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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

Most Affordable Geology/Earth Science, General Colleges for Maryland Residents for 2027

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Considering a degree in Geology/Earth Science?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Geology/Earth Science majors who live in Maryland.
Rankings are calculated by estimating the net price at every college offering Geology/Earth Science degrees for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of Maryland.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of college paid after factoring in financial aid.The net prices displayed in these rankings are College Raptor's estimates.

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Geology/Earth Science
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Williams College 3300 96300 0.9656 2,101 1513 0.0861
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

8.6 %

2 Princeton University 3600 83400 0.9568 5,916 1528 0.0442
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

5,916

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

4.4 %

3 Johns Hopkins University 3900 88100 0.9559 6,354 1554 0.0611
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

6,354

Est. Median SAT

1,554

Acceptance Rate

6.1 %

3 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3900 93300 0.9581 4,561 1542 0.0456
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$93,300

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

5 University of Pennsylvania 4200 93100 0.9553 9,989 1535 0.0492
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

9,989

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

6 Amherst College 5000 99300 0.9493 1,907 1500 0.0772
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$99,300

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

1,907

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

6 California State University-Los Angeles 5000 69100 0.9281 22,077 965 0.9124
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

8 Colby College 5500 91300 0.9394 2,360 1477 0.0803
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,360

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

9 Bryn Mawr College 6000 96400 0.9376 1,288 1387 0.2815
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$96,400

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,288

Est. Median SAT

1,387

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

10 Bowdoin College 6900 96700 0.9285 1,841 1499 0.0681
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$96,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,841

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

6.8 %

10 Pomona College 6900 93700 0.9264 1,721 1499 0.0714
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,721

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

12 Smith College 7100 97700 0.9273 2,578 1466 0.2241
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$97,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

2,578

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

22.4 %

13 Northern Kentucky University 7200 25900 0.723 10,136 1110 0.9666
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

10,136

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

14 Lafayette College 7600 91000 0.916 2,675 1415 0.3116
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$91,000

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

15 Northwestern University 7700 94200 0.9183 9,060 1533 0.0769
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$94,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

16 Vanderbilt University 7800 98200 0.921 7,221 1527 0.0586
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$98,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

17 California State University-Northridge 7900 36500 0.7851 32,846 1005 0.9176
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

18 Brigham Young University 8000 22200 0.6405 34,354 1374 0.6862
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

19 California Institute of Technology 8400 94600 0.9108 971 1564 0.0379
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

971

Est. Median SAT

1,564

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

20 Colgate University 8500 95800 0.9112 3,193 1488 0.1388
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

20 College of Staten Island CUNY 8500 72200 0.8826 10,368 1064 0.999
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$72,200

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

10,368

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

22 Washington and Lee University 8800 96300 0.9082 1,916 1484 0.1354
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,916

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.5 %

23 Columbia University in the City of New York 8900 98000 0.9095 9,164 1535 0.0386
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

24 Bates College 9000 92900 0.903 1,736 1412 0.1483
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,736

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

25 California State University-East Bay 9200 30100 0.6953 9,909 940 0.9739
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

26 Portland State University 9300 26100 0.6441 14,932 1174 0.8586
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

27 Rice University 9600 92500 0.8965 4,807 1528 0.0801
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$92,500

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,807

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

27 University of Tulsa 9600 63100 0.8484 2,852 1328 0.615
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

29 Haverford College 9700 101400 0.9044 1,420 1490 0.1331
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$101,400

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,420

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

30 University of California-Berkeley 10100 44400 0.7727 33,513 1407 0.1145
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

33,513

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

30 Wellesley College 10100 95400 0.8937 2,366 1499 0.1479
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$95,400

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,366

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

32 University of California-Davis 10200 38600 0.7362 31,695 1290 0.4435
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

31,695

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

33 University of California-Merced 10400 40600 0.7442 8,234 1070 0.9704
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

8,234

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

34 Ohio State University-Main Campus 10500 32800 0.6795 46,627 1366 0.492
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

