Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Geology/Earth Science, General Majors in the state of Texas for 2026

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

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

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

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

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

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

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

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

3 Rice University 5100 85000 0.9402 4,789 1535 0.08
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$85,000

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

5 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 5200 40700 0.8713 34,454 1435 0.1564
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

87%

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 Pomona College 5700 90000 0.9364 1,766 1520 0.0709
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,766

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

7 Princeton University 5700 82400 0.9305 5,813 1535 0.0462
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

9 Smith College 5900 96700 0.9394 2,549 1477 0.21
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$96,700

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

10 Amherst College 6300 96100 0.9349 1,914 1514 0.0901
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$96,100

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

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

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

12 California Institute of Technology 7000 91800 0.9242 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 Bowdoin College 7500 89900 0.9168 1,881 1505 0.0713
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

13 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 7500 90000 0.9171 4,580 1542 0.0455
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

4,580

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

15 Colgate University 7600 95700 0.9201 3,193 1488 0.1388
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

15 Northern Kentucky University 7600 25900 0.7075 10,163 1090 0.8307
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

17 Vanderbilt University 7900 96500 0.9183 7,221 1527 0.0586
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,500

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

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

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

19 College of Staten Island CUNY 8100 36100 0.7766 10,049 1005 0.9234
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

10,049

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

20 Columbia University in the City of New York 8400 98000 0.9146 9,164 1494 0.2965
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,494

Acceptance Rate

29.7 %

21 University of Pennsylvania 9200 92900 0.9012 10,013 1528 0.054
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

10,013

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

22 Washington and Lee University 9400 96000 0.9024 1,886 1488 0.1397
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

23 Marshall University 9600 34400 0.7204 9,146 1065 0.9572
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

24 California State University-Northridge 9700 36500 0.7349 32,499 1005 0.881
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

25 Idaho State University 9900 22200 0.5548 10,406 0 0.8396
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

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

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,431

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.4 %

27 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5775 7,206 1015 0.7214
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,206

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

28 University of Alaska Fairbanks 10900 54800 0.8017 5,912 1149 0.6212
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

29 Dickinson College 11000 94300 0.8838 2,311 1399 0.4209
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$94,300

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

30 Hamilton College 11200 89000 0.8738 2,037 1499 0.1362
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$89,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

30 Pitzer College 11200 94100 0.8811 1,242 1279 0.2516
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

30 The University of Texas at San Antonio 11200 25100 0.5525 31,127 1115 0.8679
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$25,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

30 University of California-Merced 11200 39600 0.7163 8,372 1070 0.9152
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

34 Franklin and Marshall College 11300 90300 0.8751 1,808 1396 0.2819
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

34 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 11300 27400 0.5873 27,082 1099 0.8459
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

34 Wellesley College 11300 91300 0.8764 2,407 1500 0.1405
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

37 The University of Texas at Dallas 11500 18700 0.3854 21,858 1283 0.6513
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$18,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

37 Utah State University 11500 28500 0.5964 25,920 1176 0.9247
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

39 Bates College 11600 91900 0.8736 1,760 1438 0.1332
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$91,900

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

40 California State University-Sacramento 11700 30700 0.6186 28,226 1015 0.9343
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

41 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11800 27800 0.5734 21,075 1420 0.1534
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

41 Wichita State University 11800 29800 0.6057 14,280 1094 0.7211
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

43 University of California-San Diego 11900 39700 0.7001 34,955 1375 0.2677
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

43 Vassar College 11900 92600 0.8716 2,462 1499 0.1857
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,600

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

45 Carleton College 12000 74400 0.838 2,128 1492 0.2041
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

45 The University of Texas at El Paso 12000 48200 0.7515 20,609 990 0.999
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

47 Brown University 12100 94000 0.871 7,910 1535 0.0539
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

47 Concord University 12100 39500 0.6939 1,609 990 0.9256
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

47 Lafayette College 12100 85800 0.8594 2,775 1427 0.3145
#47

#47 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 %

50 Midwestern State University 12400 21800 0.4289 4,303 1055 0.9347
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

50 Sul Ross State University 12400 27300 0.5463 1,441 1000 0.9562
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,441

