Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

Most Affordable Geology/Earth Science, General Colleges for Minnesota Residents for 2026

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Considering a degree in Geology/Earth Science?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Geology/Earth Science majors who live in Minnesota.
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 Minnesota.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of college paid after factoring in financial aid.The net prices displayed in these rankings are College Raptor's estimates.

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

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

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

2 Williams College 4600 89700 0.949 2,101 1527 0.0825
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

3 Colby College 5100 90200 0.9432 2,412 1497 0.0709
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

4 Princeton University 5200 82400 0.9365 5,813 1535 0.0462
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

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

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

6 Pomona College 5600 90000 0.9375 1,766 1520 0.0709
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,766

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

6 Smith College 5600 96700 0.9425 2,549 1477 0.21
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$96,700

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

8 Amherst College 5700 96100 0.9411 1,914 1514 0.0901
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$96,100

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

9 California Institute of Technology 6700 91800 0.9274 987 1557 0.0257
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

987

Est. Median SAT

1,557

Acceptance Rate

2.6 %

9 Colgate University 6700 95700 0.9295 3,193 1488 0.1388
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

11 Bowdoin College 6900 89900 0.9235 1,881 1505 0.0713
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

11 Savannah State University 6900 40400 0.8283 2,857 950 0.8368
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

13 Northern Kentucky University 7100 25900 0.7268 10,163 1090 0.8307
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

14 University of Pennsylvania 7800 92900 0.9162 10,013 1528 0.054
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

10,013

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

14 Vanderbilt University 7800 96500 0.9194 7,221 1527 0.0586
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,500

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

14 Western Colorado University 7800 27600 0.7169 3,149 1230 0.9971
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

17 College of Staten Island CUNY 7900 36100 0.7821 10,049 1005 0.9234
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

10,049

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

18 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

19 Columbia University in the City of New York 8400 98000 0.9146 9,164 1494 0.2965
#19

#19 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

1,494

Acceptance Rate

29.7 %

19 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8400 90000 0.9071 4,580 1542 0.0455
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

4,580

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

21 Rice University 8600 89100 0.9038 4,789 1535 0.08
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

22 Marshall University 9100 34400 0.735 9,146 1065 0.9572
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

23 California State University-Northridge 9200 36500 0.7482 32,499 1005 0.881
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

24 Washington and Lee University 9400 96000 0.9024 1,886 1488 0.1397
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

25 Wellesley College 10100 91300 0.8895 2,407 1500 0.1405
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

26 Haverford College 10200 97600 0.8956 1,431 1499 0.1237
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,431

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.4 %

26 Stephen F Austin State University 10200 27800 0.632 9,129 1060 0.7445
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

28 The University of Texas at San Antonio 10300 25000 0.5872 31,127 1115 0.8679
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

29 Bates College 10500 91900 0.8855 1,760 1438 0.1332
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$91,900

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

29 University of Alaska Fairbanks 10500 54800 0.809 5,912 1149 0.6212
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

29 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5775 7,206 1015 0.7214
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,206

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

32 Franklin and Marshall College 10600 90300 0.8828 1,808 1396 0.2819
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

32 Hamilton College 10600 89000 0.8805 2,037 1499 0.1362
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$89,000

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

34 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 10900 27400 0.6019 27,082 1099 0.8459
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

34 Vassar College 10900 92600 0.8824 2,462 1499 0.1857
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

36 Dickinson College 11000 94300 0.8838 2,311 1399 0.4209
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$94,300

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

37 Pitzer College 11100 94100 0.8822 1,242 1279 0.2516
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

37 University of California-Merced 11100 39600 0.7189 8,372 1070 0.9152
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

39 Brown University 11400 94000 0.8784 7,910 1535 0.0539
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

40 Idaho State University 11500 27000 0.5735 10,406 0 0.8396
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

40 The University of Tennessee-Martin 11500 24800 0.5368 6,817 1110 0.882
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,817

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

40 Utah State University 11500 28500 0.5964 25,920 1176 0.9247
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

43 California State University-Sacramento 11700 30700 0.6186 28,226 1015 0.9343
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

43 California State University-Stanislaus 11700 45900 0.7444 8,455 950 0.9814
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

