Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

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

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Considering a degree in Geology/Earth Science?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Geology/Earth Science majors who live in Utah.
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 Utah.
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 University of California-Los Angeles 0 68600 1 33,471 1399 0.0897
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

2 Williams College 3700 89100 0.9586 2,101 1527 0.0825
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

3 Utah State University 3900 20300 0.8094 25,920 1176 0.9247
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

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

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

5 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 4900 86800 0.9433 4,576 1535 0.0485
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$86,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

4,576

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

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

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

7 Yale University 5500 92300 0.9403 6,814 1507 0.0387
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

8 Johns Hopkins University 6800 88600 0.9231 6,356 1543 0.0644
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

9 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 7000 39100 0.8219 34,454 1435 0.1564
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

9 Wellesley College 7000 90900 0.9233 2,407 1500 0.1405
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

11 Amherst College 7200 95600 0.9246 1,914 1514 0.0901
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$95,600

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

12 Pitzer College 7600 90700 0.9161 1,242 1279 0.2516
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

13 Washington and Lee University 7800 87100 0.9106 1,886 1488 0.1397
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$87,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

14 Princeton University 8100 81800 0.9008 5,813 1535 0.0462
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

15 Western Colorado University 8200 27600 0.7024 3,149 1230 0.9971
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

16 CUNY City College 8600 31200 0.7245 12,982 1169 0.5997
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY City College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

12,982

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

16 Pomona College 8600 88500 0.9028 1,766 1520 0.0709
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$88,500

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,766

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

18 Hamilton College 8700 88400 0.9017 2,037 1499 0.1362
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

19 Vanderbilt University 8800 95000 0.9072 7,221 1527 0.0586
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

20 Washington University in St Louis 9400 96200 0.9026 8,220 1513 0.1206
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

8,220

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

21 Smith College 9500 92700 0.8971 2,549 1469 0.21
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$92,700

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

22 Utah Valley University 9600 17000 0.4313 43,796 1090 1
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Valley University
Orem, UT

Sticker Price

$17,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

43,796

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

22 Vassar College 9600 91500 0.8949 2,462 1499 0.1857
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$91,500

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

24 Arkansas Tech University 9900 22900 0.5671 8,145 1055 0.9589
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

25 Colgate University 10000 91600 0.8904 3,193 1488 0.1388
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$91,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

26 University of California-Davis 10100 37800 0.732 32,273 1290 0.4183
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

27 Bates College 10200 91800 0.8887 1,760 1438 0.1332
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

27 Columbia University in the City of New York 10200 94100 0.8919 9,157 1535 0.0386
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

29 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 21100 0.5125 4,721 1110 0.7782
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

30 New Mexico Highlands University 10500 21500 0.5112 1,710 945 0.9481
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,710

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

30 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5776 7,206 1015 0.7214
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,206

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

32 Bryn Mawr College 11100 88200 0.8744 1,368 1383 0.2943
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,368

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

33 Idaho State University 11500 27700 0.5846 10,406 0 0.8396
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

34 The University of Tennessee-Martin 11600 24800 0.5328 6,817 1110 0.882
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,817

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

34 University of Pennsylvania 11600 93000 0.8754 10,013 1528 0.054
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

10,013

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

36 Eastern Washington University 11800 28600 0.5884 6,951 1055 0.9437
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

36 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11800 27800 0.5744 21,075 1420 0.1534
#36

#36 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 %

38 Lafayette College 12000 85800 0.8606 2,775 1427 0.3145
#38

#38 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 %

39 Mount Holyoke College 12200 89700 0.8644 2,178 1449 0.3603
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

39 The University of Texas at Austin 12200 30700 0.6023 43,165 1335 0.2664
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

39 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 12200 27200 0.5522 40,754 1391 0.3915
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

42 Southern Utah University 12300 21200 0.4188 13,126 1140 0.8179
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$21,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

