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 Princeton University 3600 82600 0.9564 5,813 1535 0.0462
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

2 Johns Hopkins University 3800 88100 0.9571 6,356 1543 0.0644
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

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

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,115

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

4 Colby College 5400 91300 0.9405 2,412 1497 0.0709
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

5 Yale University 5500 92200 0.94 6,814 1507 0.0387
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

6 Smith College 5700 96800 0.9416 2,549 1477 0.21
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$96,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

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

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

8 Amherst College 6600 96200 0.9319 1,914 1514 0.0901
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

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

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

987

Est. Median SAT

1,557

Acceptance Rate

2.6 %

10 Vanderbilt University 7600 96200 0.9205 7,221 1527 0.0586
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

11 Western Colorado University 7900 27600 0.7133 3,148 1230 0.9971
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

3,148

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

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

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

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

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

14 Columbia University in the City of New York 8200 97100 0.916 9,164 1535 0.0399
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$97,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.0 %

15 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8700 90000 0.9038 4,535 1542 0.0455
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,535

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

16 Pomona College 8800 90100 0.9025 1,700 1520 0.0709
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,700

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

17 Wellesley College 8900 91300 0.9027 2,407 1500 0.1405
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

18 Haverford College 9100 97600 0.9068 1,431 1499 0.1237
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,431

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.4 %

19 University of Pennsylvania 9200 92900 0.9009 11,478 1536 0.054
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

11,478

Est. Median SAT

1,536

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

20 Washington and Lee University 9400 96200 0.9025 1,886 1488 0.1397
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

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

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

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

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

23 Rice University 9800 89100 0.8903 4,789 1535 0.08
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

24 Southern Utah University 10100 22200 0.5461 13,126 1140 0.8179
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

25 University of California-Davis 10200 38100 0.7328 32,273 1290 0.4183
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

26 Colgate University 10300 95800 0.8921 3,193 1488 0.1388
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

27 Savannah State University 10400 26700 0.6112 2,966 925 0.4614
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

28 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5775 7,166 1015 0.7229
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,166

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

29 Marshall University 10800 33400 0.6764 9,146 1065 0.9573
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

30 Pitzer College 11000 94100 0.8833 1,242 1279 0.2516
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

31 California State University-Fresno 11100 19600 0.4328 21,954 995 0.9526
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

31 Indiana State University 11100 25900 0.5723 6,224 1020 0.8077
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

33 University of Tulsa 11200 62900 0.8216 2,852 1328 0.6151
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

34 Idaho State University 11500 27000 0.5733 10,834 0 0
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

34 Vassar College 11500 92400 0.8758 2,462 1499 0.1857
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

36 Hamilton College 11600 89100 0.8701 2,031 1499 0.1362
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

36 The University of Texas at El Paso 11600 26900 0.5682 21,118 980 0.9992
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

21,118

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

38 Lafayette College 11700 85800 0.8641 2,775 1427 0.3145
#38

#38 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 %

38 University of Hawaii at Hilo 11700 33200 0.6467 2,292 1005 0.6063
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

40 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 11900 28900 0.5891 8,320 1090 0.8858
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

41 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 12000 24900 0.5172 5,661 1085 0.982
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

5,661

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

42 Lamar University 12200 22900 0.4667 8,184 1050 0.8641
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,184

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

43 Albion College 12400 75400 0.836 1,308 1065 0.807
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

43 Dickinson College 12400 92100 0.8657 2,311 1393 0.4209
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

45 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12600 26500 0.5239 12,507 1010 0.8897
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

46 Fort Hays State University 12700 22600 0.4408 10,172 1075 0.9026
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$22,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

47 California State University-San Bernardino 12800 30800 0.5851 15,365 990 0.9374
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

15,365

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

47 Western Kentucky University 12800 27000 0.5253 14,151 970 0.9387
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

49 Mount Holyoke College 13000 89900 0.8557 2,178 1449 0.3603
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

50 California State University-Bakersfield 13100 45000 0.7093 8,865 925 0.9385
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

