Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Geology/Earth Science, General Majors in the state of Colorado 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 Colorado.
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 Colorado.
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 California Institute of Technology 7000 91800 0.9242 987 1557 0.0257
#9

#9 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 %

10 Bowdoin College 7300 89900 0.919 1,881 1505 0.0713
#10

#10 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 %

11 Colgate University 7400 95700 0.9222 3,193 1488 0.1388
#11

#11 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 %

12 Northern Kentucky University 7500 25900 0.7114 10,163 1090 0.6765
#12

#12 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 %

13 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 7800 90000 0.9138 4,535 1542 0.0455
#13

#13 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 %

14 Vanderbilt University 7900 96500 0.9183 7,221 1527 0.0586
#14

#14 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 %

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

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

16 Utah State University 8200 25200 0.6743 25,706 1176 0.9247
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

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 %

22 Western Colorado University 9500 27700 0.656 3,148 1230 0.9971
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

3,148

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

25 Eastern Kentucky University 10200 22900 0.5556 13,448 1110 0.7761
#25

#25 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 %

25 Haverford College 10200 97600 0.8956 1,431 1499 0.1237
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,431

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.4 %

27 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5775 7,166 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 68600 0.8431 5,827 1157 0.6469
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

84%

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 %

35 University of California-Merced 11200 46700 0.7602 8,372 1070 0.9053
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

35 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 11200 36600 0.6936 27,132 1099 0.9617
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

69%

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 Front Range Community College 11500 18600 0.3775 21,970 0 0
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO

Sticker Price

$18,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,970

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

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 Savannah State University 11500 40400 0.7146 2,966 925 0.4614
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

41 The University of Texas at El Paso 11600 48200 0.7598 21,118 980 0.9992
#41

#41 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 %

41 Vassar College 11600 92600 0.8748 2,462 1499 0.1857
#41

#41 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 %

43 University of California-San Diego 11700 39700 0.7052 34,955 1375 0.2671
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

43 Wichita State University 11700 29800 0.6084 13,313 1073 0.9395
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

45 Brown University 11900 94000 0.8731 7,910 1535 0.0539
#45

#45 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 %

45 Carleton College 11900 74200 0.839 2,128 1490 0.2041
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

45 Lafayette College 11900 85800 0.8618 2,775 1427 0.3145
#45

#45 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 %

45 University of Illinois Chicago 11900 30400 0.6077 22,495 1252 0.7735
#45

#45 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 %

49 Concord University 12000 39500 0.6964 1,609 990 0.9256
#49

#49 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 %

50 Arapahoe Community College 12100 25400 0.5227 15,012 0 0
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

15,012

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

51 Midwestern State University 12300 21600 0.43 4,303 1010 0.9352
#51

#51 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 %

51 The University of Texas at Dallas 12300 18700 0.3426 21,858 1283 0.6513
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$18,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

51 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 12300 25700 0.5219 10,632 1075 0.8859
#51

#51 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 %

54 Indiana State University 12400 31200 0.6032 6,224 1020 0.8077
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

54 University of California-Santa Barbara 12400 43000 0.7116 23,181 1354 0.3297
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

54 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 29100 0.5734 38,040 1418 0.452
#54

#54 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 %

57 California State University-Stanislaus 12500 45900 0.727 8,455 950 0.9814
#57

#57 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 %

57 Sul Ross State University 12500 27100 0.5393 1,890 1020 0.9871
#57

#57 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 %

59 California State University-Fresno 12600 19600 0.3564 21,954 995 0.9526
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

59 Southern Utah University 12600 44000 0.7132 13,126 1140 0.8179
#59

#59 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 %

61 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12700 54500 0.7669 12,507 1010 0.8897
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

61 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 12700 41800 0.696 37,140 1406 0.4237
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

63 Colorado College 13200 94600 0.8603 2,031 1357 0.1847
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

64 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,288 1090 0.9068
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,288