43 Carleton College 11700 73700 0.8409 2,128 1492 0.2041
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

43 Concord University 11700 39500 0.704 1,609 990 0.9256
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

43 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 11700 19600 0.4029 10,656 1075 0.7289
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,656

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

48 Sul Ross State University 11800 37300 0.6839 1,441 1000 0.9562
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,441

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

49 Lafayette College 11900 85800 0.8618 2,775 1427 0.3145
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

31.5 %

49 University of California-Santa Barbara 11900 43000 0.7232 23,181 1354 0.3296
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

49 University of Illinois Chicago 11900 30400 0.6077 22,495 1252 0.7735
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

49 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 11900 41800 0.7151 37,140 1442 0.4237
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

53 California State University-Fresno 12100 45900 0.7371 21,430 995 0.9638
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

53 Indiana State University 12100 25900 0.5337 6,224 1140 0.8077
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

55 The University of Texas at Dallas 12300 18700 0.3426 21,858 1283 0.6513
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$18,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

56 Southern Utah University 12400 44000 0.7177 13,126 1140 0.8179
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

57 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 12500 25900 0.5156 1,217 1229 0.5405
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

58 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12600 54500 0.7688 12,498 1010 0.8896
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

59 University of Nebraska at Omaha 12800 23400 0.4536 11,756 1124 0.8727
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

60 Colorado College 12900 94600 0.8633 2,031 1357 0.1847
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

61 University of South Carolina Aiken 13000 23300 0.4422 3,289 1115 0.7857
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

61 West Virginia University 13000 57700 0.7745 18,614 1125 0.778
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

63 Mount Holyoke College 13200 89900 0.8534 2,178 1449 0.3603
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

63 Northern Arizona University 13200 27100 0.5135 22,991 1145 0.8961
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

65 Denison University 13300 69300 0.808 2,406 1383 0.1693
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

65 Missouri State University-Springfield 13300 25700 0.4825 20,584 1134 0.9053
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

65 Portland State University 13300 26100 0.4887 15,414 1112 0.9087
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,112

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

65 University of Houston 13300 23100 0.4244 39,257 1249 0.7392
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

65 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,667 1090 0.9711
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

65 William & Mary 13300 43100 0.6911 7,063 1462 0.3407
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

71 Youngstown State University 13400 26800 0.4996 8,436 1065 0.8066
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

72 University of California-Santa Cruz 13500 38900 0.6522 17,940 1281 0.6557
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

73 Ohio State University-Main Campus 13600 25700 0.4702 46,815 1339 0.6057
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

74 Fort Hays State University 13700 40700 0.6641 10,206 1110 0.9177
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

74 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32800 0.5827 39,083 1412 0.4517
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

76 The University of Texas Permian Basin 13900 46000 0.6974 4,218 1020 0.9307
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

77 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 14000 28000 0.4997 8,553 1054 0.8688
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

77 University of California-Riverside 14000 66000 0.7883 22,599 1199 0.7685
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

22,599

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

79 Arkansas Tech University 14100 35900 0.6065 8,145 1035 0.9589
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

79 Bryn Mawr College 14100 88300 0.8407 1,368 1383 0.2943
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,368

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

81 University of Southern Indiana 14200 35900 0.6033 5,347 1145 0.9581
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

82 California State University-Bakersfield 14300 50800 0.7191 8,865 1050 0.8508
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

82 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 14300 28900 0.5059 8,320 1074 0.8858
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

82 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 14300 19000 0.2476 11,874 1082 0.8377
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

85 California State University-San Bernardino 14400 43900 0.6726 14,993 920 0.9318
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

85 Framingham State University 14400 31000 0.5357 2,817 1165 0.8491
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,817

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

87 Central Michigan University 14500 37400 0.6129 10,219 1095 0.8982
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

87 Trinity University 14500 65800 0.7793 2,518 1402 0.2592
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

89 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 14600 24900 0.413 5,474 1138 0.9198
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

90 Case Western Reserve University 14700 83100 0.8229 6,528 1485 0.3778
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

90 Northern Illinois University 14700 30700 0.5197 11,349 1070 0.6979
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

