Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

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

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

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

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

2 Princeton University 4000 82600 0.9516 5,813 1535 0.0462
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

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

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,115

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

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

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

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

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

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

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$96,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

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

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

8 Amherst College 6700 96200 0.9308 1,914 1514 0.0901
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

9 California Institute of Technology 7500 91800 0.9183 987 1557 0.0257
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

987

Est. Median SAT

1,557

Acceptance Rate

2.6 %

9 William & Mary 7500 43100 0.8256 7,063 1462 0.3407
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

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

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

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

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

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

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

4,535

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

14 Bowdoin College 8100 89900 0.9101 1,881 1505 0.0713
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

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

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

3,148

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

16 Columbia University in the City of New York 8400 97100 0.914 9,164 1535 0.0399
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$97,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.0 %

17 University of Pennsylvania 9400 92900 0.8988 11,478 1536 0.054
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

11,478

Est. Median SAT

1,536

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

17 Washington and Lee University 9400 96200 0.9025 1,886 1488 0.1397
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

19 Bucknell University 9600 91800 0.8959 3,920 1396 0.2893
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

20 Pomona College 9700 90100 0.8925 1,700 1520 0.0709
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,700

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

21 Rice University 9800 89100 0.8903 4,789 1535 0.08
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

21 Wellesley College 9800 91300 0.8928 2,407 1500 0.1405
#21

#21 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 %

23 Haverford College 10000 97600 0.8976 1,431 1499 0.1237
#23

#23 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 %

24 Stephen F Austin State University 10100 27800 0.6356 9,129 1075 0.9399
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

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

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

26 Southern Utah University 10300 22200 0.5371 13,126 1140 0.8179
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

27 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5775 7,166 1015 0.7229
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,166

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

28 Colgate University 10700 95800 0.888 3,193 1488 0.1388
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

28 Savannah State University 10700 26700 0.6 2,966 925 0.4614
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

30 Pitzer College 11100 94100 0.8822 1,242 1279 0.2516
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

31 University of Tulsa 11400 62900 0.8184 2,852 1328 0.6151
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

32 Idaho State University 11500 27000 0.5733 10,834 0 0
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

32 Indiana State University 11500 25900 0.5569 6,224 1020 0.8077
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

34 The University of Texas at El Paso 11700 26900 0.5645 21,118 980 0.9992
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

21,118

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

35 California State University-Stanislaus 11900 28500 0.5824 8,455 950 0.9814
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

35 Lafayette College 11900 85800 0.8618 2,775 1427 0.3145
#35

#35 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 %

35 Marshall University 11900 36600 0.6745 9,146 1065 0.9573
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

38 University of Hawaii at Hilo 12000 33200 0.6377 2,292 1005 0.6063
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

39 Ohio State University-Main Campus 12200 25700 0.5247 46,815 1378 0.6057
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

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

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

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

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

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

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

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

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

44 University of California-Merced 12500 41900 0.7018 8,372 1070 0.9053
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

45 Lamar University 12600 22900 0.4492 8,184 1050 0.8641
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,184

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

46 Hamilton College 12700 89100 0.8577 2,031 1499 0.1362
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

47 Albion College 12800 75400 0.8307 1,308 1065 0.807
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

47 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 12800 28000 0.5425 8,553 1045 0.8688
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

49 Fort Hays State University 12900 22600 0.4306 10,172 1075 0.9026
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$22,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

49 North Carolina A & T State University 12900 17900 0.2813 12,497 1075 0.499
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$17,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

12,497

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

51 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,288 1090 0.9068
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,288

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

52 University of California-Santa Barbara 13400 43000 0.6883 23,181 1354 0.3297
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

53 The University of Texas at Dallas 13500 19400 0.304 21,858 1283 0.6513
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

