Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

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

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

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

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

2 Princeton University 4300 82600 0.9479 5,813 1535 0.0462
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

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

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,115

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

4 Yale University 5500 92200 0.94 6,814 1507 0.0387
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

5 Colby College 5900 91300 0.935 2,412 1497 0.0709
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

6 Smith College 6200 96800 0.9364 2,549 1477 0.21
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$96,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

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

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

8 Savannah State University 6900 29000 0.7616 2,966 925 0.4614
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

9 Amherst College 7200 96200 0.9256 1,914 1514 0.0901
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

10 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 7300 90000 0.9193 4,535 1542 0.0455
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

4,535

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

11 California Institute of Technology 7500 91800 0.9183 987 1557 0.0257
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

987

Est. Median SAT

1,557

Acceptance Rate

2.6 %

12 Vanderbilt University 7900 96200 0.9174 7,221 1527 0.0586
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

13 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

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

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

15 Utah State University 8200 25200 0.6743 25,706 1176 0.9247
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

16 Columbia University in the City of New York 8500 97100 0.9129 9,164 1535 0.0399
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$97,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.0 %

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

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

18 University of Pennsylvania 9500 92900 0.8977 11,478 1536 0.054
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

11,478

Est. Median SAT

1,536

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

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

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

20 Idaho State University 9700 23500 0.5881 10,834 0 0
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

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

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

22 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5775 7,166 1015 0.7229
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,166

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

23 Pomona College 10600 90100 0.8826 1,700 1520 0.0709
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,700

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

24 Wellesley College 10700 91300 0.883 2,407 1500 0.1405
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

25 Haverford College 11000 97600 0.8874 1,431 1499 0.1237
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,431

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.4 %

25 Pitzer College 11000 94100 0.8833 1,242 1279 0.2516
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

27 Colgate University 11200 95800 0.8827 3,193 1488 0.1388
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

28 Hamilton College 11300 89100 0.8735 2,031 1499 0.1362
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

29 California State University-Fresno 11600 19600 0.4073 21,954 995 0.9526
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

29 University of Tulsa 11600 62900 0.8153 2,852 1328 0.6151
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

31 California State University-Sacramento 11700 31300 0.6265 28,820 1035 0.9399
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

31 The University of Texas at El Paso 11700 26900 0.5645 21,118 980 0.9992
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

21,118

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

33 Lafayette College 11900 85800 0.8618 2,775 1427 0.3145
#33

#33 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 %

33 University of Houston 11900 28400 0.5817 39,257 1249 0.7392
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

35 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 12200 29100 0.5812 40,684 1331 0.3915
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

36 Marshall University 12300 36600 0.6636 9,146 1065 0.9573
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

37 Dickinson College 12400 92100 0.8657 2,311 1393 0.4209
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

38 University of California-Merced 12500 49700 0.7488 8,372 1070 0.9053
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$49,700

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

39 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 12800 28900 0.5579 8,320 1090 0.8858
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

40 Bryn Mawr College 13000 88300 0.8532 1,360 1383 0.2943
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,360

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

41 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 13100 26500 0.5051 12,507 1010 0.8897
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

41 Vassar College 13100 92400 0.8585 2,462 1499 0.1857
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

43 Albion College 13200 75400 0.8254 1,308 1065 0.807
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

43 Ohio State University-Main Campus 13200 25700 0.4858 46,815 1378 0.6057
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

45 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,288 1090 0.9068
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,288

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

46 Carleton College 13500 75000 0.8206 2,128 1490 0.2041
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$75,000

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

46 The University of Texas at Dallas 13500 19400 0.304 21,858 1283 0.6513
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

48 University of Delaware 13600 34500 0.6057 20,026 1294 0.706
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

20,026

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

48 Western Kentucky University 13600 27000 0.4979 14,151 970 0.9387
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

50 California State University-Bakersfield 13700 45000 0.696 8,865 925 0.9385
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

50 Trinity University 13700 69600 0.8035 2,518 1423 0.2592
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

50 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 47300 0.7099 38,040 1418 0.452
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