50 Denison University 13100 69300 0.8103 2,394 1412 0.1739
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,394

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

17.4 %

52 Bryn Mawr College 13300 88300 0.8498 1,360 1383 0.2943
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,360

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

53 University of Houston 13400 22000 0.3902 39,257 1249 0.7392
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

54 Trinity University 13500 69600 0.8064 2,518 1423 0.2592
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

55 The University of Texas at Dallas 13600 19400 0.2988 21,858 1283 0.6513
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

56 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 47300 0.7099 38,040 1418 0.452
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

57 Carleton College 13800 74400 0.8149 2,128 1490 0.2041
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

57 University of California-Merced 13800 41900 0.6708 8,372 1070 0.9053
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

59 Brown University 13900 94000 0.8521 7,910 1535 0.0539
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

59 University of Idaho 13900 25800 0.462 9,574 1119 0.7553
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

61 Northern Illinois University 14000 30400 0.54 11,348 1070 0.6979
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

62 University of South Carolina Aiken 14100 23300 0.395 3,289 1115 0.7854
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

63 Central Michigan University 14200 37800 0.6236 10,193 1095 0.8982
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

64 Arkansas Tech University 14400 27400 0.4748 8,145 1035 0.9589
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

65 Stephen F Austin State University 14500 23400 0.3799 9,129 1075 0.9399
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

66 Colorado College 14600 94600 0.846 2,031 1357 0.1847
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

66 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14600 26500 0.4513 22,364 1159 0.7504
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

68 Northeastern University 14700 89900 0.8365 17,432 1490 0.0522
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

17,432

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

69 Stanford University 14800 71700 0.794 7,904 1535 0.0361
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

70 Murray State University 14900 27000 0.4491 7,851 1115 0.8568
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,851

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

71 Austin Peay State University 15000 29100 0.4849 8,926 1075 0.9641
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

71 California State University-Chico 15000 23500 0.3613 13,792 1075 0.9272
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

71 Western Michigan University 15000 26500 0.4344 13,027 1115 0.846
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

74 Case Western Reserve University 15100 91300 0.835 6,528 1475 0.3654
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

36.5 %

74 Macalester College 15100 90100 0.8329 2,138 1425 0.2852
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,138

Est. Median SAT

1,425

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

74 Northwest Missouri State University 15100 29000 0.4808 5,241 1095 0.8609
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

74 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 15100 31000 0.5125 8,553 1045 0.8688
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

74 University of Alaska Fairbanks 15100 24300 0.379 5,827 1157 0.6469
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,827

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

79 University of Southern Indiana 15200 26000 0.4148 7,600 1145 0.9581
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

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

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$16,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

81 Fitchburg State University 15400 33700 0.5431 3,027 1145 0.8693
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,027

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

81 Radford University 15400 32000 0.5193 6,161 1070 0.8953
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

83 Florida State University 15500 22900 0.3228 32,720 1360 0.2422
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

83 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8254 2,896 1440 0.3418
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

85 Appalachian State University 15600 19500 0.2001 19,560 1190 0.9014
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

85 James Madison University 15600 28900 0.4608 20,973 1260 0.7152
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

20,973

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

87 Sam Houston State University 15700 27000 0.4187 17,787 1030 0.9026
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

87 University of California-Riverside 15700 36500 0.5695 22,600 1199 0.7639
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

22,600

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

89 Kansas State University 15800 26100 0.3962 15,650 1164 0.8169
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

90 Emporia State University 15900 22900 0.3059 2,396 1075 0.9771
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

90 Portland State University 15900 26100 0.3907 15,414 1094 0.9087
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

90 University of Nebraska at Omaha 15900 23400 0.3209 11,756 1124 0.8698
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

93 California State University-Sacramento 16100 27600 0.417 28,820 1035 0.9399
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

93 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 16100 28200 0.4285 7,353 1085 0.9077
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