54 Denison University 13600 69300 0.8037 2,394 1412 0.1739
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,394

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

17.4 %

54 Mount Holyoke College 13600 89900 0.849 2,178 1449 0.3603
#54

#54 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 %

54 Trinity University 13600 69600 0.805 2,518 1423 0.2592
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

54 University of Delaware 13600 34500 0.606 20,026 1294 0.706
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

20,026

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

58 Utah State University 13800 20800 0.3369 25,706 1176 0.9247
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

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

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

59 University of Houston 13900 22000 0.3675 39,257 1249 0.7392
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

61 California State University-Bakersfield 14000 30600 0.5426 8,865 925 0.9385
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

62 Grand Valley State University 14200 25300 0.4393 19,002 1084 0.8302
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

62 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 14200 19600 0.2754 10,632 1075 0.8859
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

10,632

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

64 Bryn Mawr College 14400 88300 0.8373 1,360 1383 0.2943
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,360

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

64 Central Michigan University 14400 37800 0.6183 10,193 1095 0.8982
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

64 Northern Illinois University 14400 30400 0.5268 11,348 1070 0.6979
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

67 Arkansas Tech University 14500 27400 0.4711 8,145 1035 0.9589
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

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

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

69 Carleton College 14900 74400 0.7996 2,128 1490 0.2041
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

70 Case Western Reserve University 15200 91300 0.8339 6,528 1475 0.3654
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

36.5 %

70 Northeastern University 15200 89900 0.8309 17,432 1490 0.0522
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

17,432

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

72 Macalester College 15400 90100 0.8295 2,138 1425 0.2852
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,138

Est. Median SAT

1,425

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

72 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 15400 25600 0.3977 10,202 1140 0.8109
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,202

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

74 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8254 2,896 1440 0.3418
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

75 Colorado College 15600 94600 0.8352 2,031 1357 0.1847
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

75 Florida State University 15600 22900 0.3184 32,720 1360 0.2422
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

75 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 29800 0.4782 5,241 1095 0.8609
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

75 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15600 25800 0.3938 5,386 1050 0.9092
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

79 Western Michigan University 15900 32500 0.5114 13,027 1115 0.846
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

80 The University of Texas at Arlington 16000 27700 0.4218 32,545 1129 0.799
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

81 University of Kansas 16100 34900 0.5377 22,085 1176 0.9348
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

82 Portland State University 16200 26100 0.378 15,414 1094 0.9087
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

82 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16200 23400 0.3081 11,756 1124 0.8698
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

84 California State University-Sacramento 16300 27600 0.4097 28,820 1035 0.9399
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

84 Frostburg State University 16300 26600 0.387 3,422 1095 0.8918
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

84 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5554 33,475 1399 0.0897
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

87 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 16500 28200 0.4144 7,353 1085 0.9077
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

87 Wayne State University 16500 32900 0.4982 16,012 1174 0.8116
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

16,012

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

89 Eastern Michigan University 16600 36100 0.5393 10,470 1055 0.7964
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

90 Northwestern University 16700 89500 0.8138 9,399 1527 0.0769
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

9,399

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

90 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16700 64800 0.7418 20,885 1420 0.1534
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,885

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

92 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 16800 34300 0.5103 5,472 1333 0.906
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

92 Western Carolina University 16800 19400 0.1341 10,112 1130 0.8183
#92

#92 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 %

94 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 17100 17100 0 14,449 1195 0.784
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

94 West Virginia University 17100 40900 0.5816 18,206 1125 0.89
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

96 Appalachian State University 17200 19500 0.1196 19,560 1190 0.9014
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

96 Bennington College 17200 89500 0.8079 797 1370 0.4453
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennington College
Bennington, VT

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

797

Est. Median SAT

1,370

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

96 Missouri State University-Springfield 17200 35400 0.5147 20,584 1134 0.9053
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

96 Sam Houston State University 17200 27000 0.3631 17,787 1030 0.9026
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

96 Winona State University 17200 23000 0.2502 5,317 1115 0.7549
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

101 Middle Tennessee State University 17300 23200 0.2543 18,042 1140 0.6909
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

101 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17300 20700 0.1642 8,320 1090 0.8858
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

