Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

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

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

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

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

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

#2 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 %

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

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

4 Princeton University 5500 82400 0.9329 5,813 1535 0.0462
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

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 %

6 Pomona College 5600 90000 0.9375 1,700 1520 0.0709
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,700

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

7 Smith College 5800 96700 0.9404 2,549 1477 0.21
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$96,700

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

8 Amherst College 6100 96100 0.937 1,914 1514 0.0901
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$96,100

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

9 Savannah State University 6900 40400 0.8283 2,966 925 0.4614
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

10 California Institute of Technology 7000 91800 0.9242 987 1557 0.0257
#10

#10 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 %

11 Bowdoin College 7300 89900 0.919 1,881 1505 0.0713
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

12 Colgate University 7400 95700 0.9222 3,193 1488 0.1388
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

13 Northern Kentucky University 7500 25900 0.7114 10,163 1090 0.6765
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

14 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 7800 90000 0.9138 4,535 1542 0.0455
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

4,535

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

15 Vanderbilt University 7900 96500 0.9183 7,221 1527 0.0586
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,500

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

16 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#16

#16 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 %

17 Columbia University in the City of New York 8400 98000 0.9146 9,164 1535 0.0399
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.0 %

18 Rice University 8600 89100 0.9038 4,789 1535 0.08
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

19 University of Pennsylvania 8800 92900 0.9055 11,478 1536 0.054
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

11,478

Est. Median SAT

1,536

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

20 Marshall University 9400 34400 0.7262 9,146 1065 0.9573
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

20 Washington and Lee University 9400 96000 0.9024 1,886 1488 0.1397
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

22 California State University-Northridge 9500 36500 0.7398 32,756 1005 0.9345
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

22 College of Staten Island CUNY 9500 48800 0.8055 10,051 1064 0.9234
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

10,051

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

24 Eastern Kentucky University 10200 22900 0.5556 13,448 1110 0.7761
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

24 Haverford College 10200 97600 0.8956 1,431 1499 0.1237
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,431

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.4 %

24 Stephen F Austin State University 10200 27800 0.632 9,129 1075 0.9399
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

27 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5775 7,166 1015 0.7229
#27

#27 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 %

28 The University of Texas at San Antonio 10800 25000 0.5672 31,127 1115 0.8679
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

28 University of Alaska Fairbanks 10800 54800 0.8036 5,827 1157 0.6469
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

5,827

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

30 Dickinson College 11000 94300 0.8838 2,311 1393 0.4209
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$94,300

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

30 Wellesley College 11000 91300 0.8797 2,407 1500 0.1405
#30

#30 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 %

32 Franklin and Marshall College 11100 90300 0.8773 1,808 1396 0.2819
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

32 Hamilton College 11100 89000 0.8749 2,031 1499 0.1362
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$89,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

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

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

32 University of California-Merced 11100 39600 0.7189 8,372 1070 0.9053
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

36 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 11200 27400 0.5909 27,132 1099 0.9617
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

27,132

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

37 Bates College 11300 91900 0.8768 1,760 1469 0.1332
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$91,900

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

38 Idaho State University 11500 27000 0.5735 10,834 0 0
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

38 Utah State University 11500 28500 0.5964 25,706 1176 0.9247
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

40 The University of Texas at El Paso 11600 48200 0.7598 21,118 980 0.9992
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

21,118

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

40 Vassar College 11600 92600 0.8748 2,462 1499 0.1857
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,600

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

42 Brown University 11900 94000 0.8731 7,910 1535 0.0539
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

42 Lafayette College 11900 85800 0.8618 2,775 1427 0.3145
#42

#42 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 %

42 University of Houston 11900 23100 0.485 39,257 1249 0.7392
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

42 University of Illinois Chicago 11900 30400 0.6077 22,495 1252 0.7735
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

46 Concord University 12000 39500 0.6964 1,609 990 0.9256
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

47 Midwestern State University 12300 21600 0.43 4,303 1010 0.9352
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

47 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 12300 25700 0.5219 10,632 1075 0.8859
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

10,632

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

49 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 29100 0.5734 38,040 1418 0.452
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

50 California State University-Fresno 12500 45900 0.7284 21,954 995 0.9526
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

50 California State University-Stanislaus 12500 45900 0.727 8,455 950 0.9814
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