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

50 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 12400 25700 0.518 10,656 1075 0.7289
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

10,656

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

50 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 29100 0.5734 39,083 1412 0.4517
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

54 University of California-Santa Barbara 12500 43000 0.7093 23,181 1354 0.3296
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

55 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,255 1134 0.737
#55

#55 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

73.7 %

55 California State University-Stanislaus 12600 45900 0.7249 8,455 950 0.9814
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

57 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12700 54500 0.7669 12,498 1010 0.8896
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

57 Southern Utah University 12700 44000 0.7109 13,126 1140 0.8179
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

59 California State University-Fresno 12800 19600 0.3462 21,430 995 0.9638
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

59 Indiana State University 12800 25900 0.5066 6,224 1140 0.8077
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

61 University of Hawaii at Hilo 13000 43800 0.7026 2,292 1005 0.6007
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.1 %

61 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 13000 41800 0.6888 37,140 1442 0.4237
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

63 West Virginia University 13100 57700 0.7728 18,614 1125 0.778
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

64 San Jacinto Community College 13300 16800 0.208 31,812 1140 1
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jacinto Community College
Pasadena, TX

Sticker Price

$16,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,812

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

65 University of South Carolina Aiken 13400 23300 0.425 3,289 1115 0.7857
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

66 Colorado College 13500 94600 0.8569 2,031 1357 0.1847
#66

#66 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 %

67 Portland State University 13600 26100 0.4778 15,414 1112 0.9087
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,112

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

68 Middle Tennessee State University 13700 23200 0.4094 18,042 1140 0.6909
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

68 Youngstown State University 13700 26800 0.4884 8,436 1065 0.8066
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

70 Eastern Illinois University 13800 24300 0.4314 6,785 990 0.6535
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

70 University of Nebraska at Omaha 13800 27800 0.5028 11,756 1124 0.8727
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

72 Denison University 13900 69300 0.7993 2,406 1383 0.1693
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

72 Western Washington University 13900 31600 0.5606 13,752 1218 0.9325
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

74 University of Southern Indiana 14000 26000 0.4598 5,347 1145 0.9581
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

75 Bryn Mawr College 14100 88300 0.8407 1,368 1383 0.2943
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,368

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

75 Mount Holyoke College 14100 89900 0.8434 2,178 1449 0.3603
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

77 Arkansas Tech University 14200 35900 0.6038 8,145 1035 0.9589
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

77 Fort Hays State University 14200 40700 0.6522 10,206 1110 0.9177
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

77 William & Mary 14200 43100 0.6702 7,063 1462 0.3407
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

80 Radford University 14300 20800 0.312 6,161 1070 0.8953
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

80 The University of Texas Permian Basin 14300 46000 0.6888 4,218 1020 0.9307
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

82 University of California-Riverside 14600 66000 0.7792 22,599 1199 0.7685
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

22,599

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

83 Bucknell University 14700 94800 0.8448 3,920 1284 0.2893
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

83 Stanford University 14700 71200 0.7934 7,904 1535 0.0361
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

83 Trinity University 14700 61200 0.7607 2,518 1402 0.2592
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

86 California State University-San Bernardino 14800 43900 0.6635 14,993 920 0.9318
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

86 Ohio State University-Main Campus 14800 25700 0.4236 46,815 1339 0.6057
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

88 California State University-Bakersfield 14900 50800 0.7073 8,865 1050 0.8508
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

88 Central Michigan University 14900 37400 0.6022 10,219 1095 0.8982
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

88 Stephen F Austin State University 14900 22700 0.3419 9,129 1060 0.7445
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

91 Florida International University 15100 23700 0.3621 44,904 1175 0.5466
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

91 Murray State University 15100 27000 0.4406 8,281 1124 0.8568
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

91 Northwest Missouri State University 15100 37700 0.6009 5,241 1075 0.8613
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

91 University of Hawaii at Manoa 15100 64500 0.7658 15,375 1179 0.866
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

95 Case Western Reserve University 15200 83100 0.8169 6,528 1485 0.3778
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

95 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 15200 28000 0.4568 8,553 1054 0.8688
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

97 Bridgewater State University 15300 25800 0.4072 8,172 1135 0.8919
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