90 Stanford University 14700 71200 0.7934 7,904 1535 0.0361
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

90 University of Hawaii at Manoa 14700 64500 0.772 15,375 1179 0.866
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

94 Bucknell University 14800 94800 0.8437 3,920 1284 0.2893
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

94 California State University-Chico 14800 23500 0.3698 13,392 1117 0.9158
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

94 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 14800 20500 0.2777 4,721 1110 0.7782
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$20,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

97 Northeastern University 14900 89900 0.8343 22,695 1490 0.0522
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

98 Murray State University 15000 27000 0.4438 8,281 1124 0.8568
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

99 Grand Valley State University 15100 25300 0.4036 19,002 1233 0.8302
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

99 Northwest Missouri State University 15100 37700 0.6009 5,241 1075 0.8613
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

101 Lewis-Clark State College 15200 23500 0.3525 3,793 1010 0.9407
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

101 Macalester College 15200 88200 0.8281 2,144 1417 0.2852
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,144

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

103 Albion College 15300 93700 0.8367 1,308 1065 0.807
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

103 Colorado Mesa University 15300 40000 0.6163 9,473 1090 0.9829
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

105 Central Washington University 15500 22700 0.3168 10,033 1060 0.9061
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

105 Florida State University 15500 22900 0.3227 32,711 1360 0.2422
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

105 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8256 2,896 1440 0.3416
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

105 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 15500 21700 0.2851 5,463 1055 0.8147
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$21,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,463

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

105 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 15500 21500 0.279 8,765 1209 0.8799
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

110 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15600 25800 0.3932 5,386 995 0.9092
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

111 Fitchburg State University 15700 30100 0.4777 3,027 1150 0.8693
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,027

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

111 University of Memphis 15700 26400 0.4061 15,770 1075 0.7203
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

113 James Madison University 15800 28900 0.4537 21,112 1260 0.7151
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

114 Sam Houston State University 15900 30300 0.4749 17,787 1030 0.9026
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

115 Eastern Illinois University 16000 27500 0.4182 6,785 990 0.6535
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

115 Keene State College 16000 68700 0.7668 2,744 1020 0.9033
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,744

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

117 Lamar University 16100 22900 0.2966 8,218 1045 0.857
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,218

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

118 New Mexico Highlands University 16200 31500 0.4854 1,710 945 0.9481
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,710

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

118 Ohio University-Main Campus 16200 23200 0.3017 19,888 1209 0.8517
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

120 Appalachian State University 16300 19500 0.1643 19,560 1159 0.9014
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

120 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5555 33,471 1399 0.0897
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

120 Wayne State University 16300 46200 0.6473 16,173 1174 0.7786
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

123 SUNY College at Potsdam 16400 28000 0.4138 1,831 1060 0.777
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,831

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

123 University of Southern Mississippi 16400 23100 0.29 10,193 1181 0.9912
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

125 Eastern Michigan University 16500 32000 0.4826 10,470 1055 0.7964
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

125 North Carolina State University 16500 28500 0.4199 28,422 1335 0.4167
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

127 The University of Texas at El Paso 16700 48200 0.6539 20,609 990 0.999
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

128 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16800 64800 0.7416 21,075 1420 0.1534
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

128 Western Carolina University 16800 19400 0.1341 10,112 1130 0.818
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

130 University of California-Berkeley 16900 43500 0.612 33,469 1407 0.1104
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

131 Central Connecticut State University 17100 36000 0.5244 8,170 1010 0.7333
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

131 University of Northern Colorado 17100 30500 0.4393 6,480 1085 0.9363
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

133 Bennington College 17200 89500 0.8078 797 1360 0.4453
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennington College
Bennington, VT

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

797

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

133 Morehead State University 17200 28000 0.3855 8,258 1140 0.7721
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

135 Weber State University 17300 41300 0.5806 31,672 1075 1
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

135 Winona State University 17300 23000 0.2464 5,277 1115 0.6848
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,277

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

137 Bridgewater State University 17400 34800 0.4991 8,172 1135 0.8919
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$34,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

137 Georgia State University 17400 45500 0.617 27,438 1089 0.5543
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

139 Western Kentucky University 17500 27000 0.3522 14,151 1090 0.9387
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