50 Sul Ross State University 12500 27100 0.5393 1,890 1020 0.9871
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

53 Indiana State University 12600 25900 0.5143 6,224 1020 0.8077
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

53 Southern Utah University 12600 44000 0.7132 13,126 1140 0.8179
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

55 West Virginia University 13000 57700 0.7745 18,206 1125 0.89
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

56 University of Nebraska at Omaha 13100 23400 0.4407 11,756 1124 0.8698
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

57 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 13200 54500 0.7577 12,507 1010 0.8897
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

57 Northern Arizona University 13200 27100 0.5134 22,990 1090 0.8961
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

59 Missouri State University-Springfield 13300 25700 0.4825 20,584 1134 0.9053
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

59 University of California-Riverside 13300 36500 0.6352 22,600 1199 0.7639
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

22,600

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

59 University of South Carolina Aiken 13300 23300 0.4293 3,289 1115 0.7854
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

62 The University of Texas at Dallas 13400 18700 0.2837 21,858 1283 0.6513
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$18,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

63 Kansas State University 13600 26100 0.4771 15,650 1164 0.8169
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

63 Portland State University 13600 43100 0.6848 15,414 1094 0.9087
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

65 Denison University 13800 69300 0.8015 2,394 1412 0.1739
#65

#65 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 %

65 Fort Hays State University 13800 40700 0.6615 10,172 1075 0.9026
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

65 Western Washington University 13800 31600 0.5637 13,752 1272 0.9325
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

68 Bucknell University 13900 94800 0.8532 3,920 1396 0.2893
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

68 Mount Holyoke College 13900 89900 0.8457 2,178 1449 0.3603
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

68 University of Southern Indiana 13900 26000 0.4667 7,600 1145 0.9581
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

68 Youngstown State University 13900 26800 0.4809 9,400 1115 0.8445
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

72 University of California-Santa Cruz 14000 38900 0.6394 17,940 1281 0.6579
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

72 University of Hawaii at Manoa 14000 64500 0.7829 15,375 1103 0.866
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

72 William & Mary 14000 43100 0.6749 7,063 1462 0.3407
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

75 Arkansas Tech University 14100 36000 0.6068 8,145 1035 0.9589
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

75 Bryn Mawr College 14100 88300 0.8407 1,360 1383 0.2943
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,360

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

75 The University of Texas Permian Basin 14100 46000 0.6931 4,218 1030 0.9489
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

78 California State University-Bakersfield 14200 50800 0.7211 8,865 925 0.9385
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

79 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14400 26500 0.4561 22,364 1159 0.7504
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

80 Trinity University 14600 65800 0.7777 2,518 1423 0.2592
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

80 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 14600 19000 0.2318 11,994 1090 0.865
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

82 Stanford University 14700 71200 0.7934 7,904 1535 0.0361
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

83 Central Michigan University 14800 37400 0.6048 10,193 1095 0.8982
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

84 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 14900 37900 0.6064 5,661 1085 0.982
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

5,661

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

84 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 14900 28000 0.4675 8,553 1045 0.8688
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

86 Murray State University 15000 27000 0.4436 7,851 1115 0.8568
#86

#86 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 %

87 California State University-Chico 15100 23500 0.3571 13,792 1075 0.9272
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

87 Case Western Reserve University 15100 83100 0.8181 6,528 1475 0.3654
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

36.5 %

87 Northwest Missouri State University 15100 37700 0.6009 5,241 1095 0.8609
#87

#87 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 %

90 Lewis-Clark State College 15200 23500 0.3525 3,793 980 0.8769
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

90 Northern Illinois University 15200 30700 0.5061 11,348 1070 0.6979
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

90 University of California-Irvine 15200 36300 0.5811 30,204 1333 0.2857
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

93 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 15300 26400 0.4193 4,880 1124 0.8172
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,880

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

93 Western Carolina University 15300 16500 0.0729 10,112 1130 0.8183
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$16,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

95 Macalester College 15400 90000 0.8285 2,138 1425 0.2852
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,138

Est. Median SAT

1,425

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

95 Northeastern University 15400 89900 0.8287 17,432 1490 0.0522
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

17,432

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

97 California State University-San Bernardino 15500 43900 0.6475 15,365 990 0.9374
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