97 Lewis-Clark State College 15300 23500 0.3483 3,793 1010 0.9407
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

97 Northern Illinois University 15300 30700 0.5008 11,349 1070 0.6979
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

97 University of California-Irvine 15300 36300 0.5784 30,204 1333 0.2878
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

97 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 15300 22800 0.3294 11,874 1082 0.8377
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

97 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 15300 26400 0.4203 4,721 1110 0.7782
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

97 Western Carolina University 15300 16500 0.0729 10,112 1130 0.818
#97

#97 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 %

104 California State University-Chico 15400 30700 0.4976 13,392 1117 0.9158
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

105 Macalester College 15500 90000 0.8274 2,144 1417 0.2852
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,144

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

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

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

107 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 15600 37900 0.5879 5,474 1138 0.9198
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

108 Colorado Mesa University 15700 24800 0.3655 9,473 1090 0.9829
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

108 Fitchburg State University 15700 30100 0.4777 3,027 1150 0.8693
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,027

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

108 Northeastern University 15700 89900 0.8254 22,695 1490 0.0522
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

108 University of Nevada-Reno 15700 27600 0.4313 18,895 1134 0.7371
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

112 Florida State University 15800 22900 0.3096 32,711 1360 0.2422
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

113 Albion College 15900 93700 0.8303 1,308 1065 0.807
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

113 Central Washington University 15900 27900 0.4308 10,033 1060 0.9061
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

113 Grand Valley State University 15900 25300 0.372 19,002 1233 0.8302
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

113 James Madison University 15900 28900 0.4502 21,112 1260 0.7151
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

113 New Mexico Highlands University 15900 31500 0.4949 1,710 945 0.9481
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,710

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

118 University of Memphis 16100 26400 0.3909 15,770 1075 0.7203
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

118 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16100 22400 0.2788 8,765 1209 0.8799
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

120 Ohio University-Main Campus 16200 23200 0.3017 19,888 1209 0.8517
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

120 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 16200 40300 0.5987 5,463 1055 0.8147
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,463

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

122 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5555 33,471 1399 0.0897
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

123 Lamar University 16400 23000 0.2845 8,218 1045 0.857
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,218

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

124 SUNY at Fredonia 16600 27800 0.4034 2,876 1193 0.792
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

124 SUNY College at Potsdam 16600 28000 0.4067 1,831 1060 0.777
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,831

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

124 University of Houston 16600 23100 0.2815 39,257 1249 0.7392
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

127 Keene State College 16800 51200 0.672 2,744 1020 0.9033
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,744

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

127 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 16800 29200 0.4248 18,667 1090 0.9711
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

127 Wayne State University 16800 46200 0.6365 16,173 1174 0.7786
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

130 Appalachian State University 16900 19500 0.1335 19,560 1159 0.9014
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

130 Eastern Michigan University 16900 32000 0.4705 10,470 1055 0.7964
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

132 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 17000 22300 0.2374 24,868 1214 0.796
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

133 Sam Houston State University 17100 23000 0.2574 17,787 1030 0.9026
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

133 University of South Florida 17100 17100 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

135 Purdue University-Main Campus 17200 27200 0.3673 44,170 1327 0.4979
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

136 Bennington College 17300 89500 0.8068 797 1360 0.4453
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennington College
Bennington, VT

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

797

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

137 University of Northern Colorado 17400 30500 0.4295 6,480 1085 0.9363
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

138 SUNY Buffalo State University 17600 44900 0.6075 5,205 1118 0.744
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

138 Weber State University 17600 41300 0.5733 31,672 1075 1
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

138 Western Kentucky University 17600 27000 0.3489 14,151 1090 0.9387
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

141 Georgia State University 17700 26000 0.3194 27,438 1089 0.5543
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

141 University of California-Berkeley 17700 43500 0.5936 33,469 1407 0.1104
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

141 University of Miami 17700 96300 0.8159 13,250 1406 0.189
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

144 Winona State University 17800 23000 0.228 5,277 1115 0.6848
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,277

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

145 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 18100 20800 0.1286 8,320 1074 0.8858
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