103 Colorado Mesa University 17500 28600 0.3896 9,473 1055 0.8203
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

103 Texas A&M University-College Station 17500 29900 0.4159 60,710 1278 0.5743
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

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

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,725

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

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

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

27,132

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

107 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

108 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 17900 22800 0.2152 11,994 1090 0.865
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

109 Boston College 18000 97600 0.8154 10,314 1490 0.1643
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

10,314

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

110 Bridgewater State University 18100 25400 0.2874 8,270 1180 0.8781
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

8,270

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

110 College of Staten Island CUNY 18100 54300 0.6666 10,051 1064 0.9234
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

10,051

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

112 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 34,242 1273 0.7333
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

112 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18200 28600 0.3634 4,218 1030 0.9489
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

114 Towson University 18300 29900 0.3876 16,264 1098 0.8197
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

114 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,276 1379 0.653
#114

#114 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 %

116 California State University-Fullerton 18400 20600 0.1045 38,760 1090 0.9052
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

116 University of California-Berkeley 18400 43500 0.5775 33,070 1407 0.1098
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

33,070

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

116 Youngstown State University 18400 34000 0.4589 9,400 1115 0.8445
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

119 Angelo State University 18500 23100 0.2011 9,702 1055 0.8301
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,702

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

119 SUNY Brockport 18500 26200 0.2934 5,816 1195 0.7068
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

121 East Tennessee State University 18600 26100 0.2869 10,829 1124 0.8619
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

121 University of Mississippi 18600 45000 0.5871 21,585 1182 0.9658
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

123 Occidental College 18700 89200 0.7907 1,881 1447 0.4417
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$89,200

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

124 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 18800 32000 0.4129 3,825 1175 0.7841
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

125 University of Illinois Chicago 19000 30100 0.3693 22,495 1252 0.7735
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

126 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 19100 22300 0.1434 24,868 1214 0.796
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

127 Scripps College 19200 94900 0.7981 1,117 1475 0.3829
#127

#127 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 %

128 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,449 1256 0.7847
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

129 SUNY Oneonta 19600 29300 0.331 4,681 1234 0.696
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

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

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

131 Central Connecticut State University 19900 29500 0.3253 8,170 1075 0.7333
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

131 University of Northern Iowa 19900 24000 0.1728 7,711 1129 0.9274
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,711

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

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

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

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

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

133 University of Colorado Boulder 20000 31900 0.3715 32,244 1351 0.7808
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

133 University of New Orleans 20000 30600 0.347 5,419 1040 0.7431
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

137 Hanover College 20100 64000 0.6861 1,035 1210 0.837
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,035

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

137 University of Southern California 20100 75900 0.7356 20,630 1492 0.0981
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

137 Whitman College 20100 85800 0.7654 1,561 1399 0.3815
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

140 Eastern Illinois University 20200 28100 0.2827 6,785 985 0.6535
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

140 Georgia State University 20200 26000 0.2232 27,415 1080 0.5544
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

27,415

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

140 Minot State University 20200 23500 0.1393 2,499 1075 0.6462
#140

#140 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 %

140 San Diego State University 20200 28900 0.3011 35,782 1208 0.3619
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

140 University of Rochester 20200 93100 0.7833 6,580 1462 0.4008
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

145 Fort Lewis College 20300 29100 0.3027 3,392 1109 0.773
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

145 University of Hawaii at Manoa 20300 32300 0.3713 15,375 1103 0.866
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

147 Ohio University-Main Campus 20500 23200 0.1164 20,444 1209 0.8499
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

147 SUNY Buffalo State University 20500 39900 0.4865 5,255 1109 0.7295
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,255

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

149 Claremont McKenna College 20600 98000 0.79 1,390 1507 0.0959
#149

#149 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 %

149 Hampshire College 20600 83900 0.7548 844 1254 0.7528
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

151 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.326 44,819 1327 0.4987
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

44,819

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

152 East Carolina University 20800 23800 0.1258 21,445 1160 0.8921
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

152 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20800 39200 0.4696 11,355 1222 0.8816
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,355

