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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

Most Affordable Geology/Earth Science, General Colleges in Oregon for 2027

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

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

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

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

2 Princeton University 3700 82600 0.9552 5,813 1535 0.0462
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

3 Colby College 3800 91300 0.958 2,412 1497 0.0709
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

4 Williams College 4600 89700 0.949 2,115 1527 0.0825
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,115

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

5 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 4800 40700 0.8811 34,454 1435 0.1564
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

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

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

7 Amherst College 5800 96200 0.9402 1,914 1514 0.0901
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

7 Smith College 5800 96800 0.9406 2,549 1477 0.21
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$96,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

9 Bates College 6400 92900 0.9309 1,760 1469 0.1332
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

10 Savannah State University 6900 29000 0.7616 2,966 925 0.4614
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

10 William & Mary 6900 43100 0.8395 7,063 1462 0.3407
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

12 California Institute of Technology 7500 91800 0.9183 987 1557 0.0257
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

987

Est. Median SAT

1,557

Acceptance Rate

2.6 %

13 College of Staten Island CUNY 7600 36100 0.7904 10,051 1064 0.9234
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

10,051

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

14 Vanderbilt University 7700 96200 0.9195 7,221 1527 0.0586
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

15 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

16 Bowdoin College 8200 89900 0.909 1,881 1505 0.0713
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

17 Columbia University in the City of New York 8300 97100 0.915 9,164 1535 0.0399
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$97,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.0 %

18 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8400 90000 0.9071 4,535 1542 0.0455
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

4,535

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

19 Pomona College 9100 90100 0.8992 1,700 1520 0.0709
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,700

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

20 Wellesley College 9200 91300 0.8994 2,407 1500 0.1405
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

21 Idaho State University 9300 23500 0.6051 10,834 0 0
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

22 Hamilton College 9400 89100 0.8948 2,031 1499 0.1362
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

22 Haverford College 9400 97600 0.9038 1,431 1499 0.1237
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,431

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.4 %

22 Washington and Lee University 9400 96200 0.9025 1,886 1488 0.1397
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

25 University of Pennsylvania 9500 92900 0.8977 11,478 1536 0.054
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

11,478

Est. Median SAT

1,536

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

26 Bucknell University 9600 91800 0.8959 3,920 1396 0.2893
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

27 Rice University 9800 89100 0.8903 4,789 1535 0.08
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

28 Southern Utah University 10200 22200 0.5416 13,126 1140 0.8179
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

29 Colgate University 10500 95800 0.8901 3,193 1488 0.1388
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

29 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5775 7,166 1015 0.7229
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,166

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

31 Marshall University 11000 33400 0.6705 9,146 1065 0.9573
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

32 Pitzer College 11100 94100 0.8822 1,242 1279 0.2516
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

33 Bryn Mawr College 11200 88300 0.8736 1,360 1383 0.2943
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,360

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

33 Indiana State University 11200 25900 0.5685 6,224 1020 0.8077
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

35 University of Tulsa 11300 62900 0.82 2,852 1328 0.6151
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

35 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11300 29100 0.6122 40,684 1331 0.3915
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

37 Carleton College 11600 74500 0.8439 2,128 1490 0.2041
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

37 Ohio State University-Main Campus 11600 25700 0.548 46,815 1378 0.6057
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

39 California State University-Sacramento 11700 31300 0.6265 28,820 1035 0.9399
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

39 Eastern Kentucky University 11700 22900 0.49 13,448 1110 0.7761
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

39 The University of Texas at El Paso 11700 26900 0.5645 21,118 980 0.9992
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

21,118

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

39 Vassar College 11700 92400 0.8736 2,462 1499 0.1857
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

43 University of Hawaii at Hilo 11800 33200 0.6437 2,292 1005 0.6063
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

44 California State University-Northridge 12000 22000 0.4553 32,756 1005 0.9345
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

44 Lafayette College 12000 85800 0.8606 2,775 1427 0.3145
#44

#44 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 %

46 The University of Texas at San Antonio 12100 25000 0.5153 31,127 1115 0.8679
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

47 Dickinson College 12400 92100 0.8657 2,311 1393 0.4209
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

47 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 12400 28000 0.5568 8,553 1045 0.8688
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