43 Brigham Young University 12500 29000 0.5687 32,221 1374 0.6919
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

43 University of Hawaii at Hilo 12500 21600 0.4216 2,292 1005 0.6007
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.1 %

45 The University of Texas Permian Basin 12800 37100 0.6545 4,218 1020 0.9307
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

46 Eastern Illinois University 12900 24400 0.4717 6,785 1020 0.6535
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

47 Harvey Mudd College 13100 93700 0.8605 921 1528 0.1266
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

921

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

12.7 %

48 Franklin and Marshall College 13300 90100 0.852 1,808 1396 0.2819
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

49 University of Alaska Fairbanks 13500 30200 0.5522 5,912 1149 0.6212
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

50 University of Delaware 13600 32500 0.5809 19,119 1303 0.6356
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

51 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,083 1412 0.4517
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

52 Wichita State University 13800 29800 0.5369 14,280 1094 0.7211
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

53 Texas Tech University 14000 27000 0.4813 32,580 1200 0.7265
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

54 Bowdoin College 14100 89900 0.8434 1,881 1505 0.0713
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

55 Kansas State University 14200 26100 0.4563 15,650 1164 0.8199
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

55 University of South Florida 14200 17100 0.1695 38,525 1239 0.4319
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

57 Northern Illinois University 14400 29300 0.5084 11,349 1070 0.6979
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

57 University of Idaho 14400 31300 0.5404 9,574 1119 0.7553
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

59 Case Western Reserve University 14600 80400 0.8179 6,528 1485 0.3778
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

59 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 27900 0.476 5,241 1075 0.8613
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

61 Northern Arizona University 14700 31200 0.5296 22,991 1145 0.8961
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

62 Stanford University 14800 71300 0.792 7,904 1535 0.0361
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

63 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 15000 24900 0.3969 5,474 1138 0.9198
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

63 University of Houston 15000 23600 0.3649 39,257 1249 0.7392
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

65 Florida International University 15100 23700 0.3621 44,904 1175 0.5466
#65

#65 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 %

65 Midwestern State University 15100 21600 0.3006 4,508 1055 0.8738
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

4,508

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

65 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 15100 29900 0.4952 5,472 1214 0.906
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

68 Central Michigan University 15300 40600 0.6233 10,219 1095 0.8982
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

69 Concord University 15400 31700 0.514 1,609 990 0.9256
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

70 University of South Carolina-Columbia 15500 24800 0.3744 30,187 1292 0.6015
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

71 Albion College 15700 72600 0.7836 1,308 1065 0.807
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

72 SUNY College at Geneseo 15800 26400 0.4009 3,902 1279 0.6663
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

72 Trinity University 15800 64800 0.7563 2,518 1402 0.2592
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

74 Ohio State University-Main Campus 15900 25700 0.3808 46,815 1339 0.6057
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

75 University of Southern Indiana 16200 26000 0.3771 5,347 1145 0.9581
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

76 Lake Superior State University 16300 31700 0.4851 1,551 1114 1
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

76 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16300 22300 0.2687 8,765 1209 0.8799
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

78 Northeastern University 16400 89900 0.8179 22,695 1490 0.0522
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

78 Western Carolina University 16400 19600 0.1633 10,112 1130 0.818
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

80 College of Staten Island CUNY 16600 42300 0.6078 10,049 1005 0.9234
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,049

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

80 Dickinson College 16600 90100 0.8157 2,311 1399 0.4209
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

80 Lamar University 16600 22900 0.2748 8,206 1045 0.857
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

80 SUNY at Fredonia 16600 27800 0.4034 2,876 1193 0.792
#80

#80 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 %

84 Grand Valley State University 16800 25300 0.3364 19,002 1233 0.8302
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