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

64 West Virginia University 13300 57700 0.7693 18,206 1125 0.89
#64

#64 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 %

66 Portland State University 13600 43100 0.6848 15,414 1094 0.9087
#66

#66 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 %

66 University of Delaware 13600 34500 0.6057 20,026 1294 0.706
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

20,026

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

68 University of Nebraska at Omaha 13700 27800 0.5064 11,756 1124 0.8698
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

69 Denison University 13800 69300 0.8015 2,394 1412 0.1739
#69

#69 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 %

69 Fort Hays State University 13800 40700 0.6615 10,172 1075 0.9026
#69

#69 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 %

69 University of Houston 13800 23100 0.4027 39,257 1249 0.7392
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

69 Western Washington University 13800 31600 0.5637 13,752 1272 0.9325
#69

#69 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 %

73 Bucknell University 13900 94800 0.8532 3,920 1396 0.2893
#73

#73 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 %

73 Mount Holyoke College 13900 89900 0.8457 2,178 1449 0.3603
#73

#73 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 %

73 Youngstown State University 13900 26800 0.4809 9,400 1115 0.8445
#73

#73 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 %

76 University of California-Santa Cruz 14000 38900 0.6394 17,940 1281 0.6579
#76

#76 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 %

76 University of Hawaii at Manoa 14000 64500 0.7829 15,375 1103 0.866
#76

#76 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 %

78 Bryn Mawr College 14100 88300 0.8407 1,360 1383 0.2943
#78

#78 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 %

78 The University of Texas Permian Basin 14100 46000 0.6931 4,218 1030 0.9489
#78

#78 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 %

80 California State University-Bakersfield 14200 50800 0.7211 8,865 925 0.9385
#80

#80 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 %

81 Arkansas Tech University 14300 35900 0.601 8,145 1035 0.9589
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

81 University of South Carolina Aiken 14300 37000 0.6133 3,289 1115 0.7854
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

83 Framingham State University 14400 31000 0.5357 2,782 1190 0.8361
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,782

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

84 Ohio State University-Main Campus 14500 25700 0.4353 46,815 1378 0.6057
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

84 University of California-Riverside 14500 66000 0.7807 22,600 1199 0.7639
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

22,600

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

84 University of Southern Indiana 14500 35900 0.5948 7,600 1145 0.9581
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

87 Trinity University 14600 65800 0.7777 2,518 1423 0.2592
#87

#87 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 %

88 Case Western Reserve University 14700 83100 0.8229 6,528 1475 0.3654
#88

#88 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 %

88 Stanford University 14700 71200 0.7934 7,904 1535 0.0361
#88

#88 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 %

90 Central Michigan University 14800 37400 0.6048 10,193 1095 0.8982
#90

#90 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 %

90 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 14800 31000 0.5222 8,553 1045 0.8688
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

92 Stephen F Austin State University 14900 22600 0.3403 9,129 1075 0.9399
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$22,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

92 University of Georgia 14900 26600 0.4383 32,399 1382 0.377
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

94 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 15000 24900 0.3969 5,661 1085 0.982
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,661

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

94 California State University-Chico 15000 27000 0.4438 13,792 1075 0.9272
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

94 Murray State University 15000 27000 0.4436 7,851 1115 0.8568
#94

#94 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 %

94 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 15000 20500 0.2649 4,880 1124 0.8172
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$20,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

4,880

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

98 Northwest Missouri State University 15100 29000 0.4808 5,241 1095 0.8609
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

99 Lewis-Clark State College 15200 23500 0.3525 3,793 980 0.8769
#99

#99 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 %

99 Northern Illinois University 15200 30700 0.5061 11,348 1070 0.6979
#99

#99 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 %

99 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 15200 22800 0.3338 11,994 1090 0.865
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