95 Eastern Michigan University 16300 36100 0.5484 10,470 1055 0.7964
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

95 University of Maine 16300 29300 0.4439 9,601 1205 0.9664
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

97 SUNY College at Potsdam 16400 27600 0.406 2,111 1060 0.777
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,111

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

97 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16400 22400 0.2683 9,351 1195 0.8234
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

9,351

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

99 Northwestern University 16600 89500 0.8149 9,399 1527 0.0769
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

9,399

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

99 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16600 64800 0.7438 20,885 1420 0.1534
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,885

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

101 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 16700 26300 0.3647 19,701 1214 0.8749
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

101 West Virginia University 16700 40900 0.5914 18,206 1125 0.89
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

103 Morgan State University 16800 28500 0.4104 9,027 965 0.8223
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

104 Central Connecticut State University 17000 34000 0.4995 8,170 1075 0.7333
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

105 Bennington College 17100 89500 0.8094 797 1370 0.4453
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennington College
Bennington, VT

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

797

Est. Median SAT

1,370

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

105 SUNY at Fredonia 17100 27800 0.3854 2,771 1258 0.777
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

105 University of South Florida 17100 17100 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

105 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 17100 17100 0 14,449 1195 0.784
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

109 Missouri State University-Springfield 17200 35400 0.5147 20,584 1134 0.9053
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

110 University of Memphis 17300 26400 0.3454 15,770 1075 0.7203
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

111 Keene State College 17400 32100 0.4556 2,725 1085 0.9033
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,725

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

111 Wright State University-Main Campus 17400 26600 0.3462 7,505 1073 0.9633
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

113 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 17500 22800 0.2328 11,994 1090 0.865
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

114 Texas A&M University-College Station 17600 29900 0.4136 60,710 1278 0.5743
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

115 Boston College 17700 97600 0.8185 10,314 1490 0.1643
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

10,314

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

115 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

117 Occidental College 17800 89200 0.8008 1,881 1447 0.4417
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$89,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

118 College of Staten Island CUNY 17900 54300 0.6703 10,051 1064 0.9234
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

10,051

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

119 Texas Tech University 18000 27100 0.3363 32,580 1200 0.7265
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

120 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18100 28600 0.3669 4,218 1030 0.9489
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

121 East Tennessee State University 18300 26100 0.2983 10,829 1124 0.8619
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

122 Scripps College 18400 94900 0.8065 1,117 1475 0.3829
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,900

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

123 University of Nevada-Reno 19000 28200 0.326 19,117 1134 0.7371
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

124 University of Mississippi 19200 27000 0.2888 21,585 1182 0.9658
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

124 Whitman College 19200 85800 0.7767 1,561 1399 0.3815
#124

#124 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 %

126 University of Arizona 19400 30900 0.3728 44,848 1233 0.8614
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

127 California State University-Los Angeles 19500 38000 0.4869 19,586 965 0.9125
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

127 SUNY Oneonta 19500 29300 0.3344 4,681 1234 0.696
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

129 Eastern Illinois University 19600 28100 0.3016 6,785 985 0.6535
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

129 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 19600 32100 0.3892 6,306 1214 0.9075
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

129 University of Southern California 19600 75900 0.7422 20,630 1492 0.0981
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

132 University of New Orleans 19700 30600 0.3568 5,419 1040 0.7431
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

133 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 19800 25700 0.2298 10,632 1075 0.8859
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

10,632

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

133 Youngstown State University 19800 34000 0.4177 9,400 1115 0.8445
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

135 Georgia Southern University 19900 20100 0.0099 23,541 1065 0.8789
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

135 Iowa State University 19900 24200 0.1786 25,628 1207 0.8866
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

135 University of Hawaii at Manoa 19900 32300 0.3837 15,375 1103 0.866
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

138 Franklin and Marshall College 20000 90300 0.7785 1,808 1396 0.2819
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