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

154 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27300 0.2346 31,133 1463 0.4479
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

154 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 20900 26000 0.1978 4,880 1124 0.8172
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

4,880

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

156 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 21000 24900 0.1566 5,823 1115 0.8619
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

156 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,254 1080 0.8955
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

156 University of Memphis 21000 26400 0.2049 15,770 1075 0.7203
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

159 Midwestern State University 21200 28600 0.2583 4,303 1010 0.9352
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

160 Northern Michigan University 21400 33100 0.3535 6,684 1100 0.8402
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

161 Rocky Mountain College 21700 52000 0.5824 851 1075 0.6961
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

161 Tufts University 21700 98900 0.7803 7,126 1507 0.1149
#161

#161 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 %

163 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,221 1204 0.8854
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

164 Austin Peay State University 21900 35900 0.3899 8,926 1075 0.9641
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

165 California State University-Chico 22400 31000 0.2771 13,792 1075 0.9272
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

165 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 22400 22400 0 9,351 1195 0.8234
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,351

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

167 New Mexico Highlands University 22600 27200 0.169 1,603 0 0
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

168 St Lawrence University 22700 87800 0.7413 1,949 1359 0.5434
#168

#168 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 %

169 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.6867 2,522 1163 0.6268
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

169 Juniata College 22800 73800 0.6909 1,242 1229 0.7891
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

171 Murray State University 22900 27600 0.1687 7,851 1115 0.8568
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,851

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

172 Hope College 23000 60100 0.6171 3,395 1241 0.7924
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

172 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,450 1044 0.9518
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,450

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

174 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.3737 8,738 1079 0.948
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,738

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

174 San Jose State University 23100 41100 0.4381 28,008 1124 0.8461
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

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

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

177 Concord University 23300 40800 0.4293 1,609 990 0.9256
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

178 Allegheny College 23500 76200 0.6912 1,171 1279 0.5457
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$76,200

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

178 Central Washington University 23500 27900 0.158 10,317 1045 0.9062
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,317

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

180 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 45,193 1175 0.5466
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

45,193

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

180 University of South Carolina-Columbia 23700 24900 0.0481 30,187 1292 0.6015
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

182 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 23800 34400 0.3081 14,783 1124 0.8096
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

182 Washington State University 23800 38700 0.3863 21,455 1125 0.8664
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

184 Saint Norbert College 23900 63800 0.6252 1,970 1193 0.8574
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

185 Calvin University 24000 53500 0.5513 3,356 1222 0.7091
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

185 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,853 990 0.6652
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,853

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

187 Fitchburg State University 24100 33700 0.2849 3,027 1145 0.8693
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,027

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

187 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 39300 0.3873 23,920 1397 0.5973
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

189 Skidmore College 24300 89100 0.7269 2,704 1418 0.2105
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

190 Western Oregon University 24600 24600 0 3,167 1040 0.981
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,167

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

191 Sul Ross State University 24900 37300 0.3325 1,890 1020 0.9871
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

192 Emporia State University 25000 32000 0.2187 2,396 1075 0.9771
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

193 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25200 31500 0.2001 6,809 1110 0.882
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,809

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

194 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 25300 37900 0.3322 5,661 1085 0.982
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,661

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

194 California State University-Long Beach 25300 38900 0.3498 36,082 1135 0.4627
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

196 Eastern Kentucky University 25600 38400 0.3337 13,448 1110 0.7761
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

196 Northern Arizona University 25600 43200 0.4082 22,990 1090 0.8961
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

198 Western Kentucky University 25900 27000 0.0407 14,151 970 0.9387
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

199 Salem State University 26100 43200 0.3961 4,867 1075 0.9588
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

200 SUNY College at Potsdam 26300 37700 0.3022 2,111 1060 0.777
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,111

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

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

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

201 Earlham College 26400 75800 0.6516 696 1233 0.7311
#201

#201 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 %

201 Gustavus Adolphus College 26400 75500 0.6506 1,905 1273 0.6099
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

204 Adams State University 26500 33600 0.2125 1,605 1030 0.9918
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

204 University of South Carolina Aiken 26500 36600 0.2763 3,289 1115 0.7854
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