102 Macalester College 15400 90000 0.8285 2,138 1425 0.2852
#102

#102 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 %

102 Northeastern University 15400 89900 0.8287 17,432 1490 0.0522
#102

#102 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 %

104 California State University-San Bernardino 15500 43900 0.6475 15,365 990 0.9374
#104

#104 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 %

104 Colorado Mesa University 15500 24900 0.3766 9,473 1055 0.8203
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

104 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8256 2,896 1440 0.3418
#104

#104 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 %

104 Radford University 15500 32000 0.5146 6,161 1070 0.8953
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

108 Fitchburg State University 15600 30100 0.481 3,027 1145 0.8693
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,027

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

108 University of Nevada-Reno 15600 27600 0.4349 19,117 1134 0.7371
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

108 Wayne State University 15600 32900 0.5256 16,012 1174 0.8116
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

16,012

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

111 Central Washington University 15700 27200 0.4223 10,317 1045 0.9062
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

10,317

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

111 Florida State University 15700 22900 0.314 32,720 1360 0.2422
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

113 Albion College 15800 93700 0.8314 1,308 1065 0.807
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

113 Ball State University 15800 22400 0.2951 15,189 1170 0.855
#113

#113 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 %

113 University of Memphis 15800 29900 0.4712 15,770 1075 0.7203
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

116 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16000 22400 0.2863 9,351 1195 0.8234
#116

#116 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 %

117 Ohio University-Main Campus 16100 23200 0.306 20,444 1209 0.8499
#117

#117 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 %

117 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 16100 40300 0.6012 5,459 1055 0.8046
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,459

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

119 Metropolitan State University of Denver 16200 28100 0.4229 17,274 1015 0.988
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

17,274

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

119 New Mexico Highlands University 16200 31500 0.4854 1,603 0 0
#119

#119 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

--

121 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5555 33,475 1399 0.0897
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

122 Eastern Illinois University 16400 27500 0.4021 6,785 985 0.6535
#122

#122 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 %

123 Keene State College 16600 51200 0.675 2,725 1085 0.9033
#123

#123 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 %

124 Appalachian State University 16700 19500 0.1438 19,560 1190 0.9014
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

124 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 16700 39000 0.5703 37,985 1390 0.5815
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

126 Eastern Michigan University 16800 39700 0.577 10,470 1055 0.7964
#126

#126 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 %

126 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16800 64800 0.7415 20,885 1420 0.1534
#126

#126 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 %

126 Western Carolina University 16800 19400 0.1341 10,112 1130 0.8183
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

129 California State University-Sacramento 16900 27600 0.388 28,820 1035 0.9399
#129

#129 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 %

130 Sonoma State University 17000 26700 0.3633 5,272 1050 0.9343
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,272

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

131 Sam Houston State University 17100 23000 0.2566 17,787 1030 0.9026
#131

#131 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 %

131 University of Maine 17100 29300 0.4166 9,601 1205 0.9664
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

133 Bennington College 17200 89500 0.8077 797 1370 0.4453
#133

#133 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 %

134 SUNY College at Potsdam 17300 37700 0.5407 2,111 1060 0.777
#134

#134 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 %

134 University of Northern Colorado 17300 30500 0.4332 6,480 1085 0.8585
#134

#134 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 %

136 Lamar University 17400 41900 0.5847 8,184 1050 0.8641
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,184

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

137 SUNY Buffalo State University 17500 44900 0.6098 5,255 1109 0.7295
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

5,255

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

137 Winona State University 17500 23000 0.2395 5,317 1115 0.7549
#137

#137 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 %

139 Georgia State University 17600 26000 0.3233 27,415 1080 0.5544
#139

#139 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 %

139 Weber State University 17600 41300 0.5733 31,672 0 0
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

139 Western Kentucky University 17600 27000 0.3498 14,151 970 0.9387
#139

#139 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 %

142 University of Miami 17700 96300 0.8159 13,250 1406 0.189
#142

#142 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 %

143 Frostburg State University 17800 26600 0.3306 3,422 1095 0.8918
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