35 Concord University 10600 49200 0.7841 1,638 1015 0.9728
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,638

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

35 Eastern Kentucky University 10600 27300 0.6128 13,448 1075 0.9683
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

35 Savannah State University 10600 50900 0.792 2,966 950 1
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

35 University of Rochester 10600 96300 0.8903 6,096 1448 0.4191
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

6,096

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

41.9 %

39 Southern Utah University 10700 51400 0.7918 13,176 1140 0.9998
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

40 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 10800 27400 0.6055 27,963 1090 0.8395
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

27,963

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

41 California State University-Stanislaus 10900 31200 0.6512 8,494 950 0.9558
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

8,494

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

42 Marshall University 11000 27800 0.6038 9,960 1070 0.9663
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

43 University of Illinois Chicago 11300 30200 0.6267 24,260 1174 0.7576
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

44 California State University-Fresno 11400 19600 0.4218 21,954 995 0.9526
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

44 University of Hawaii at Hilo 11400 56000 0.7964 2,304 990 0.8351
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

44 Vassar College 11400 93100 0.8776 2,514 1488 0.2093
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,514

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

20.9 %

47 Eastern Illinois University 11600 24700 0.5296 6,731 1020 0.7073
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,731

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

47 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11600 27800 0.5819 22,007 1427 0.1672
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

22,007

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

16.7 %

49 Fitchburg State University 11800 33800 0.6504 3,000 1090 0.8885
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

3,000

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

49 University of South Carolina Aiken 11800 23300 0.4937 3,379 1065 0.743
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,379

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

51 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 12000 29300 0.5905 8,421 1054 0.9444
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

51 William & Mary 12000 43700 0.7259 6,951 1454 0.3696
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,454

Acceptance Rate

37.0 %

53 Brown University 12100 94000 0.8712 7,951 1500 0.0634
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

7,951

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

6.3 %

53 Central Connecticut State University 12100 34200 0.6459 9,463 1020 0.793
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

53 Pitzer College 12100 94400 0.8721 1,193 1279 0.2685
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,400

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,193

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

26.9 %

56 Albion College 12300 109600 0.8877 1,168 1065 0.7437
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$109,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,168

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

56 Sul Ross State University 12300 41100 0.7011 1,890 1020 0.9871
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

58 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 12400 25900 0.5214 1,066 1197 0.4449
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

59 Fort Hays State University 12700 19900 0.3619 10,172 1075 0.9026
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$19,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

59 Hamilton College 12700 98000 0.8704 1,980 1484 0.1359
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,980

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

59 Kean University 12700 39200 0.676 11,932 1040 0.7811
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

11,932

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

59 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12700 26500 0.5202 13,039 1020 0.894
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

63 Franklin and Marshall College 12800 95700 0.8659 1,778 1387 0.3163
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,778

Est. Median SAT

1,387

Acceptance Rate

31.6 %

63 Mount Holyoke College 12800 89900 0.8577 2,135 1419 0.3841
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,135

Est. Median SAT

1,419

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

65 University of California-Santa Barbara 12900 43000 0.7 23,091 1354 0.382
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

23,091

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

65 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 12900 50400 0.7447 18,667 1090 0.9711
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

67 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 13000 38300 0.6599 5,677 985 0.9301
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

5,677

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

67 University of Arizona 13000 31000 0.5803 43,294 1186 0.8351
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

67 University of Houston 13000 21800 0.4036 40,366 1224 0.7577
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

70 Denison University 13200 69300 0.8095 2,458 1366 0.1955
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,458

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

19.6 %

71 Carleton College 13400 74400 0.8201 1,974 1492 0.2178
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

1,974

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

21.8 %

71 Trinity University 13400 67000 0.7996 2,423 1408 0.2488
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,423

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

24.9 %

73 University of Delaware 13500 34500 0.6079 19,287 1302 0.6924
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

73 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 13500 22800 0.4084 11,994 1090 0.8651
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

73 Western Colorado University 13500 26600 0.4926 3,224 1230 0.9561
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,224

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

76 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 13700 19600 0.3009 10,995 1090 0.7476
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

