Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

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

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Geology/Earth Science
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Williams College 3700 89100 0.9586 2,101 1527 0.0825
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

2 Washington and Lee University 3900 87100 0.9554 1,886 1488 0.1397
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$87,100

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

3 Rice University 4300 85500 0.9496 4,789 1535 0.08
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

4 Johns Hopkins University 4400 87700 0.9494 6,356 1543 0.0644
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$87,700

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

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

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$86,800

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

4,576

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

6 Bryn Mawr College 4800 88200 0.9459 1,368 1383 0.2943
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

1,368

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

7 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 4900 39100 0.8757 34,454 1435 0.1564
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

8 Colby College 5100 90200 0.9432 2,412 1497 0.0709
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

8 University of Pennsylvania 5100 93000 0.9453 10,013 1528 0.054
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

10,013

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

10 Amherst College 5200 95600 0.9455 1,914 1514 0.0901
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$95,600

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

10 Princeton University 5200 81800 0.9363 5,813 1535 0.0462
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

12 Yale University 5500 92300 0.9403 6,814 1507 0.0387
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

13 Columbia University in the City of New York 6300 94100 0.9333 9,157 1535 0.0386
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

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

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

15 Bates College 7100 91800 0.9225 1,760 1438 0.1332
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

15 Smith College 7100 92700 0.923 2,549 1477 0.21
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$92,700

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

17 Brown University 7600 93900 0.9188 7,910 1535 0.0539
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$93,900

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

17 Pitzer College 7600 90700 0.9161 1,242 1279 0.2516
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

19 CUNY Brooklyn College 7700 31800 0.7589 11,562 1110 0.5836
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

11,562

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

19 Vanderbilt University 7700 95000 0.9188 7,221 1527 0.0586
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

21 College of Staten Island CUNY 7900 33400 0.7644 10,049 1005 0.9234
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

10,049

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

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

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$88,500

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,766

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

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

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

24 Mount Holyoke College 9100 89700 0.899 2,178 1449 0.3603
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

25 Franklin and Marshall College 9300 90100 0.8964 1,808 1396 0.2819
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

25 Washington University in St Louis 9300 96200 0.9037 8,220 1513 0.1206
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

8,220

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

27 Idaho State University 9600 22200 0.5683 10,406 0 0.8396
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

27 Vassar College 9600 91500 0.8949 2,462 1499 0.1857
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$91,500

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

29 Arkansas Tech University 9800 22900 0.5715 8,145 1035 0.9589
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

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

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$91,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

31 University of California-Davis 10200 37800 0.7293 32,273 1290 0.4183
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

32 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 21100 0.5125 4,721 1110 0.7782
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

33 New Mexico Highlands University 10400 21500 0.5158 1,710 945 0.9481
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,710

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

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

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,206

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

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

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

36 Brigham Young University 10800 29000 0.6272 32,221 1374 0.6919
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

36 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 10800 34300 0.6847 37,140 1442 0.4237
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

38 Marshall University 11200 27100 0.5857 9,165 1065 0.9572
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

39 Eastern Washington University 11500 30900 0.6273 6,951 1055 0.9437
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

40 Southern Utah University 11600 21100 0.4495 13,126 1140 0.8179
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

41 Sul Ross State University 11700 26700 0.5611 1,441 1000 0.9562
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,441

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

42 Lafayette College 11800 85800 0.863 2,775 1427 0.3145
#42

#42 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 %

42 Utah State University 11800 20300 0.4163 25,920 1176 0.9247
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

44 The University of Texas at Austin 12200 30700 0.6023 43,165 1335 0.2664
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

45 Bowdoin College 12300 89900 0.8634 1,881 1505 0.0713
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

45 University of Hawaii at Hilo 12300 21600 0.4309 2,292 1005 0.6007
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.1 %

47 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 27200 0.5443 39,083 1412 0.4517
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

48 The University of Texas Permian Basin 12500 37100 0.6626 4,218 1020 0.9307
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

49 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,255 1134 0.737
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

50 University of California-Santa Barbara 12900 39000 0.6698 23,181 1354 0.3296
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

51 Fort Hays State University 13100 22000 0.4047 10,206 1120 0.9177
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

51 Harvey Mudd College 13100 93700 0.8605 921 1528 0.1266
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

921

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

12.7 %

53 Denison University 13200 69300 0.8089 2,406 1383 0.1693
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

54 University of South Florida 13400 17100 0.2162 38,525 1239 0.4319
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