84 Northwestern University 16800 89500 0.8127 8,846 1513 0.0722
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

8,846

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

86 University of Georgia 17000 27100 0.3731 31,514 1336 0.3719
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

87 Frostburg State University 17100 26900 0.3637 2,619 1082 0.892
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

88 Denison University 17200 69300 0.7512 2,406 1383 0.1693
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

88 Purdue University-Main Campus 17200 27200 0.3671 44,170 1327 0.4979
#88

#88 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 %

88 Tufts University 17200 92400 0.8142 7,126 1507 0.1153
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

88 University of Southern Mississippi 17200 23100 0.2552 10,193 1181 0.9912
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

92 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 17400 26700 0.3489 4,894 1090 0.8596
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

4,894

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

93 Central Washington University 17500 22700 0.2288 10,033 1060 0.9061
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

93 Sam Houston State University 17500 23000 0.2392 17,787 1030 0.9026
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

95 Lewis-Clark State College 17600 24400 0.2786 3,793 980 0.9407
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

96 Bucknell University 17700 88400 0.7996 3,920 1284 0.2893
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

97 Skidmore College 17800 89100 0.7998 2,704 1421 0.2105
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

97 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17800 26300 0.3236 19,701 1214 0.8749
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

99 California State University-East Bay 17900 29700 0.3978 10,562 940 0.9681
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,562

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

99 California State University-Sacramento 17900 27200 0.3418 28,226 1015 0.9343
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

99 Macalester College 17900 88200 0.7974 2,144 1417 0.2852
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,144

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

102 University of Maine 18000 29000 0.3785 591 1199 0.9684
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

103 Framingham State University 18100 31000 0.4163 2,817 1125 0.8491
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,817

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

104 Carleton College 18200 74400 0.7553 2,128 1492 0.2041
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

104 Colorado Mesa University 18200 24800 0.2635 9,473 1050 0.9829
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

104 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 34,242 1260 0.7333
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

104 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 18200 18900 0.0371 8,320 1074 0.8858
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

108 Angelo State University 18500 23100 0.1979 9,779 1055 0.8301
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

108 SUNY Oneonta 18500 29300 0.3686 4,681 1190 0.6959
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

110 East Tennessee State University 18600 26300 0.293 10,633 1124 0.8706
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

10,633

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

110 State University of New York at Oswego 18600 27500 0.3235 5,517 1174 0.8057
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

112 Eastern Michigan University 18800 36100 0.479 10,470 1055 0.7964
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

112 The University of Texas at Dallas 18800 29800 0.3697 21,858 1283 0.6513
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

114 University of Mississippi 18900 45500 0.5851 21,585 1182 0.9658
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

115 University of Northern Colorado 19100 30500 0.3738 6,480 1085 0.9363
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

116 Colorado College 19300 94600 0.7961 2,031 1357 0.1847
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

116 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

118 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,457 1256 0.7847
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

118 Wright State University-Main Campus 19400 27000 0.2819 7,505 1059 0.9633
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

118 Youngstown State University 19400 29300 0.3375 8,436 1065 0.8066
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

121 Western Kentucky University 19600 26800 0.2689 14,151 960 0.9387
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

122 San Jose State University 19700 29900 0.3409 28,008 0 0.8461
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

122 Savannah State University 19700 27300 0.2779 2,857 950 0.8368
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

124 University of Wyoming 20000 26700 0.2497 8,130 1159 0.9688
#124

#124 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 %

125 Hanover College 20100 64000 0.686 962 1215 0.8397
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

962

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

126 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20200 38800 0.481 36,588 1367 0.6535
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

126 The University of Texas at Arlington 20200 27200 0.2576 31,112 1130 0.8129
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

126 University of Colorado Boulder 20200 30600 0.3398 32,100 1290 0.8115
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

126 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20200 43700 0.5382 31,035 1366 0.5499
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

130 Minot State University 20300 23500 0.1361 2,499 1075 0.6462
#130

#130 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 %

131 Marshall University 20600 36300 0.4328 9,165 1065 0.9572
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

131 University of Hawaii at Manoa 20600 36700 0.4382 14,576 1144 0.6967
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