53 Sul Ross State University 13800 27100 0.4913 1,890 1020 0.9871
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

53 University of California-Santa Barbara 13800 43000 0.679 23,181 1354 0.3297
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

55 Brown University 13900 94000 0.8521 7,910 1535 0.0539
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

56 Denison University 14100 69300 0.7971 2,394 1412 0.1739
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,394

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

17.4 %

57 Mount Holyoke College 14300 89900 0.8412 2,178 1449 0.3603
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

58 Arkansas Tech University 14400 34400 0.5815 8,145 1035 0.9589
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

59 Colorado College 14500 94600 0.8464 2,031 1357 0.1847
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

59 University of Idaho 14500 25800 0.4369 9,574 1119 0.7553
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

61 Grand Valley State University 14600 25300 0.4234 19,002 1084 0.8302
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

62 Central Michigan University 14700 37800 0.6104 10,193 1095 0.8982
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

62 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 14700 19600 0.2499 10,632 1075 0.8859
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

10,632

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

64 Northern Illinois University 14800 30400 0.5126 11,348 1070 0.6979
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

64 Stanford University 14800 71700 0.794 7,904 1535 0.0361
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

66 Sonoma State University 14900 26700 0.442 5,272 1050 0.9343
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,272

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

67 Murray State University 15000 27000 0.4436 7,851 1115 0.8568
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,851

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

68 Northwest Missouri State University 15100 37700 0.6009 5,241 1095 0.8609
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

69 Case Western Reserve University 15200 91300 0.8339 6,528 1475 0.3654
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

36.5 %

69 Stephen F Austin State University 15200 23400 0.35 9,129 1075 0.9399
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

71 Northern Kentucky University 15300 25900 0.4098 10,163 1090 0.6765
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

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

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,202

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

73 Concord University 15500 31700 0.5118 1,609 990 0.9256
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

73 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8254 2,896 1440 0.3418
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

75 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15600 25800 0.393 5,386 1050 0.9092
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

76 Macalester College 15700 90100 0.8262 2,138 1425 0.2852
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,138

Est. Median SAT

1,425

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

77 Western Michigan University 15800 26500 0.4042 13,027 1115 0.846
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

78 Northeastern University 15900 89900 0.8231 17,432 1490 0.0522
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

17,432

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

78 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 15900 21700 0.2667 5,459 1055 0.8046
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$21,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,459

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

78 University of West Georgia 15900 24600 0.354 9,103 1040 0.5161
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

9,103

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

81 University of Southern Indiana 16100 26000 0.3821 7,600 1145 0.9581
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

82 Appalachian State University 16300 19500 0.1642 19,560 1190 0.9014
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

82 Ball State University 16300 22400 0.2727 15,189 1170 0.855
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

82 University of California-Riverside 16300 36500 0.553 22,600 1199 0.7639
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

22,600

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

82 Weber State University 16300 23600 0.3089 31,672 0 0
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

86 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 16400 31000 0.4706 8,553 1045 0.8688
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

86 University of Alaska Fairbanks 16400 24400 0.3283 5,827 1157 0.6469
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,827

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

86 University of Kansas 16400 34900 0.5285 22,085 1176 0.9348
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

86 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16400 22400 0.2683 9,351 1195 0.8234
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

9,351

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

90 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 16500 26900 0.3873 9,847 1090 0.9309
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

90 Portland State University 16500 26100 0.3657 15,414 1094 0.9087
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

90 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16500 23400 0.2952 11,756 1124 0.8698
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

93 Frostburg State University 16700 26600 0.3719 3,422 1095 0.8918
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

93 Northwestern University 16700 89500 0.8138 9,399 1527 0.0769
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

9,399

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

93 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16700 22300 0.2509 24,868 1214 0.796
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

96 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16800 64800 0.7415 20,885 1420 0.1534
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,885

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

96 Wayne State University 16800 32900 0.4891 16,012 1174 0.8116
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

16,012

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

96 Western Carolina University 16800 19400 0.1341 10,112 1130 0.8183
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

99 Eastern Michigan University 17000 36100 0.5276 10,470 1055 0.7964
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

99 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 17000 28200 0.3967 7,353 1085 0.9077
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

