7528
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

142 SUNY Buffalo State University 20500 39900 0.4865 5,255 1109 0.7295
#142

#142 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 %

145 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20800 39200 0.4696 11,355 1222 0.8816
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,355

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

146 University of Nebraska at Omaha 20900 27600 0.2431 11,756 1124 0.8698
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

147 University of Memphis 21000 29600 0.2909 15,770 1075 0.7203
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

148 Northern Michigan University 21400 33100 0.3535 6,684 1100 0.8402
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

148 State University of New York at New Paltz 21400 26300 0.1865 6,862 1260 0.6161
#148

#148 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 %

150 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 21600 26000 0.1721 4,880 1124 0.8172
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

4,880

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

151 Rocky Mountain College 21700 52000 0.5824 851 1075 0.6961
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

151 Tufts University 21700 98900 0.7803 7,126 1507 0.1149
#151

#151 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 Austin Peay State University 21900 35900 0.3899 8,926 1075 0.9641
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

154 California State University-Chico 22400 31000 0.2771 13,792 1075 0.9272
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

154 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 22400 43200 0.4816 3,825 1175 0.7841
#154

#154 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 %

156 Florida State University 22500 32400 0.306 32,720 1360 0.2422
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

157 New Mexico Highlands University 22600 27200 0.169 1,603 0 0
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

157 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 22600 26900 0.1591 2,216 1268 0.7987
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

157 St Lawrence University 22600 87800 0.7424 1,949 1359 0.5434
#157

#157 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 %

160 Augustana College 22700 72800 0.688 2,522 1163 0.6268
#160

#160 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 %

161 Juniata College 22800 73800 0.6909 1,242 1229 0.7891
#161

#161 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 %

162 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3772 8,738 1079 0.948
#162

#162 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 %

163 Hope College 23000 60100 0.6171 3,395 1241 0.7924
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

163 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,450 1044 0.9518
#163

#163 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 %

165 San Jose State University 23100 41100 0.4381 28,008 1124 0.8461
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

165 Southern Connecticut State University 23100 36800 0.3719 7,252 1005 0.9147
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

167 Concord University 23300 40800 0.4293 1,609 990 0.9256
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

168 Allegheny College 23500 76200 0.6916 1,171 1279 0.5457
#168

#168 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 %

168 Central Washington University 23500 27900 0.158 10,317 1045 0.9062
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,317

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

170 East Tennessee State University 23600 30600 0.2286 10,829 1124 0.8619
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

171 Skidmore College 23700 89100 0.7337 2,704 1418 0.2105
#171

#171 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 %

171 University of South Carolina-Columbia 23700 24900 0.0481 30,187 1292 0.6015
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

173 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 23800 34400 0.3081 14,783 1124 0.8096
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

174 Saint Norbert College 23900 63800 0.6252 1,970 1193 0.8574
#174

#174 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 Calvin University 24000 53500 0.5513 3,356 1222 0.7091
#175

#175 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 %

176 Fitchburg State University 24100 33700 0.2849 3,027 1145 0.8693
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,027

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

177 Indiana State University 24300 32400 0.2501 6,224 1020 0.8077
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

178 Miami University-Oxford 24400 27500 0.1129 16,816 1299 0.754
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

179 Boise State University 24700 31200 0.2084 23,983 1135 0.8721
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

23,983

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

180 University at Buffalo 24800 34000 0.2706 20,359 1303 0.7418
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

181 Sul Ross State University 24900 37300 0.3325 1,890 1020 0.9871
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

182 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 25300 37900 0.3322 5,661 1085 0.982
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,661

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

183 University of Hawaii at Hilo 25400 38300 0.337 2,292 1005 0.6063
#183

#183 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 %

184 Eastern Kentucky University 25500 38400 0.3363 13,448 1110 0.7761
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

185 California State University-Stanislaus 25600 36800 0.3045 8,455 950 0.9814
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

186 Western Kentucky University 25900 41800 0.3803 14,151 970 0.9387
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

187 Fort Hays State University 26000 36100 0.2817 10,172 1075 0.9026
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

188 Salem State University 26100 43200 0.3961 4,867 1075 0.9588
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

189 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26200 28400 0.0802 14,504 1149 0.7637
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