140 Whitman College 17600 85500 0.7942 1,561 1399 0.3815
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

141 Boston College 17700 96200 0.8156 9,654 1490 0.1619
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

9,654

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

16.2 %

142 Georgia Southern University 17800 26800 0.3364 23,618 1065 0.8789
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

142 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 17800 48000 0.6287 3,856 1185 0.7518
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

142 SUNY at Fredonia 17800 39600 0.5512 2,876 1193 0.792
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

142 SUNY Buffalo State University 17800 44900 0.6031 5,205 1118 0.744
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

146 Wright State University-Main Campus 17900 36500 0.5099 7,505 1059 0.9633
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

147 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 18100 41200 0.5613 25,255 1134 0.737
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

147 Occidental College 18100 89200 0.7974 1,881 1447 0.4417
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$89,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

147 Salem State University 18100 28500 0.3649 4,853 1100 0.9557
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

150 California State University-Fullerton 18200 20600 0.1135 38,597 0 0.9052
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

150 State University of New York at Cortland 18200 27700 0.3427 5,911 1175 0.5979
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

59.8 %

150 Stockton University 18200 32100 0.4328 7,565 1135 0.8894
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

150 University of Miami 18200 96300 0.8108 13,250 1406 0.189
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

154 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 18300 28200 0.3506 7,353 1085 0.9077
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

154 SUNY College at Geneseo 18300 39400 0.536 3,902 1275 0.6645
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

154 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,276 1379 0.653
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

154 William Paterson University of New Jersey 18300 31100 0.4118 6,546 1153 0.9252
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

6,546

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

158 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,093 1302 0.7821
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

159 Angelo State University 18500 23100 0.2005 9,779 1055 0.8301
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

159 Emporia State University 18500 29800 0.3797 2,396 1075 0.9771
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

161 College of Charleston 18600 33900 0.4519 10,880 1255 0.6003
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

161 Northern Michigan University 18600 33100 0.4381 6,684 1100 0.8402
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

163 Scripps College 18700 94900 0.8033 1,117 1475 0.3829
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,900

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

164 Rutgers University-Newark 18800 38000 0.505 7,417 1214 0.7873
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

7,417

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

165 Eastern Kentucky University 18900 34400 0.45 12,726 1055 0.9695
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

12,726

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

165 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 18900 18900 0 14,449 1195 0.7816
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$18,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

167 Hanover College 19000 64000 0.7033 962 1189 0.8397
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

962

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

167 University of West Georgia 19000 48000 0.6045 9,157 1040 0.5161
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

169 Midwestern State University 19300 28600 0.3246 4,303 1055 0.9347
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

169 University of Mississippi 19300 27000 0.2851 21,585 1182 0.9658
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

171 Western Michigan University 19400 31200 0.3779 13,860 1104 0.846
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

172 Texas Tech University 19500 27900 0.3014 32,580 1200 0.7265
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

173 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 19600 29500 0.336 6,306 1214 0.9075
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

174 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 19700 26500 0.2569 9,967 1080 0.9475
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

175 University of Northern Iowa 19900 24000 0.1722 7,716 1115 0.8713
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

175 University of Southern California 19900 75800 0.7378 20,630 1492 0.0981
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

177 California State University-Los Angeles 20000 59200 0.6626 19,354 965 0.9125
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

177 University of New Orleans 20000 30200 0.3376 5,476 1050 0.6677
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

177 University of Tulsa 20000 62900 0.682 2,852 1328 0.615
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

180 Iowa State University 20100 24200 0.1726 25,628 1207 0.8866
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

181 Claremont McKenna College 20200 98000 0.7941 1,390 1507 0.0959
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,390

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

9.6 %

181 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20200 45200 0.5537 31,035 1366 0.5499
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

183 Minot State University 20300 23500 0.1386 2,499 1075 0.6462
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

183 State University of New York at Oswego 20300 40200 0.4952 5,517 1164 0.8057
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

183 University of Rochester 20300 93100 0.7822 6,580 1469 0.4008
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

186 Boise State University 20500 59700 0.6567 24,030 1025 0.8721
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

186 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 20500 31000 0.3391 13,179 1110 0.8883
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