139 Minot State University 20100 23500 0.1448 2,499 1075 0.6462
#139

#139 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 %

139 University of Rochester 20100 93100 0.7843 6,580 1462 0.4008
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

141 Hanover College 20200 64000 0.6846 1,035 1210 0.837
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,035

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

142 SUNY Buffalo State University 20300 39900 0.4915 5,255 1109 0.7295
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,255

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

143 Ohio University-Main Campus 20400 23200 0.1207 20,444 1209 0.8499
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

144 Claremont McKenna College 20500 98000 0.791 1,390 1507 0.0959
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,390

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

9.6 %

145 Hampshire College 20600 83900 0.7548 844 1254 0.7528
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

145 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 20600 24900 0.1727 5,823 1115 0.8619
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

145 University of Wyoming 20600 27900 0.264 8,130 1179 0.9688
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

148 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.326 44,819 1327 0.4987
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

44,819

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

149 East Carolina University 20800 23800 0.1258 21,445 1160 0.8921
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

149 Midwestern State University 20800 28600 0.2723 4,303 1010 0.9352
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

149 North Dakota State University 20800 25700 0.1898 9,762 1110 0.9496
#149

#149 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 %

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

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

4,880

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

153 Adams State University 21000 29300 0.2825 1,605 1030 0.9918
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

153 Northern Michigan University 21000 33100 0.3656 6,684 1100 0.8402
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

155 Rocky Mountain College 21300 52000 0.5901 851 1075 0.6961
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

155 State University of New York at New Paltz 21300 26300 0.1903 6,862 1260 0.6161
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

157 Tufts University 21400 98900 0.7833 7,126 1507 0.1149
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

158 Grand Valley State University 22100 35900 0.3849 19,002 1084 0.8302
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

159 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 22300 43200 0.4839 3,825 1175 0.7841
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

159 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,317 1115 0.7549
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

161 Hope College 22400 60100 0.6271 3,395 1241 0.7924
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

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

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

163 University of Florida 22500 43000 0.4764 36,573 1399 0.242
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

163 University of Maryland Global Campus 22500 35300 0.3631 52,187 0 0
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

52,187

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

165 St Lawrence University 22600 87800 0.7424 1,949 1359 0.5434
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

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

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

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

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

167 San Jose State University 22800 41100 0.4454 28,008 1124 0.8461
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

167 Southern Connecticut State University 22800 36800 0.3801 7,252 1005 0.9147
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

170 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3772 8,738 1079 0.948
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,738

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

171 Central Washington University 23000 27900 0.1759 10,317 1045 0.9062
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,317

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

171 Concord University 23000 40800 0.4366 1,609 990 0.9256
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

171 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,450 1044 0.9518
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,450

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

174 University of Southern Mississippi 23100 23100 0 10,193 1181 0.9912
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

175 Allegheny College 23600 76200 0.6903 1,171 1279 0.5457
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$76,200

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

175 Washington State University 23600 38700 0.3897 21,455 1125 0.8664
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

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

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

45,193

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

177 Saint Norbert College 23700 63800 0.6283 1,970 1193 0.8574
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

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

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

177 Stockton University 23700 32100 0.2615 7,565 1135 0.8894
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

177 University of Kentucky 23700 36400 0.3481 25,534 1193 0.9294
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

182 Minnesota State University, Mankato 23800 27100 0.1209 13,433 1145 0.8844
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

183 Calvin University 23900 53500 0.5532 3,356 1222 0.7091
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

184 University of Kansas 24000 43000 0.4413 22,085 1176 0.9348
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

185 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 24100 40500 0.405 25,900 1375 0.5808
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

25,900

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

186 Sul Ross State University 24300 37300 0.3486 1,890 1020 0.9871
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

187 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 24600 26900 0.0848 2,216 1268 0.7987
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

187 Temple University 24600 36100 0.3188 21,457 1135 0.8041
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

187 University at Buffalo 24600 34000 0.2765 20,359 1303 0.7418
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

190 California State University-Stanislaus 25200 36800 0.3153 8,455 950 0.9814
#190

#190 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 %

190 Eastern Kentucky University 25200 38400 0.3441 13,448 1110 0.7761
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