133 Western Michigan University 20700 32300 0.3592 13,860 1104 0.846
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

134 Bridgewater State University 20800 28700 0.2728 8,172 1140 0.8919
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

134 State University of New York at New Paltz 20800 26300 0.2094 6,197 1260 0.6161
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

134 West Virginia University 20800 28800 0.278 18,614 1125 0.778
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

137 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27100 0.2289 31,133 1456 0.448
#137

#137 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 %

138 Central Connecticut State University 21000 34000 0.3821 8,170 1010 0.7333
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

138 Rutgers University-Newark 21000 38900 0.4603 7,417 1159 0.7873
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

7,417

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

138 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,130 0 0.5256
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

141 Brown University 21300 93900 0.7729 7,910 1535 0.0539
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$93,900

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

141 Olivet Nazarene University 21300 88800 0.7602 2,704 1104 0.5586
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

143 Austin Peay State University 21500 32700 0.3429 8,926 0 0.9638
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

143 Missouri State University-Springfield 21500 35400 0.3932 20,584 1134 0.9053
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

143 University of Miami 21500 70800 0.6967 13,250 1406 0.189
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

146 Guilford College 22000 57400 0.6167 1,160 1025 0.8376
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Guilford College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,160

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

146 Minnesota State University, Mankato 22000 27100 0.1894 12,897 1110 0.9133
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

148 University of California-Irvine 22100 35300 0.3744 30,204 1333 0.2878
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

149 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 22300 33900 0.342 7,353 1085 0.9077
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

149 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,277 1115 0.6848
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,277

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

151 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 22400 28000 0.1999 5,789 1115 0.5774
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

152 Florida State University 22600 25000 0.0962 32,711 1360 0.2422
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

152 Rocky Mountain College 22600 52000 0.5651 851 1075 0.6961
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

154 Boise State University 22700 41000 0.4461 24,030 1025 0.8721
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

154 Saint Norbert College 22700 62300 0.6357 1,970 1193 0.8574
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

156 University of Memphis 22800 30000 0.2404 15,770 1075 0.7203
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

157 Augustana College 22900 72800 0.6859 2,522 1163 0.6277
#157

#157 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 %

158 Sul Ross State University 23100 37300 0.3808 1,441 1000 0.9562
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,441

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

159 Whitman College 23300 85100 0.7262 1,561 1399 0.3815
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

160 Oberlin College 23400 90000 0.7403 2,950 1430 0.3298
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

161 Lawrence University 23600 71900 0.6714 1,417 1293 0.6394
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,417

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

161 Syracuse University 23600 83100 0.716 15,958 1363 0.4611
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

163 Eastern Kentucky University 23700 38000 0.3759 12,726 1055 0.9695
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

12,726

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

163 The University of Alabama 23700 29900 0.2077 34,389 1233 0.7665
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

165 Ohio University-Main Campus 23800 24500 0.0285 19,888 1209 0.8517
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

166 Beloit College 23900 75600 0.6842 1,004 1298 0.6304
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

166 Muskingum University 23900 49600 0.5178 1,524 1020 0.8184
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,524

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

166 University of Kentucky 23900 36000 0.3367 25,535 1193 0.9294
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

169 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 37100 0.3508 23,920 1390 0.5973
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

169 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 24100 30300 0.2047 10,656 1075 0.7289
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

10,656

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

171 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 24300 34800 0.3015 5,463 1095 0.8147
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$34,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,463

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

171 University of New Orleans 24300 31000 0.2161 5,476 1125 0.6677
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

173 University of Rochester 24400 93100 0.7381 6,580 1469 0.4008
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

173 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 24400 31000 0.2123 3,207 1084 0.9751
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

175 Saint Cloud State University 24500 35100 0.303 8,013 1094 0.9495
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

176 Calvin University 24600 53000 0.536 3,356 1214 0.7091
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

177 Northern Michigan University 24900 32900 0.2435 6,684 1100 0.8402
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