145 University of Arkansas 18100 27700 0.3482 28,859 1179 0.7431
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

147 Whitman College 18200 85500 0.7875 1,561 1399 0.3815
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

148 Boston College 18300 96200 0.8094 9,654 1490 0.1619
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

9,654

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

16.2 %

148 Central Connecticut State University 18300 34000 0.4615 8,170 1010 0.7333
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

148 Georgia Southern University 18300 23800 0.2315 23,618 1065 0.8789
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

151 State University of New York at Cortland 18400 27700 0.3355 5,911 1175 0.5979
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

59.8 %

151 Wright State University-Main Campus 18400 26700 0.3108 7,505 1059 0.9633
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

153 Salem State University 18500 28500 0.3508 4,853 1100 0.9557
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

153 SUNY College at Geneseo 18500 39400 0.5309 3,902 1275 0.6645
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

155 California State University-Fullerton 18600 41500 0.5507 38,597 0 0.9052
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

156 Fort Lewis College 18700 29100 0.3578 3,320 1160 0.9323
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,320

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

157 Emporia State University 18800 29800 0.3696 2,396 1075 0.9771
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

157 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 18800 28200 0.3329 7,353 1085 0.9077
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

159 Hanover College 19000 64000 0.7033 962 1189 0.8397
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

962

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

160 Northern Michigan University 19100 33100 0.423 6,684 1100 0.8402
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

160 William Paterson University of New Jersey 19100 45300 0.5781 6,546 1153 0.9252
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

6,546

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

162 College of Charleston 19200 33900 0.4342 10,880 1255 0.6003
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

162 Occidental College 19200 89200 0.7851 1,881 1447 0.4417
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$89,200

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

164 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 19300 25200 0.2338 6,853 1090 0.7147
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

165 Eastern Kentucky University 19400 34400 0.4355 12,726 1055 0.9695
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

12,726

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

166 The University of Montana 19500 25200 0.2259 8,014 1184 0.9586
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

167 University of West Georgia 19600 24900 0.213 9,157 1040 0.5161
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

168 Stockton University 19800 44500 0.5554 7,565 1135 0.8894
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

168 University of Mississippi 19800 27000 0.2666 21,585 1182 0.9658
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

170 San Diego State University 19900 28900 0.3115 34,637 1208 0.3598
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

170 Scripps College 19900 94900 0.7907 1,117 1475 0.3829
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,900

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

172 University of Northern Iowa 20000 24000 0.1686 7,716 1115 0.8713
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

172 Western Michigan University 20000 32500 0.3851 13,860 1104 0.846
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

174 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 20100 26500 0.2418 9,967 1080 0.9475
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

174 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 20100 29500 0.3191 6,306 1214 0.9075
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

174 University of Wyoming 20100 26700 0.2487 8,130 1159 0.9688
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

177 San Jose State University 20200 33600 0.3985 28,008 0 0.8461
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

178 California State University-Los Angeles 20300 59200 0.6575 19,354 965 0.9125
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

178 Minot State University 20300 23500 0.135 2,499 1075 0.6462
#178

#178 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 %

178 State University of New York at Oswego 20300 40200 0.4952 5,517 1164 0.8057
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

178 University of Rochester 20300 93100 0.7822 6,580 1469 0.4008
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

178 University of Southern California 20300 75800 0.7325 20,630 1492 0.0981
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

178 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20300 45200 0.5514 31,035 1366 0.5499
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

184 Claremont McKenna College 20400 98000 0.792 1,390 1507 0.0959
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,390

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

9.6 %

184 University of New Orleans 20400 30200 0.3244 5,476 1050 0.6677
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

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

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

186 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 20500 26500 0.2261 22,351 1159 0.7504
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

186 Towson University 20500 30000 0.3162 16,264 1093 0.8198
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

189 University of Tulsa 20700 62900 0.6709 2,852 1328 0.615
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

190 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 20800 31000 0.3294 13,179 1110 0.8883
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

191 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27100 0.2285 31,133 1456 0.448
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

192 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,130 1095 0.5256
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

192 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 21000 38200 0.4501 11,365 1216 0.8816
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

11,365

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

194 Angelo State University 21100 23100 0.0887 9,779 1055 0.8301
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

194 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 21100 32800 0.3577 19,701 1214 0.8749
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