101 West Virginia University 17100 40900 0.5816 18,206 1125 0.89
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

102 Bennington College 17200 89500 0.8077 797 1370 0.4453
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennington College
Bennington, VT

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

797

Est. Median SAT

1,370

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

102 Missouri State University-Springfield 17200 35400 0.5147 20,584 1134 0.9053
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

104 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17300 26300 0.3399 19,701 1214 0.8749
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

105 Texas A&M University-College Station 17400 29900 0.4186 60,710 1278 0.5743
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

106 Keene State College 17700 41400 0.5716 2,725 1085 0.9033
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,725

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

106 Sam Houston State University 17700 27000 0.3446 17,787 1030 0.9026
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

106 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

109 University of Memphis 17900 26400 0.3226 15,770 1075 0.7203
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

110 Boston College 18200 97600 0.8133 10,314 1490 0.1643
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

10,314

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

110 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18200 28600 0.3634 4,218 1030 0.9489
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

112 College of Staten Island CUNY 18300 54300 0.6629 10,051 1064 0.9234
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

10,051

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

113 Bridgewater State University 18400 25400 0.2752 8,270 1180 0.8781
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,270

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

113 College of Charleston 18400 33900 0.4578 10,880 1255 0.6003
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

113 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,093 1302 0.7821
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

113 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 18400 22800 0.1932 11,994 1090 0.865
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

117 SUNY Brockport 18600 26200 0.2895 5,816 1195 0.7068
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

117 University of Mississippi 18600 45000 0.5871 21,585 1182 0.9658
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

119 Central Connecticut State University 18800 34000 0.4466 8,170 1075 0.7333
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

119 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 18800 39000 0.5187 37,985 1390 0.5815
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

121 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 18900 32000 0.4098 3,825 1175 0.7841
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

122 East Tennessee State University 19000 26100 0.2716 10,829 1124 0.8619
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

123 Whitman College 19100 85100 0.7757 1,561 1399 0.3815
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

124 University of Illinois Chicago 19400 30100 0.356 22,495 1252 0.7735
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

124 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,449 1256 0.7847
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

126 Occidental College 19500 89200 0.7817 1,881 1447 0.4417
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$89,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

127 University of Nevada-Reno 19600 28200 0.3047 19,117 1134 0.7371
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

127 University of New Orleans 19600 27200 0.2794 5,419 1040 0.7431
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

129 SUNY Oneonta 19700 29300 0.3276 4,681 1234 0.696
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

130 California State University-Los Angeles 19900 38000 0.4764 19,586 965 0.9125
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

130 University of Northern Iowa 19900 24000 0.172 7,711 1129 0.9274
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,711

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

132 Franklin and Marshall College 20000 90300 0.7785 1,808 1396 0.2819
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

132 Hanover College 20000 64000 0.6877 1,035 1210 0.837
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,035

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

134 Iowa State University 20100 24200 0.1724 25,628 1207 0.8866
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

134 Rutgers University-Newark 20100 38000 0.4708 7,989 1159 0.7136
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

134 University of Arizona 20100 30900 0.3501 44,848 1233 0.8614
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

137 Fort Lewis College 20300 29100 0.3027 3,392 1109 0.773
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

137 Minot State University 20300 23500 0.1384 2,499 1075 0.6462
#137

#137 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 %

137 University of Rochester 20300 93100 0.7822 6,580 1462 0.4008
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

137 Youngstown State University 20300 34000 0.403 9,400 1115 0.8445
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

141 Eastern Illinois University 20400 28100 0.2737 6,785 985 0.6535
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

141 Ohio University-Main Campus 20400 23200 0.1207 20,444 1209 0.8499
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

141 SUNY Buffalo State University 20400 29400 0.3056 5,255 1109 0.7295
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,255

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

144 Hampshire College 20500 83900 0.756 844 1254 0.7528
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

145 University of Southern California 20600 75900 0.729 20,630 1492 0.0981
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

146 East Carolina University 20800 23800 0.1258 21,445 1160 0.8921
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

146 University of Colorado Boulder 20800 31900 0.3485 32,244 1351 0.7808
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