15,365

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

97 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8256 2,896 1440 0.3418
#97

#97 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 %

97 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 15500 25600 0.3938 10,202 1140 0.8109
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

10,202

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

97 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 15500 21800 0.2868 5,459 1055 0.8046
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,459

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

101 Colorado Mesa University 15600 24800 0.3697 9,473 1055 0.8203
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

101 Fitchburg State University 15600 30100 0.481 3,027 1145 0.8693
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,027

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

101 SUNY College at Geneseo 15600 26400 0.4084 3,881 1279 0.6645
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

101 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15600 25800 0.393 5,386 1050 0.9092
#101

#101 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 %

105 Central Washington University 15700 27900 0.438 10,317 1045 0.9062
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

10,317

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

106 Albion College 15800 93700 0.8314 1,308 1065 0.807
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

106 Ball State University 15800 22400 0.2951 15,189 1170 0.855
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

108 University of Memphis 15900 26400 0.3985 15,770 1075 0.7203
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

109 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16000 22400 0.2863 9,351 1195 0.8234
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

9,351

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

110 Ohio University-Main Campus 16100 23200 0.306 20,444 1209 0.8499
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

111 New Mexico Highlands University 16200 31500 0.4854 1,603 0 0
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

112 Eastern Illinois University 16400 27500 0.4021 6,785 985 0.6535
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

112 Lamar University 16400 22900 0.2835 8,184 1050 0.8641
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,184

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

114 North Carolina State University 16500 28500 0.4197 28,422 1378 0.4174
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

115 Carleton College 16600 74200 0.7763 2,128 1490 0.2041
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

115 Keene State College 16600 51200 0.676 2,725 1085 0.9033
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,725

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

117 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 16700 29200 0.4283 18,288 1090 0.9068
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

18,288

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

117 Wayne State University 16700 46200 0.6386 16,012 1174 0.8116
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

16,012

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

119 Eastern Michigan University 16800 39700 0.577 10,470 1055 0.7964
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

119 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16800 64800 0.7415 20,885 1420 0.1534
#119

#119 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 %

121 California State University-Sacramento 16900 27600 0.388 28,820 1035 0.9399
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

121 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16900 22300 0.2419 24,868 1214 0.796
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

123 Arkansas State University 17000 28100 0.3963 9,985 1075 0.8226
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

123 University of Kansas 17000 37100 0.5429 22,085 1176 0.9348
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

125 Colorado College 17100 94600 0.8196 2,031 1357 0.1847
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

125 Sam Houston State University 17100 23000 0.2566 17,787 1030 0.9026
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

125 University of South Florida 17100 17100 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

128 Bennington College 17200 89500 0.8077 797 1370 0.4453
#128

#128 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 %

129 SUNY College at Potsdam 17300 37700 0.5407 2,111 1060 0.777
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,111

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

129 University of Northern Colorado 17300 30500 0.4328 6,480 1085 0.8585
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

131 Winona State University 17500 23000 0.2395 5,317 1115 0.7549
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

132 Georgia State University 17600 26000 0.3233 27,415 1080 0.5544
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

27,415

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

132 Weber State University 17600 41300 0.5733 31,672 0 0
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

132 Western Kentucky University 17600 27000 0.3498 14,151 970 0.9387
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

135 University of Miami 17700 96300 0.8159 13,250 1406 0.189
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

136 SUNY Buffalo State University 17800 44900 0.6031 5,255 1109 0.7295
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,255

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

137 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 17900 48000 0.6266 3,825 1175 0.7841
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

138 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 18000 20700 0.1304 8,320 1090 0.8858
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

139 Boston College 18100 96200 0.8114 10,314 1490 0.1643
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

10,314

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

139 Georgia Southern University 18100 23800 0.2399 23,541 1065 0.8789
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

141 Bridgewater State University 18200 34800 0.478 8,270 1180 0.8781
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$34,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,270

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

142 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,276 1379 0.653
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

142 Wright State University-Main Campus 18300 26700 0.3146 7,505 1073 0.9633
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

144 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 18400 41200 0.554 25,255 1134 0.7517
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

144 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,093 1302 0.7821
#144

#144 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 %

144 Salem State University 18400 28500 0.3543 4,867 1075 0.9588
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

147 Angelo State University 18500 23100 0.2003 9,702 1055 0.8301
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,702