196 Northwestern University 21600 89500 0.759 9,060 1533 0.0769
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

197 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 21800 24900 0.1245 5,823 1150 0.8619
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

197 Montana State University 21800 27100 0.1953 15,053 1184 0.8214
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

15,053

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

199 Austin Peay State University 22000 29100 0.2438 8,926 0 0.9638
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

200 Tufts University 22200 98900 0.7752 7,126 1507 0.1153
#200

#200 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 %

201 Southern Connecticut State University 22400 59600 0.6242 7,252 965 0.9482
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

202 SUNY Brockport 22500 35100 0.359 5,816 1195 0.7068
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

202 University of Florida 22500 43300 0.4808 36,573 1399 0.242
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

204 Rocky Mountain College 22700 52000 0.5632 851 1075 0.6961
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

204 St Lawrence University 22700 87800 0.7413 1,949 1359 0.5434
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

206 Augustana College 22900 72800 0.6856 2,522 1163 0.6277
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

207 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,771 1044 0.7933
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

208 Saint Norbert College 23100 63800 0.6377 1,970 1193 0.8574
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

208 University of Southern Mississippi 23100 23100 0 10,193 1181 0.9912
#208

#208 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 %

210 Saint Cloud State University 23200 36800 0.371 8,209 1079 0.948
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

211 Allegheny College 23300 75400 0.6916 1,171 1269 0.5452
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

54.5 %

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

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

213 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 23500 50000 0.5298 3,856 1185 0.7518
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

214 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 23600 36800 0.3589 14,783 1124 0.8096
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

214 SUNY Oneonta 23600 49300 0.5218 4,681 1190 0.6959
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

216 Texas Tech University 23700 28100 0.1562 32,580 1200 0.7265
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

217 Hampshire College 23800 101500 0.7652 844 1254 0.7528
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$101,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

218 University of Kentucky 23900 36100 0.3374 25,535 1193 0.9294
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

219 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,965 1095 0.5958
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

220 Minnesota State University, Mankato 24100 27100 0.1124 12,897 1160 0.9133
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

220 Northern Arizona University 24100 43700 0.449 22,991 1145 0.8961
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

220 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 38000 0.3658 23,920 1390 0.5973
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

223 University of South Carolina-Columbia 24200 26300 0.08 30,187 1292 0.6015
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

224 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 24400 44400 0.4495 1,217 1229 0.5405
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

224 University at Buffalo 24400 34000 0.2824 20,360 1303 0.7418
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

226 Western Oregon University 24600 24600 0 3,343 1120 0.9871
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,343

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

227 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 24900 26900 0.0762 2,170 1239 0.8525
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

228 Tennessee Technological University 25100 33700 0.254 8,838 1159 0.8316
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

229 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25500 31500 0.1906 6,817 1110 0.882
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,817

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

230 Binghamton University 25700 32700 0.2159 14,669 1417 0.3861
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

230 University of Kansas 25700 44000 0.4166 22,085 1176 0.9348
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

232 Hope College 25800 60100 0.5705 3,395 1245 0.7924
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

232 Iowa State University 25800 43300 0.4037 25,628 1207 0.8866
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

234 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,263 1404 0.4904
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

235 Calvin University 26200 53000 0.5053 3,356 1256 0.7091
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

235 East Tennessee State University 26200 30600 0.1437 10,633 1124 0.8706
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

10,633

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

235 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 26200 59900 0.5625 34,242 1273 0.7333
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

238 Ball State University 26400 26400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#238

#238 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 %

238 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26400 28400 0.0721 14,504 1145 0.7637
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

238 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 26400 43000 0.3857 5,789 1060 0.5774
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

241 Earlham College 26500 75800 0.6506 696 1233 0.7311
#241

#241 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 %

241 Gustavus Adolphus College 26500 75500 0.6497 1,952 1302 0.618
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,952