144 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 17900 48000 0.6266 3,825 1175 0.7841
#144

#144 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 %

144 Whitman College 17900 85100 0.7903 1,561 1399 0.3815
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,100

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

146 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 18000 20700 0.1304 8,320 1090 0.8858
#146

#146 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 %

147 Boston College 18100 96200 0.8114 10,314 1490 0.1643
#147

#147 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 %

147 Georgia Southern University 18100 26800 0.3252 23,541 1065 0.8789
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

147 The University of Texas at Arlington 18100 27700 0.3461 32,545 1129 0.799
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

150 Bridgewater State University 18200 34800 0.478 8,270 1180 0.8781
#150

#150 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 %

150 Wright State University-Main Campus 18200 36500 0.5017 7,505 1073 0.9633
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

152 State University of New York at Cortland 18300 27700 0.3391 5,911 1175 0.5979
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

59.8 %

153 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 18400 41200 0.554 25,255 1134 0.7517
#153

#153 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 %

153 SUNY College at Geneseo 18400 39400 0.5335 3,881 1279 0.6645
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

155 California State University-Fullerton 18500 20600 0.1035 38,760 1090 0.9052
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

155 William Paterson University of New Jersey 18500 31100 0.4054 6,647 1153 0.9008
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

157 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 18600 28200 0.34 7,353 1085 0.9077
#157

#157 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 %

157 State University of New York at Oswego 18600 27700 0.3284 5,517 1180 0.8055
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

159 Emporia State University 18700 29800 0.373 2,396 1075 0.9771
#159

#159 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 %

160 Rutgers University-Newark 18800 38000 0.505 7,989 1159 0.7136
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

161 Fort Lewis College 18900 29200 0.3529 3,392 1109 0.773
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

161 Occidental College 18900 89200 0.7885 1,881 1447 0.4417
#161

#161 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 %

163 Northern Michigan University 19000 33100 0.426 6,684 1100 0.8402
#163

#163 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 %

164 University of Colorado Boulder 19100 30600 0.376 32,244 1351 0.7808
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

165 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 19200 25200 0.2378 6,835 1090 0.7147
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,835

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

165 University of West Georgia 19200 48000 0.6003 9,103 1040 0.5161
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

9,103

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

167 Salem State University 19300 35100 0.4499 4,867 1075 0.9588
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

168 SUNY at Fredonia 19500 39600 0.5082 2,771 1258 0.777
#168

#168 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 %

169 Stockton University 19600 44500 0.5599 7,565 1135 0.8894
#169

#169 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 %

169 University of Mississippi 19600 27000 0.274 21,585 1182 0.9658
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

169 Western Michigan University 19600 26500 0.2606 13,027 1115 0.846
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

172 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 19900 26500 0.2493 9,847 1090 0.9309
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

172 Texas Tech University 19900 27900 0.287 32,580 1200 0.7265
#172

#172 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 %

172 University of Northern Iowa 19900 24000 0.172 7,711 1129 0.9274
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,711

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

175 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 20000 29500 0.3225 6,306 1214 0.9075
#175

#175 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 %

176 California State University-Los Angeles 20200 59200 0.6592 19,586 965 0.9125
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

176 Central Connecticut State University 20200 29500 0.3151 8,170 1075 0.7333
#176

#176 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 %

176 University of New Orleans 20200 30200 0.331 5,419 1040 0.7431
#176

#176 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 %

176 University of Southern California 20200 75800 0.7338 20,630 1492 0.0981
#176

#176 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 %

176 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20200 45200 0.5537 31,035 1366 0.5478
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