10,995

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

76 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 64500 0.788 39,193 1418 0.4081
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

78 California State University-Bakersfield 13900 57400 0.7579 9,897 1015 0.8416
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

9,897

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

78 Eastern Michigan University 13900 33900 0.5891 10,034 1055 0.7772
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

78 Youngstown State University 13900 28400 0.5104 9,687 1120 0.9145
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

81 Salem State University 14000 38300 0.6341 4,867 1075 0.9588
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

82 California State University-San Bernardino 14200 32700 0.5655 15,948 1020 0.943
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

15,948

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

82 University of Memphis 14200 26400 0.463 15,538 1080 0.7878
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

84 Bridgewater State University 14300 37300 0.6168 8,849 1143 0.8798
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

8,849

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

85 Oberlin College 14400 92200 0.8442 2,896 1440 0.3416
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

85 The University of Texas at Dallas 14400 19400 0.2576 23,007 1281 0.6909
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

23,007

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

87 Shawnee State University 14500 26400 0.4512 3,226 1085 0.8147
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,226

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

87 University of California-Riverside 14500 66000 0.7807 24,034 1199 0.8609
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

24,034

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

89 Colorado College 14600 98000 0.8507 1,887 1357 0.2209
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,887

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

22.1 %

89 Stanford University 14600 1931200 0.9925 7,346 1542 0.038
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$1,931,200

% Savings

99%

Undergraduates

7,346

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

91 Ball State University 14700 22400 0.3439 15,950 1185 0.8625
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

91 West Virginia University 14700 73100 0.7986 18,206 1120 0.8514
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

93 Bucknell University 14800 95700 0.8458 3,928 1275 0.322
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

3,928

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

32.2 %

93 Colorado Mesa University 14800 66200 0.7758 9,459 1050 0.8314
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

9,459

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

93 University of Hawaii at Manoa 14800 54400 0.7284 15,735 1069 0.8797
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

93 University of Nevada-Reno 14800 28200 0.4748 20,204 1109 0.8313
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

97 Northern Michigan University 14900 33100 0.5499 6,650 1100 0.8505
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,650

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

98 University of Mississippi 15000 27000 0.4443 22,939 1172 0.9738
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

99 California State University-Chico 15100 41000 0.6322 13,599 1054 0.9107
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

99 Case Western Reserve University 15100 104800 0.856 6,657 1484 0.3778
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$104,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

6,657

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

99 Macalester College 15100 94800 0.8403 2,068 1415 0.2813
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,068

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

99 St Lawrence University 15100 88000 0.8281 1,949 1359 0.5434
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$88,000

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

99 University of California-Irvine 15100 40400 0.6267 30,260 1333 0.2895
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

104 Central Michigan University 15200 38700 0.6071 10,238 1099 0.9104
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

105 Dickinson College 15300 94300 0.8381 2,140 1390 0.4149
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$94,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,140

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

41.5 %

106 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15500 25800 0.399 5,386 995 0.9092
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

107 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 29800 0.4782 5,241 1095 0.8613
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

108 The University of Texas at El Paso 15700 38700 0.5936 22,223 975 0.9994
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

22,223

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

108 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 15700 29300 0.4664 5,467 1035 0.7041
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,467

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

108 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 15700 22400 0.2997 8,329 1209 0.385
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,329

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

111 Morgan State University 15800 30700 0.4849 9,027 965 0.8223
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

111 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 15800 22300 0.2912 26,213 1209 0.7778
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

113 Indiana State University 16000 32400 0.5064 6,352 1015 0.9157
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

113 New Mexico Highlands University 16000 37900 0.5772 1,603 945 1
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

115 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 16200 26500 0.3882 23,003 1164 0.7367
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

116 Emporia State University 16300 30900 0.4727 2,396 1075 0.9771
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

116 Georgia Southern University 16300 20100 0.1886 25,595 1045 0.695
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

116 Stephen F Austin State University 16300 27800 0.413 9,905 1055 0.8339
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,905

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

116 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5554 33,534 1399 0.0941
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