55 Northern Arizona University 13700 25400 0.461 22,991 1145 0.8961
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

56 Carleton College 13800 74400 0.8146 2,128 1492 0.2041
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

56 University of Houston 13800 23600 0.4158 39,257 1249 0.7392
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

58 Midwestern State University 14000 21600 0.3514 4,508 1055 0.8738
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

4,508

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

58 Northern Illinois University 14000 29300 0.5214 11,349 1070 0.6979
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

58 Texas Tech University 14000 26800 0.4772 32,580 1200 0.7265
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

58 University of California-Merced 14000 40300 0.6521 8,372 1070 0.9152
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

58 West Virginia University 14000 23300 0.3991 18,614 1125 0.778
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

63 California State University-Bakersfield 14100 28200 0.4992 8,865 1050 0.8508
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

63 University of Idaho 14100 26400 0.4656 9,574 1119 0.7553
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

65 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 14200 24900 0.429 5,474 1138 0.9198
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

66 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 14300 25600 0.4406 9,982 1125 0.7702
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

66 Western Carolina University 14300 19600 0.2704 10,112 1130 0.818
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

68 Trinity University 14500 64800 0.7764 2,518 1402 0.2592
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

69 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 36300 0.5973 5,241 1075 0.8613
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

70 Stanford University 14800 71300 0.792 7,904 1535 0.0361
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

71 Colorado College 14900 94600 0.8422 2,031 1357 0.1847
#71

#71 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 %

71 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 14900 28000 0.4675 8,553 1054 0.8688
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

73 Central Michigan University 15000 40600 0.6307 10,219 1095 0.8982
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

73 Murray State University 15000 27000 0.4456 8,281 1124 0.8568
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

73 University of California-Berkeley 15000 43500 0.655 33,469 1407 0.1104
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

76 Case Western Reserve University 15100 80400 0.8117 6,528 1485 0.3778
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

77 Concord University 15200 31700 0.5203 1,609 990 0.9256
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

77 Macalester College 15200 88200 0.8281 2,144 1417 0.2852
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
St. Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,144

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

77 University of California-Irvine 15200 35300 0.5701 30,204 1333 0.2878
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

77 University of California-Riverside 15200 36500 0.5831 22,599 1199 0.7685
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

22,599

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

81 Albion College 15300 72600 0.7891 1,308 1065 0.807
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

81 California State University-San Bernardino 15300 25200 0.3929 14,993 920 0.9318
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

81 Stephen F Austin State University 15300 22600 0.3226 9,129 1060 0.7445
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$22,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

84 Northeastern University 15600 89900 0.8268 22,695 1490 0.0522
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

84 University of Florida 15600 22300 0.3006 36,567 1399 0.242
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

86 Lake Superior State University 15900 31700 0.4977 1,551 1114 1
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

86 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 15900 19000 0.1633 11,874 1082 0.8377
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

88 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16100 22300 0.2778 24,868 1214 0.796
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

89 Middle Tennessee State University 16200 23200 0.3014 17,668 1124 0.68
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

90 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16300 22300 0.2687 8,765 1209 0.8799
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

91 Tufts University 16400 92400 0.8229 7,126 1507 0.1153
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

92 SUNY at Fredonia 16500 27800 0.407 2,876 1193 0.792
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

92 The University of Texas at El Paso 16500 29300 0.4372 20,609 990 0.999
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

94 Missouri State University-Springfield 16600 25700 0.3541 20,584 1134 0.9053
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

94 Winona State University 16600 23000 0.2773 5,277 1115 0.6848
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,277

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

96 Northwestern University 16700 89500 0.8138 8,846 1513 0.0722
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

8,846

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

96 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16700 64800 0.7423 21,075 1420 0.1534
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

98 Eastern Illinois University 16800 27700 0.3928 6,785 1020 0.6535
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

98 Emporia State University 16800 27000 0.378 2,396 1075 0.9771
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

100 California State University-Fullerton 16900 20600 0.1791 38,597 0 0.9052
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

100 Central Washington University 16900 22700 0.2552 10,033 1060 0.9061
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

100 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 16900 27400 0.383 27,082 1099 0.8459
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

103 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17000 26300 0.354 19,701 1214 0.8749
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

