Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

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

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

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

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

2 Rice University 4300 85500 0.9496 4,789 1535 0.08
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

2 Washington and Lee University 4300 87100 0.9508 1,886 1488 0.1397
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$87,100

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

4 Johns Hopkins University 4500 88600 0.9491 6,356 1543 0.0644
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

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

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$86,800

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

4,576

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

6 Colby College 5100 90200 0.9432 2,412 1497 0.0709
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

7 Bryn Mawr College 5300 88200 0.9402 1,368 1383 0.2943
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,368

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

8 Amherst College 5400 95600 0.9434 1,914 1514 0.0901
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$95,600

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

8 Princeton University 5400 81800 0.9338 5,813 1535 0.0462
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

10 Yale University 5500 92300 0.9403 6,814 1507 0.0387
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

11 University of Pennsylvania 6100 93000 0.9346 10,013 1528 0.054
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

10,013

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

12 Columbia University in the City of New York 6600 94100 0.9301 9,157 1535 0.0386
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

13 Wellesley College 7000 90900 0.9233 2,407 1500 0.1405
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

14 Bates College 7200 91800 0.9214 1,760 1438 0.1332
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

15 Pitzer College 7600 90700 0.9161 1,242 1279 0.2516
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

15 Smith College 7600 92700 0.9176 2,549 1477 0.21
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$92,700

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

17 Vanderbilt University 7800 95000 0.9178 7,221 1527 0.0586
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

18 Western Colorado University 7900 27600 0.7133 3,149 1230 0.9971
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

19 Pomona College 8500 88500 0.9039 1,766 1520 0.0709
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$88,500

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,766

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

20 Hamilton College 8700 88400 0.9017 2,037 1499 0.1362
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

21 Brown University 8900 93900 0.905 7,910 1535 0.0539
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$93,900

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

22 Washington University in St Louis 9200 96200 0.904 8,220 1513 0.1206
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

8,220

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

23 Mount Holyoke College 9400 89700 0.8957 2,178 1449 0.3603
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

24 Vassar College 9600 91500 0.8949 2,462 1499 0.1857
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$91,500

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

25 Case Western Reserve University 9700 79200 0.8777 6,528 1485 0.3778
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

25 Franklin and Marshall College 9700 90100 0.8919 1,808 1396 0.2819
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

27 Arkansas Tech University 9900 22900 0.5671 8,145 1035 0.9589
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

27 Colgate University 9900 91600 0.8915 3,193 1488 0.1388
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$91,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

29 University of California-Davis 10100 37800 0.732 32,273 1290 0.4183
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

30 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 21100 0.5125 4,721 1110 0.7782
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

31 New Mexico Highlands University 10500 21500 0.5112 1,710 945 0.9481
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,710

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

31 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5776 7,206 1015 0.7214
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,206

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

31 William & Mary 10500 42800 0.754 7,063 1462 0.3407
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

34 Brigham Young University 11000 29000 0.6203 32,221 1374 0.6919
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

35 The University of Texas at Austin 11200 30700 0.6348 43,165 1335 0.2664
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

36 Eastern Washington University 11500 30900 0.6273 6,951 1055 0.9437
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

36 Idaho State University 11500 27700 0.5846 10,406 0 0.8396
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

36 Marshall University 11500 27100 0.5747 9,165 1065 0.9572
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

39 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11700 27800 0.579 21,075 1420 0.1534
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

40 Lafayette College 11800 85800 0.863 2,775 1427 0.3145
#40

#40 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 %

40 Sinclair Community College 11800 16600 0.2898 17,431 0 0
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$16,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

17,431

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

40 Southern Utah University 11800 21100 0.44 13,126 1140 0.8179
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

43 California State University-Stanislaus 11900 29000 0.5897 8,455 950 0.9814
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

44 California State University-Fresno 12100 19600 0.3819 21,430 995 0.9638
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

44 Utah State University 12100 20300 0.4035 25,920 1176 0.9247
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

46 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12300 29900 0.5885 12,498 1010 0.8896
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

47 Bowdoin College 12700 89900 0.8589 1,881 1505 0.0713
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

48 The University of Texas Permian Basin 12800 37100 0.6545 4,218 1020 0.9307
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

49 California State University-Northridge 13100 23200 0.4363 32,499 1005 0.9219
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

49 Harvey Mudd College 13100 93700 0.8605 921 1528 0.1266
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

921

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

12.7 %

51 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,428 1090 0.9529
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