186 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 20500 31100 0.3391 19,701 1214 0.8749
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

189 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 20600 34400 0.4011 14,783 1124 0.8096
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

190 East Carolina University 20800 23800 0.1258 21,445 1120 0.8922
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

191 North Dakota State University 21000 25700 0.1841 9,762 1110 0.9496
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

191 Northwestern University 21000 89500 0.7657 9,060 1533 0.0769
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

193 Western Oregon University 21300 24600 0.134 3,343 1120 0.9871
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,343

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

194 Illinois State University 21500 35200 0.3888 19,107 1115 0.8815
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

194 Montana State University 21500 27100 0.2064 15,053 1184 0.8214
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

15,053

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

196 Austin Peay State University 21600 29100 0.2576 8,926 0 0.9638
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

197 Tufts University 21800 98900 0.7793 7,126 1507 0.1153
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

198 Southern Connecticut State University 21900 59600 0.6326 7,252 965 0.9482
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

199 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 22000 59900 0.6326 34,242 1273 0.7333
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

200 San Jose State University 22100 41100 0.4624 28,008 0 0.8461
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

201 Saint Norbert College 22400 63800 0.6487 1,970 1193 0.8574
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

201 SUNY Brockport 22400 35100 0.3618 5,816 1195 0.7068
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

203 Allegheny College 22600 75400 0.7007 1,171 1269 0.5452
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

54.5 %

203 Rocky Mountain College 22600 52000 0.5651 851 1075 0.6961
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

203 St Lawrence University 22600 87800 0.7424 1,949 1359 0.5434
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

206 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.6865 2,522 1163 0.6277
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

206 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 22800 26900 0.1537 2,170 1239 0.8525
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

208 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,771 1044 0.7933
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

209 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.3733 8,209 1079 0.948
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

210 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 23200 36500 0.3646 5,823 1150 0.8619
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

211 State University of New York at New Paltz 23300 35700 0.347 6,197 1260 0.6161
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

212 SUNY Oneonta 23400 49300 0.5258 4,681 1190 0.6959
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

213 Hampshire College 23700 101500 0.7662 844 1254 0.7528
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$101,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

214 Minnesota State University, Mankato 24000 27100 0.1156 12,897 1160 0.9133
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

215 University at Buffalo 24100 34000 0.2912 20,360 1303 0.7418
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

215 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 38000 0.3658 23,920 1390 0.5973
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

217 Gustavus Adolphus College 25000 75500 0.6691 1,952 1302 0.618
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,952

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

61.8 %

217 Tennessee Technological University 25000 33700 0.2566 8,838 1159 0.8316
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

217 University of North Dakota 25000 27700 0.0953 11,033 1189 0.769
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

220 University of Hawaii at Hilo 25200 43800 0.4243 2,292 1005 0.6007
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.1 %

220 University of Kansas 25200 39900 0.3672 22,085 1176 0.9348
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

222 Hope College 25300 60100 0.5788 3,395 1245 0.7924
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

223 Ball State University 25500 25500 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

224 Binghamton University 25700 32700 0.2159 14,669 1417 0.3861
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

225 East Tennessee State University 25900 30600 0.1535 10,633 1124 0.8706
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

10,633

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

226 Calvin University 26100 53000 0.5072 3,356 1256 0.7091
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

227 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 26200 43000 0.3903 5,789 1060 0.5774
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

228 Earlham College 26400 75800 0.6515 696 1233 0.7311
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

696

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

228 Juniata College 26400 70600 0.6265 1,242 1193 0.7891
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

230 Adams State University 26500 33600 0.2121 1,749 975 0.3076
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

1,749

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

231 University of Arkansas 26600 29600 0.1024 28,859 1179 0.7431
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

232 Furman University 26700 79600 0.6643 2,383 1359 0.4295
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

232 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 26700 40500 0.3408 20,418 1375 0.5808
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

234 University of Idaho 27000 45200 0.4023 9,574 1119 0.7553
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

235 University of Arizona 27200 38500 0.2932 45,025 1212 0.8614
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

236 Cornell College 27500 74800 0.6322 1,085 1243 0.8066
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,085

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

237 Pacific Lutheran University 27700 71200 0.6102 2,446 1247 0.78
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,446