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

148 California State University-Fullerton 18600 41500 0.5526 38,760 1090 0.9052
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

148 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 18600 28200 0.34 7,353 1085 0.9077
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

150 Emporia State University 18700 29800 0.373 2,396 1075 0.9771
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

151 University of Mississippi 18800 27000 0.3036 21,585 1182 0.9658
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

152 East Tennessee State University 18900 26100 0.2754 10,829 1124 0.8619
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

152 Occidental College 18900 89200 0.7885 1,881 1447 0.4417
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$89,200

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

154 Northern Michigan University 19000 33100 0.426 6,684 1100 0.8402
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

154 University of Arkansas 19000 27800 0.3144 28,859 1179 0.743
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

154 William Paterson University of New Jersey 19000 50400 0.6226 6,647 1153 0.9008
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

157 California State University-Los Angeles 19500 59200 0.6711 19,586 965 0.9125
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

157 SUNY at Fredonia 19500 39600 0.5082 2,771 1258 0.777
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

157 University of West Georgia 19500 24900 0.217 9,103 1040 0.5161
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

9,103

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

160 Stockton University 19600 44500 0.5599 7,565 1135 0.8894
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

161 State University of New York at New Paltz 19900 26300 0.2436 6,862 1260 0.6161
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

161 Texas Tech University 19900 27900 0.287 32,580 1200 0.7265
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

161 Western Michigan University 19900 32500 0.3881 13,027 1115 0.846
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

164 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 20000 29500 0.3225 6,306 1214 0.9075
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

164 San Jose State University 20000 33600 0.4044 28,008 1124 0.8461
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

166 Iowa State University 20100 24200 0.1724 25,628 1207 0.8866
#166

#166 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 %

167 Central Connecticut State University 20200 29500 0.3151 8,170 1075 0.7333
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

167 University of New Orleans 20200 30200 0.331 5,419 1040 0.7431
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

167 University of Southern California 20200 75800 0.7338 20,630 1492 0.0981
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

170 Claremont McKenna College 20300 98000 0.7931 1,390 1507 0.0959
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,390

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

9.6 %

170 Minot State University 20300 23500 0.1384 2,499 1075 0.6462
#170

#170 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 %

170 University of Rochester 20300 93100 0.7822 6,580 1462 0.4008
#170

#170 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 %

173 State University of New York at Oswego 20500 40200 0.4902 5,517 1180 0.8055
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

173 University of Tulsa 20500 62900 0.6741 2,852 1328 0.6151
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

175 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.326 44,819 1327 0.4987
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

44,819

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

175 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 20700 31000 0.3327 13,432 1225 0.8701
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

175 University of Wyoming 20700 27900 0.2587 8,130 1179 0.9688
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

178 East Carolina University 20800 23800 0.1258 21,445 1160 0.8921
#178

#178 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 %

178 Hanover College 20800 64000 0.6752 1,035 1210 0.837
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,035

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

180 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27100 0.2285 31,133 1463 0.4479
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

180 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 20900 32800 0.3632 19,701 1214 0.8749
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

180 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20900 38200 0.4528 11,355 1222 0.8816
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

11,355

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

183 North Dakota State University 21000 25700 0.1839 9,762 1110 0.9496
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

183 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,254 1080 0.8955
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

185 Adams State University 21200 29300 0.2774 1,605 1030 0.9918
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

186 Northwestern University 21400 89500 0.7612 9,399 1527 0.0769
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

9,399

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

187 Whitman College 21500 85500 0.7483 1,561 1399 0.3815
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

188 Boise State University 21600 59700 0.6382 23,983 1135 0.8721
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

23,983

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

189 Montana State University 21700 27100 0.199 15,046 1184 0.8214
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

15,046

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

190 Austin Peay State University 21900 29100 0.2473 8,926 1075 0.9641
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

191 Grand Valley State University 22100 36300 0.3917 19,002 1084 0.8302
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

191 Tufts University 22100 98900 0.7763 7,126 1507 0.1149
#191

#191 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 %

193 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 22300 59900 0.6276 34,242 1273 0.7333
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

193 Southern Connecticut State University 22300 53100 0.5802 7,252 1005 0.9147
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

193 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 22300 43000 0.4809 5,939 1065 0.5878
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