52 Denison University 13600 69300 0.8035 2,406 1383 0.1693
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

53 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,083 1412 0.4517
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

54 Western Washington University 13800 31600 0.5637 13,752 1218 0.9325
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

55 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 13900 19600 0.2907 10,656 1075 0.7289
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

10,656

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

56 Carleton College 14000 74200 0.8119 2,128 1492 0.2041
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

56 Texas Tech University 14000 27000 0.4813 32,580 1200 0.7265
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

56 University of California-Santa Cruz 14000 38000 0.6321 17,940 1281 0.6557
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

59 Northern Arizona University 14100 25400 0.4458 22,991 1145 0.8961
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

60 University of Houston 14300 23600 0.3946 39,257 1249 0.7392
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

60 West Virginia University 14300 23300 0.3862 18,614 1125 0.778
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

62 University of Idaho 14400 26400 0.4542 9,574 1119 0.7553
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

63 Northern Illinois University 14500 29300 0.5068 11,349 1070 0.6979
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

63 Western Carolina University 14500 19600 0.2602 10,112 1130 0.818
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

65 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 27900 0.476 5,241 1075 0.8613
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

65 Trinity University 14600 64800 0.7748 2,518 1402 0.2592
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

67 Colorado College 14700 94600 0.8446 2,031 1357 0.1847
#67

#67 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 %

68 Stanford University 14800 71300 0.792 7,904 1535 0.0361
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

69 Murray State University 15000 27000 0.4463 8,281 1124 0.8568
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

69 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 15000 29900 0.4985 5,472 1214 0.906
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

71 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 15200 35700 0.5744 26,500 1183 0.8857
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

72 Central Michigan University 15300 40600 0.6233 10,219 1095 0.8982
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

73 Concord University 15400 31700 0.514 1,609 990 0.9256
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

73 Macalester College 15400 88200 0.8258 2,144 1417 0.2852
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,144

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

75 California State University-Long Beach 15500 25800 0.3993 35,843 1135 0.4628
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

76 California State University-San Bernardino 15600 25200 0.381 14,993 920 0.9318
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

77 Albion College 15700 72600 0.7836 1,308 1065 0.807
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

77 Stephen F Austin State University 15700 22600 0.3049 9,129 1060 0.7445
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$22,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

79 University of Southern Indiana 15800 26000 0.3927 5,347 1145 0.9581
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

80 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 15900 21700 0.2667 5,463 1095 0.8147
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$21,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,463

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

81 Appalachian State University 16200 19500 0.169 19,560 1159 0.9014
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

82 Lake Superior State University 16300 31700 0.4851 1,551 1114 1
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

82 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16300 22300 0.2687 8,765 1209 0.8799
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

84 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 16400 31300 0.4766 4,894 1090 0.8596
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

4,894

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

84 Northeastern University 16400 89900 0.8179 22,695 1490 0.0522
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

86 Middle Tennessee State University 16500 23200 0.2885 17,668 1124 0.68
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

87 College of Staten Island CUNY 16600 42300 0.6078 10,049 1005 0.9234
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,049

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

88 Northwestern University 16700 89500 0.8138 8,846 1513 0.0722
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

8,846

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

89 The University of Texas at El Paso 16900 29300 0.4236 20,609 990 0.999
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

90 Emporia State University 17000 27000 0.3705 2,396 1075 0.9771
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

90 Weber State University 17000 22100 0.2309 31,672 1075 1
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

92 California State University-Fullerton 17200 20600 0.1655 38,597 0 0.9052
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

92 Tufts University 17200 92400 0.8142 7,126 1507 0.1153
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

92 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 17200 27400 0.3721 27,082 1099 0.8459
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

95 Eastern Illinois University 17400 27700 0.3716 6,785 1020 0.6535
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

95 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17400 26300 0.339 19,701 1214 0.8749
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

97 California State University-Sacramento 17500 27200 0.3565 28,226 1015 0.9343
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

98 Frostburg State University 17600 26900 0.3451 2,619 1082 0.892
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

98 Lewis-Clark State College 17600 24400 0.2786 3,793 1010 0.9407
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

100 Bucknell University 17700 88400 0.7996 3,920 1284 0.2893
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

100 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17700 18900 0.0636 8,320 1074 0.8858
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