120 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 16400 41200 0.6026 25,312 1134 0.7395
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

120 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16400 27800 0.4105 11,756 1124 0.8727
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

122 California State University-Long Beach 16500 25800 0.3605 36,056 1135 0.4543
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

122 SUNY College at Geneseo 16500 25600 0.3554 3,943 1275 0.3333
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,943

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

122 Texas Tech University 16500 27100 0.391 34,021 1195 0.6906
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

125 Winona State University 16600 23000 0.2783 5,317 1115 0.7549
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

126 Sam Houston State University 16700 27100 0.3836 17,822 1035 0.9372
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

126 Wright State University-Main Campus 16700 36500 0.5428 7,747 1073 0.9617
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

128 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 16900 28900 0.4158 8,673 1095 0.9156
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

129 Weber State University 17000 20300 0.1629 31,672 1075 1
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

130 SUNY at Fredonia 17100 27800 0.3854 2,771 1258 0.777
#130

#130 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 %

130 SUNY College at Potsdam 17100 49400 0.6537 1,750 1060 0.8241
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$49,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,750

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

132 Boston College 17200 97700 0.8243 9,677 1484 0.1422
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$97,700

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

9,677

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

14.2 %

132 James Madison University 17200 28900 0.4047 21,358 1259 0.6879
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

132 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 17200 29400 0.4155 6,229 1174 0.8942
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

6,229

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

132 University of Kentucky 17200 36500 0.528 25,535 1193 0.9294
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

136 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 17300 44100 0.608 13,432 1225 0.8701
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

137 University of Miami 17400 96300 0.8194 13,241 1408 0.1761
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

138 State University of New York at Oswego 17500 27700 0.3681 5,293 1179 0.7989
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,293

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

139 The University of Texas at Austin 17600 35400 0.5023 44,314 1356 0.2222
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

140 University of Arkansas 17700 28500 0.3814 29,252 1179 0.7388
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

140 Yale University 17700 278600 0.9365 6,667 1507 0.0475
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$278,600

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,667

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

4.8 %

142 California State University-Sacramento 17800 27700 0.358 28,619 1015 0.9357
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

142 Occidental College 17800 96300 0.8148 1,822 1440 0.4485
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

1,822

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

44.9 %

144 Austin Peay State University 17900 31600 0.4342 9,593 1075 0.9691
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

9,593

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

145 Central Washington University 18100 22700 0.2024 10,033 1060 0.9061
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

145 San Jose State University 18100 41100 0.5591 29,890 1135 0.8039
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

147 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 35,248 1289 0.6939
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

148 California State University-Fullerton 18300 20600 0.111 40,705 960 0.8811
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

149 Scripps College 18400 97800 0.8117 1,103 1472 0.3988
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$97,800

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

1,103

Est. Median SAT

1,472

Acceptance Rate

39.9 %

150 Texas A&M University-College Station 18700 29900 0.3737 60,710 1278 0.5732
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

150 Valdosta State University 18700 29600 0.3681 7,199 1005 0.7769
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,199

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

150 Western Carolina University 18700 20500 0.0879 10,268 1140 0.7076
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$20,500

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

10,268

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

153 Idaho State University 18800 39100 0.5197 10,834 0 0.8396
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

153 Norwich University 18800 100600 0.8134 2,626 1186 0.7444
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$100,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

153 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 18800 32000 0.4129 3,825 1175 0.7841
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

156 The University of Montana 19000 27400 0.3067 8,014 1184 0.9586
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

157 Indiana University of Pennsylvania 19200 30600 0.3724 7,425 1074 0.9147
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,425

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

157 The University of Texas Permian Basin 19200 54000 0.6441 3,991 1010 0.9654
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$54,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

3,991

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

157 Whitman College 19200 85800 0.7767 1,468 1397 0.4016
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,468

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

40.2 %

160 Rutgers University-Newark 19300 39200 0.5081 7,989 1159 0.7136
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

160 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 19300 26900 0.2823 14,657 1190 0.7583
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