104 Morehead State University 17100 28000 0.3895 8,258 1120 0.7721
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

105 California State University-Sacramento 17200 27200 0.3675 28,226 1015 0.9343
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

106 Frostburg State University 17300 27000 0.3574 2,619 1082 0.892
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

107 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 17500 28800 0.3926 7,353 1085 0.9077
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

107 Lewis-Clark State College 17500 24400 0.2827 3,793 1010 0.9407
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

109 California State University-East Bay 17600 29700 0.4079 10,562 940 0.9681
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

10,562

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

109 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 17600 26700 0.3413 4,894 1090 0.8596
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,894

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

111 University of Maine 17700 29000 0.39 591 1199 0.9684
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Machias, ME

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

112 Bucknell University 17800 88400 0.7984 3,920 1284 0.2893
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

112 Georgia Southern University 17800 23800 0.2525 23,618 1065 0.8789
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

112 Skidmore College 17800 89100 0.7998 2,704 1421 0.2105
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

112 SUNY Brockport 17800 26200 0.32 5,816 1195 0.7068
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

112 The University of Texas at Dallas 17800 29800 0.4034 21,858 1283 0.6513
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

112 University of Rochester 17800 93100 0.809 6,580 1469 0.4008
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

118 Occidental College 17900 87900 0.7963 1,881 1447 0.4417
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$87,900

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

119 SUNY Oneonta 18300 29300 0.3754 4,681 1190 0.6959
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

120 Eastern Michigan University 18500 36100 0.4876 10,470 1055 0.7964
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

121 Fort Lewis College 18600 29100 0.3612 3,320 1160 0.9323
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,320

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

122 University of Mississippi 18700 27000 0.3073 21,585 1182 0.9658
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

123 Indiana University-Bloomington 18800 30900 0.3927 38,093 1302 0.7821
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

123 Wright State University-Main Campus 18800 27000 0.3041 7,505 1059 0.9633
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

125 University of Northern Colorado 18900 30500 0.3803 6,480 1085 0.9363
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

125 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 18900 18900 0 14,449 1195 0.7816
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$18,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

127 Kansas State University 19000 28800 0.3402 15,650 1164 0.8199
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

128 Whitman College 19100 85800 0.777 1,561 1399 0.3815
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

129 Towson University 19200 30000 0.3596 16,264 1093 0.8198
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

129 University of Illinois Chicago 19200 30300 0.366 22,495 1252 0.7735
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

129 Youngstown State University 19200 29300 0.3443 8,436 1065 0.8066
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

132 California State University-Los Angeles 19300 39400 0.5107 19,354 965 0.9125
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

132 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

132 The University of Montana 19300 25200 0.2339 8,014 1184 0.9586
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

132 The University of Texas at Arlington 19300 27200 0.2908 31,112 1130 0.8129
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

136 Western Kentucky University 19400 26800 0.2741 14,151 1090 0.9387
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

137 Savannah State University 19500 27300 0.2852 2,857 950 0.8368
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

138 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 19600 31900 0.385 6,306 1214 0.9075
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

139 Georgia State University 19700 26000 0.2425 27,438 1089 0.5543
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

139 University of Southern Mississippi 19700 23100 0.1471 10,193 1181 0.9912
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

141 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 19800 36200 0.4527 36,588 1367 0.6535
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Piscataway, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

142 Dickinson College 19900 90100 0.7791 2,311 1399 0.4209
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

142 University of Wyoming 19900 26700 0.2538 8,130 1159 0.9688
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

144 University of Hawaii at Manoa 20000 36700 0.4546 14,576 1179 0.6967
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

145 Oberlin College 20100 90000 0.777 2,950 1430 0.3298
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

146 Hanover College 20200 64000 0.6844 962 1215 0.8397
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

962

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

146 Minot State University 20200 23500 0.1408 2,499 1075 0.6462
#146

#146 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 %

146 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20200 43700 0.5382 31,035 1366 0.5499
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

149 Salem State University 20300 28500 0.2877 4,853 1100 0.9557
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

149 Western Michigan University 20300 32300 0.3716 13,860 1104 0.846
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

151 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 20400 30000 0.3205 13,179 1110 0.8883
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

151 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20400 38100 0.4641 11,365 1216 0.8816
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

11,365

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

153 Bridgewater State University 20600 28700 0.2802 8,172 1135 0.8919
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