100 University of Rochester 17700 93100 0.8101 6,580 1469 0.4008
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

103 Skidmore College 17800 89100 0.7998 2,704 1421 0.2105
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

104 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 17900 28800 0.3787 7,353 1085 0.9077
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

104 Midwestern State University 17900 29000 0.3824 4,508 1055 0.8738
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

4,508

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

104 SUNY Brockport 17900 26200 0.3162 5,816 1195 0.7068
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

107 University of Maine 18000 29000 0.3797 591 1199 0.9684
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

108 Youngstown State University 18200 29400 0.3805 8,436 1065 0.8066
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

109 The University of Texas at Dallas 18400 29800 0.3832 21,858 1283 0.6513
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

110 SUNY Oneonta 18500 29300 0.3686 4,681 1190 0.6959
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

111 Fort Lewis College 18600 29100 0.3612 3,320 1160 0.9323
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,320

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

111 Occidental College 18600 87900 0.7883 1,881 1447 0.4417
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$87,900

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

111 State University of New York at Oswego 18600 27500 0.3235 5,517 1174 0.8057
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

114 University of Mississippi 18700 45500 0.5895 21,585 1182 0.9658
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

115 Eastern Michigan University 18800 36100 0.4798 10,470 1055 0.7964
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

116 Kansas State University 19000 28800 0.3404 15,650 1164 0.8199
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

117 University of Memphis 19200 26400 0.2732 15,770 1075 0.7203
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

117 University of Northern Colorado 19200 30500 0.3705 6,480 1085 0.9363
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

119 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

119 Whitman College 19300 85800 0.7752 1,561 1399 0.3815
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

121 San Jose State University 19400 29900 0.3509 28,008 0 0.8461
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

122 The College of Wooster 19600 82100 0.7613 1,738 1344 0.5953
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,100

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

123 Savannah State University 19700 27300 0.2779 2,857 950 0.8368
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

123 The University of Texas at Arlington 19700 27200 0.276 31,112 1130 0.8129
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

125 Dickinson College 19800 90100 0.7802 2,311 1399 0.4209
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

126 University of Southern Mississippi 19900 26300 0.243 10,193 1181 0.9912
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

127 Hanover College 20100 64000 0.686 962 1215 0.8397
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

962

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

127 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20100 38800 0.4817 36,588 1367 0.6535
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

129 Minot State University 20200 23500 0.1416 2,499 1075 0.6462
#129

#129 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 %

130 Oberlin College 20400 90000 0.7738 2,950 1430 0.3298
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

131 George Mason University 20600 33500 0.3852 28,331 1268 0.8748
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

132 Western Michigan University 20700 32300 0.3592 13,860 1104 0.846
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

133 East Carolina University 20800 23800 0.1258 21,445 1120 0.8922
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

134 State University of New York at New Paltz 20900 26300 0.2056 6,197 1260 0.6161
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

135 Central Connecticut State University 21000 34000 0.3821 8,170 1010 0.7333
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

135 Montana State University 21000 27100 0.2248 15,053 1184 0.8214
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

15,053

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

137 University of Miami 21100 70800 0.7023 13,250 1406 0.189
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

138 Olivet Nazarene University 21300 88800 0.7605 2,704 1104 0.5586
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

139 Austin Peay State University 21400 32700 0.346 8,926 0 0.9638
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

139 Missouri State University-Springfield 21400 35400 0.396 20,584 1134 0.9053
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

141 Rutgers University-Newark 21500 38900 0.4474 7,417 1214 0.7873
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,417

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

142 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 21600 25300 0.1464 3,207 1084 0.9751
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

143 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 21800 24900 0.1245 5,823 1150 0.8619
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

144 Guilford College 21900 57400 0.6184 1,160 1025 0.8376
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Guilford College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,160

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

145 Minnesota State University, Mankato 22000 27100 0.1889 12,897 1110 0.9133
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

146 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,277 1115 0.6848
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,277

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

147 Ball State University 22400 22400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

148 Florida State University 22600 25000 0.0962 32,711 1360 0.2422
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

148 Rocky Mountain College 22600 52000 0.5651 851 1075 0.6961
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

150 Saint Norbert College 22700 62300 0.6357 1,970 1193 0.8574
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

151 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.6872 2,522 1163 0.6277
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

151 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 22800 29300 0.2216 4,421 1099 0.8555
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

153 St Lawrence University 22900 87600 0.7387 1,949 1359 0.5434
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,600