148 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 20900 26000 0.1971 4,880 1124 0.8172
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

4,880

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

149 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 21300 24900 0.1446 5,823 1115 0.8619
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

150 Midwestern State University 21500 28600 0.2478 4,303 1010 0.9352
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

151 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,221 1204 0.8854
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

152 Northern Michigan University 21900 33100 0.3384 6,684 1100 0.8402
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

153 Tufts University 22000 98900 0.7773 7,126 1507 0.1149
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

154 Claremont McKenna College 22100 98000 0.7747 1,390 1507 0.0959
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

1,390

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

9.6 %

154 Rocky Mountain College 22100 52000 0.5747 851 1075 0.6961
#154

#154 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 %

156 Austin Peay State University 22200 35900 0.3816 8,926 1075 0.9641
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

157 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,317 1115 0.7549
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

158 Florida State University 22600 32400 0.3029 32,720 1360 0.2422
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

159 California State University-Chico 22700 27000 0.159 13,792 1075 0.9272
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

159 New Mexico Highlands University 22700 27200 0.1653 1,603 0 0
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

159 St Lawrence University 22700 87800 0.7413 1,949 1359 0.5434
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

162 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.6865 2,522 1163 0.6268
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

162 Juniata College 22800 73800 0.6909 1,242 1229 0.7891
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

164 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.3731 8,738 1079 0.948
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,738

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

165 Northern Arizona University 23200 34100 0.322 22,990 1090 0.8961
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

166 Allegheny College 23400 76200 0.6922 1,171 1279 0.5457
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$76,200

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

166 San Jose State University 23400 41100 0.4308 28,008 1124 0.8461
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

166 Southern Connecticut State University 23400 36800 0.3638 7,252 1005 0.9147
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

169 Hope College 23600 60100 0.6071 3,395 1241 0.7924
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

170 Central Washington University 23800 27200 0.1248 10,317 1045 0.9062
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

10,317

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

170 University of Kentucky 23800 36400 0.3457 25,534 1193 0.9294
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

172 Saint Norbert College 24000 63800 0.6236 1,970 1193 0.8574
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

173 Calvin University 24100 53500 0.5494 3,356 1222 0.7091
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

173 Fitchburg State University 24100 33700 0.2849 3,027 1145 0.8693
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,027

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

173 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 39300 0.3873 23,920 1397 0.5973
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

173 University of South Carolina-Columbia 24100 24900 0.0321 30,187 1292 0.6015
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

177 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 24400 44400 0.4513 1,066 1197 0.4449
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

177 Skidmore College 24400 89100 0.7258 2,704 1418 0.2105
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

179 Western Oregon University 24600 24600 0 3,167 1040 0.981
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,167

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

180 Indiana State University 24800 32400 0.2347 6,224 1020 0.8077
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

181 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25200 31500 0.2001 6,809 1110 0.882
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,809

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

182 Emporia State University 25400 32000 0.2062 2,396 1075 0.9771
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

182 Temple University 25400 36100 0.2966 21,457 1135 0.8041
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

182 University of Hawaii at Hilo 25400 38300 0.337 2,292 1005 0.6063
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

185 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 25600 40500 0.368 25,900 1375 0.5808
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

25,900

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

186 Binghamton University 25700 32700 0.2159 14,669 1415 0.3861
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

186 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 25700 37900 0.3216 5,661 1085 0.982
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,661

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

188 California State University-Stanislaus 25800 33000 0.2184 8,455 950 0.9814
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

189 Eastern Kentucky University 25900 38400 0.3258 13,448 1110 0.7761
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

189 University of North Dakota 25900 28600 0.0921 11,033 1150 0.769
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

191 Fort Hays State University 26100 36100 0.2775 10,172 1075 0.9026
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

191 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,263 1410 0.4904
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

193 SUNY College at Potsdam 26300 37700 0.3022 2,111 1060 0.777
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,111

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

194 Earlham College 26400 75800 0.6514 696 1233 0.7311
#194

#194 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 %

194 Gustavus Adolphus College 26400 75500 0.6504 1,905 1273 0.6099
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

196 Georgia Southern University 26500 26800 0.0112 23,541 1065 0.8789
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