181 Claremont McKenna College 20300 98000 0.7931 1,390 1507 0.0959
#181

#181 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 %

181 Minot State University 20300 23500 0.1384 2,499 1075 0.6462
#181

#181 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 %

181 Towson University 20300 30000 0.3229 16,264 1098 0.8197
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

181 University of Rochester 20300 93100 0.7822 6,580 1462 0.4008
#181

#181 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 %

185 University of Tulsa 20500 62900 0.6741 2,852 1328 0.6151
#185

#185 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 %

186 Boise State University 20700 59700 0.6533 23,983 1135 0.8721
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

23,983

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

187 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 20800 34400 0.3953 14,783 1124 0.8096
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

187 East Carolina University 20800 23800 0.1258 21,445 1160 0.8921
#187

#187 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 %

187 Hanover College 20800 64000 0.6752 1,035 1210 0.837
#187

#187 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 %

187 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 20800 44400 0.5321 1,066 1197 0.4449
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

191 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 20900 32800 0.3632 19,701 1214 0.8749
#191

#191 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 %

191 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20900 38200 0.4528 11,355 1222 0.8816
#191

#191 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 %

193 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,254 1080 0.8955
#193

#193 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 %

194 Northwestern University 21400 89500 0.7612 9,399 1527 0.0769
#194

#194 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 %

195 Austin Peay State University 21800 35900 0.3927 8,926 1075 0.9641
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

196 Grand Valley State University 22100 36300 0.3917 19,002 1084 0.8302
#196

#196 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 %

196 Tufts University 22100 98900 0.7763 7,126 1507 0.1149
#196

#196 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 %

198 Adams State University 22200 29300 0.2433 1,605 1030 0.9918
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

199 Southern Connecticut State University 22300 53100 0.5802 7,252 1005 0.9147
#199

#199 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 %

200 SUNY Brockport 22500 35100 0.359 5,816 1195 0.7068
#200

#200 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 %

200 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 22500 43000 0.4763 5,939 1065 0.5878
#200

#200 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 %

202 St Lawrence University 22600 87800 0.7424 1,949 1359 0.5434
#202

#202 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 %

203 Rocky Mountain College 22700 52000 0.5632 851 1075 0.6961
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

204 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.6865 2,522 1163 0.6268
#204

#204 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 %

204 Saint Norbert College 22800 63800 0.6424 1,970 1193 0.8574
#204

#204 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 %

204 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 22800 26900 0.1535 2,216 1268 0.7987
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

207 Allegheny College 22900 75400 0.6967 1,171 1279 0.5457
#207

#207 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 %

208 San Jose State University 23000 41100 0.4405 28,008 1124 0.8461
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

208 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,450 1044 0.9518
#208

#208 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 %

210 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 23100 36500 0.3674 5,823 1115 0.8619
#210

#210 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 %

210 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.3731 8,738 1079 0.948
#210

#210 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 %

212 Northern Arizona University 23200 33100 0.3 22,990 1090 0.8961
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

213 Montana State University 23300 31400 0.2579 15,046 1184 0.8214
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

15,046

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

213 State University of New York at New Paltz 23300 35700 0.347 6,862 1260 0.6161
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

215 SUNY Oneonta 23500 49300 0.5238 4,681 1234 0.696
#215

#215 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 %

216 Hampshire College 23600 101500 0.7671 844 1254 0.7528
#216

#216 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 %

217 University of Kentucky 23800 36100 0.3389 25,534 1193 0.9294
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

217 Washington State University 23800 38700 0.3858 21,455 1125 0.8664
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

219 Minnesota State University, Mankato 24000 27100 0.1154 13,433 1145 0.8844
#219

#219 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 %

220 University of North Carolina Wilmington 24400 24400 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

221 University of Southern Mississippi 24500 26500 0.0755 10,193 1181 0.9912
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

222 Western Oregon University 24600 24600 0 3,167 1040 0.981
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,167

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

223 Miami University-Oxford 25000 28400 0.1196 16,816 1299 0.754
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

223 Tennessee Technological University 25000 33700 0.2564 9,187 1163 0.7613
#223

#223 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 %

225 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 25100 42700 0.4123 13,432 1225 0.8701
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