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

153 University of South Carolina-Columbia 22900 22900 0 30,187 1292 0.6015
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

153 Washington State University 22900 36800 0.3783 14,346 1139 0.8797
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

156 Sul Ross State University 23100 37300 0.3808 1,441 1000 0.9562
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,441

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

157 Syracuse University 23500 83100 0.7172 15,958 1363 0.4611
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

158 Lawrence University 23600 71900 0.6714 1,417 1293 0.6394
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,417

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

158 Ohio University-Main Campus 23600 24600 0.0386 19,888 1209 0.8517
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

160 Eastern Kentucky University 23700 38000 0.3759 12,726 1055 0.9695
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

12,726

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

161 Beloit College 23900 75600 0.6842 1,004 1298 0.6304
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

162 Tulane University of Louisiana 24200 83600 0.7108 7,283 1451 0.1398
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

163 Earlham College 24400 75800 0.6785 696 1233 0.7311
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

696

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

163 University of New Orleans 24400 31000 0.2129 5,476 1125 0.6677
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

165 Saint Cloud State University 24500 35100 0.303 8,013 1094 0.9495
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

166 Calvin University 24600 53000 0.536 3,356 1214 0.7091
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

166 Muskingum University 24600 51400 0.5215 1,524 1020 0.8184
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,524

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

166 Western Oregon University 24600 24600 0 3,343 1120 0.9871
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,343

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

169 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 24700 26900 0.082 2,170 1264 0.8525
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

170 Northern Michigan University 24900 32900 0.2435 6,684 1100 0.8402
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

171 Temple University 25000 36300 0.3116 21,428 1245 0.8045
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

172 New Jersey City University 25100 39800 0.3697 4,209 1015 0.8918
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,209

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

173 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 25200 25600 0.0157 11,874 1082 0.8377
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

174 Allegheny College 25700 75200 0.658 1,171 1269 0.5452
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

54.5 %

174 Binghamton University 25700 32700 0.2159 14,669 1417 0.3861
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

174 University of Kansas 25700 42000 0.3883 22,085 1176 0.9348
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

177 Hope College 25800 60100 0.5705 3,395 1245 0.7924
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

177 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25800 31500 0.181 6,817 1110 0.882
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,817

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

179 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,263 1395 0.4904
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

180 Westminster University 26200 59500 0.5593 842 1233 0.6657
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

842

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

181 Fort Hays State University 26300 35200 0.2533 10,206 1120 0.9177
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

181 Gustavus Adolphus College 26300 75500 0.6511 1,952 1302 0.618
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,952

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

61.8 %

181 University of Hawaii at Hilo 26300 34900 0.2462 2,292 1005 0.6007
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.1 %

184 Adams State University 26400 33600 0.2142 1,749 975 0.3076
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

1,749

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

184 University of Mount Union 26400 50900 0.4805 1,927 1105 0.8013
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,927

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

186 Georgia Southern University 26500 26700 0.0075 23,618 1065 0.8789
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

187 University of Arizona 26600 35200 0.2441 45,025 1212 0.8614
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

188 Millsaps College 26700 62200 0.5705 547 1189 0.4312
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

188 Pennsylvania Western University 26700 35600 0.2503 7,586 1070 0.9433
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

188 University of Alaska Fairbanks 26700 39100 0.3167 5,912 1149 0.6212
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

191 Lamar University 26800 37700 0.2888 8,206 1045 0.857
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

192 The University of the South 26900 74700 0.6396 1,644 1313 0.569
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

192 University of Arkansas 26900 30800 0.1269 28,859 1179 0.7431
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

194 Juniata College 27100 70800 0.6172 1,242 1193 0.7891
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

194 Northern Kentucky University 27100 31600 0.1423 10,163 1090 0.8307
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

196 Morehead State University 27300 32600 0.1625 8,258 1120 0.7721
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

197 Kent State University at Kent 27400 28400 0.0352 20,841 1105 0.8634
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

198 SUNY College at Potsdam 27500 37700 0.2704 1,831 1060 0.777
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

1,831

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

198 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,771 1044 0.7933
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

200 Central Washington University 27600 27800 0.0072 10,033 1060 0.9061
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

201 Pacific Lutheran University 27700 71200 0.6109 2,446 1179 0.78
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,446

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

201 University of Minnesota Duluth 27700 32400 0.1451 8,426 1235 0.8876
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