196 Florida State University 22500 22900 0.0174 32,720 1360 0.2422
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

196 SUNY Brockport 22500 35100 0.359 5,816 1195 0.7068
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

196 University of Florida 22500 43200 0.4794 36,573 1399 0.242
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

199 St Lawrence University 22600 87800 0.7424 1,949 1359 0.5434
#199

#199 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 %

200 Rocky Mountain College 22700 52000 0.5632 851 1075 0.6961
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

201 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.6865 2,522 1163 0.6268
#201

#201 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 %

201 Saint Norbert College 22800 63800 0.6424 1,970 1193 0.8574
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

203 Allegheny College 22900 75400 0.6967 1,171 1279 0.5457
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

204 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,450 1044 0.9518
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,450

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

205 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 23100 36500 0.3674 5,823 1115 0.8619
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

205 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.3731 8,738 1079 0.948
#205

#205 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 %

205 University of Southern Mississippi 23100 23100 0 10,193 1181 0.9912
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

208 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 23500 36800 0.3616 14,783 1124 0.8096
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

208 SUNY Oneonta 23500 49300 0.5238 4,681 1234 0.696
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

210 Hampshire College 23600 101500 0.7671 844 1254 0.7528
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$101,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

211 Florida International University 23700 34100 0.3049 45,193 1175 0.5466
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

45,193

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

212 Minnesota State University, Mankato 24000 27100 0.1154 13,433 1145 0.8844
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

212 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,853 990 0.6652
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,853

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

214 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 38000 0.3658 23,920 1397 0.5973
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

215 University at Buffalo 24300 34000 0.2853 20,359 1303 0.7418
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

216 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 24800 26900 0.0792 2,216 1268 0.7987
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

217 Tennessee Technological University 25000 33700 0.2564 9,187 1163 0.7613
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

218 Temple University 25100 36400 0.3107 21,457 1135 0.8041
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

219 University of Hawaii at Hilo 25300 43800 0.422 2,292 1005 0.6063
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

220 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25500 31500 0.1906 6,809 1110 0.882
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,809

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

221 Binghamton University 25700 32700 0.2159 14,669 1415 0.3861
#221

#221 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 %

221 Hope College 25700 60100 0.5722 3,395 1241 0.7924
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

223 University of North Dakota 25900 28600 0.0921 11,033 1150 0.769
#223

#223 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 %

224 Calvin University 26300 53000 0.5035 3,356 1222 0.7091
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

224 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26300 28400 0.0749 14,504 1149 0.7637
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

226 Earlham College 26400 75800 0.6514 696 1233 0.7311
#226

#226 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 %

226 Gustavus Adolphus College 26400 75500 0.6504 1,905 1273 0.6099
#226

#226 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 %

228 Furman University 26700 79600 0.6643 2,383 1359 0.4295
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

229 University of Idaho 27000 45200 0.4023 9,574 1119 0.7553
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

230 University of Arizona 27100 38500 0.2958 44,848 1233 0.8614
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

231 Pacific Lutheran University 27800 71200 0.6101 2,446 1159 0.7802
#231

#231 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 %

231 Syracuse University 27800 83100 0.6654 15,957 1363 0.4592
#231

#231 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 %

233 Morehead State University 28000 32600 0.141 8,258 1140 0.7721
#233

#233 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 %

233 University of Northern Iowa 28000 36200 0.2247 7,711 1129 0.9274
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,711

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

235 Cornell College 28200 74800 0.6228 1,094 1243 0.799
#235

#235 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 %

235 Mississippi State University 28200 32300 0.1277 18,567 1214 0.7764
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

237 University of Delaware 28500 34500 0.1741 20,026 1294 0.706
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

20,026

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

238 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 33400 0.1437 11,160 1069 0.5967
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

239 Dartmouth College 28700 96000 0.7011 4,637 1521 0.054
#239

#239 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 %

239 Northland College 28700 63200 0.5462 286 1085 0.7497
#239

#239 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 %

241 Wichita State University 28800 40600 0.2911 13,313 1073 0.9395
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

242 James Madison University 28900 28900 0 20,973 1260 0.7152
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,973

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

242 Western Illinois University 28900 31000 0.0686 4,525 1015 0.7118
#242

#242 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 %

244 Juniata College 29000 70600 0.5896 1,242 1229 0.7891
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

244 University of Iowa 29000 31100 0.0685 22,738 1208 0.8362
#244

#244 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 %

246 Southern Methodist University 29100 83200 0.6506 7,285 1423 0.6335
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$83,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