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

61.8 %

241 Juniata College 26500 70600 0.625 1,242 1193 0.7891
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

244 Adams State University 26600 33600 0.2095 1,749 975 0.3076
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

1,749

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

245 Furman University 26700 79600 0.6643 2,383 1359 0.4295
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

246 University of Arizona 27100 38500 0.2958 45,025 1212 0.8614
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

246 University of Idaho 27100 45200 0.4001 9,574 1119 0.7553
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

248 Syracuse University 27300 83100 0.6714 15,958 1363 0.4611
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

249 University of Minnesota Duluth 27400 31100 0.1206 8,426 1235 0.8876
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

250 Rowan University 27500 41600 0.3386 16,199 1214 0.783
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

251 Missouri State University-Springfield 27600 35400 0.2206 20,584 1134 0.9053
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

252 Pacific Lutheran University 27800 71200 0.6094 2,446 1247 0.78
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,446

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

253 North Dakota State University 27900 30400 0.0807 9,762 1110 0.9496
#253

#253 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 %

254 Lake Superior State University 28000 33700 0.1692 1,551 1114 1
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

255 Morehead State University 28100 32600 0.1379 8,258 1140 0.7721
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

256 Cornell College 28300 74800 0.6221 1,085 1243 0.8066
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,085

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

256 Mississippi State University 28300 32300 0.1252 18,567 1214 0.7764
#256

#256 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 %

258 University of Delaware 28500 34500 0.1741 19,287 1302 0.6924
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

259 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 33400 0.1437 11,160 1069 0.5967
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

260 Northland College 28700 63200 0.5455 485 1165 0.7181
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northland College
Ashland, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

485

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

71.8 %

261 Dartmouth College 28900 96000 0.699 4,570 1507 0.054
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

4,570

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

262 University of Utah 29000 32000 0.0953 28,064 1237 0.8598
#262

#262 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 %

262 Western Illinois University 29000 31000 0.066 4,525 1000 0.7118
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

264 University of Iowa 29100 31100 0.0659 22,738 1208 0.8362
#264

#264 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 %

265 Clemson University 29300 37100 0.2114 23,401 1343 0.3834
#265

#265 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 %

266 Hartwick College 29500 66200 0.5541 1,097 1089 0.6948
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

267 Illinois State University 29700 35200 0.1575 19,107 1115 0.8815
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

267 Kansas State University 29700 41600 0.2864 15,650 1164 0.8199
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

269 Framingham State University 29900 38100 0.2152 2,817 1165 0.8491
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,817

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

270 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#270

#270 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 %

270 Montclair State University 30000 36300 0.1737 18,712 1058 0.8789
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

270 University of North Dakota 30000 32500 0.0784 11,033 1189 0.769
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

273 Western Connecticut State University 30300 49800 0.3916 3,542 1029 0.8136
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT

Sticker Price

$49,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,542

Est. Median SAT

1,029

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

274 University of Toledo 30900 42000 0.2633 11,013 1159 0.9202
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

275 Beloit College 31000 97600 0.6823 1,004 1298 0.6304
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

275 The University of Alabama 31000 55500 0.4415 34,389 1233 0.7665
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

277 The College of Wooster 31100 83100 0.6261 1,738 1344 0.5953
#277

#277 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 %

278 Michigan Technological University 31200 34700 0.1009 6,022 1256 0.8353
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

279 Kean University 31600 39600 0.2021 11,758 1035 0.759
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

280 New Jersey City University 31700 39800 0.2037 4,209 1015 0.8918
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

4,209

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

281 Centenary College of Louisiana 31900 63200 0.4951 693 1130 0.5574
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

282 University of Dayton 32100 64200 0.5001 7,740 1284 0.6566
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

283 Rider University 32500 60600 0.4637 3,196 1214 0.794
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

3,196

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

283 Western Colorado University 32500 41400 0.2149 3,149 1230 0.9971
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

285 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32600 35100 0.0713 30,564 1302 0.416
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

286 North Carolina State University 32900 54800 0.3989 28,422 1335 0.4167
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

287 The University of the South 33000 77400 0.5733 1,644 1313 0.569
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

288 Frostburg State University 33500 43000 0.221 2,619 1095 0.892
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

288 University of Indianapolis 33500 59900 0.4415 3,603 1080 0.6648
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