203 North Dakota State University 27800 30400 0.0858 9,762 1110 0.9496
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

203 University of South Carolina Aiken 27800 36700 0.2425 3,289 1115 0.7857
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

203 University of Tulsa 27800 62700 0.5569 2,852 1328 0.615
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

206 California State University-Bakersfield 27900 42200 0.3386 8,865 1050 0.8508
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

206 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 27900 36700 0.2402 41,303 1338 0.7975
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

208 University of Nebraska at Omaha 28000 28000 0 11,756 1124 0.8727
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

208 University of Northern Iowa 28000 36200 0.2268 7,716 1115 0.8713
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

210 Cornell College 28200 74800 0.6235 1,085 1243 0.8066
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,085

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

211 Dartmouth College 28300 91100 0.689 4,570 1528 0.054
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$91,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

4,570

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

211 Grand Valley State University 28300 35700 0.2073 19,002 1233 0.8302
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

213 University of Minnesota-Morris 28400 33700 0.1547 981 1140 0.7493
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

981

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

74.9 %

214 Ohio Wesleyan University 28500 73800 0.6133 1,525 1241 0.556
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

215 Framingham State University 28600 38100 0.2496 2,817 1125 0.8491
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,817

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

215 Northland College 28600 63200 0.547 485 1150 0.7887
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northland College
Ashland, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

485

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

217 Iowa State University 28700 43300 0.3381 25,628 1207 0.8866
#217

#217 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 %

217 University of Akron Main Campus 28700 31500 0.0889 11,160 1069 0.5967
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

219 Radford University 28800 32800 0.122 6,161 1070 0.8953
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

219 Southern Methodist University 28800 81700 0.6477 7,285 1423 0.6335
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

219 Western Illinois University 28800 31000 0.071 5,025 990 0.7496
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

222 University of California-Santa Barbara 28900 55800 0.4822 23,181 1354 0.3296
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

223 Furman University 29200 79600 0.6329 2,383 1359 0.4295
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

224 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 29300 38000 0.2292 5,474 1138 0.9198
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

225 University of Toledo 29400 32600 0.0983 11,013 1159 0.9202
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

226 Salem State University 29500 38900 0.2414 4,853 1100 0.9557
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

227 Bridgewater State University 29600 37000 0.1999 8,172 1135 0.8919
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

227 University of Connecticut 29600 33200 0.1086 19,388 1324 0.5395
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

229 University of North Dakota 29800 32500 0.0831 11,033 1150 0.769
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

229 Wright State University-Main Campus 29800 36500 0.1837 7,505 1059 0.9633
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

231 California State University-East Bay 29900 43000 0.3044 10,562 940 0.9681
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

10,562

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

231 Hartwick College 29900 66200 0.5481 1,112 1117 0.695
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,112

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

233 University of South Alabama 30100 35000 0.14 9,241 1140 0.7096
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

234 California State University-Chico 30200 41000 0.2636 13,392 1117 0.9158
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

234 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 30200 52900 0.4293 37,140 1442 0.4237
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

236 Sonoma State University 30300 40200 0.2464 5,412 1095 0.9473
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,412

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

237 SUNY at Fredonia 30500 39600 0.2301 2,876 1193 0.792
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

237 SUNY Buffalo State University 30500 39500 0.2277 5,205 1118 0.744
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

239 Alfred University 30600 67100 0.5442 1,474 1214 0.7384
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alfred University
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,474

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

240 East Tennessee State University 30700 30700 0 10,633 1124 0.8706
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,633

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

240 The University of Texas at San Antonio 30700 41800 0.2657 31,127 1115 0.8679
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

242 Georgia State University 30800 44400 0.306 27,438 1089 0.5543
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

243 Indiana University-Indianapolis 31000 33200 0.0664 14,504 1145 0.7637
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

243 University of Hawaii at Manoa 31000 39500 0.2149 14,576 1179 0.6967
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

245 Portland State University 31300 43000 0.2722 15,960 1176 0.9091
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

246 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31400 41100 0.2362 25,255 1134 0.737
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

246 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 31400 31400 0 6,853 1090 0.7147
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

246 University of West Georgia 31400 36000 0.1279 9,157 1040 0.5161
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

249 Centenary College of Louisiana 31500 62200 0.4939 693 1130 0.5574
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