162 Jackson State University 19400 28100 0.3091 4,967 940 0.9602
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,967

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

163 SUNY Oneonta 19500 29300 0.3344 4,815 1090 0.7696
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,815

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

164 University of Southern California 19600 76400 0.7439 20,768 1499 0.1119
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,400

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

165 Stockton University 20000 45800 0.5635 7,583 1134 0.901
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

7,583

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

166 Midwestern State University 20100 33600 0.4023 4,303 1055 0.9347
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

166 Minot State University 20100 23500 0.145 2,499 1075 0.6462
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

168 SUNY Buffalo State University 20200 57800 0.6503 5,196 1050 0.8422
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

5,196

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

168 University of Missouri-Columbia 20200 38500 0.4738 25,141 1256 0.7613
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

170 State University of New York at Cortland 20400 27700 0.2633 5,890 1175 0.624
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,890

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

170 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20400 49400 0.5868 10,900 1222 0.8914
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$49,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

172 Syracuse University 20600 83600 0.7536 16,149 1374 0.4879
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

173 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 20700 24900 0.1687 5,823 1115 0.8619
#173

#173 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 %

173 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.3258 43,633 1342 0.4343
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

173 University of New Orleans 20700 30000 0.3096 5,419 1040 0.7431
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

176 North Dakota State University 20800 25700 0.19 9,762 1110 0.9496
#176

#176 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 %

176 Washington State University 20800 35900 0.4198 21,400 1131 0.861
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

178 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 17,556 1090 0.5386
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

179 Rocky Mountain College 21200 52000 0.592 779 1055 0.7775
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

180 Boise State University 21500 31200 0.311 25,308 1025 0.8389
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

181 University of Kansas 21600 44400 0.5136 22,544 1176 0.9258
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

182 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,490 1183 0.8863
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

182 Utah State University 21800 38800 0.4382 26,629 1168 0.9212
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

184 Grand Valley State University 21900 36200 0.3949 19,154 1074 0.9271
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

184 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 21900 27200 0.1945 5,063 1069 0.8756
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

5,063

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

186 Hope College 22200 60100 0.6304 3,427 1216 0.8712
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,427

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

186 Juniata College 22200 75300 0.7056 1,276 1263 0.7941
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$75,300

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,276

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

188 Florida State University 22400 23000 0.0261 34,271 1369 0.2383
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

188 Missouri State University-Springfield 22400 37600 0.4042 21,138 1134 0.9039
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

188 The University of Alabama 22400 33400 0.3292 35,621 1238 0.7117
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

188 Tufts University 22400 99000 0.7738 7,031 1497 0.1082
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$99,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

7,031

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

188 University of Maryland Global Campus 22400 35300 0.3655 52,187 0 1
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

52,187

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

188 University of South Florida 22400 22400 0 39,093 1255 0.4071
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

194 Ohio University-Main Campus 22500 22500 0 20,786 1225 0.8689
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

194 University of Florida 22500 43000 0.4764 37,283 1406 0.2033
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

196 Augustana College 22700 72800 0.688 2,536 1157 0.6628
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,536

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

197 University of Southern Mississippi 22800 23100 0.013 10,371 1181 0.926
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

10,371

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

198 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3773 8,209 1079 0.948
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

198 SUNY Brockport 22900 51000 0.5507 5,816 1195 0.7068
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$51,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

200 Calvin University 23000 55500 0.5853 3,359 1232 0.6791
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,359

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

200 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 18,028 1059 0.7996
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

202 Illinois State University 23100 36400 0.3665 19,513 1115 0.8555
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

203 Lamar University 23200 37700 0.3844 8,387 1040 0.8353
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

204 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 23500 34500 0.3191 10,396 1125 0.7162
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

205 Florida International University 23700 34100 0.3049 46,249 1180 0.6085
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

46,249

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

205 State University of New York at New Paltz 23700 35700 0.3357 6,113 1279 0.6267
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

207 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 23800 40500 0.4124 21,388 1369 0.5945
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

207 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 23800 30400 0.2166 3,207 1084 0.9751
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