206 Georgia Southern University 26600 26800 0.0075 23,541 1065 0.8789
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

207 University of Arkansas 26700 28900 0.0745 28,859 1179 0.743
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

208 William Paterson University of New Jersey 26800 31100 0.1383 6,647 1153 0.9008
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

209 University of Idaho 27000 45200 0.4023 9,574 1119 0.7553
#209

#209 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 %

210 Kansas State University 27100 30400 0.1087 15,650 1164 0.8169
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

210 University of Arizona 27100 38100 0.2888 44,848 1233 0.8614
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

212 California State University-Northridge 27200 36500 0.2559 32,756 1005 0.9345
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

213 California State University-San Bernardino 27400 39100 0.2991 15,365 990 0.9374
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,365

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

213 Wright State University-Main Campus 27400 36500 0.2495 7,505 1073 0.9633
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

215 Rowan University 27500 41300 0.3345 16,100 1219 0.7766
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

216 Pacific Lutheran University 27700 71200 0.6103 2,446 1159 0.7802
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,446

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

217 North Dakota State University 27800 30400 0.084 9,762 1110 0.9496
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

217 Syracuse University 27800 83100 0.6653 15,957 1363 0.4592
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,957

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

219 Morehead State University 27900 32600 0.1441 8,258 1140 0.7721
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

219 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 27900 32800 0.148 19,701 1214 0.8749
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

221 Wichita State University 28000 39800 0.2974 13,313 1073 0.9395
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

222 Cornell College 28200 74800 0.623 1,094 1243 0.799
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

222 Mississippi State University 28200 32300 0.1283 18,567 1214 0.7764
#222

#222 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 %

224 Weber State University 28400 33900 0.1621 31,672 0 0
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

225 Baylor University 28600 70300 0.593 14,915 1321 0.5128
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

225 Dartmouth College 28600 96000 0.7021 4,637 1521 0.054
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

4,637

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

225 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 32300 0.1145 11,160 1069 0.5967
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

228 Iowa State University 28700 43300 0.3368 25,628 1207 0.8866
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

228 Northland College 28700 63200 0.5464 286 1085 0.7497
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northland College
Ashland, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

286

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

230 Oregon State University 28900 36700 0.2143 31,253 1272 0.773
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

230 The University of the South 28900 77400 0.6263 1,644 1340 0.569
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,340

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

230 University of Dayton 28900 64200 0.5499 7,740 1302 0.6545
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

230 University of Southern Indiana 28900 40000 0.2785 7,600 1145 0.9581
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

230 University of Utah 28900 32000 0.0984 28,064 1237 0.8598
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

230 Western Illinois University 28900 31000 0.0693 4,525 1015 0.7118
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

236 University of Iowa 29000 31100 0.0691 22,738 1208 0.8362
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

237 Southern Methodist University 29100 90100 0.677 7,285 1423 0.6335
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

238 Clemson University 29200 37100 0.2141 23,401 1343 0.3834
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

238 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 29200 33300 0.1246 2,216 1268 0.7987
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

238 University of Connecticut 29200 39500 0.2608 20,056 1329 0.5239
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

241 Sonoma State University 29500 41200 0.284 5,272 1050 0.9343
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,272

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

242 Montana State University 29600 31900 0.072 15,046 1184 0.8214
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

15,046

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

242 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 29600 31600 0.0633 6,835 1090 0.7147
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

6,835

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

244 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 29800 43900 0.3214 9,847 1090 0.9309
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

244 University of Toledo 29800 42000 0.2895 11,013 1229 0.9202
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

246 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#246

#246 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 %

247 Northern Kentucky University 30100 32100 0.0623 10,163 1090 0.6765
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

248 University of West Georgia 30200 46800 0.3546 9,103 1040 0.5161
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

9,103

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

249 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 30500 39200 0.2222 12,507 1010 0.8897
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