249 Kean University 31500 39600 0.2046 11,758 1035 0.7688
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

249 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 31500 36700 0.1417 5,789 1115 0.5774
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

252 Angelo State University 31700 35400 0.1047 9,779 1055 0.8301
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

253 CUNY Brooklyn College 31800 31800 0 11,562 1110 0.5836
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,562

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

253 Rider University 31800 64300 0.5053 3,196 1214 0.794
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,196

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

253 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31800 39200 0.1878 10,206 1190 0.7218
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

256 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 32100 44800 0.2835 3,856 1169 0.7518
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

257 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 32200 39500 0.185 6,306 1214 0.9075
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

257 Sam Houston State University 32200 39900 0.193 17,787 1030 0.9026
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

259 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 32500 39900 0.1854 9,967 1080 0.9475
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

260 North Carolina State University 32800 54800 0.4017 28,422 1335 0.4167
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

261 University of Dayton 32900 59100 0.4436 7,737 1284 0.6566
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

262 Colorado Mesa University 33100 40000 0.1718 9,473 1050 0.9829
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

262 SUNY College at Geneseo 33100 39000 0.1513 3,902 1279 0.6663
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

262 University of Oregon 33100 38600 0.1424 20,622 1250 0.883
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

265 California State University-Los Angeles 33300 39400 0.155 19,354 965 0.9125
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

265 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 0 0.5256
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

265 University of Indianapolis 33300 59900 0.4441 3,603 1080 0.6648
#265

#265 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 %

268 Wilkes University 33600 61900 0.4572 1,956 1153 0.9146
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,956

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

269 College of Charleston 33700 33700 0 10,880 1255 0.6003
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

269 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 33700 46200 0.2708 8,553 1054 0.8688
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

271 Stockton University 33800 44500 0.2406 7,565 1135 0.8894
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

272 Cedarville University 33900 55100 0.3845 4,916 1247 0.6488
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

273 Scripps College 34100 94800 0.6401 1,117 1475 0.3829
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

274 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34400 34500 0.0029 9,982 1125 0.7702
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

275 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4793 12,276 1379 0.653
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

276 Baylor University 34600 70800 0.511 14,915 1277 0.5128
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

277 University of South Florida 34700 34700 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

278 University of Nevada-Reno 35000 35000 0 18,895 1134 0.7371
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

279 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 35100 35100 0.0001 33,572 1264 0.8529
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

280 Southern Connecticut State University 35500 52500 0.3241 7,252 965 0.9482
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

281 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 35800 43500 0.1771 13,179 1110 0.8883
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

282 Boise State University 35900 48800 0.2643 24,030 1025 0.8721
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

283 Western Kentucky University 36100 41900 0.1385 14,151 1090 0.9387
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

284 Mississippi State University 36300 50500 0.2815 18,567 1214 0.7764
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

284 Tennessee Technological University 36300 38500 0.0572 8,838 1159 0.8316
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

286 University of the Pacific 36400 72100 0.4953 3,249 1298 0.7132
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

287 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 44,904 1175 0.5466
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

288 Towson University 36700 45700 0.1969 16,264 1093 0.8198
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

289 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 37400 41600 0.101 5,187 1005 0.9229
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,187

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

289 Wichita State University 37400 39600 0.0556 14,280 1094 0.7211
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

291 DePauw University 37500 70300 0.4659 1,917 1260 0.5719
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

292 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37600 62000 0.3936 31,035 1366 0.5499
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

293 CUNY Queens College 38300 38300 0 13,464 1146 0.6434
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,464

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

294 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 38600 44600 0.1345 22,351 1159 0.7504
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

294 University of Wyoming 38600 43800 0.1187 8,130 1159 0.9688
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

296 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38800 52900 0.2664 30,564 1298 0.416
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

297 Hofstra University 38900 74600 0.4784 6,581 1323 0.6808
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

298 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 39200 44400 0.1173 1,217 1229 0.5405
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

299 The University of Montana 39400 43700 0.0984 8,014 1184 0.9586
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

299 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39400 39400 0 24,868 1214 0.796
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

299 Wayne State University 39400 45500 0.134 16,173 1174 0.7786
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

302 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39600 53700 0.2627 23,920 1390 0.5973
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

303 University of North Carolina Wilmington 40000 40000 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

304 San Diego State University 40200 40500 0.0074 34,637 1208 0.3598
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

304 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 40200 40200 0 11,365 1216 0.8816
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,365