154 Central Connecticut State University 20900 34000 0.3851 8,170 1010 0.7333
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

154 North Dakota State University 20900 25700 0.1861 9,762 1110 0.9496
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

156 Olivet Nazarene University 21000 88800 0.7637 2,704 1104 0.5586
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

156 Pennsylvania Western University 21000 29400 0.2858 7,586 1070 0.9433
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

158 Adams State University 21100 29300 0.2793 1,749 975 0.3076
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,749

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

158 Stockton University 21100 32100 0.3425 7,565 1135 0.8894
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

158 University of Miami 21100 70800 0.7023 13,250 1406 0.189
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

161 Austin Peay State University 21200 32700 0.3521 8,926 0 0.9638
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

162 University of Georgia 21300 27100 0.2113 31,514 1336 0.3719
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

163 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 21500 24900 0.1365 5,823 1150 0.8619
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

163 Rutgers University-Newark 21500 38900 0.4474 7,417 1214 0.7873
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,417

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

165 Radford University 21700 21900 0.0091 6,161 1070 0.8953
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$21,900

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

166 Guilford College 21900 57400 0.6184 1,160 1025 0.8376
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Guilford College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,160

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

167 Saint Norbert College 22300 62300 0.6421 1,970 1193 0.8574
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

167 SUNY Buffalo State University 22300 32000 0.303 5,205 1118 0.744
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

169 Ball State University 22400 22400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

169 CUNY Queens College 22400 29300 0.2352 13,464 1146 0.6434
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Flushing, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

13,464

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

171 Florida State University 22500 23100 0.026 32,711 1360 0.2422
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

171 Rocky Mountain College 22500 52000 0.567 851 1075 0.6961
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

171 St Lawrence University 22500 87600 0.7432 1,949 1359 0.5434
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,600

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

171 University of Maryland Global Campus 22500 35300 0.3631 50,793 0 0.7633
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

50,793

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

76.3 %

171 University of Memphis 22500 26400 0.148 15,770 1075 0.7203
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

176 Sam Houston State University 22600 23000 0.0174 17,787 1030 0.9026
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

176 University of Minnesota Duluth 22600 29800 0.2414 8,426 1235 0.8876
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

178 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.687 2,522 1163 0.6277
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

179 University of South Carolina-Columbia 22900 22900 0 30,187 1292 0.6015
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

180 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,771 1044 0.7933
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

181 Eastern Kentucky University 23200 38000 0.389 12,726 1055 0.9695
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

12,726

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

181 Scripps College 23200 94800 0.755 1,117 1475 0.3829
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

183 Lawrence University 23300 71900 0.6755 1,417 1293 0.6394
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,417

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

183 The University of Alabama 23300 29900 0.2211 34,389 1233 0.7665
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

185 Beloit College 23400 75600 0.6908 1,004 1298 0.6304
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

186 Syracuse University 23500 83100 0.7172 15,958 1363 0.4611
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

187 Ohio University-Main Campus 23600 24500 0.0367 19,888 1209 0.8517
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

188 Florida International University 23700 34100 0.3049 44,904 1175 0.5466
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

188 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 23700 30300 0.218 10,656 1075 0.7289
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,656

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

190 University of Kentucky 23800 36000 0.338 25,535 1193 0.9294
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

191 Muskingum University 23900 49600 0.5191 1,524 1020 0.8184
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,524

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

191 Tulane University of Louisiana 23900 83600 0.7144 7,283 1451 0.1398
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

193 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,965 1095 0.5958
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

194 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 24100 34800 0.3072 5,463 1095 0.8147
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$34,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,463

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

194 University of New Orleans 24100 31000 0.2226 5,476 1125 0.6677
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

196 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 24300 31000 0.2158 3,207 1084 0.9751
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

197 Miami University-Oxford 24400 27200 0.1028 16,816 1299 0.754
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

197 University of North Carolina Wilmington 24400 24400 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

199 Calvin University 24500 53000 0.5379 3,356 1214 0.7091
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

199 Northern Michigan University 24500 32900 0.2556 6,684 1100 0.8402
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

199 Saint Cloud State University 24500 35100 0.303 8,013 1094 0.9495
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

199 William Paterson University of New Jersey 24500 31100 0.2123 6,546 1153 0.9252
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,546

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

203 Temple University 24600 36300 0.3226 21,428 1245 0.8045
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

204 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 24700 26900 0.0812 2,170 1264 0.8525
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