196 Salem State University 26500 43200 0.3868 4,867 1075 0.9588
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

196 University of Southern Mississippi 26500 26500 0 10,193 1181 0.9912
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

199 University of Arkansas 26700 28900 0.0738 28,859 1179 0.743
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

200 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 26900 36800 0.2692 14,783 1124 0.8096
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

200 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 26900 31000 0.1332 2,216 1268 0.7987
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

200 University of South Carolina Aiken 26900 36600 0.2654 3,289 1115 0.7854
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

203 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 27100 36600 0.2594 27,132 1099 0.9617
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

27,132

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

204 University of Minnesota Duluth 27300 31100 0.1232 8,426 1235 0.8875
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

205 California State University-Northridge 27400 36500 0.2499 32,756 1005 0.9345
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

206 Rowan University 27500 41300 0.3345 16,100 1219 0.7766
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

206 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,450 1044 0.9518
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,450

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

208 California State University-San Bernardino 27600 35400 0.2204 15,365 990 0.9374
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

15,365

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

208 Kansas State University 27600 30400 0.0943 15,650 1164 0.8169
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

210 North Dakota State University 27800 30400 0.0833 9,762 1110 0.9496
#210

#210 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 %

210 Pacific Lutheran University 27800 71200 0.6101 2,446 1159 0.7802
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,446

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

210 Syracuse University 27800 83100 0.6653 15,957 1363 0.4592
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,957

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

210 Wright State University-Main Campus 27800 36500 0.2385 7,505 1073 0.9633
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

214 Morehead State University 27900 32600 0.1441 8,258 1140 0.7721
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

215 Wichita State University 28000 39800 0.2969 13,313 1073 0.9395
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

216 Cornell College 28200 74800 0.6228 1,094 1243 0.799
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

216 The University of Montana 28200 28200 0 7,891 1225 0.9586
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

7,891

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

218 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 32300 0.1176 11,160 1069 0.5967
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

219 Dartmouth College 28700 96000 0.7011 4,637 1521 0.054
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

4,637

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

219 Northland College 28700 63200 0.5462 286 1085 0.7497
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northland College
Ashland, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

286

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

221 The University of the South 28900 77400 0.6263 1,644 1340 0.569
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,340

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

221 Western Illinois University 28900 31000 0.0686 4,525 1015 0.7118
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

223 University of Iowa 29000 31100 0.0685 22,738 1208 0.8362
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

224 Southern Methodist University 29100 90100 0.677 7,285 1423 0.6335
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

224 University of Dayton 29100 64200 0.5468 7,740 1302 0.6545
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

226 Clemson University 29200 37100 0.2136 23,401 1343 0.3834
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

227 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 29700 31600 0.0601 6,835 1090 0.7147
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

6,835

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

228 University of Toledo 29800 42000 0.289 11,013 1229 0.9202
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

229 Montana State University 29900 31400 0.0478 15,046 1184 0.8214
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

15,046

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

230 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#230

#230 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 %

231 Montclair State University 30100 36300 0.1709 18,712 1058 0.8789
#231

#231 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 %

232 Southern Utah University 30300 40800 0.2575 13,126 1140 0.8179
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

233 Scripps College 30500 94900 0.679 1,117 1475 0.3829
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

233 University of Hawaii at Manoa 30500 38400 0.2057 15,375 1103 0.866
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

235 Adams State University 30800 32900 0.0648 1,605 1030 0.9918
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

236 California State University-Long Beach 31000 38900 0.2032 36,082 1135 0.4627
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

237 The College of Wooster 31100 83100 0.6259 1,738 1344 0.5953
#237

#237 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 %

238 George Mason University 31200 35700 0.1259 28,334 1268 0.8748
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

238 Rider University 31200 60600 0.4849 3,145 1233 0.7864
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,145

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

240 San Diego State University 31300 36100 0.1329 35,782 1208 0.3619
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

240 Western Colorado University 31300 41400 0.2439 3,148 1230 0.9971
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,148