190 Earlham College 26300 75800 0.6528 696 1233 0.7311
#190

#190 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 %

190 Gustavus Adolphus College 26300 75500 0.6518 1,905 1273 0.6099
#190

#190 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 %

192 Adams State University 26400 33600 0.2164 1,605 1030 0.9918
#192

#192 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 %

192 Ball State University 26400 26400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

192 University of South Carolina Aiken 26400 36600 0.2791 3,289 1115 0.7854
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

195 University of Southern Mississippi 26500 26500 0 10,193 1181 0.9912
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

196 University of Arkansas 26600 28900 0.079 28,859 1179 0.743
#196

#196 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 Idaho 26800 45200 0.4067 9,574 1119 0.7553
#197

#197 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 %

198 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 26900 41500 0.3516 42,604 1336 0.6056
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

199 University of Minnesota Duluth 27100 31100 0.128 8,426 1235 0.8875
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

200 California State University-Northridge 27200 36500 0.2567 32,756 1005 0.9345
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

201 Rowan University 27400 41300 0.3369 16,100 1219 0.7766
#201

#201 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 %

202 Murray State University 27600 32400 0.1477 7,851 1115 0.8568
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

7,851

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

202 Pacific Lutheran University 27600 71200 0.6116 2,446 1159 0.7802
#202

#202 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 %

204 North Dakota State University 27700 30400 0.0882 9,762 1110 0.9496
#204

#204 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 %

204 Rider University 27700 60600 0.5426 3,145 1233 0.7864
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,145

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

206 Centenary College of Louisiana 27800 63200 0.5599 693 1130 0.5574
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

206 Morehead State University 27800 32600 0.1471 8,258 1140 0.7721
#206

#206 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 %

206 Syracuse University 27800 83100 0.6653 15,957 1363 0.4592
#206

#206 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 %

209 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 27900 32800 0.1489 19,701 1214 0.8749
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

209 University of Northern Iowa 27900 36200 0.2289 7,711 1129 0.9274
#209

#209 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 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 %

213 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 32300 0.1176 11,160 1069 0.5967
#213

#213 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 %

214 Northland College 28600 63200 0.5477 286 1085 0.7497
#214

#214 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 %

215 Western Illinois University 28800 31000 0.0734 4,525 1015 0.7118
#215

#215 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 %

216 The University of the South 28900 77400 0.6263 1,644 1340 0.569
#216

#216 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 %

216 University of Dayton 28900 64200 0.5499 7,740 1302 0.6545
#216

#216 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 Bridgewater State University 29000 35500 0.1823 8,270 1180 0.8781
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

8,270

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

218 Southern Methodist University 29000 90100 0.6781 7,285 1423 0.6335
#218

#218 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 %

220 Clemson University 29100 37100 0.2176 23,401 1343 0.3834
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

221 Montclair State University 29500 36300 0.1874 18,712 1058 0.8789
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

221 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 29500 31600 0.0664 6,835 1090 0.7147
#221

#221 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 %

223 Montana State University 29600 31900 0.072 15,046 1184 0.8214
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

15,046

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

224 University of Toledo 29700 42000 0.2926 11,013 1229 0.9202
#224

#224 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 %

225 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 29800 43900 0.3214 9,847 1090 0.9309
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

226 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#226

#226 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 %

226 Southern Utah University 30000 40800 0.2648 13,126 1140 0.8179
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

228 University of Hawaii at Manoa 30100 42200 0.2866 15,375 1103 0.866
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

229 University of West Georgia 30200 46800 0.3546 9,103 1040 0.5161
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

9,103

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

230 Scripps College 30400 94900 0.68 1,117 1475 0.3829
#230

#230 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 %

231 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 30500 39200 0.2222 12,507 1010 0.8897
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

232 The College of Wooster 30800 82600 0.6279 1,738 1344 0.5953
#232

#232 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 %

233 George Mason University 30900 35700 0.1343 28,334 1268 0.8748
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

234 University of North Dakota 31000 33700 0.0824 11,033 1150 0.769
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

235 Kean University 31300 39500 0.2077 11,758 1040 0.759
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

235 Lamar University 31300 38300 0.1829 8,184 1050 0.8641
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

8,184

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

237 Hartwick College 31500 66200 0.5239 1,097 1179 0.696
#237

#237 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 %

237 University of Southern Indiana 31500 41800 0.2481 7,600 1145 0.9581
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

239 Angelo State University 31600 35400 0.1068 9,702 1055 0.8301
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

9,702

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

240 Baylor University 31900 70300 0.546 14,915 1321 0.5128
#240

#240 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 %

241 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 32100 36700 0.1249 41,303 1338 0.7975
#241