209 Northern Arizona University 23900 47000 0.4927 22,203 1129 0.8961
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

210 University of Dayton 24000 64400 0.6271 7,252 1319 0.6659
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

210 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24000 38500 0.3764 24,019 1404 0.5989
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

212 Adams State University 24300 32600 0.2545 1,605 975 0.3076
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

213 Montana State University 24400 24400 0 15,142 1184 0.9938
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,142

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

214 Muskingum University 24600 51400 0.5224 1,428 1005 0.8101
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,428

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

214 Temple University 24600 36100 0.3188 21,031 1172 0.8622
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

216 University at Buffalo 24700 34000 0.2736 21,192 1309 0.8059
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

216 University of Northern Colorado 24700 39100 0.3684 6,598 1080 0.945
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,598

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

218 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 25000 32900 0.2396 19,787 1197 0.8807
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

219 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25100 32800 0.2351 7,393 1125 0.8968
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,393

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.7 %

219 University of California-Santa Cruz 25100 43400 0.4215 18,194 1281 0.7273
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

18,194

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

221 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 25200 54300 0.5356 5,939 1065 0.5878
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

222 Wichita State University 25300 30600 0.1729 14,906 1065 0.7224
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

14,906

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

223 Michigan State University 25500 28900 0.1193 41,415 1212 0.8324
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

224 Binghamton University 25700 32700 0.2159 14,559 1404 0.3731
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,559

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

225 Georgia State University 25900 26000 0.0038 26,785 1089 0.5722
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

26,785

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

226 Millsaps College 26000 62500 0.5841 547 1189 0.4312
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

226 Minnesota State University Moorhead 26000 28300 0.0808 3,375 1090 0.5885
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,375

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

58.9 %

228 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 26100 40600 0.3571 42,604 1336 0.6056
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

228 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,616 1410 0.4818
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,616

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

230 Saint Norbert College 26200 63000 0.5837 1,970 1193 0.8574
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

231 Earlham College 26300 75800 0.6528 670 1237 0.7904
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

670

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

231 Gustavus Adolphus College 26300 75500 0.6519 1,906 1273 0.6099
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,906

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

231 New Jersey City University 26300 39800 0.3395 3,871 1015 0.9838
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

234 Northern Illinois University 26400 32100 0.1772 12,118 1070 0.7164
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

235 University of Georgia 27200 27200 0 32,824 1348 0.3425
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

236 University of Minnesota Duluth 27300 31300 0.1272 8,706 1230 0.8906
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

237 Western Kentucky University 27500 27500 0 13,732 1090 0.9145
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

238 Murray State University 27600 32400 0.1479 8,217 1124 0.8413
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

238 Pacific Lutheran University 27600 71200 0.6116 2,396 1159 0.866
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

240 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 28000 33300 0.1587 2,216 1268 0.7987
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

240 Wayne State University 28000 46800 0.402 16,390 1183 0.8359
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

242 Cornell College 28100 74800 0.6242 1,094 1243 0.799
#242

#242 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 %

242 Dartmouth College 28100 96800 0.7099 4,715 1485 0.0602
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,800

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

4,715

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

6.0 %

244 The University of the South 28200 77400 0.6353 1,590 1324 0.5642
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,590

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

56.4 %

245 Iowa State University 28600 43300 0.3399 26,346 1212 0.8793
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

245 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 36500 0.2167 11,691 1074 0.7722
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

247 University of Utah 28700 32000 0.1027 29,335 1222 0.9015
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

29,335

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

90.2 %

248 University of Southern Indiana 28800 40000 0.2819 5,347 1145 0.9581
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

249 University of Northern Iowa 29000 37300 0.2222 7,800 1115 0.9313
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,800

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

250 University of Connecticut 29200 54200 0.461 20,056 1329 0.5239
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$54,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

250 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29200 33000 0.115 31,845 1298 0.5651
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

252 Western Illinois University 29500 31800 0.0719 4,525 1000 0.7118
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