47 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 29200 0.5745 38,040 1418 0.452
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

50 University of California-Merced 12500 49700 0.7488 8,372 1070 0.9053
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$49,700

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

51 Albion College 12600 75400 0.8334 1,308 1065 0.807
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

51 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,255 1134 0.7517
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

51 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 12600 25900 0.5145 1,066 1197 0.4449
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

54 California State University-San Bernardino 12800 30800 0.5851 15,365 990 0.9374
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

15,365

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

54 University of South Florida 12800 17100 0.2513 38,525 1239 0.4319
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

56 University of Arizona 12900 30900 0.5835 44,848 1233 0.8614
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

57 Colorado College 13000 94600 0.8627 2,031 1357 0.1847
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

58 California State University-Bakersfield 13200 45000 0.7071 8,865 925 0.9385
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

58 Mount Holyoke College 13200 89900 0.8534 2,178 1449 0.3603
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

60 Denison University 13300 69300 0.8081 2,394 1412 0.1739
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,394

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

17.4 %

60 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,288 1090 0.9068
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,288

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

62 Trinity University 13500 69600 0.8064 2,518 1423 0.2592
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

63 The University of Texas at Dallas 13600 19400 0.2988 21,858 1283 0.6513
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

63 University of Delaware 13600 34500 0.6054 20,026 1294 0.706
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

20,026

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

63 University of Georgia 13600 26600 0.4887 32,399 1382 0.377
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

63 University of Houston 13600 22000 0.3811 39,257 1249 0.7392
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

67 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 13800 19000 0.2739 11,994 1090 0.865
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

67 Utah State University 13800 20800 0.3369 25,706 1176 0.9247
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

67 Western Washington University 13800 31400 0.5605 13,752 1272 0.9325
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

70 Brown University 13900 94000 0.8521 7,910 1535 0.0539
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

71 University of Idaho 14000 25800 0.4582 9,574 1119 0.7553
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

72 Northern Illinois University 14100 30400 0.5355 11,348 1070 0.6979
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

73 Central Michigan University 14300 37800 0.621 10,193 1095 0.8982
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

73 Midwestern State University 14300 21600 0.3375 4,303 1010 0.9352
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

73 University of South Carolina Aiken 14300 23300 0.3864 3,289 1115 0.7854
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

76 Stephen F Austin State University 14600 23400 0.3756 9,129 1075 0.9399
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

77 Stanford University 14800 71700 0.794 7,904 1535 0.0361
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

78 Concord University 15100 31700 0.5245 1,609 990 0.9256
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

78 Murray State University 15100 27000 0.4426 7,851 1115 0.8568
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,851

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

80 Case Western Reserve University 15200 91300 0.8339 6,528 1475 0.3654
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

36.5 %

80 Macalester College 15200 90100 0.8317 2,138 1425 0.2852
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,138

Est. Median SAT

1,425

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

80 Western Michigan University 15200 26500 0.4268 13,027 1115 0.846
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

83 Western Carolina University 15300 16500 0.0729 10,112 1130 0.8183
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$16,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

84 California State University-East Bay 15500 30100 0.4857 9,909 940 0.9739
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

84 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8254 2,896 1440 0.3418
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

84 University of West Georgia 15500 24600 0.3703 9,103 1040 0.5161
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

9,103

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

87 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 29800 0.4782 5,241 1095 0.8609
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

88 Appalachian State University 15700 19500 0.195 19,560 1190 0.9014
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

88 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15700 25800 0.392 5,386 1050 0.9092
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

90 University of California-Riverside 15800 36500 0.5667 22,600 1199 0.7639
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

22,600

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

91 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 15900 26900 0.4096 9,847 1090 0.9309
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

91 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 15900 38400 0.5856 37,140 1406 0.4237
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

91 University of Kansas 15900 34900 0.545 22,085 1176 0.9348
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

94 California State University-Long Beach 16000 25800 0.3799 36,082 1135 0.4627
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

94 Emporia State University 16000 22900 0.3015 2,396 1075 0.9771
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

96 Frostburg State University 16100 26600 0.3945 3,422 1095 0.8918
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

96 Portland State University 16100 26100 0.3839 15,414 1094 0.9087
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

98 Indiana University of Pennsylvania 16200 28200 0.425 7,353 1085 0.9077
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