290 Adrian College 33700 70200 0.5193 1,678 1025 0.6843
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,678

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

68.4 %

291 Wilkes University 33900 61900 0.4516 1,956 1153 0.9146
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,956

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

292 Sonoma State University 34000 41200 0.1748 5,412 1095 0.9473
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

5,412

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

293 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34500 34500 0 9,982 1125 0.7702
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

293 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 34500 36100 0.0443 33,572 1264 0.8529
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

295 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 34600 58500 0.4094 36,588 1367 0.6535
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

295 University of Vermont 34600 66300 0.478 12,276 1379 0.653
#295

#295 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 %

297 Hofstra University 34900 77000 0.5466 6,581 1323 0.6808
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

298 Cedarville University 35900 57000 0.3694 4,916 1247 0.6488
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

299 University of North Carolina Wilmington 36100 36100 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

300 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 36300 42500 0.1458 14,449 1195 0.7816
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

301 Auburn University 36400 38000 0.0421 27,907 1324 0.4593
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

302 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 36600 41600 0.1213 5,386 995 0.9092
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

303 Skidmore College 37000 89100 0.5845 2,704 1421 0.2105
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

304 East Carolina University 37100 40100 0.0748 21,445 1120 0.8922
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

305 University of Connecticut 37300 43900 0.1505 20,056 1329 0.5239
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

306 California State University-Long Beach 37700 38600 0.0233 35,843 1135 0.4628
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

307 DePauw University 37800 70300 0.4624 1,917 1260 0.5719
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

308 Baylor University 38900 66500 0.4159 14,915 1277 0.5128
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

309 Temple University 40600 55300 0.266 21,428 1245 0.8045
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

310 Rutgers University-Newark 40900 60500 0.3242 7,417 1214 0.7873
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,417

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

311 Washington State University 41100 56300 0.2706 21,455 1131 0.8664
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

312 Marist University 41600 102800 0.5954 5,551 1279 0.5651
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$102,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,551

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

313 Susquehanna University 42300 76800 0.4494 2,185 1204 0.7871
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,185

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

314 Southern Methodist University 42500 83200 0.49 7,285 1423 0.6335
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$83,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

315 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 43100 54700 0.212 20,418 1375 0.5808
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

316 University of Georgia 43200 48900 0.117 31,514 1336 0.3719
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

317 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 44000 57100 0.2287 23,351 1239 0.766
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

318 Saint Louis University 44500 80900 0.4497 10,436 1260 0.7504
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

10,436

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

318 University of Illinois Chicago 44500 49300 0.0973 22,495 1252 0.7735
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

320 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2741 31,253 1272 0.773
#320

#320 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 %

320 The University of Texas at Arlington 44900 60000 0.2515 31,112 1114 0.8129
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

322 University of Maine 45200 45200 0 9,601 1178 0.9664
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

323 The University of Texas at Austin 45300 45300 0 43,165 1348 0.2664
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

324 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46200 86200 0.4639 5,743 1438 0.6343
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,743

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

325 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

326 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,914 1110 0.7589
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

327 Tulane University of Louisiana 48900 92100 0.4693 7,283 1451 0.1398
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

328 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53400 61000 0.1253 41,303 1338 0.7975
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

329 George Mason University 53500 61000 0.123 28,331 1268 0.8748
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

330 Texas A&M University-College Station 54100 56100 0.0365 60,710 1278 0.5732
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

331 University of Colorado Boulder 55900 56600 0.0124 32,100 1290 0.8115
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

332 Miami University-Oxford 56600 56600 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

333 University of Missouri-Columbia 57100 59200 0.0346 24,457 1256 0.7847
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

334 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 58100 66100 0.121 40,754 1391 0.3915
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$66,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

335 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58200 64100 0.0921 42,604 1336 0.6056
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

336 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 59100 61200 0.0335 26,500 1183 0.8857
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

337 Indiana University-Bloomington 60900 63000 0.0326 38,093 1302 0.7821
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

338 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 61100 66400 0.0799 5,472 1159 0.906
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

339 University of Oregon 66900 68900 0.0297 20,622 1250 0.883
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

340 University of California-Davis 69800 69800 0 32,273 1290 0.4183
#340

#340 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 %

341 University of California-Santa Cruz 82000 82000 0 17,940 1281 0.6557
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$82,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

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

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