246 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29100 33200 0.1234 30,187 1292 0.6015
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

248 University of Connecticut 29200 33700 0.1337 20,056 1329 0.5239
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

249 Montclair State University 29800 36300 0.1792 18,712 1058 0.8789
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

249 University of Toledo 29800 42000 0.289 11,013 1229 0.9202
#249

#249 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 %

251 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

251 Towson University 30000 30000 0 16,264 1098 0.8197
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

253 Lake Superior State University 30300 33700 0.1009 1,551 1120 0.6801
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

254 Scripps College 30500 94900 0.6789 1,117 1475 0.3829
#254

#254 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 %

255 Beloit College 30700 97600 0.6853 1,004 1299 0.6304
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

256 The College of Wooster 30900 82600 0.626 1,738 1344 0.5953
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

257 George Mason University 31000 35700 0.1315 28,334 1268 0.8748
#257

#257 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 %

257 The University of the South 31000 77400 0.5991 1,644 1340 0.569
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,340

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

259 The University of Alabama 31100 51700 0.3987 34,389 1284 0.7665
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

259 University of Dayton 31100 64200 0.5157 7,740 1302 0.6545
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

259 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 31100 62800 0.5044 37,140 1406 0.4237
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

259 University of Kentucky 31100 36100 0.1386 25,534 1193 0.9294
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

259 Western Connecticut State University 31100 49800 0.3756 3,567 1105 0.8701
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT

Sticker Price

$49,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,567

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

264 Hartwick College 31300 66200 0.5269 1,097 1179 0.696
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

264 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 31300 31300 0 6,835 1090 0.7147
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,835

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

266 Kean University 31500 39600 0.2046 11,758 1040 0.759
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

267 New Jersey City University 31600 39800 0.2062 3,871 1015 0.9838
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

267 University of California-Santa Barbara 31600 59600 0.4695 23,181 1354 0.3297
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

269 Baylor University 31900 70300 0.5462 14,915 1321 0.5128
#269

#269 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 %

270 Centenary College of Louisiana 32000 63200 0.4935 693 1130 0.5574
#270

#270 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 %

271 Rider University 32300 60600 0.4671 3,145 1233 0.7864
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,145

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

272 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32500 35100 0.0742 30,564 1302 0.416
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

273 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 32600 39900 0.1829 9,847 1090 0.9309
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

273 Western Colorado University 32600 41400 0.2125 3,148 1230 0.9971
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

3,148

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

275 DePauw University 32700 70300 0.5344 1,917 1321 0.5719
#275

#275 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 %

276 Framingham State University 33100 38100 0.1312 2,782 1190 0.8361
#276

#276 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 %

277 University of Oregon 33200 38600 0.1405 20,622 1250 0.883
#277

#277 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 %

278 Fort Lewis College 33300 41400 0.1958 3,392 1109 0.773
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

279 University of Indianapolis 33400 59900 0.4428 3,603 1080 0.665
#279

#279 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 %

280 Sonoma State University 33600 41200 0.1845 5,272 1050 0.9343
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,272

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

281 Adrian College 33700 70200 0.5205 1,673 1045 0.7253
#281

#281 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 %

281 Wilkes University 33700 61900 0.4548 2,076 1144 0.9064
#281

#281 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 %

283 University of Minnesota Duluth 34000 38700 0.1198 8,426 1235 0.8875
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

284 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 34200 58500 0.4159 37,985 1390 0.5815
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

285 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 34300 36100 0.0498 33,033 1264 0.8529
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

286 Hofstra University 34400 77000 0.5531 6,581 1328 0.6808
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

287 San Diego State University 35100 36100 0.0277 35,782 1208 0.3619
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

288 State University of New York at Cortland 35800 39900 0.1029 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

10%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

59.8 %

289 Cedarville University 35900 57000 0.3708 5,790 1232 0.6529
#289

#289 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 %

290 University of North Carolina Wilmington 36100 36100 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#290

#290 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 %

291 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 36200 42500 0.1481 14,449 1195 0.784
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