250 The College of Wooster 30900 82600 0.6263 1,738 1344 0.5953
#250

#250 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 %

251 University of North Dakota 31100 33700 0.0785 11,033 1150 0.769
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

252 Rider University 31300 60600 0.4832 3,145 1233 0.7864
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,145

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

253 Hartwick College 31500 66200 0.5239 1,097 1179 0.696
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

254 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31600 41200 0.2333 25,255 1134 0.7517
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

255 Centenary College of Louisiana 32000 63200 0.4935 693 1130 0.5574
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

256 Lake Superior State University 32400 33300 0.027 1,551 1120 0.6801
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

257 DePauw University 32600 70300 0.5365 1,917 1321 0.5719
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

258 North Carolina State University 32800 54800 0.4007 28,422 1378 0.4174
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

259 State University of New York at Oswego 33000 40200 0.1792 5,517 1180 0.8055
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

260 Framingham State University 33100 38100 0.1312 2,782 1190 0.8361
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

2,782

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

261 Lewis-Clark State College 33400 40000 0.165 3,793 980 0.8769
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

261 University of Indianapolis 33400 59900 0.4432 3,603 1080 0.665
#261

#261 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 %

261 Western Connecticut State University 33400 39900 0.163 3,567 1105 0.8701
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

3,567

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

264 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 33500 34400 0.0262 5,459 1055 0.8046
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

5,459

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

265 Adrian College 33600 70200 0.5207 1,673 1045 0.7253
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,673

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

265 Wilkes University 33600 61900 0.4572 2,076 1144 0.9064
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,076

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

267 Auburn University 33700 34100 0.0117 27,907 1324 0.4592
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

268 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 34000 41000 0.1701 22,364 1159 0.7504
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

268 SUNY at Fredonia 34000 39600 0.1416 2,771 1258 0.777
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

268 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 34000 36100 0.0581 33,033 1264 0.8529
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

268 University of Minnesota Duluth 34000 38700 0.1203 8,426 1235 0.8875
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

272 Minnesota State University, Mankato 34100 37200 0.0846 13,433 1145 0.8844
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

273 SUNY College at Geneseo 34400 39400 0.127 3,881 1279 0.6645
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

273 University of Alaska Fairbanks 34400 41100 0.1629 5,827 1157 0.6469
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

5,827

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

275 University of Oregon 34700 40200 0.1383 20,622 1250 0.883
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

276 Beloit College 34900 81400 0.5709 1,004 1299 0.6304
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

277 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#277

#277 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 %

278 Stockton University 35400 44500 0.2046 7,565 1135 0.8894
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

279 New Jersey City University 35600 39800 0.1056 3,871 1015 0.9838
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

279 Temple University 35600 56400 0.3689 21,457 1135 0.8041
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

281 State University of New York at New Paltz 35700 35700 0 6,862 1260 0.6161
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

281 Texas Tech University 35700 38900 0.0823 32,580 1200 0.7265
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

283 Cedarville University 35800 57000 0.3711 5,790 1232 0.6529
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,790

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

284 University of North Carolina Wilmington 36100 36100 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#284

#284 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 %

285 University of Northern Colorado 36300 39100 0.0716 6,480 1085 0.8585
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

286 Tennessee Technological University 36400 38500 0.0558 9,187 1163 0.7613
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

287 Furman University 36700 82900 0.5571 2,383 1359 0.4295
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$82,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

288 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36800 38900 0.0552 23,329 1239 0.766
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

289 California State University-Fresno 36900 43800 0.1577 21,954 995 0.9526
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

289 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 36900 37100 0.0054 5,939 1065 0.5878
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

291 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37600 66300 0.433 31,035 1366 0.5478
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

292 University of Nevada-Reno 38000 45800 0.1704 19,117 1134 0.7371
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

293 Hofstra University 38200 76900 0.5032 6,581 1328 0.6808
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

294 Southern Connecticut State University 38600 52900 0.2704 7,252 1005 0.9147
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