226 University of Hawaii at Hilo 25300 43800 0.422 2,292 1005 0.6063
#226

#226 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 %

227 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25500 31500 0.1906 6,809 1110 0.882
#227

#227 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 %

228 University of Kansas 25600 44000 0.4184 22,085 1176 0.9348
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

229 Hope College 25700 60100 0.5722 3,395 1241 0.7924
#229

#229 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 %

230 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,234 1279 0.848
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

231 University of North Dakota 25900 28600 0.0921 11,033 1150 0.769
#231

#231 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 %

232 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 26100 59900 0.5642 34,242 1273 0.7333
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

232 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,263 1410 0.4904
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

234 East Tennessee State University 26200 30600 0.1437 10,829 1124 0.8619
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

235 Calvin University 26300 53000 0.5035 3,356 1222 0.7091
#235

#235 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 %

235 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26300 28400 0.0749 14,504 1149 0.7637
#235

#235 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 %

237 Earlham College 26400 75800 0.6514 696 1233 0.7311
#237

#237 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 %

237 Gustavus Adolphus College 26400 75500 0.6504 1,905 1273 0.6099
#237

#237 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 %

239 Furman University 26700 79600 0.6643 2,383 1359 0.4295
#239

#239 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 %

240 University of Arkansas 26900 29600 0.0921 28,859 1179 0.743
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

241 University of Idaho 27100 30600 0.1146 9,574 1119 0.7553
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

242 University of Arizona 27200 37700 0.2789 44,848 1233 0.8614
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

243 Cornell College 27500 74800 0.6321 1,094 1243 0.799
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

243 Rowan University 27500 41600 0.3386 16,100 1219 0.7766
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

245 Missouri State University-Springfield 27600 35400 0.2206 20,584 1134 0.9053
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

246 North Dakota State University 27800 30400 0.0833 9,762 1110 0.9496
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

246 Pacific Lutheran University 27800 71200 0.6101 2,446 1159 0.7802
#246

#246 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 %

246 Syracuse University 27800 83100 0.6654 15,957 1363 0.4592
#246

#246 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 %

249 Morehead State University 28000 32600 0.141 8,258 1140 0.7721
#249

#249 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 %

250 Mississippi State University 28200 32300 0.1277 18,567 1214 0.7764
#250

#250 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 %

250 The University of Montana 28200 28200 0 7,891 1225 0.9586
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

7,891

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

252 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 33400 0.1437 11,160 1069 0.5967
#252

#252 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 %

253 Dartmouth College 28700 96000 0.7011 4,637 1521 0.054
#253

#253 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 %

253 Northland College 28700 63200 0.5462 286 1085 0.7497
#253

#253 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 %

255 Iowa State University 28800 43300 0.3363 25,628 1207 0.8866
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

256 Oregon State University 28900 36700 0.2142 31,253 1272 0.773
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

256 Western Illinois University 28900 31000 0.0686 4,525 1015 0.7118
#256

#256 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 %

258 Juniata College 29000 70600 0.5896 1,242 1229 0.7891
#258

#258 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 %

259 Southern Methodist University 29100 83200 0.6506 7,285 1423 0.6335
#259

#259 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 %

260 Clemson University 29200 37100 0.2136 23,401 1343 0.3834
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

260 University of Connecticut 29200 33700 0.1337 20,056 1329 0.5239
#260

#260 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 %

260 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29200 33900 0.1387 30,187 1292 0.6015
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

263 Kansas State University 29500 41600 0.2906 15,650 1164 0.8169
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

263 University of Toledo 29500 32600 0.096 11,013 1229 0.9202
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

265 University of Alaska Anchorage 29700 29700 0 9,853 990 0.6652
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,853