178 Binghamton University 25000 32000 0.2206 14,669 1417 0.3861
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

178 Montana State University 25000 31400 0.2038 15,053 1184 0.8214
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

15,053

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

180 Miami University-Oxford 25100 27200 0.0771 16,816 1299 0.754
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

180 Scripps College 25100 94800 0.735 1,117 1472 0.3829
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,472

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

180 University of North Dakota 25100 27700 0.0931 11,033 1150 0.769
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

183 Occidental College 25200 87900 0.7132 1,881 1447 0.4417
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$87,900

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

183 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 25200 25600 0.0157 11,874 1082 0.8377
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

185 California State University-Fresno 25400 35900 0.2924 21,430 995 0.9638
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

186 California State University-Fullerton 25500 41400 0.3834 38,597 0 0.9052
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

186 California State University-Stanislaus 25500 33500 0.2389 8,455 950 0.9814
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

188 Allegheny College 25700 75200 0.658 1,171 1269 0.5452
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

54.5 %

188 University of Kansas 25700 42000 0.3876 22,085 1176 0.9348
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

190 Hope College 25800 60100 0.5705 3,395 1245 0.7924
#190

#190 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 %

190 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,234 1223 0.848
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

192 Ball State University 26000 26000 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

192 California State University-Northridge 26000 36600 0.2889 32,499 1005 0.9219
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

192 St Lawrence University 26000 87600 0.7033 1,949 1359 0.5434
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

195 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 26200 32800 0.2009 4,421 1099 0.8555
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

195 Westminster University 26200 59500 0.5593 842 1233 0.6657
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

842

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

197 Fort Hays State University 26300 35200 0.2532 10,206 1120 0.9177
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

197 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 26300 36500 0.2796 27,082 1099 0.8459
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

199 Gustavus Adolphus College 26400 75500 0.6499 1,952 1302 0.618
#199

#199 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 %

200 Earlham College 26500 75800 0.6509 696 1233 0.7311
#200

#200 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 %

200 Georgia Southern University 26500 26700 0.0075 23,618 1065 0.8789
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

200 University of Mount Union 26500 50900 0.4791 1,927 1105 0.8013
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,927

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

203 Pennsylvania Western University 26700 35600 0.2503 7,586 1070 0.9433
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

203 University of Arizona 26700 37700 0.2922 45,025 1212 0.8614
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

205 University of Arkansas 26800 30800 0.1292 28,859 1179 0.7431
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

206 California State University-San Bernardino 26900 29000 0.0723 14,993 920 0.9318
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

206 Millsaps College 26900 62200 0.5673 547 1189 0.4312
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

206 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 26900 31000 0.1315 2,170 1264 0.8525
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

206 Tulane University of Louisiana 26900 83600 0.6785 7,283 1451 0.1398
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

210 California State University-Chico 27000 27000 0 13,392 1117 0.9158
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

210 Iowa State University 27000 41500 0.3499 25,628 1207 0.8866
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

210 The University of the South 27000 74700 0.6383 1,644 1313 0.569
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

213 Juniata College 27100 70800 0.6172 1,242 1193 0.7891
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

213 Northern Kentucky University 27100 31600 0.1423 10,163 1090 0.8307
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

215 Emporia State University 27300 37700 0.2756 2,396 1075 0.9771
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

216 Cornell College 27400 72200 0.6206 1,085 1243 0.8066
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$72,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,085

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

216 Morehead State University 27400 32600 0.1594 8,258 1120 0.7721
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

218 Rowan University 27500 40500 0.3209 16,199 1214 0.783
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

218 SUNY College at Potsdam 27500 37700 0.2704 1,831 1060 0.777
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

1,831

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

218 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,771 1044 0.7933
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

221 University of Minnesota-Morris 27600 33700 0.1805 981 1193 0.7493
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

981

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

74.9 %

222 Michigan Technological University 27700 34700 0.2018 6,022 1256 0.8353
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