205 Montana State University 24800 31400 0.2102 15,053 1184 0.8214
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

15,053

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

206 California State University-Fresno 25000 35900 0.3035 21,430 995 0.9638
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

206 University of North Dakota 25000 27700 0.0971 11,033 1150 0.769
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

208 California State University-Stanislaus 25100 36800 0.3181 8,455 950 0.9814
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

209 Hope College 25400 60100 0.5772 3,395 1245 0.7924
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

209 University of Kansas 25400 42000 0.395 22,085 1176 0.9348
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

211 University of Arkansas 25500 27700 0.0788 28,859 1179 0.7431
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

212 California State University-Northridge 25600 36600 0.3001 32,499 1005 0.9219
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

213 Allegheny College 25700 75200 0.6578 1,171 1269 0.5452
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

54.5 %

213 Binghamton University 25700 32700 0.2159 14,669 1417 0.3861
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

215 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25900 32800 0.2101 4,421 1099 0.8555
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

215 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25900 31500 0.1779 6,817 1110 0.882
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,817

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

215 Westminster University 25900 59500 0.5644 842 1233 0.6657
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

842

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

218 University of Arizona 26300 35200 0.2526 45,025 1212 0.8614
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

219 Earlham College 26400 75800 0.6519 696 1233 0.7311
#219

#219 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 %

219 Gustavus Adolphus College 26400 75500 0.6509 1,952 1302 0.618
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,952

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

61.8 %

219 Lamar University 26400 37700 0.2994 8,206 1045 0.857
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

219 University of Alaska Fairbanks 26400 39100 0.3244 5,912 1149 0.6212
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

223 University of Delaware 26500 32500 0.1847 19,119 1303 0.6356
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

223 University of Mount Union 26500 50900 0.4802 1,927 1105 0.8013
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,927

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

225 Northern Kentucky University 26700 31600 0.1549 10,163 1090 0.8307
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

226 Millsaps College 26800 62200 0.5689 547 1189 0.4312
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

227 The University of the South 27000 74700 0.6383 1,644 1313 0.569
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

228 Juniata College 27100 70800 0.6172 1,242 1193 0.7891
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

229 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 27200 41900 0.3507 42,604 1336 0.6056
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

230 SUNY College at Potsdam 27300 37700 0.2757 1,831 1060 0.777
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,831

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

231 University of South Carolina Aiken 27500 36700 0.2507 3,289 1115 0.7857
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

231 University of Tulsa 27500 62700 0.5617 2,852 1328 0.615
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

231 Weber State University 27500 33300 0.1742 31,672 1075 1
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

234 Michigan Technological University 27700 34700 0.2018 6,022 1256 0.8353
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

234 Pacific Lutheran University 27700 71200 0.6106 2,446 1179 0.78
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,446

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

236 California State University-Long Beach 27800 38400 0.2764 35,843 1135 0.4628
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

236 Grand Valley State University 27800 35700 0.2213 19,002 1233 0.8302
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

238 University of Nebraska at Omaha 28000 28000 0 11,756 1124 0.8727
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

238 University of Northern Iowa 28000 36200 0.2263 7,716 1115 0.8713
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

240 Cornell College 28200 74800 0.6233 1,085 1243 0.8066
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,085

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

241 Dartmouth College 28400 91100 0.6879 4,570 1528 0.054
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$91,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

4,570

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

242 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 31500 0.0953 11,160 1069 0.5967
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

242 University of Minnesota-Morris 28500 33700 0.1541 981 1140 0.7493
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

981

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

74.9 %

244 Framingham State University 28600 38100 0.2496 2,817 1125 0.8491
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,817

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

244 James Madison University 28600 28600 0 21,112 1260 0.7151
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

246 Iowa State University 28700 43300 0.3376 25,628 1207 0.8866
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

246 Northland College 28700 63200 0.5467 485 1150 0.7887
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northland College
Ashland, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

485

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

248 University of Utah 28800 32000 0.0995 28,064 1237 0.8598
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

249 University of Iowa 28900 31100 0.0703 22,738 1208 0.8362
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

249 Western Illinois University 28900 31000 0.0704 5,025 990 0.7496
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

251 Clemson University 29100 37100 0.2151 23,401 1343 0.3834
#251

#251 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 %

252 Furman University 29200 79600 0.6329 2,383 1359 0.4295
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

253 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 29500 41000 0.2802 8,320 1074 0.8858
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