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

242 Hartwick College 31500 66200 0.5239 1,097 1179 0.696
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

243 Lamar University 31700 38300 0.1724 8,184 1050 0.8641
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

8,184

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

244 Angelo State University 31800 35400 0.1026 9,702 1055 0.8301
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,702

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

244 Baylor University 31800 70300 0.5475 14,915 1321 0.5128
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

246 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31900 41200 0.226 25,255 1134 0.7517
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

247 Centenary College of Louisiana 32000 63200 0.4935 693 1130 0.5574
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

248 Lake Superior State University 32600 33300 0.021 1,551 1120 0.6801
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

249 North Carolina State University 32800 54800 0.4003 28,422 1378 0.4174
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

250 DePauw University 33000 70300 0.53 1,917 1321 0.5719
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

250 Framingham State University 33000 38100 0.1339 2,782 1190 0.8361
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

2,782

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

252 State University of New York at Oswego 33100 40200 0.1767 5,517 1180 0.8055
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

253 University of Oregon 33200 38600 0.1405 20,622 1250 0.883
#253

#253 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 %

254 Lewis-Clark State College 33300 40000 0.1675 3,793 980 0.8769
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

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

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

256 University of Indianapolis 33400 59900 0.4428 3,603 1080 0.665
#256

#256 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 %

257 Western Connecticut State University 33600 39900 0.158 3,567 1105 0.8701
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

3,567

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

258 Adrian College 33700 70200 0.5205 1,673 1045 0.7253
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,673

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

259 SUNY at Fredonia 33900 39600 0.1441 2,771 1258 0.777
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

260 Colorado Mesa University 34100 40000 0.1473 9,473 1055 0.8203
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

260 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 34100 35900 0.0502 6,306 1214 0.9075
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

260 Minnesota State University, Mankato 34100 37200 0.084 13,433 1145 0.8844
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

260 Wilkes University 34100 61900 0.4492 2,076 1144 0.9064
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,076

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

264 SUNY College at Geneseo 34500 39400 0.1245 3,881 1279 0.6645
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

264 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4787 12,276 1379 0.653
#264

#264 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 %

266 Beloit College 34600 81400 0.5746 1,004 1299 0.6304
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

266 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 34600 41000 0.1565 22,364 1159 0.7504
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

268 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

269 New Jersey City University 35500 39800 0.1081 3,871 1015 0.9838
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

270 State University of New York at New Paltz 35700 35700 0 6,862 1260 0.6161
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

271 Cedarville University 35900 57000 0.3708 5,790 1232 0.6529
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,790

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

272 Stockton University 36000 44500 0.1911 7,565 1135 0.8894
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

273 Texas Tech University 36100 38900 0.072 32,580 1200 0.7265
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

273 University of North Carolina Wilmington 36100 36100 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

275 Mississippi State University 36300 50500 0.28 18,567 1214 0.7764
#275

#275 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 %

275 Western Washington University 36300 36300 0 13,752 1272 0.9325
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

277 Florida International University 36400 36800 0.0109 45,193 1175 0.5466
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

45,193

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

277 Tennessee Technological University 36400 38500 0.0553 9,187 1163 0.7613
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

279 University of Northern Colorado 36500 39100 0.0665 6,480 1085 0.8585
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

280 Furman University 36700 82900 0.5571 2,383 1359 0.4295
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$82,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

281 Georgia State University 36800 45400 0.1895 27,415 1080 0.5544
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

27,415

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

281 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 36800 37100 0.0081 5,939 1065 0.5878
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

281 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36800 38900 0.0547 23,329 1239 0.766
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

284 University of Connecticut 37200 53600 0.3062 20,056 1329 0.5239
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

285 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 38200 66300 0.4239 31,035 1366 0.5478
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

286 Hofstra University 38400 76900 0.5006 6,581 1328 0.6808
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

287 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38500 53100 0.2748 30,564 1302 0.416
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

288 State University of New York at Cortland 38800 39900 0.0276 5,911 1175 0.5979
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

59.8 %

289 California State University-Fullerton 39400 41500 0.0513 38,760 1090 0.9052
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