99 Eastern Michigan University 16400 36100 0.5463 10,470 1055 0.7964
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

99 SUNY College at Potsdam 16400 27600 0.406 2,111 1060 0.777
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,111

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

99 University of Maine 16400 29300 0.4405 9,601 1205 0.9664
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

99 Wayne State University 16400 32900 0.5013 16,012 1174 0.8116
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

16,012

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

99 West Virginia University 16400 40900 0.5987 18,206 1125 0.89
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

104 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 16500 34300 0.5191 5,472 1333 0.906
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

105 Northwestern University 16800 89500 0.8126 9,399 1527 0.0769
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

9,399

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

105 Sam Houston State University 16800 27000 0.3779 17,787 1030 0.9026
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

105 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 16800 26300 0.3618 19,701 1214 0.8749
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

105 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16800 64800 0.7411 20,885 1420 0.1534
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,885

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

109 Morehead State University 17000 28000 0.3926 8,258 1140 0.7721
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

110 Middle Tennessee State University 17100 23200 0.2629 18,042 1140 0.6909
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

110 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17100 20700 0.1739 8,320 1090 0.8858
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

112 Missouri State University-Springfield 17200 35400 0.5147 20,584 1134 0.9053
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

113 Central Connecticut State University 17300 34000 0.4906 8,170 1075 0.7333
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

114 Salem State University 17400 28500 0.3894 4,867 1075 0.9588
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

115 Wright State University-Main Campus 17500 26600 0.3425 7,505 1073 0.9633
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

116 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

116 Whitman College 17700 85800 0.7942 1,561 1399 0.3815
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

118 Boston College 17800 97600 0.8174 10,314 1490 0.1643
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

10,314

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

119 College of Charleston 17900 33900 0.4726 10,880 1255 0.6003
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

120 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18000 25200 0.2852 6,835 1090 0.7147
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,835

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

121 Lewis-Clark State College 18100 23500 0.2293 3,793 980 0.8769
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

121 Occidental College 18100 89200 0.7974 1,881 1447 0.4417
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$89,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

121 State University of New York at Oswego 18100 27700 0.3465 5,517 1180 0.8055
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

121 Texas Tech University 18100 27100 0.3326 32,580 1200 0.7265
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

121 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18100 28600 0.3669 4,218 1030 0.9489
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

121 University of California-Berkeley 18100 43500 0.5844 33,070 1407 0.1098
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

33,070

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

127 Central Washington University 18200 22700 0.198 10,317 1045 0.9062
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

10,317

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

128 California State University-Fullerton 18500 20600 0.1023 38,760 1090 0.9052
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

129 University of Illinois Chicago 18700 30100 0.3793 22,495 1252 0.7735
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

130 The University of Montana 18800 25200 0.2537 7,891 1225 0.9586
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,891

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

131 Texas A&M University-College Station 19000 29900 0.3643 60,710 1278 0.5743
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

132 University of Nevada-Reno 19100 28200 0.3224 19,117 1134 0.7371
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

132 University of South Alabama 19100 22400 0.1476 9,241 1140 0.7096
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

134 Shawnee State University 19200 26400 0.273 2,994 1085 0.6891
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,994

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

135 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.9315
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

135 University of Mississippi 19300 27000 0.2851 21,585 1182 0.9658
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

137 Rutgers University-Newark 19400 38000 0.4893 7,989 1159 0.7136
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

138 Norwich University 19500 73800 0.7355 2,626 1186 0.7444
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

138 SUNY Oneonta 19500 29300 0.3344 4,681 1234 0.696
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

140 California State University-Los Angeles 19600 38000 0.4843 19,586 965 0.9125
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

141 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 19700 29100 0.323 6,306 1214 0.9075
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

142 Eastern Illinois University 19800 28100 0.2953 6,785 985 0.6535
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

142 University of New Orleans 19800 30600 0.3535 5,419 1040 0.7431
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

142 University of Southern California 19800 75900 0.7395 20,630 1492 0.0981
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