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

238 Lake Superior State University 27900 33700 0.1722 1,551 1114 1
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

238 Syracuse University 27900 83100 0.6642 15,958 1363 0.4611
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

240 Mississippi State University 28200 32300 0.1279 18,567 1214 0.7764
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

241 Michigan Technological University 28400 34700 0.1816 6,022 1256 0.8353
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

242 Dartmouth College 28600 96000 0.7021 4,570 1507 0.054
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

4,570

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

242 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 33400 0.1437 11,160 1069 0.5967
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

244 Northland College 28700 63200 0.5463 485 1165 0.7181
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northland College
Ashland, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

485

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

71.8 %

245 Western Illinois University 28900 31000 0.0688 4,525 1000 0.7118
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

245 Wichita State University 28900 40600 0.2888 14,280 1094 0.7211
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

247 Kansas State University 29000 31400 0.0764 15,650 1164 0.8199
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

248 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29300 33900 0.1358 30,187 1292 0.6015
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

249 Hartwick College 29400 66200 0.5556 1,097 1089 0.6948
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

250 University of Toledo 29500 32600 0.0961 11,013 1159 0.9202
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

251 Southern Methodist University 29800 83200 0.6422 7,285 1423 0.6335
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$83,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

252 Western Connecticut State University 29900 36500 0.1807 3,542 1029 0.8136
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

3,542

Est. Median SAT

1,029

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

253 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

254 Beloit College 30200 97600 0.6905 1,004 1298 0.6304
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

255 George Mason University 30700 35700 0.1399 28,331 1268 0.8748
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

256 The College of Wooster 30900 82600 0.6261 1,738 1344 0.5953
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

257 Indiana University-Indianapolis 31100 33200 0.0643 14,504 1145 0.7637
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

258 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 31300 31300 0 6,853 1090 0.7147
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

259 Kean University 31500 39600 0.2046 11,758 1035 0.759
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

260 New Jersey City University 31600 39800 0.2062 4,209 1015 0.8918
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,209

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

261 University of Dayton 31700 64200 0.5063 7,740 1284 0.6566
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

262 Centenary College of Louisiana 31900 63200 0.4951 693 1130 0.5574
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

262 Rider University 31900 60600 0.4737 3,196 1214 0.794
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,196

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

264 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32500 35100 0.0742 30,564 1302 0.416
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

265 The University of the South 33100 77400 0.572 1,644 1313 0.569
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

266 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 1095 0.5256
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

266 Wilkes University 33300 61900 0.4621 1,956 1153 0.9146
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,956

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

268 Frostburg State University 33400 43000 0.2234 2,619 1095 0.892
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

268 University of Indianapolis 33400 59900 0.4429 3,603 1080 0.6648
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

270 Sonoma State University 33600 41200 0.1845 5,412 1095 0.9473
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,412

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

271 Adrian College 33700 70200 0.5205 1,678 1025 0.6843
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,678

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

68.4 %

272 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 33900 58500 0.4211 36,588 1367 0.6535
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

272 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 33900 36100 0.0609 33,572 1264 0.8529
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

274 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34500 34500 0 9,982 1125 0.7702
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

275 Hofstra University 34600 77000 0.5505 6,581 1323 0.6808
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

276 Baylor University 34700 70300 0.5063 14,915 1277 0.5128
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

277 Fort Lewis College 34900 41400 0.1571 3,320 1160 0.9323
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

3,320

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

278 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

279 San Diego State University 35300 36100 0.0221 34,637 1208 0.3598
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

280 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 35600 42800 0.1683 22,351 1159 0.7504
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

281 Cedarville University 35900 57000 0.3709 4,916 1247 0.6488
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

282 University of North Carolina Wilmington 36100 36100 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

283 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 44,904 1175 0.5466
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

283 University of Minnesota Duluth 36500 38700 0.0552 8,426 1235 0.8876
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

285 Skidmore College 36900 89100 0.5856 2,704 1421 0.2105
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

286 California State University-Long Beach 37300 38600 0.0337 35,843 1135 0.4628
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