223 Murray State University 27800 32400 0.1414 8,281 1124 0.8568
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

223 Pacific Lutheran University 27800 71200 0.6096 2,446 1179 0.78
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,446

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

223 University of South Carolina Aiken 27800 36700 0.2425 3,289 1115 0.7857
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

223 University of Tulsa 27800 62700 0.5569 2,852 1328 0.615
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

227 California State University-Bakersfield 27900 42200 0.3386 8,865 1050 0.8508
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

227 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 27900 34200 0.1844 5,823 1150 0.8619
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

227 North Dakota State University 27900 30400 0.0815 9,762 1110 0.9496
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

227 Weber State University 27900 33300 0.1622 31,672 1075 1
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

231 University of Nebraska at Omaha 28000 28000 0 11,756 1124 0.8727
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

232 California State University-Long Beach 28100 38400 0.2686 35,843 1135 0.4628
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

232 University of Northern Iowa 28100 36200 0.2232 7,716 1115 0.8713
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

234 The University of Montana 28200 28200 0 8,014 1184 0.9586
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

235 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 28500 41900 0.3197 42,604 1336 0.6056
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

236 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 31500 0.0921 11,160 1069 0.5967
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

237 Northland College 28700 63200 0.5457 485 1150 0.7887
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northland College
Ashland, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

485

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

238 Dartmouth College 28800 91100 0.6835 4,570 1528 0.054
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$91,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

4,570

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

238 Western Oregon University 28800 28800 0 3,343 1120 0.9871
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,343

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

240 Oregon State University 28900 36700 0.2138 31,253 1272 0.773
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

240 Radford University 28900 32800 0.1189 6,161 1070 0.8953
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

240 University of California-Santa Barbara 28900 55800 0.4822 23,181 1354 0.3296
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

243 Western Illinois University 29000 31000 0.0668 5,025 990 0.7496
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

244 Furman University 29200 79600 0.6329 2,383 1359 0.4295
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

245 Salem State University 29500 38900 0.2414 4,853 1100 0.9557
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

246 University of Alaska Anchorage 29700 29700 0 9,965 1095 0.5958
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

247 Hartwick College 29900 66200 0.5481 1,112 1117 0.695
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,112

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

247 Southern Methodist University 29900 81700 0.6343 7,285 1423 0.6335
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

247 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 29900 30000 0.0033 18,428 1090 0.9529
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

250 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#250

#250 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 %

251 University of South Alabama 30100 35000 0.14 9,241 1140 0.7096
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

252 Montclair State University 30200 36300 0.1681 18,712 1058 0.8789
#252

#252 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 %

252 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 30200 52900 0.4293 37,140 1442 0.4237
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

254 Sonoma State University 30300 40200 0.2464 5,412 1095 0.9473
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,412

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

255 SUNY Buffalo State University 30500 39500 0.2277 5,205 1118 0.744
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

256 Alfred University 30600 67100 0.5437 1,474 1214 0.7384
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alfred University
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,474

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

257 The University of Texas at San Antonio 30700 41800 0.2657 31,127 1115 0.8679
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

258 Adams State University 30800 32900 0.0631 1,749 975 0.3076
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

1,749

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

258 Georgia State University 30800 44400 0.306 27,438 1089 0.5543
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

260 University of Toledo 30900 42000 0.2639 11,013 1159 0.9202
#260

#260 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 %

261 North Carolina State University 31100 53000 0.4127 28,422 1335 0.4167
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

261 SUNY Brockport 31100 37900 0.1794 5,816 1195 0.7068
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

261 The College of Wooster 31100 83100 0.6264 1,738 1344 0.5953
#261

#261 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 %

264 Portland State University 31300 43000 0.2715 15,960 1176 0.9091
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

264 University of West Georgia 31300 36000 0.1306 9,157 1040 0.5161
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

266 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31400 41100 0.2362 25,255 1134 0.737
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