294 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38600 53100 0.2729 30,564 1302 0.416
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

296 State University of New York at Cortland 38800 39900 0.0276 5,911 1175 0.5979
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

59.8 %

297 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 39200 44400 0.116 1,066 1197 0.4449
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

298 Rutgers University-Newark 39700 57900 0.3142 7,989 1159 0.7136
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$57,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

299 Stony Brook University 39900 53000 0.2481 18,263 1410 0.4904
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

300 University of Maine 40000 45200 0.1151 9,601 1205 0.9664
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

301 University of Wyoming 40100 45300 0.1137 8,130 1179 0.9688
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

302 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 40300 44100 0.0862 13,432 1225 0.8701
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

303 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 41700 55200 0.2445 25,900 1375 0.5808
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

25,900

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

304 Western Washington University 41900 51500 0.1866 13,752 1272 0.9325
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$51,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

305 Montclair State University 42000 46600 0.0987 18,712 1058 0.8789
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

305 Susquehanna University 42000 76800 0.4533 2,246 1204 0.8143
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,246

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

307 Kean University 42600 48300 0.118 11,758 1040 0.759
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

308 University of Florida 43200 45700 0.0548 36,573 1399 0.242
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

309 Radford University 43600 45700 0.047 6,161 1070 0.8953
#309

#309 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 %

310 University at Buffalo 43900 46700 0.06 20,359 1303 0.7418
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

311 Marist University 44200 75800 0.4168 5,551 1279 0.5651
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

5,551

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

312 The University of Montana 44400 45000 0.0133 7,891 1225 0.9586
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

7,891

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

313 Boise State University 45200 50000 0.096 23,983 1135 0.8721
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

23,983

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

313 James Madison University 45200 45200 0 20,973 1260 0.7152
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,973

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

315 Illinois State University 45900 49100 0.0642 19,107 1120 0.8815
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

316 University of California-San Diego 46000 75300 0.3889 34,955 1375 0.2671
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$75,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

317 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46200 86300 0.4644 5,741 1438 0.6347
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,741

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

317 Saint Louis University 46200 80900 0.4287 10,413 1305 0.7504
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,413

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

319 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59700 0.2117 37,985 1390 0.5815
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

320 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1279 0.848
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

321 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,908 1139 0.8402
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,908

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

322 Tulane University of Louisiana 48600 91400 0.4684 8,192 1451 0.1398
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$91,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,192

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

323 University of Georgia 48800 51600 0.0542 32,399 1382 0.377
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

324 University of Kentucky 49100 58000 0.1538 25,534 1193 0.9294
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

325 University of California-Riverside 49300 66000 0.2532 22,600 1199 0.7639
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

22,600

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

326 The University of Texas at Austin 49800 59400 0.1617 43,165 1356 0.2664
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

326 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 49800 62200 0.1995 37,140 1406 0.4237
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

328 Binghamton University 50700 52800 0.0407 14,669 1415 0.3861
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

328 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50700 52900 0.0406 14,504 1149 0.7637
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

330 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 50900 84700 0.3991 34,454 1435 0.1564
#330

#330 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 %

331 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53300 61000 0.127 41,303 1338 0.7975
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

332 George Mason University 53600 61000 0.1213 28,334 1268 0.8748
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

333 The University of Alabama 55800 56200 0.0071 34,389 1284 0.7665
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

334 Miami University-Oxford 57400 57400 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

335 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58200 64100 0.092 42,604 1336 0.6056
#335

#335 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 %

336 Michigan Technological University 59300 59300 0 6,013 1256 0.9243
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,013

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

337 Indiana University-Bloomington 60800 63000 0.0342 38,093 1302 0.7821
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

338 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 61000 63200 0.0348 40,684 1331 0.3915
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

339 College of Charleston 61200 61200 0 10,880 1255 0.6003
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

340 University of California-Irvine 72000 75600 0.0476 30,204 1333 0.2857
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

341 University of California-Santa Cruz 82400 82400 0 17,940 1281 0.6579
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

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

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