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

306 University of Georgia 40300 46000 0.1242 31,514 1336 0.3719
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

307 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 68600 0.4116 33,471 1399 0.0897
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

308 University of California-San Diego 40500 61100 0.3373 34,955 1375 0.2677
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

309 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 40600 56700 0.284 40,754 1391 0.3915
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

310 University of Puget Sound 40700 85800 0.5259 1,594 1292 0.7225
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,594

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

311 Ohio State University-Main Campus 41400 52100 0.2054 46,815 1339 0.6057
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

312 CUNY City College 41500 41500 0 12,982 1169 0.5997
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY City College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

12,982

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

313 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 41700 42500 0.0188 14,449 1195 0.7816
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

314 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,965 1095 0.5958
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

315 Mercyhurst University 42400 66400 0.3616 2,274 1189 0.8102
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,274

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

315 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,185 1204 0.7871
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,185

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

317 University at Buffalo 42600 46800 0.0897 20,360 1303 0.7418
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

318 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42700 54900 0.2224 20,418 1375 0.5808
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

319 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 42800 55100 0.2234 42,604 1336 0.6056
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

319 University of Maryland-College Park 42800 52900 0.1909 31,133 1456 0.448
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

321 Purdue University-Main Campus 43000 46200 0.0693 44,170 1327 0.4979
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

322 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 43600 50300 0.1332 34,242 1273 0.7333
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

322 University of California-Riverside 43600 66400 0.3433 22,599 1199 0.7685
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

22,599

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

322 University of Florida 43600 45600 0.0438 36,567 1399 0.242
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

325 Texas Christian University 43700 81900 0.4664 11,049 1283 0.4449
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

326 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43800 57100 0.2315 23,351 1239 0.766
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

327 CUNY Lehman College 44400 45800 0.0306 11,217 1020 0.4601
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

11,217

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

328 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2748 31,253 1272 0.773
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

329 Illinois State University 45100 47300 0.0466 19,107 1115 0.8815
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

330 Saint Louis University 46100 74500 0.3813 10,436 1260 0.7504
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,436

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

331 Michigan State University 46200 56200 0.1779 41,234 1223 0.848
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

332 Montclair State University 46300 46600 0.0064 18,712 1058 0.8789
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

333 James Madison University 46400 46400 0 21,112 1260 0.7151
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

334 University of Illinois Chicago 46500 48000 0.0312 22,495 1252 0.7735
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

335 University of Delaware 47200 53200 0.1127 19,119 1303 0.6356
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

336 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 47300 85700 0.4479 5,743 1438 0.6343
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,743

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

337 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,914 1110 0.7589
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

338 University of California-Merced 48700 52300 0.0688 8,372 1070 0.9152
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

339 The University of Alabama 48800 48800 0 34,389 1233 0.7665
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

340 University of St Thomas 50100 70300 0.2875 6,044 1270 0.9125
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

341 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 50900 84200 0.3956 34,454 1435 0.1564
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

342 University of Iowa 51000 53200 0.0415 22,738 1208 0.8362
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

342 University of Kentucky 51000 56000 0.0893 25,535 1193 0.9294
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

344 University of Colorado Boulder 51300 56300 0.0887 32,100 1290 0.8115
#344

#344 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

345 University of Utah 51500 53700 0.0411 28,064 1237 0.8598
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

346 William Paterson University of New Jersey 51900 57000 0.0895 6,546 1153 0.9252
#346

#346 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

6,546

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

347 Texas A&M University-College Station 52600 56100 0.0625 60,710 1278 0.5732
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

348 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#348

#348 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

349 Miami University-Oxford 54800 56100 0.0232 16,816 1299 0.754
#349

#349 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

350 University of California-Irvine 55100 64800 0.1496 30,204 1333 0.2878
#350

#350 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

351 Auburn University 55400 55400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#351

#351 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

352 University of Missouri-Columbia 57000 59200 0.0372 24,457 1256 0.7847
#352

#352 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

353 Michigan Technological University 59100 59100 0 6,022 1256 0.8353
#353

#353 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

354 Indiana University-Bloomington 60800 63000 0.035 38,093 1302 0.7821
#354

#354 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

355 Clemson University 61400 63700 0.0346 23,401 1343 0.3834
#355

#355 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

356 University of California-Berkeley 74600 75500 0.0119 33,469 1407 0.1104
#356

#356 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

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

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