286 DePauw University 37300 70300 0.469 1,917 1260 0.5719
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

286 University of Connecticut 37300 43900 0.1505 20,056 1329 0.5239
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

289 Towson University 37500 46400 0.1919 16,264 1093 0.8198
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

290 University of Nevada-Reno 38000 45800 0.1704 18,895 1134 0.7371
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

291 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39700 39700 0 24,868 1214 0.796
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

292 Stony Brook University 39900 53000 0.2478 18,263 1404 0.4904
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

292 The University of Montana 39900 45900 0.1308 8,014 1184 0.9586
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

294 University of Wyoming 40200 45300 0.1134 8,130 1159 0.9688
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

295 Temple University 40700 55300 0.2642 21,428 1245 0.8045
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

296 Washington State University 41000 56300 0.2721 21,455 1131 0.8664
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

297 Marist University 41300 102800 0.5983 5,551 1279 0.5651
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$102,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,551

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

298 Montclair State University 42100 46200 0.0888 18,712 1058 0.8789
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

299 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,965 1095 0.5958
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

300 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,185 1204 0.7871
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,185

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

301 Western Washington University 42500 51500 0.1749 13,752 1218 0.9325
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$51,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

302 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42700 52600 0.1881 11,365 1216 0.8816
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

11,365

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

303 University of Maryland-College Park 42800 53400 0.1985 31,133 1456 0.448
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

304 University of Florida 43100 45600 0.0548 36,573 1399 0.242
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

305 Radford University 43600 45700 0.0467 6,161 1070 0.8953
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

306 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43900 57100 0.2302 23,351 1239 0.766
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

307 Saint Louis University 44700 80900 0.4472 10,436 1260 0.7504
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

10,436

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

308 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2745 31,253 1272 0.773
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

309 University of Maine 45200 45200 0 9,601 1178 0.9664
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

310 The University of Texas at Austin 45300 45300 0 43,165 1348 0.2664
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

311 University of Georgia 45900 51600 0.1108 31,514 1336 0.3719
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

312 Middle Tennessee State University 46000 46000 0 18,042 1140 0.6909
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

313 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46100 86200 0.4651 5,743 1438 0.6343
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,743

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

314 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

315 University of Delaware 47500 61300 0.225 19,287 1302 0.6924
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$61,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

316 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,914 1110 0.7589
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

317 The University of Texas at Arlington 48000 60000 0.1999 31,112 1114 0.8129
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

318 Purdue University-Main Campus 48600 51200 0.0514 44,170 1327 0.4979
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

319 Tulane University of Louisiana 48700 92100 0.4715 7,283 1451 0.1398
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

320 University of Kentucky 48900 56600 0.136 25,535 1193 0.9294
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

321 University of California-San Diego 49200 77100 0.3616 34,955 1375 0.2677
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$77,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

322 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 51000 84700 0.398 34,454 1435 0.1564
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

323 University of Iowa 51100 53200 0.0401 22,738 1208 0.8362
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

324 University of Utah 51600 53700 0.0398 28,064 1237 0.8598
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

325 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

326 Texas A&M University-College Station 54000 56100 0.038 60,710 1278 0.5732
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

327 University of Colorado Boulder 55000 56600 0.0282 32,100 1290 0.8115
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

328 Miami University-Oxford 56600 56600 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

329 The University of Alabama 57100 57100 0 34,389 1233 0.7665
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

329 University of Missouri-Columbia 57100 59200 0.0361 24,457 1256 0.7847
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

331 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 58100 66100 0.121 40,754 1391 0.3915
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$66,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

332 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58300 64100 0.0905 42,604 1336 0.6056
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

332 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 58300 61000 0.0448 41,303 1338 0.7975
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

334 Auburn University 58700 58700 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$58,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

335 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 59100 61200 0.0349 26,500 1183 0.8857
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

336 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 61200 66400 0.0784 5,472 1159 0.906
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

337 Clemson University 61500 63700 0.0335 23,401 1343 0.3834
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

338 University of Oregon 66800 68900 0.031 20,622 1250 0.883
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

339 University of California-Davis 69800 69800 0 32,273 1290 0.4183
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

340 University of California-Irvine 72800 74700 0.0254 30,204 1333 0.2878
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

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

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