#241 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 %

242 Lake Superior State University 32400 33300 0.027 1,551 1120 0.6801
#242

#242 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 %

243 DePauw University 32600 70300 0.5365 1,917 1321 0.5719
#243

#243 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 %

244 North Carolina State University 32700 54800 0.4031 28,422 1378 0.4174
#244

#244 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 %

245 Framingham State University 33100 38100 0.1312 2,782 1190 0.8361
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

2,782

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

245 Illinois State University 33100 36400 0.0901 19,107 1120 0.8815
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

247 University of Indianapolis 33200 59900 0.4453 3,603 1080 0.665
#247

#247 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 %

248 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 33300 37200 0.1049 5,823 1115 0.8619
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

248 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,254 1080 0.8955
#248

#248 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 %

250 Lewis-Clark State College 33400 40000 0.165 3,793 980 0.8769
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

250 Western Connecticut State University 33400 39900 0.163 3,567 1105 0.8701
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

3,567

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

252 Adrian College 33500 70200 0.5226 1,673 1045 0.7253
#252

#252 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 %

252 Fort Lewis College 33500 41400 0.191 3,392 1109 0.773
#252

#252 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 %

254 Wilkes University 33600 61900 0.4572 2,076 1144 0.9064
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,076

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

255 Auburn University 33700 34100 0.0117 27,907 1324 0.4592
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

256 Colorado Mesa University 33900 40000 0.1512 9,473 1055 0.8203
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

257 Minnesota State University, Mankato 34000 37200 0.0881 13,433 1145 0.8844
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

257 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 34000 41000 0.1703 22,364 1159 0.7504
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

257 SUNY at Fredonia 34000 39600 0.1416 2,771 1258 0.777
#257

#257 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 %

257 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 34000 36100 0.0581 33,033 1264 0.8529
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

261 University of Alaska Fairbanks 34300 41100 0.1654 5,827 1157 0.6469
#261

#261 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 %

262 SUNY College at Geneseo 34400 39400 0.127 3,881 1279 0.6645
#262

#262 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 %

263 Beloit College 34500 81400 0.5758 1,004 1299 0.6304
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

263 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34500 34500 0 10,202 1140 0.8109
#263

#263 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 %

265 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

266 Stockton University 35400 44500 0.2046 7,565 1135 0.8894
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

266 Temple University 35400 56400 0.3724 21,457 1135 0.8041
#266

#266 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 %

268 New Jersey City University 35600 39800 0.1056 3,871 1015 0.9838
#268

#268 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 Cedarville University 35700 57000 0.3734 5,790 1232 0.6529
#269

#269 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 %

270 University of North Carolina Wilmington 36100 36100 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#270

#270 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 %

271 Tennessee Technological University 36200 38500 0.0592 9,187 1163 0.7613
#271

#271 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 %

272 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 45,193 1175 0.5466
#272

#272 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 %

273 Furman University 36700 82900 0.5571 2,383 1359 0.4295
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$82,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

273 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36700 38900 0.0586 23,329 1239 0.766
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

275 California State University-Fresno 36900 43800 0.1577 21,954 995 0.9526
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

275 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 36900 37100 0.0054 5,939 1065 0.5878
#275

#275 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 %

277 East Carolina University 37100 40100 0.0748 21,445 1160 0.8921
#277

#277 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 %

277 University of Connecticut 37100 53600 0.3081 20,056 1329 0.5239
#277

#277 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 %

279 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37600 66300 0.433 31,035 1366 0.5478
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

280 University of Nevada-Reno 38000 45800 0.1704 19,117 1134 0.7371
#280

#280 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 %

281 Hofstra University 38200 76900 0.5032 6,581 1328 0.6808
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

282 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38300 53100 0.2786 30,564 1302 0.416
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

283 State University of New York at Cortland 38800 39900 0.0276 5,911 1175 0.5979
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

59.8 %

284 William Paterson University of New Jersey 39000 50300 0.2249 6,647 1153 0.9008
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

285 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 39100 44400 0.119 1,066 1197 0.4449
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

286 Rutgers University-Newark 39700 57900 0.3142 7,989 1159 0.7136
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$57,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

286 Stony Brook University 39700 53000 0.2506 18,263 1410 0.4904
#286

#286 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 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39800 39800 0 24,868 1214 0.796
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