292 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36800 38900 0.0547 23,329 1239 0.766
#292

#292 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 %

293 Skidmore College 36900 89100 0.5856 2,704 1418 0.2105
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

294 California State University-Long Beach 37600 38600 0.0259 36,082 1135 0.4627
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

295 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37700 66500 0.4328 31,035 1366 0.5478
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

296 Auburn University 38000 38000 0 27,907 1324 0.4592
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

296 University of Nevada-Reno 38000 45800 0.1704 19,117 1134 0.7371
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

298 University of Central Arkansas 38100 40200 0.0529 8,268 1110 0.8949
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

299 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 39300 44400 0.1156 1,066 1197 0.4449
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

300 Frostburg State University 39400 43000 0.0838 3,422 1095 0.8918
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

301 Rutgers University-Newark 39700 60500 0.3441 7,989 1159 0.7136
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

302 Stony Brook University 39900 53000 0.2477 18,263 1410 0.4904
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

303 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5067 33,475 1399 0.0897
#303

#303 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 %

304 Washington State University 40700 56300 0.2774 21,455 1125 0.8664
#304

#304 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 %

305 Marist University 41500 75800 0.4524 5,551 1279 0.5651
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,551

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

306 Saint Louis University 42300 80900 0.4769 10,413 1305 0.7504
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,413

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

307 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,246 1204 0.8143
#307

#307 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 %

308 Ohio State University-Main Campus 42600 53700 0.2066 46,815 1378 0.6057
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

309 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42900 54700 0.2157 25,900 1375 0.5808
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

25,900

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

310 University of Georgia 43100 48800 0.1172 32,399 1382 0.377
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

311 Western Oregon University 43400 43400 0 3,167 1040 0.981
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,167

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

312 Appalachian State University 43600 43600 0 19,560 1190 0.9014
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

312 Radford University 43600 45700 0.0466 6,161 1070 0.8953
#312

#312 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 %

314 The University of Montana 44300 45900 0.0349 7,891 1225 0.9586
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

7,891

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

315 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2745 31,253 1272 0.773
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

316 Illinois State University 45200 47300 0.045 19,107 1120 0.8815
#316

#316 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 %

316 University of Maine 45200 45200 0 9,601 1205 0.9664
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

318 The University of Texas at Austin 45300 45300 0 43,165 1356 0.2664
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

319 Middle Tennessee State University 46000 46000 0 18,042 1140 0.6909
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

320 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46200 86200 0.4639 5,741 1438 0.6347
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,741

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

321 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1279 0.848
#321

#321 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 %

322 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,908 1139 0.8402
#322

#322 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 %

323 Tulane University of Louisiana 48700 92100 0.4715 8,192 1451 0.1398
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,192

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

324 University of Colorado Boulder 49300 56600 0.1289 32,244 1351 0.7808
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

325 University of California-San Diego 49700 74200 0.3301 34,955 1375 0.2671
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

326 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 51000 84700 0.398 34,454 1435 0.1564
#326

#326 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 %

327 University of Utah 51600 53700 0.0397 28,064 1237 0.8598
#327

#327 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 %

328 The University of Texas at Arlington 52600 60000 0.1233 32,545 1129 0.799
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

329 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 53100 61200 0.1329 26,221 1204 0.8854
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

330 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53300 61000 0.1266 41,303 1338 0.7975
#330

#330 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 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,100 1219 0.7766
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

332 Texas A&M University-College Station 54000 56100 0.038 60,710 1278 0.5743
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

333 University of Missouri-Columbia 54100 59200 0.0867 24,449 1256 0.7847
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

334 Miami University-Oxford 56600 56600 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

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

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

336 Michigan Technological University 59300 59300 0 6,013 1256 0.9243
#336

#336 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 %

337 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 60900 66400 0.0829 5,472 1333 0.906
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

338 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 61000 66100 0.0771 40,684 1331 0.3915
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$66,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

339 Clemson University 61500 63700 0.0335 23,401 1343 0.3834
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

340 College of Charleston 61600 61600 0 10,880 1255 0.6003
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

341 University of California-Davis 69800 69800 0 32,273 1290 0.4183
#341

#341 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 %

342 University of California-Berkeley 70800 75900 0.0672 33,070 1407 0.1098
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

33,070

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

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

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