266 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 31400 31400 0 6,853 1090 0.7147
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

268 Centenary College of Louisiana 31500 62200 0.4939 693 1130 0.5574
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

269 Kean University 31600 39600 0.2021 11,758 1035 0.7688
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

270 CUNY Brooklyn College 31800 31800 0 11,562 1110 0.5836
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,562

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

270 Rider University 31800 64300 0.5053 3,196 1214 0.794
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,196

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

272 Illinois State University 32000 34000 0.061 19,107 1115 0.8815
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

272 University of Missouri-Kansas City 32000 51700 0.3816 10,206 1190 0.7218
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

274 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 32100 44800 0.2835 3,856 1169 0.7518
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

275 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 32200 39500 0.185 6,306 1214 0.9075
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

275 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 32200 39200 0.1788 12,498 1010 0.8896
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

277 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 32500 39900 0.1854 9,967 1080 0.9475
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

277 University of Nevada-Reno 32500 32500 0 18,895 1134 0.7371
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

279 New Jersey City University 32900 39800 0.1735 4,209 1015 0.8918
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

4,209

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

279 Ohio Wesleyan University 32900 73700 0.5534 1,525 1241 0.556
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

279 University of Dayton 32900 64100 0.4867 7,737 1284 0.6566
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

282 Fort Lewis College 33000 41100 0.1973 3,320 1160 0.9323
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

3,320

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

283 University of Oregon 33200 38600 0.1391 20,622 1250 0.883
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

284 California State University-Los Angeles 33300 39400 0.155 19,354 965 0.9125
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

285 University of Indianapolis 33400 59900 0.4419 3,603 1080 0.6648
#285

#285 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 %

286 Appalachian State University 33600 35800 0.0614 19,560 1159 0.9014
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

286 Wilkes University 33600 61900 0.4572 1,956 1153 0.9146
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,956

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

288 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 33700 46200 0.2708 8,553 1054 0.8688
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

288 University of Minnesota Duluth 33700 37000 0.0898 8,426 1235 0.8876
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

290 Stephen F Austin State University 33800 42800 0.2103 9,129 1060 0.7445
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

290 Stockton University 33800 44500 0.2406 7,565 1135 0.8894
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

292 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 34200 35100 0.0256 33,572 1264 0.8529
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

293 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34400 34500 0.0029 9,982 1125 0.7702
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

294 Baylor University 34600 70800 0.511 14,915 1277 0.5128
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

294 University of Vermont 34600 66300 0.4782 12,276 1379 0.653
#294

#294 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 %

296 The University of Texas at El Paso 35000 48400 0.277 20,609 990 0.999
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

297 Cedarville University 35100 55100 0.364 4,916 1247 0.6488
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

298 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 35500 35500 0 1,217 1229 0.5405
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

298 Southern Connecticut State University 35500 52500 0.3241 7,252 965 0.9482
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

300 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 35700 43500 0.1794 13,179 1110 0.8883
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

301 Mississippi State University 36400 50500 0.2789 18,567 1214 0.7764
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

301 Tennessee Technological University 36400 38500 0.0539 8,838 1159 0.8316
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

303 University of the Pacific 36500 72100 0.4939 3,249 1298 0.7132
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

303 Western Washington University 36500 38000 0.0395 13,752 1218 0.9325
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

305 Towson University 36600 45700 0.1991 16,264 1093 0.8198
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

306 East Carolina University 37100 40100 0.0748 21,445 1120 0.8922
#306

#306 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 %

307 DePauw University 37500 70300 0.466 1,917 1260 0.5719
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

308 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 37600 41600 0.0979 5,187 1005 0.9229
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,187

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

309 University of Connecticut 37800 41800 0.0957 19,388 1324 0.5395
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

310 CUNY Queens College 38300 38300 0 13,464 1146 0.6434
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,464

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

311 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 38600 44600 0.1345 22,351 1159 0.7504
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