254 University of South Alabama 29700 35000 0.1515 9,241 1140 0.7096
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

255 California State University-Chico 29800 41000 0.2734 13,392 1117 0.9158
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

255 Hartwick College 29800 66200 0.5496 1,112 1117 0.695
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,112

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

255 Southern Methodist University 29800 81700 0.6355 7,285 1423 0.6335
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

258 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 29900 30000 0.0033 18,428 1090 0.9529
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

259 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#259

#259 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 %

259 Sonoma State University 30000 40200 0.2539 5,412 1095 0.9473
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,412

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

261 San Jose State University 30100 41000 0.2656 28,008 0 0.8461
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

262 The University of Texas at San Antonio 30200 41800 0.2776 31,127 1115 0.8679
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

263 Alfred University 30600 67100 0.5439 1,474 1214 0.7384
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alfred University
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,474

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

263 Western Colorado University 30600 41000 0.2534 3,149 1230 0.9971
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

265 East Tennessee State University 30700 30700 0 10,633 1124 0.8706
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,633

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

265 The College of Wooster 30700 82400 0.627 1,738 1344 0.5953
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

267 University of Toledo 30800 42000 0.2665 11,013 1159 0.9202
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

268 University of West Georgia 31000 36000 0.139 9,157 1040 0.5161
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

269 Portland State University 31200 43000 0.2741 15,960 1176 0.9091
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

270 Rider University 31300 64300 0.5131 3,196 1214 0.794
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,196

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

271 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 31400 31400 0 6,853 1090 0.7147
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

271 State University of New York at Oswego 31400 38300 0.1799 5,517 1174 0.8057
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

271 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 31400 36700 0.1444 5,789 1115 0.5774
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

274 Centenary College of Louisiana 31500 62200 0.4939 693 1130 0.5574
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

275 Angelo State University 31700 35400 0.1041 9,779 1055 0.8301
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

276 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31800 51700 0.3837 10,206 1190 0.7218
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

277 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 32000 39200 0.1839 12,498 1010 0.8896
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

278 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 32100 44800 0.2835 3,856 1169 0.7518
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

279 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 32200 39900 0.1929 9,967 1080 0.9475
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

280 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32300 34700 0.0691 30,564 1298 0.416
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

280 University of Southern Indiana 32300 44900 0.2808 5,347 1145 0.9581
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

282 University of Dayton 32600 64100 0.4914 7,737 1284 0.6566
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

283 New Jersey City University 32700 39800 0.1786 4,209 1015 0.8918
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

4,209

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

284 Colorado Mesa University 32800 40000 0.1796 9,473 1050 0.9829
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

284 North Carolina State University 32800 54800 0.4013 28,422 1335 0.4167
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

286 Ohio Wesleyan University 33000 73700 0.552 1,525 1241 0.556
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

286 SUNY College at Geneseo 33000 39000 0.1539 3,902 1279 0.6663
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

288 University of Oregon 33100 38600 0.1419 20,622 1250 0.883
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

289 Wilkes University 33200 61900 0.4637 1,956 1153 0.9146
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,956

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

290 Appalachian State University 33300 35800 0.0698 19,560 1159 0.9014
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

290 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 0 0.5256
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

290 University of Indianapolis 33300 59900 0.4438 3,603 1080 0.6648
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

293 College of Charleston 33700 33700 0 10,880 1255 0.6003
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

294 Minnesota State University, Mankato 34100 37200 0.0855 12,897 1110 0.9133
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

295 Auburn University 34400 34400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

296 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4791 12,276 1379 0.653
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

297 Baylor University 34700 70800 0.5096 14,915 1277 0.5128
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

298 Southern Connecticut State University 34900 52500 0.3356 7,252 965 0.9482
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

299 Cedarville University 35000 55100 0.366 4,916 1247 0.6488
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

299 State University of New York at New Paltz 35000 35100 0.0028 6,197 1260 0.6161
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

299 University of Nevada-Reno 35000 35000 0 18,895 1134 0.7371
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

302 Boise State University 35500 48800 0.2725 24,030 1025 0.8721
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

303 Mississippi State University 36300 50500 0.2811 18,567 1214 0.7764
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

303 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 36300 38700 0.0621 1,217 1229 0.5405
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