145 University of Northern Iowa 19900 24000 0.1709 7,711 1129 0.9274
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,711

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

145 Youngstown State University 19900 34000 0.4147 9,400 1115 0.8445
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

147 Franklin and Marshall College 20000 90300 0.7785 1,808 1396 0.2819
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

147 San Diego State University 20000 28900 0.308 35,782 1208 0.3619
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

147 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 20000 25700 0.222 10,632 1075 0.8859
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,632

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

150 Iowa State University 20100 24200 0.1714 25,628 1207 0.8866
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

150 SUNY Buffalo State University 20100 29400 0.3158 5,255 1109 0.7295
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,255

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

152 Hanover College 20200 64000 0.6846 1,035 1210 0.837
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,035

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

153 Fort Lewis College 20300 29100 0.3027 3,392 1109 0.773
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

153 Minot State University 20300 23500 0.1374 2,499 1075 0.6462
#153

#153 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 %

153 University of Rochester 20300 93100 0.7822 6,580 1462 0.4008
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

156 Ohio University-Main Campus 20600 23200 0.1121 20,444 1209 0.8499
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

157 Hampshire College 20700 83900 0.7536 844 1254 0.7528
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

157 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.3258 44,819 1327 0.4987
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

44,819

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

157 University of Nebraska at Omaha 20700 27800 0.255 11,756 1124 0.8698
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

157 University of Wyoming 20700 27900 0.2578 8,130 1179 0.9688
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

161 University of Memphis 20800 29600 0.2976 15,770 1075 0.7203
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

162 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 20900 26000 0.1961 4,880 1124 0.8172
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

4,880

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

163 Northern Michigan University 21100 33100 0.3626 6,684 1100 0.8402
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

164 Western Oregon University 21300 24600 0.134 3,167 1040 0.981
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,167

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

165 Rocky Mountain College 21400 52000 0.5882 851 1075 0.6961
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

166 Tufts University 21500 98900 0.7823 7,126 1507 0.1149
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

167 Austin Peay State University 21700 35900 0.3955 8,926 1075 0.9641
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

168 Grand Valley State University 22100 35900 0.3849 19,002 1084 0.8302
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

169 California State University-Chico 22200 27000 0.1775 13,792 1075 0.9272
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

170 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 22300 43200 0.4839 3,825 1175 0.7841
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

170 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,317 1115 0.7549
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

172 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 22400 22400 0 9,351 1195 0.8234
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,351

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

173 New Mexico Highlands University 22500 27200 0.1726 1,603 0 0
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

174 Florida State University 22600 32400 0.3029 32,720 1360 0.2422
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

174 Hope College 22600 60100 0.6238 3,395 1241 0.7924
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

176 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.6862 2,522 1163 0.6268
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

176 Juniata College 22800 73800 0.6909 1,242 1229 0.7891
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

176 St Lawrence University 22800 87800 0.7401 1,949 1359 0.5434
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

176 University of Oregon 22800 40200 0.4343 20,622 1250 0.883
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

180 San Jose State University 22900 41100 0.4429 28,008 1124 0.8461
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

181 Northern Arizona University 23100 34100 0.322 22,990 1090 0.8961
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

181 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.3725 8,738 1079 0.948
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,738

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

181 University of Southern Mississippi 23100 23100 0 10,193 1181 0.9912
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

184 East Tennessee State University 23400 30600 0.2351 10,829 1124 0.8619
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

185 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 45,193 1175 0.5466
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

45,193

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

186 Saint Norbert College 23800 63800 0.6267 1,970 1193 0.8574
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

187 Calvin University 23900 53500 0.5532 3,356 1222 0.7091
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

187 Stockton University 23900 32100 0.2553 7,565 1135 0.8894
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

187 University of Kentucky 23900 36400 0.3443 25,534 1193 0.9294
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

190 Fitchburg State University 24100 33700 0.2849 3,027 1145 0.8693
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,027

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

191 University of North Carolina Wilmington 24400 24400 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

191 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 24400 40500 0.3976 25,900 1375 0.5808
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