253 Morehead State University 29600 31600 0.0633 7,941 1080 0.8328
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

7,941

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

253 Southern Methodist University 29600 96900 0.6943 7,545 1427 0.4764
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$96,900

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

255 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 29800 45400 0.3433 9,847 1090 0.9309
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

255 University of Iowa 29800 32100 0.0712 23,407 1203 0.799
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

257 Wheaton College 30000 88200 0.66 2,181 1357 0.8491
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,181

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

258 Mississippi State University 30100 34400 0.1245 19,093 1205 0.8363
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

258 University of Minnesota-Morris 30100 35400 0.1492 982 1168 0.741
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

982

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

260 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 30400 33200 0.0842 7,088 1100 0.7448
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

261 The College of Wooster 30700 82400 0.627 1,515 1345 0.6438
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,515

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

262 Kent State University at Kent 31200 37500 0.1676 21,144 1104 0.7603
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

21,144

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

76.0 %

263 Angelo State University 31600 35400 0.107 10,103 1045 0.7981
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,103

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

264 Lake Superior State University 31900 33300 0.042 1,405 1114 1
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

1,405

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

264 Westminster University 31900 94100 0.6612 868 1205 0.6513
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

868

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

266 Wilkes University 32100 61900 0.482 2,055 1188 0.9397
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,055

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

267 DePauw University 32200 70300 0.5421 1,858 1293 0.5602
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,858

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

267 Rider University 32200 60200 0.4651 3,052 1214 0.7741
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

267 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32200 35200 0.0853 32,041 1324 0.4358
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

270 North Carolina State University 32700 54800 0.4032 29,340 1374 0.3954
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

29,340

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

271 San Diego State University 32800 37100 0.116 36,196 1208 0.3741
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

272 Baylor University 33500 70400 0.5244 14,183 1302 0.5222
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

14,183

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

52.2 %

273 Lewis-Clark State College 33900 39600 0.144 4,015 990 0.9964
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

4,015

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.6 %

274 University of Indianapolis 34000 60700 0.4396 3,394 1080 0.728
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,394

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

72.8 %

275 University of North Carolina Wilmington 34100 34100 0 16,131 1275 0.6472
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,131

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

276 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4799 12,159 1372 0.7304
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,159

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

277 Southern Connecticut State University 34700 42000 0.1739 7,252 965 0.9482
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

278 University of Idaho 34800 48700 0.2854 9,656 1104 0.7476
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

279 Auburn University 35000 35000 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

279 The University of Texas at San Antonio 35000 46400 0.2454 31,127 1115 0.8679
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

281 Minnesota State University, Mankato 35300 37600 0.0608 13,433 1145 0.8844
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

282 Cedarville University 35700 57000 0.3735 5,794 1232 0.6529
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,794

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

282 University of South Alabama 35700 40200 0.1121 9,530 1140 0.9455
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

284 Rowan University 36000 53600 0.3282 17,157 1204 0.7654
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

285 Tennessee Technological University 36200 38500 0.0593 9,187 1163 0.7613
#285

#285 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 %

286 Fort Lewis College 36700 41400 0.1136 3,392 1109 0.7732
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

287 East Carolina University 36900 42700 0.1355 21,693 1065 0.9003
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

21,693

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

287 University of West Georgia 36900 47300 0.2197 10,075 1035 0.7995
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,075

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

289 University of Alaska Fairbanks 37000 41600 0.1105 6,209 1144 0.6424
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

6,209

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

290 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37100 66700 0.4439 31,536 1366 0.5457
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

291 Beloit College 37200 81700 0.5445 997 1296 0.7039
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

997

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

292 Frostburg State University 37300 42500 0.1223 3,436 1095 0.907
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

3,436

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

293 Middle Tennessee State University 37600 48300 0.2216 18,042 1140 0.6909
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

293 Western Michigan University 37600 37900 0.0079 13,714 1089 0.9121
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

295 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 37800 40100 0.057 25,054 1225 0.7762
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

296 University of St Thomas 38100 74800 0.4906 6,270 1299 0.8548
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

297 East Tennessee State University 38200 38500 0.0078 10,829 1124 0.8619
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