303 Tennessee Technological University 36300 38500 0.0567 8,838 1159 0.8316
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

306 University of the Pacific 36500 72100 0.4939 3,249 1298 0.7132
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

307 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36700 38900 0.0561 23,351 1239 0.766
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

308 East Carolina University 37100 40100 0.0748 21,445 1120 0.8922
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

309 DePauw University 37200 70300 0.4706 1,917 1260 0.5719
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

310 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 37400 41600 0.1005 5,187 1005 0.9229
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,187

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

310 Wichita State University 37400 39600 0.0555 14,280 1094 0.7211
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

312 University of Connecticut 37700 41800 0.0981 19,388 1324 0.5395
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

313 Washington State University 38500 53900 0.2855 14,346 1139 0.8797
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

314 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 38600 44600 0.1345 22,351 1159 0.7504
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

315 Hofstra University 38700 74600 0.4811 6,581 1323 0.6808
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

316 Wayne State University 39100 45500 0.1406 16,173 1174 0.7786
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

317 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39600 53700 0.2626 23,920 1390 0.5973
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

318 Stony Brook University 39800 53000 0.2488 18,263 1395 0.4904
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

318 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 39800 56700 0.2981 40,754 1391 0.3915
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

320 University of California-San Diego 39900 61100 0.3471 34,955 1375 0.2677
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

321 San Diego State University 40000 40500 0.0123 34,637 1208 0.3598
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

322 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 68600 0.4116 33,471 1399 0.0897
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

323 University of Puget Sound 40800 85800 0.5248 1,594 1292 0.7225
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,594

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

324 CUNY City College 41500 41500 0 12,982 1169 0.5997
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY City College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

12,982

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

325 Ohio State University-Main Campus 42000 52100 0.1939 46,815 1339 0.6057
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

326 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42200 54900 0.2315 20,418 1375 0.5808
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

327 Kean University 42300 48300 0.1243 11,758 1035 0.7688
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

328 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,185 1204 0.7871
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,185

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

329 University of Maryland-College Park 42500 52900 0.1966 31,133 1456 0.448
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

330 University at Buffalo 42600 46800 0.0897 20,360 1303 0.7418
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

331 Mercyhurst University 42800 66400 0.3556 2,274 1189 0.8102
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,274

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

332 Purdue University-Main Campus 43000 46200 0.0689 44,170 1327 0.4979
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

333 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 43400 50300 0.1372 34,242 1273 0.7333
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

333 Western Oregon University 43400 43400 0 3,343 1120 0.9871
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,343

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

335 Texas Christian University 43800 81900 0.4652 11,049 1283 0.4449
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

336 CUNY Lehman College 44100 45800 0.0371 11,217 1020 0.4601
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

11,217

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

337 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2747 31,253 1272 0.773
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

338 Western Washington University 45000 50900 0.1158 13,752 1218 0.9325
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

339 Illinois State University 45100 47300 0.0462 19,107 1115 0.8815
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

340 Saint Louis University 45900 74500 0.384 10,436 1260 0.7504
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
St. Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,436

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

341 Montclair State University 46300 46600 0.0064 18,712 1058 0.8789
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

342 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 47100 85700 0.4502 5,743 1438 0.6343
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,743

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

343 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

344 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,914 1110 0.7589
#344

#344 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

345 George Mason University 49200 49200 0 28,331 1268 0.8748
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

346 University of St Thomas 50300 70300 0.2847 6,044 1270 0.9125
#346

#346 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
St. Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

347 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50700 52900 0.0413 14,504 1145 0.7637
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

348 University of Colorado Boulder 51400 56300 0.087 32,100 1290 0.8115
#348

#348 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

349 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 51700 51700 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#349

#349 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

350 Texas A&M University-College Station 52000 56100 0.0728 60,710 1278 0.5732
#350

#350 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

351 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53300 61000 0.1275 41,303 1338 0.7975
#351

#351 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

352 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#352

#352 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

353 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 54900 74600 0.264 5,472 1214 0.906
#353

#353 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

354 University of California-Santa Cruz 56000 66500 0.1579 17,940 1281 0.6557
#354

#354 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

355 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 56800 58900 0.0371 26,500 1183 0.8857
#355

#355 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

356 University of Missouri-Columbia 57000 59200 0.0369 24,457 1256 0.7847
#356

#356 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

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

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