25,900

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

193 Adams State University 24500 32600 0.249 1,605 1030 0.9918
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

193 Boise State University 24500 31200 0.2148 23,983 1135 0.8721
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

23,983

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

193 Sul Ross State University 24500 37300 0.3433 1,890 1020 0.9871
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

196 Skidmore College 24600 89100 0.7236 2,704 1418 0.2105
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

197 Muskingum University 24700 51400 0.5203 1,523 1020 0.8184
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,523

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

197 Temple University 24700 36100 0.316 21,457 1135 0.8041
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

199 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 25100 37900 0.3375 5,661 1085 0.982
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,661

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

199 Tennessee Technological University 25100 33700 0.2557 9,187 1163 0.7613
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

199 University of Minnesota-Morris 25100 31900 0.2132 981 1140 0.7493
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

981

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

74.9 %

202 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25200 31500 0.2001 6,809 1110 0.882
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,809

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

203 California State University-Stanislaus 25300 33000 0.2336 8,455 950 0.9814
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

204 Michigan State University 25500 28900 0.1193 41,234 1279 0.848
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

205 Wheaton College 25700 87500 0.7063 2,150 1363 0.874
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$87,500

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

2,150

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

206 Fort Hays State University 25800 36100 0.2851 10,172 1075 0.9026
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

207 Minnesota State University, Mankato 25900 28000 0.0751 13,433 1145 0.8844
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

207 Western Kentucky University 25900 41800 0.3803 14,151 970 0.9387
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

209 Minnesota State University Moorhead 26200 28300 0.0744 3,375 1090 0.5876
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

3,375

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

210 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26300 28400 0.074 14,504 1149 0.7637
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

210 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 26300 28400 0.0741 2,216 1268 0.7987
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

212 Ball State University 26400 26400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

212 Gustavus Adolphus College 26400 75500 0.6502 1,905 1273 0.6099
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

214 Earlham College 26500 75800 0.6512 696 1233 0.7311
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

696

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

214 Millsaps College 26500 62400 0.5755 549 1189 0.4312
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

549

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

216 Georgia Southern University 26600 26800 0.0075 23,541 1065 0.8789
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

216 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 26600 41500 0.3588 42,604 1336 0.6056
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

218 University of Arkansas 26700 28900 0.0764 28,859 1179 0.743
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

218 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 26700 36600 0.2704 27,132 1099 0.9617
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

27,132

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

220 Kansas State University 26900 30400 0.1167 15,650 1164 0.8169
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

221 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 27400 31000 0.1164 3,184 1069 0.7539
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

3,184

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

222 University of Minnesota Duluth 27500 31300 0.1215 8,426 1235 0.8875
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

222 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,450 1044 0.9518
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,450

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

224 Syracuse University 27700 83100 0.6665 15,957 1363 0.4592
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,957

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

225 Pacific Lutheran University 27800 71200 0.6099 2,446 1159 0.7802
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,446

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

226 North Dakota State University 27900 30400 0.0825 9,762 1110 0.9496
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

227 University of Alaska Fairbanks 28000 33300 0.1591 5,827 1157 0.6469
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

5,827

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

227 Wichita State University 28000 39800 0.2963 13,313 1073 0.9395
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

229 Cornell College 28200 74800 0.6226 1,094 1243 0.799
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

229 Mississippi State University 28200 32300 0.1269 18,567 1214 0.7764
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

231 Michigan Technological University 28300 34700 0.1845 6,013 1256 0.9243
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,013

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

231 Weber State University 28300 33900 0.1651 31,672 0 0
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

233 Westminster University 28400 62600 0.5466 842 1233 0.6657
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$62,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

842

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

234 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 32300 0.1145 11,160 1069 0.5967
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

235 Dartmouth College 28700 96000 0.7011 4,637 1521 0.054
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

4,637

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

236 University of Dayton 28800 64200 0.5515 7,740 1302 0.6545
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

237 Bridgewater State University 28900 35500 0.1869 8,270 1180 0.8781
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

8,270

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

237 University of Southern Indiana 28900 40000 0.2774 7,600 1145 0.9581
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

237 University of Utah 28900 32000 0.097 28,064 1237 0.8598
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

237 Western Illinois University 28900 31000 0.0678 4,525 1015 0.7118
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

241 The University of the South 29000 77400 0.625 1,644 1340 0.569
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,340