311 Washington State University 38600 53900 0.2835 14,346 1139 0.8797
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

313 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 39000 52900 0.2626 30,564 1298 0.416
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

314 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39400 39400 0 24,868 1214 0.796
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

314 Wayne State University 39400 45500 0.134 16,173 1174 0.7786
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

316 Stony Brook University 39900 53000 0.2467 18,263 1395 0.4904
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

317 University of North Carolina Wilmington 40000 40000 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

318 San Diego State University 40200 40500 0.0074 34,637 1208 0.3598
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

318 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 40200 40200 0 11,365 1216 0.8816
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,365

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

320 University of California-San Diego 40500 61100 0.3373 34,955 1375 0.2677
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

321 Temple University 40600 56100 0.2762 21,428 1245 0.8045
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

322 University of Puget Sound 40800 85800 0.5248 1,594 1292 0.7225
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,594

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

323 Hofstra University 41700 74600 0.4409 6,581 1323 0.6808
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

323 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 41700 42500 0.0188 14,449 1195 0.7816
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

325 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,185 1204 0.7871
#325

#325 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 %

326 Mercyhurst University 42500 66400 0.3601 2,274 1189 0.8102
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,274

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

327 University at Buffalo 42600 46800 0.0897 20,360 1303 0.7418
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

327 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42600 54900 0.2242 20,418 1375 0.5808
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

327 William & Mary 42600 66200 0.3566 7,063 1462 0.3407
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

330 University of California-Riverside 43600 66400 0.3433 22,599 1199 0.7685
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

22,599

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

330 University of Florida 43600 45600 0.0438 36,567 1399 0.242
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

332 Texas Christian University 43700 81900 0.4664 11,049 1283 0.4449
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

333 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 44000 57100 0.2292 23,351 1239 0.766
#333

#333 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 %

334 CUNY Lehman College 45400 45800 0.0087 11,217 1037 0.4601
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

11,217

Est. Median SAT

1,037

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

335 Middle Tennessee State University 45800 45800 0 17,668 1124 0.68
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

336 Saint Louis University 46100 74500 0.3813 10,436 1260 0.7504
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,436

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

337 James Madison University 46400 46400 0 21,112 1260 0.7151
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

338 University of Illinois Chicago 46500 48000 0.0312 22,495 1247 0.7735
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

339 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 46600 58900 0.2099 26,500 1183 0.8857
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

340 University of California-Merced 47400 47800 0.0084 8,372 1070 0.9152
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

341 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,914 1110 0.7589
#341

#341 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 %

342 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 48400 85700 0.435 5,743 1438 0.6343
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,743

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

343 George Mason University 49200 49200 0 28,331 1268 0.8748
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

344 College of Charleston 49700 59000 0.1577 10,880 1255 0.6003
#344

#344 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$59,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

345 University of St Thomas 50100 70300 0.2875 6,044 1270 0.9125
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

346 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50800 52900 0.0392 14,504 1145 0.7637
#346

#346 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

347 University of Iowa 51100 53200 0.039 22,738 1208 0.8362
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

348 University of Utah 51600 53700 0.0386 28,064 1237 0.8598
#348

#348 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

349 William Paterson University of New Jersey 51900 57000 0.0895 6,546 1153 0.9252
#349

#349 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

6,546

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

350 Texas A&M University-College Station 52500 56100 0.0637 60,710 1278 0.5732
#350

#350 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

351 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53400 61000 0.1257 41,303 1338 0.7975
#351

#351 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 %

352 Auburn University 55400 55400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#352

#352 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

353 University of California-Santa Cruz 56300 66500 0.1534 17,940 1281 0.6557
#353

#353 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

354 Indiana University-Bloomington 59000 61100 0.034 38,093 1302 0.7821
#354

#354 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

355 Clemson University 61600 63700 0.0326 23,401 1343 0.3834
#355

#355 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

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

#356 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

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

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