289 University of Maine 40000 45200 0.1151 9,601 1205 0.9664
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

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 %

291 Wayne State University 40500 46200 0.1234 16,012 1174 0.8116
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

16,012

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

292 Washington State University 40600 56300 0.28 21,455 1125 0.8664
#292

#292 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 %

293 Ohio State University-Main Campus 41000 53600 0.2352 46,815 1378 0.6057
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

294 SUNY Oneonta 41700 41700 0 4,681 1234 0.696
#294

#294 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 %

294 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 41700 55200 0.2445 25,900 1375 0.5808
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

25,900

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

296 Western Washington University 41800 51500 0.1885 13,752 1272 0.9325
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$51,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

297 Susquehanna University 42000 76800 0.4533 2,246 1204 0.8143
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,246

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

298 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,853 990 0.6652
#298

#298 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 %

299 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 42400 42400 0 14,449 1195 0.784
#299

#299 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 %

300 University of Florida 43100 45700 0.057 36,573 1399 0.242
#300

#300 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 %

300 University of Maryland-College Park 43100 53600 0.196 31,133 1463 0.4479
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

302 Western Oregon University 43400 43400 0 3,167 1040 0.981
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,167

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

303 Radford University 43500 45700 0.0499 6,161 1070 0.8953
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

304 Marist University 44200 75800 0.4168 5,551 1279 0.5651
#304

#304 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 %

305 The University of Montana 44300 45000 0.0156 7,891 1225 0.9586
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

7,891

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

306 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2752 31,253 1272 0.773
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

307 James Madison University 45200 45200 0 20,973 1260 0.7152
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,973

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

308 University of Illinois Chicago 45300 50600 0.1048 22,495 1252 0.7735
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$50,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

309 Towson University 45600 46400 0.0172 16,264 1098 0.8197
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

310 University of Georgia 45900 51600 0.1108 32,399 1382 0.377
#310

#310 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 %

311 Saint Louis University 46000 80900 0.4312 10,413 1305 0.7504
#311

#311 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 %

312 University of California-San Diego 46100 74200 0.3786 34,955 1375 0.2671
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

313 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46200 86300 0.4644 5,741 1438 0.6347
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,741

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

314 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59700 0.2122 37,985 1390 0.5815
#314

#314 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 %

315 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1279 0.848
#315

#315 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 %

316 University of Colorado Boulder 47300 57700 0.1803 32,244 1351 0.7808
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

317 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,908 1139 0.8402
#317

#317 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 %

318 Tulane University of Louisiana 48400 91400 0.4706 8,192 1451 0.1398
#318

#318 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 %

319 Purdue University-Main Campus 48500 51200 0.0543 44,819 1327 0.4987
#319

#319 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 %

319 University of Delaware 48500 61300 0.2089 20,026 1294 0.706
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$61,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

20,026

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

321 William & Mary 48900 69200 0.2934 7,063 1462 0.3407
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

322 University of Kentucky 49000 58000 0.1554 25,534 1193 0.9294
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

323 The University of Texas at Austin 49700 59400 0.1633 43,165 1356 0.2664
#323

#323 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 %

324 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 49800 62200 0.1995 37,140 1406 0.4237
#324

#324 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 %

325 Binghamton University 50500 52800 0.0432 14,669 1415 0.3861
#325

#325 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 %

326 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 50800 84700 0.4003 34,454 1435 0.1564
#326

#326 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 %

327 University of Iowa 50900 53200 0.0429 22,738 1208 0.8362
#327

#327 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 %

328 University of Utah 51400 53700 0.0425 28,064 1237 0.8598
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

329 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 52900 61200 0.1353 26,221 1204 0.8854
#329

#329 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 %

330 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53600 62800 0.1465 23,920 1397 0.5973
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

331 The University of Alabama 55800 55800 0 34,389 1284 0.7665
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

332 Michigan Technological University 59300 59300 0 6,013 1256 0.9243
#332

#332 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 %

333 Indiana University-Bloomington 60700 63000 0.0362 38,093 1302 0.7821
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

334 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 60900 66000 0.0773 5,472 1333 0.906
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

335 College of Charleston 61200 61200 0 10,880 1255 0.6003
#335

#335 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 %

336 University of Oregon 66700 68900 0.0331 20,622 1250 0.883
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

337 University of California-Davis 69800 69800 0 32,273 1290 0.4183
#337

#337 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 %

338 University of California-Berkeley 70900 76100 0.0684 33,070 1407 0.1098
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$76,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

33,070

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

339 University of California-Irvine 72000 75600 0.0476 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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