289 William Paterson University of New Jersey 39400 50300 0.2169 6,647 1153 0.9008
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

291 University of Wyoming 40200 45300 0.1133 8,130 1179 0.9688
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

292 University of Maine 40300 45200 0.1085 9,601 1205 0.9664
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

293 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5067 33,475 1399 0.0897
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

294 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 40500 44100 0.0817 13,432 1225 0.8701
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

295 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 40700 50000 0.1862 34,242 1273 0.7333
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

295 Washington State University 40700 56300 0.2774 21,455 1125 0.8664
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

297 The University of Texas at San Antonio 41400 52700 0.2144 31,127 1115 0.8679
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

298 Middle Tennessee State University 41900 46000 0.0891 18,042 1140 0.6909
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

299 Susquehanna University 42200 76800 0.4507 2,246 1204 0.8143
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,246

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

299 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,853 990 0.6652
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,853

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

301 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42400 56200 0.2456 11,355 1222 0.8816
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

11,355

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

301 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 42400 42400 0 14,449 1195 0.784
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

303 Kean University 42500 48300 0.1201 11,758 1040 0.759
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

304 University of Florida 43200 45700 0.0548 36,573 1399 0.242
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

305 University of Maryland-College Park 43500 53600 0.1886 31,133 1463 0.4479
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

306 Radford University 43600 45700 0.0466 6,161 1070 0.8953
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

307 University at Buffalo 44100 46700 0.0557 20,359 1303 0.7418
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

308 Marist University 44700 75800 0.4102 5,551 1279 0.5651
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,551

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

309 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2745 31,253 1272 0.773
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

310 Illinois State University 45200 47300 0.045 19,107 1120 0.8815
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

310 James Madison University 45200 45200 0 20,973 1260 0.7152
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,973

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

312 Boise State University 45400 50000 0.092 23,983 1135 0.8721
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

23,983

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

313 University of Georgia 45900 51600 0.1108 32,399 1382 0.377
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

314 Saint Louis University 46100 80900 0.4299 10,413 1305 0.7504
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,413

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

315 Towson University 46200 46400 0.0043 16,264 1098 0.8197
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

316 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46400 86300 0.4621 5,741 1438 0.6347
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,741

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

317 University of California-San Diego 46500 74200 0.3732 34,955 1375 0.2671
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

318 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1279 0.848
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

319 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,908 1139 0.8402
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,908

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

320 The University of Texas at Arlington 48000 55600 0.1367 32,545 1129 0.799
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

321 Purdue University-Main Campus 48600 51200 0.0513 44,819 1327 0.4987
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

44,819

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

322 Tulane University of Louisiana 48700 91400 0.4673 8,192 1451 0.1398
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$91,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,192

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

323 William & Mary 49200 69200 0.2891 7,063 1462 0.3407
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

324 The University of Texas at Austin 49800 59400 0.1617 43,165 1356 0.2664
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

324 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 49800 62200 0.1995 37,140 1406 0.4237
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

326 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50800 52900 0.0403 14,504 1149 0.7637
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

327 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 51000 84700 0.398 34,454 1435 0.1564
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

328 University of Utah 51600 53700 0.0397 28,064 1237 0.8598
#328

#328 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 %

329 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 33,033 1264 0.8529
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

329 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53300 61000 0.1266 41,303 1338 0.7975
#329

#329 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 %

331 The University of Alabama 55800 55800 0 34,389 1284 0.7665
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

332 Miami University-Oxford 57400 57400 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

333 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58100 64100 0.0936 42,604 1336 0.6056
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

334 Auburn University 58500 58500 0 27,907 1324 0.4592
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

335 Michigan Technological University 59300 59300 0 6,013 1256 0.9243
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,013

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

336 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 60800 66000 0.0788 5,472 1333 0.906
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

337 University of California-Davis 69800 69800 0 32,273 1290 0.4183
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

338 University of California-Berkeley 71200 76100 0.0644 33,070 1407 0.1098
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$76,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

33,070

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

339 University of California-Irvine 71900 75600 0.049 30,204 1333 0.2857
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

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

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

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

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