190 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25200 31500 0.2001 6,809 1110 0.882
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,809

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

193 University of Arkansas 25400 27700 0.0823 28,859 1179 0.743
#193

#193 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 %

194 Northern Arizona University 25500 43200 0.4102 22,990 1090 0.8961
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

195 Salem State University 25800 43200 0.403 4,867 1075 0.9588
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

195 University of North Dakota 25800 28600 0.0973 11,033 1150 0.769
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

197 Georgia State University 25900 26000 0.0038 27,415 1080 0.5544
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

27,415

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

198 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 26200 36800 0.2882 14,783 1124 0.8096
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

199 Earlham College 26300 75800 0.6528 696 1233 0.7311
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

696

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

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

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

201 Ball State University 26400 26400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

202 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 26600 36600 0.2731 27,132 1099 0.9617
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

27,132

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

203 California State University-Northridge 26800 36500 0.2677 32,756 1005 0.9345
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

204 University of Minnesota Duluth 27100 31100 0.128 8,426 1235 0.8875
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

205 Pacific Lutheran University 27600 71200 0.6116 2,446 1159 0.7802
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,446

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

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

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,957

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

207 Morehead State University 27900 32600 0.1441 8,258 1140 0.7721
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

207 University of Northern Iowa 27900 36200 0.2289 7,711 1129 0.9274
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,711

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

207 Wichita State University 27900 39800 0.3007 13,313 1073 0.9395
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

210 Cornell College 28100 74800 0.6242 1,094 1243 0.799
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

210 Dartmouth College 28100 96000 0.7074 4,637 1521 0.054
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

4,637

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

212 Weber State University 28200 33900 0.168 31,672 0 0
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

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

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

213 University of Delaware 28500 34500 0.1741 20,026 1294 0.706
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

20,026

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

215 Northland College 28600 63200 0.5477 286 1085 0.7497
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northland College
Ashland, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

286

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

216 University of Dayton 28700 64200 0.5531 7,740 1302 0.6545
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

217 Bridgewater State University 28800 35500 0.1895 8,270 1180 0.8781
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

8,270

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

217 Oregon State University 28800 36700 0.2152 31,253 1272 0.773
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

217 Western Illinois University 28800 31000 0.0734 4,525 1015 0.7118
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

220 Southern Methodist University 29000 90100 0.6781 7,285 1423 0.6335
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

220 The University of the South 29000 77400 0.625 1,644 1340 0.569
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,340

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

222 Clemson University 29100 37100 0.2176 23,401 1343 0.3834
#222

#222 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 %

222 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 29100 29200 0.0034 18,288 1090 0.9068
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

18,288

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

224 Sonoma State University 29200 41200 0.2913 5,272 1050 0.9343
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,272

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

225 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29300 31800 0.0786 30,187 1292 0.6015
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

225 University of Toledo 29300 32600 0.1006 11,013 1229 0.9202
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

227 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 29400 43900 0.3305 9,847 1090 0.9309
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

227 Montana State University 29400 31900 0.0783 15,046 1184 0.8214
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

15,046

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

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

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

230 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 29500 31600 0.0664 6,835 1090 0.7147
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,835

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

231 University of West Georgia 29800 46800 0.3632 9,103 1040 0.5161
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

9,103

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

232 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#232

#232 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 %

233 The College of Wooster 30800 82400 0.627 1,738 1344 0.5953
#233

#233 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 %

233 University of California-Santa Barbara 30800 59100 0.4786 23,181 1354 0.3297
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

235 California State University-Long Beach 31000 38900 0.2032 36,082 1135 0.4627
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

235 Frostburg State University 31000 43000 0.2792 3,422 1095 0.8918
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

235 The University of Alabama 31000 56400 0.45 34,389 1284 0.7665
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

238 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31300 41200 0.2406 25,255 1134 0.7517
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