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

241 University of Iowa 29000 31100 0.0677 22,738 1208 0.8362
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

243 Southern Methodist University 29100 90100 0.677 7,285 1423 0.6335
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

244 Clemson University 29200 37100 0.2129 23,401 1343 0.3834
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

244 Montclair State University 29200 36300 0.1957 18,712 1058 0.8789
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

244 University of Connecticut 29200 39500 0.2608 20,056 1329 0.5239
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

247 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29300 34000 0.1383 30,187 1292 0.6015
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

248 Montana State University 29500 31400 0.0605 15,046 1184 0.8214
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

15,046

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

249 University of Alaska Anchorage 29700 29700 0 9,853 990 0.6652
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,853

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

250 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 29900 34500 0.1335 5,459 1055 0.8046
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

5,459

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

250 University of Hawaii at Manoa 29900 38400 0.2213 15,375 1103 0.866
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

252 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

253 Northern Kentucky University 30100 32100 0.0623 10,163 1090 0.6765
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

254 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 30300 39200 0.2273 12,507 1010 0.8897
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

255 Scripps College 30500 94900 0.6789 1,117 1475 0.3829
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

256 University of California-Santa Barbara 30900 59100 0.4769 23,181 1354 0.3297
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

257 Lamar University 31000 38300 0.1907 8,184 1050 0.8641
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

8,184

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

257 The College of Wooster 31000 83100 0.6268 1,738 1344 0.5953
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

257 Western Colorado University 31000 41400 0.2512 3,148 1230 0.9971
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,148

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

260 Kean University 31400 39500 0.2051 11,758 1040 0.759
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

260 Rider University 31400 60600 0.4816 3,145 1233 0.7864
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,145

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

262 Hartwick College 31500 66200 0.5239 1,097 1179 0.696
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

263 Angelo State University 31800 35400 0.1019 9,702 1055 0.8301
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,702

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

264 Baylor University 31900 70300 0.546 14,915 1321 0.5128
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

265 DePauw University 32300 70300 0.5402 1,917 1321 0.5719
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

265 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 32300 36700 0.1202 41,303 1338 0.7975
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

267 Lake Superior State University 32400 33300 0.027 1,551 1120 0.6801
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

267 SUNY Brockport 32400 35800 0.095 5,816 1195 0.7068
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

269 North Carolina State University 32900 54800 0.3999 28,422 1378 0.4174
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

270 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 33100 37200 0.1102 5,823 1115 0.8619
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

271 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,254 1080 0.8955
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

271 Wilkes University 33300 61900 0.4621 2,076 1144 0.9064
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,076

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

273 Auburn University 33700 34100 0.0117 27,907 1324 0.4592
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

273 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 33700 41000 0.1778 22,364 1159 0.7504
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

275 Colorado Mesa University 33800 40000 0.1549 9,473 1055 0.8203
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

275 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 33800 36100 0.0637 33,033 1264 0.8529
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

277 SUNY at Fredonia 34100 39600 0.1391 2,771 1258 0.777
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

278 University of Indianapolis 34200 60700 0.4366 3,603 1080 0.665
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

279 University of St Thomas 34300 70300 0.5124 6,270 1299 0.8536
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

280 SUNY College at Geneseo 34400 39400 0.127 3,881 1279 0.6645
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

281 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34500 34500 0 10,202 1140 0.8109
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,202

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

282 University of Vermont 34600 66300 0.4785 12,276 1379 0.653
#282

#282 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 %

283 Beloit College 35100 81400 0.5685 1,004 1299 0.6304
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

284 New Jersey City University 35600 39800 0.1056 3,871 1015 0.9838
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

285 State University of New York at New Paltz 35700 35700 0 6,862 1260 0.6161
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

286 Cedarville University 35900 57000 0.3704 5,790 1232 0.6529
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,790

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

287 University of Northern Colorado 36200 39100 0.0742 6,480 1085 0.8585
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

288 Georgia State University 36500 45400 0.1961 27,415 1080 0.5544
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

27,415

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

289 California State University-Fresno 36700 43800 0.1624 21,954 995 0.9526
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

289 Furman University 36700 82900 0.5571 2,383 1359 0.4295
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$82,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