298 William Paterson University of New Jersey 39400 43200 0.088 6,647 1153 0.9008
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

299 University of Alaska Anchorage 39900 42200 0.0542 9,965 1095 1
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

300 University of Wyoming 40000 45300 0.1167 8,138 1163 0.9695
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

301 University of Maine 40100 42800 0.0631 9,182 1195 0.9562
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

302 Furman University 40300 84600 0.5234 2,304 1372 0.4869
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$84,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

303 Hartwick College 40400 43200 0.0648 1,053 1240 0.8482
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

1,053

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

304 Susquehanna University 41700 85600 0.5127 2,220 1199 0.7908
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$85,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,220

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

305 University of Maryland-College Park 42600 58500 0.2716 31,875 1456 0.4503
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

306 Marist University 42800 75800 0.4353 5,644 1279 0.5599
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,644

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

307 Saint Louis University 43100 84300 0.4885 9,331 1250 0.7499
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,331

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

308 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 43200 88100 0.5095 35,358 1448 0.1642
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

309 Western Oregon University 43400 43400 0 3,034 1120 0.8345
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,034

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

310 George Mason University 43800 61400 0.2868 28,862 1271 0.8647
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

311 Kansas State University 43900 48400 0.0919 16,555 1163 0.875
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

311 Western Washington University 43900 52400 0.1623 13,609 1199 0.9371
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

13,609

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

313 Hanover College 44300 64900 0.3175 1,004 1185 0.8215
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

314 Montclair State University 44400 47000 0.0554 19,048 1005 0.894
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

19,048

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

314 Texas Christian University 44400 87400 0.4922 11,152 1268 0.4809
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

11,152

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

48.1 %

316 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2752 31,253 1272 0.773
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

317 Radford University 45300 47600 0.048 6,206 1050 0.8939
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,206

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

318 Towson University 46400 46400 0 16,361 1082 0.8057
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,361

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

319 Appalachian State University 46500 46500 0 19,732 1174 0.9388
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

320 The University of Texas at Arlington 47000 57100 0.1768 32,545 1129 0.799
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

321 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 61500 0.2338 37,985 1390 0.5815
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$61,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

322 Ashland University 47900 57000 0.1595 2,977 1125 0.764
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

2,977

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

323 University of California-San Diego 48500 79600 0.3906 35,442 1375 0.2856
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

35,442

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

324 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 49000 76400 0.3587 40,996 1399 0.4175
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$76,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

325 College of Charleston 50000 62300 0.1973 10,596 1234 0.73
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

10,596

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

326 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50600 52900 0.0432 14,834 1149 0.7803
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,834

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

327 University of Colorado Boulder 50900 56900 0.1055 32,244 1351 0.7809
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

328 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 53000 86300 0.3858 5,833 1440 0.6725
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,833

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

328 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53000 53300 0.0056 34,447 1273 0.8804
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

330 Tulane University of Louisiana 54100 96100 0.4369 6,839 1469 0.1446
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$96,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,839

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

14.5 %

331 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 54900 68800 0.2022 38,572 1455 0.3659
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$68,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

332 Michigan Technological University 55600 55600 0 6,009 1247 0.8546
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,009

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

333 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 55900 63800 0.1237 42,565 1339 0.7887
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

334 Miami University-Oxford 57400 57400 0 16,405 1284 0.74
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

335 Hofstra University 58900 83300 0.293 6,599 1369 0.7267
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$83,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

336 Indiana University-Bloomington 60700 63000 0.0363 38,463 1324 0.7589
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

337 Mercyhurst University 61200 68000 0.1 2,214 1203 0.775
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

2,214

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.5 %

338 Clemson University 61400 63700 0.0359 23,401 1343 0.3834
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

339 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 63400 68100 0.0691 5,753 1195 0.864
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$68,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,753

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

340 University of Oregon 69000 71300 0.0321 20,710 1193 0.8742
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

20,710

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

341 Skidmore College 93400 95400 0.021 2,715 1418 0.2377
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$95,400

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

2,715

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

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

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