238 Kean University 31300 39500 0.2077 11,758 1040 0.759
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

240 San Diego State University 31400 36100 0.1301 35,782 1208 0.3619
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

241 Hartwick College 31500 66200 0.5239 1,097 1179 0.696
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

241 Rider University 31500 60600 0.4799 3,145 1233 0.7864
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,145

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

243 Angelo State University 31600 35400 0.1068 9,702 1055 0.8301
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

9,702

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

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

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

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

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

246 DePauw University 32200 70300 0.5421 1,917 1321 0.5719
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

247 Lake Superior State University 32300 33300 0.03 1,551 1120 0.6801
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

248 SUNY Brockport 32400 35800 0.095 5,816 1195 0.7068
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

249 North Carolina State University 32700 54800 0.4031 28,422 1378 0.4174
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

250 State University of New York at Oswego 32900 40200 0.1817 5,517 1180 0.8055
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

251 Wilkes University 33100 61900 0.4645 2,076 1144 0.9064
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,076

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

252 Lewis-Clark State College 33200 40000 0.17 3,793 980 0.8769
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

252 University of Indianapolis 33200 59900 0.4453 3,603 1080 0.665
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

252 Western Connecticut State University 33200 39900 0.168 3,567 1105 0.8701
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

3,567

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

255 Framingham State University 33300 38100 0.126 2,782 1190 0.8361
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

2,782

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

255 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,254 1080 0.8955
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

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

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,673

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

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

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

257 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 33500 34400 0.0262 5,459 1055 0.8046
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

5,459

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

260 Colorado Mesa University 33700 40000 0.1574 9,473 1055 0.8203
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

261 Auburn University 33800 33800 0 27,907 1324 0.4592
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

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

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

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

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,202

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

263 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4799 12,276 1379 0.653
#263

#263 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 %

265 Beloit College 34600 81400 0.5746 1,004 1299 0.6304
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

266 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 35100 35100 0 30,564 1302 0.416
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

267 New Jersey City University 35400 39800 0.1107 3,871 1015 0.9838
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

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

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,790

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

269 University of North Carolina Wilmington 36100 36100 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

269 University of Northern Colorado 36100 39100 0.0768 6,480 1085 0.8585
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

271 Mississippi State University 36200 50500 0.283 18,567 1214 0.7764
#271

#271 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 %

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

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

273 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 36400 41600 0.1268 5,386 1050 0.9092
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

274 Furman University 36700 82900 0.5571 2,383 1359 0.4295
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$82,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

274 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36700 38900 0.0586 23,329 1239 0.766
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

276 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 36800 37100 0.0081 5,939 1065 0.5878
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

277 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37100 66300 0.4405 31,035 1366 0.5478
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

278 University of Connecticut 37200 53600 0.3062 20,056 1329 0.5239
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

279 Hofstra University 38100 76900 0.5045 6,581 1328 0.6808
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

280 William Paterson University of New Jersey 38700 50300 0.2308 6,647 1153 0.9008
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

281 State University of New York at Cortland 38800 39900 0.0276 5,911 1175 0.5979
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

59.8 %

282 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 39100 44400 0.119 1,066 1197 0.4449
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

283 California State University-Fullerton 39200 41500 0.055 38,760 1090 0.9052
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

284 Rutgers University-Newark 39300 57900 0.3211 7,989 1159 0.7136
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$57,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

284 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39300 39800 0.0126 24,868 1214 0.796
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

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

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

287 Ohio State University-Main Campus 40100 53600 0.252 46,815 1378 0.6057
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

288 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 40200 50000 0.1962 34,242 1273 0.7333
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

288 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 40200 44100 0.0885 13,432 1225 0.8701
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

290 The University of Texas at San Antonio 40300 52100 0.2266 31,127 1115 0.8679
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

290 Wayne State University 40300 46200 0.1277 16,012 1174 0.8116
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

16,012

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

292 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,475 1399 0.0897
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