291 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 36900 37100 0.0054 5,939 1065 0.5878
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

292 East Carolina University 37100 42700 0.1313 21,445 1160 0.8921
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

293 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37300 66300 0.4375 31,035 1366 0.5478
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

294 Hofstra University 38100 76900 0.5045 6,581 1328 0.6808
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

295 Southern Connecticut State University 38300 52900 0.2761 7,252 1005 0.9147
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

295 Washington State University 38300 53900 0.2897 21,455 1125 0.8664
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

297 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38700 53100 0.2711 30,564 1302 0.416
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

298 State University of New York at Cortland 38800 39900 0.0276 5,911 1175 0.5979
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

59.8 %

298 William Paterson University of New Jersey 38800 50300 0.2288 6,647 1153 0.9008
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

300 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39500 39800 0.0075 24,868 1214 0.796
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

301 Stony Brook University 39900 53000 0.2473 18,263 1410 0.4904
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

302 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 40200 44100 0.0885 13,432 1225 0.8701
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

303 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 40300 50000 0.1942 34,242 1273 0.7333
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

304 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,475 1399 0.0897
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

305 Susquehanna University 41900 76800 0.4546 2,246 1204 0.8143
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,246

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

306 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 42400 42400 0 14,449 1195 0.784
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

307 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42700 56200 0.2403 11,355 1222 0.8816
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,355

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

308 University of Maryland-College Park 42900 53600 0.1998 31,133 1463 0.4479
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

309 University of Florida 43300 45700 0.0526 36,573 1399 0.242
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

310 Radford University 43600 45700 0.046 6,161 1070 0.8953
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

311 Texas Christian University 43800 87400 0.4991 11,049 1283 0.4449
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

311 University at Buffalo 43800 46700 0.0621 20,359 1303 0.7418
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

313 Marist University 44000 75800 0.4194 5,551 1279 0.5651
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

5,551

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

314 Ashland University 44900 56400 0.204 2,977 1125 0.764
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,977

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

314 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2743 31,253 1272 0.773
#314

#314 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 %

316 James Madison University 45200 45200 0 20,973 1260 0.7152
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,973

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

317 Towson University 45300 46400 0.0237 16,264 1098 0.8197
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

318 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 45700 58800 0.223 23,329 1239 0.766
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

319 University of California-San Diego 45800 77200 0.4066 34,955 1375 0.2671
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$77,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

320 Illinois State University 46000 49100 0.0633 19,107 1120 0.8815
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

321 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46100 86300 0.4656 5,741 1438 0.6347
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,741

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

322 Saint Louis University 46300 80900 0.4275 10,413 1305 0.7504
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,413

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

323 University of Colorado Boulder 46800 57700 0.1879 32,244 1351 0.7808
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

324 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47000 59700 0.2127 37,985 1390 0.5815
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

325 The University of Texas at Arlington 48000 55800 0.1398 32,545 1129 0.799
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

326 Tulane University of Louisiana 48700 91400 0.4673 8,192 1451 0.1398
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$91,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,192

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

327 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 48800 61200 0.2027 26,221 1204 0.8854
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

328 The University of Texas at Austin 49800 59400 0.1617 43,165 1356 0.2664
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

329 Binghamton University 50700 52800 0.0398 14,669 1415 0.3861
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

330 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,100 1219 0.7766
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

331 George Mason University 53700 61000 0.1197 28,334 1268 0.8748
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

332 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53800 62800 0.1433 23,920 1397 0.5973
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

333 The University of Alabama 55700 56500 0.0142 34,389 1284 0.7665
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$56,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

334 University of Missouri-Columbia 57100 59200 0.0356 24,449 1256 0.7847
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

335 Miami University-Oxford 57400 57400 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

336 Indiana University-Bloomington 60900 63000 0.0334 38,093 1302 0.7821
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

336 Mercyhurst University 60900 68000 0.1044 2,274 1090 0.8102
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

2,274

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

338 University of California-Davis 69800 69800 0 32,273 1290 0.4183
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

339 University of California-Irvine 72100 75600 0.0463 30,204 1333 0.2857
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

340 University of California-Santa Cruz 82400 82400 0 17,940 1281 0.6579
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

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

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