293 Middle Tennessee State University 41200 46000 0.1043 18,042 1140 0.6909
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

294 Montclair State University 41800 46600 0.103 18,712 1058 0.8789
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

295 Susquehanna University 41900 76800 0.4546 2,246 1204 0.8143
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,246

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

295 Western Washington University 41900 51500 0.1866 13,752 1272 0.9325
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$51,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

297 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,853 990 0.6652
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,853

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

298 University of Maryland-College Park 42700 53600 0.2035 31,133 1463 0.4479
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

298 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42700 56200 0.2403 11,355 1222 0.8816
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,355

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

300 University of Georgia 42900 48700 0.1176 32,399 1382 0.377
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

301 Western Oregon University 43400 43400 0 3,167 1040 0.981
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,167

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

302 Marist University 43900 75800 0.4208 5,551 1279 0.5651
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

5,551

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

303 The University of Montana 44500 45000 0.0111 7,891 1225 0.9586
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

7,891

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

304 Boise State University 45000 50000 0.1 23,983 1135 0.8721
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

23,983

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

304 University of Illinois Chicago 45000 50600 0.1107 22,495 1252 0.7735
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$50,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

306 Towson University 45100 46400 0.028 16,264 1098 0.8197
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

307 University of California-San Diego 45600 74600 0.3885 34,955 1375 0.2671
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

308 Illinois State University 45800 49100 0.0668 19,107 1120 0.8815
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

309 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46000 86300 0.4668 5,741 1438 0.6347
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,741

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

310 Saint Louis University 46100 80900 0.4299 10,413 1305 0.7504
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,413

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

311 University of Colorado Boulder 46600 57700 0.1925 32,244 1351 0.7808
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

312 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59700 0.2122 37,985 1390 0.5815
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

313 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1279 0.848
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

314 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,908 1139 0.8402
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,908

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

315 The University of Texas at Arlington 48000 55800 0.1398 32,545 1129 0.799
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

316 Tulane University of Louisiana 48400 91400 0.4706 8,192 1451 0.1398
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$91,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,192

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

317 William & Mary 48700 69200 0.2963 7,063 1462 0.3407
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

318 The University of Texas at Austin 49700 59400 0.1633 43,165 1356 0.2664
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

319 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 49800 62200 0.1995 37,140 1406 0.4237
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

320 Binghamton University 50500 52800 0.0432 14,669 1415 0.3861
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

321 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50600 52900 0.0431 14,504 1149 0.7637
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

322 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 50800 84700 0.4003 34,454 1435 0.1564
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

323 University of Iowa 50900 53200 0.0429 22,738 1208 0.8362
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

324 University of Utah 51400 53700 0.0425 28,064 1237 0.8598
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

325 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 52900 61200 0.1353 26,221 1204 0.8854
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

326 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53200 61000 0.1291 41,303 1338 0.7975
#326

#326 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 %

327 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 33,033 1264 0.8529
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

328 George Mason University 53600 61000 0.1213 28,334 1268 0.8748
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

328 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,100 1219 0.7766
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

328 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53600 62800 0.1465 23,920 1397 0.5973
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

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

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

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

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

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

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

334 Michigan Technological University 59300 59300 0 6,013 1256 0.9243
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,013

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

335 Indiana University-Bloomington 60700 63000 0.0362 38,093 1302 0.7821
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

336 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 61000 66000 0.0758 5,472 1333 0.906
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

337 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 61100 63200 0.0332 40,684 1331 0.3915
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

338 College of Charleston 61200 61200 0 10,880 1255 0.6003
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

339 University of Oregon 66700 68900 0.0331 20,622 1250 0.883
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

340 University of California-Berkeley 70600 76100 0.0723 33,070 1407 0.1098
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$76,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

33,070

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

341 University of California-Irvine 72100 75600 0.0463 30,204 1333 0.2857
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

342 University of California-Santa Cruz 82400 82400 0 17,940 1281 0.6579
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

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

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