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

266 Montclair State University 29800 36300 0.1792 18,712 1058 0.8789
#266

#266 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 %

267 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#267

#267 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 %

268 Lake Superior State University 30300 33700 0.1009 1,551 1120 0.6801
#268

#268 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 %

269 Scripps College 30500 94900 0.6789 1,117 1475 0.3829
#269

#269 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 %

270 Beloit College 30700 97600 0.6853 1,004 1299 0.6304
#270

#270 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 %

271 George Mason University 31000 35700 0.1315 28,334 1268 0.8748
#271

#271 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 %

271 The University of the South 31000 77400 0.5991 1,644 1340 0.569
#271

#271 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 %

273 The College of Wooster 31100 83100 0.6259 1,738 1344 0.5953
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

273 University of Dayton 31100 64200 0.5157 7,740 1302 0.6545
#273

#273 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 %

273 Western Connecticut State University 31100 49800 0.3756 3,567 1105 0.8701
#273

#273 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 %

276 Hartwick College 31300 66200 0.5269 1,097 1179 0.696
#276

#276 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 %

277 New Jersey City University 31600 39800 0.2062 3,871 1015 0.9838
#277

#277 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 %

278 Angelo State University 31800 35400 0.1026 9,702 1055 0.8301
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,702

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

279 Baylor University 31900 70300 0.5462 14,915 1321 0.5128
#279

#279 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 %

280 Centenary College of Louisiana 32000 63200 0.4935 693 1130 0.5574
#280

#280 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 %

281 Rider University 32300 60600 0.4671 3,145 1233 0.7864
#281

#281 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 %

282 DePauw University 32700 70300 0.5344 1,917 1321 0.5719
#282

#282 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 %

283 North Carolina State University 32800 54800 0.4003 28,422 1378 0.4174
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

284 University of Indianapolis 33400 59900 0.4428 3,603 1080 0.665
#284

#284 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 %

285 Adrian College 33700 70200 0.5205 1,673 1045 0.7253
#285

#285 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 %

285 Wilkes University 33700 61900 0.4548 2,076 1144 0.9064
#285

#285 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 %

287 University of Minnesota Duluth 34000 38700 0.1198 8,426 1235 0.8875
#287

#287 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 %

288 Hofstra University 34400 77000 0.5531 6,581 1328 0.6808
#288

#288 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 %

289 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34500 34500 0 10,202 1140 0.8109
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,202

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

289 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4787 12,276 1379 0.653
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

291 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

292 San Diego State University 35100 36100 0.0277 35,782 1208 0.3619
#292

#292 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 %

293 Temple University 35600 55300 0.3565 21,457 1135 0.8041
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

294 Cedarville University 35900 57000 0.3708 5,790 1232 0.6529
#294

#294 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 %

295 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 36000 42800 0.1577 22,364 1159 0.7504
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

296 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 36200 42500 0.1481 14,449 1195 0.784
#296

#296 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 %

297 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 45,193 1175 0.5466
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

45,193

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

297 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 36500 41600 0.1232 5,386 1050 0.9092
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

299 Skidmore College 36900 89100 0.5856 2,704 1418 0.2105
#299

#299 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 %

300 California State University-Long Beach 37600 38600 0.0259 36,082 1135 0.4627
#300

#300 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 %

301 Kean University 38200 48300 0.2092 11,758 1040 0.759
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

302 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38600 53400 0.2773 30,564 1302 0.416
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

303 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39700 39700 0 24,868 1214 0.796
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

304 University of Wyoming 40200 45300 0.1133 8,130 1179 0.9688
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

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 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42900 54700 0.2157 25,900 1375 0.5808
#308

#308 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 %

309 University of Florida 43100 45600 0.0548 36,573 1399 0.242
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

310 University of Maryland-College Park 43200 53400 0.191 31,133 1463 0.4479
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

311 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43900 57100 0.2301 23,329 1239 0.766
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

312 Illinois State University 45200 47300 0.045 19,107 1120 0.8815
#312

#312 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 %

313 James Madison University 45300 45300 0 20,973 1260 0.7152
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,973

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

313 The University of Texas at Austin 45300 45300 0 43,165 1356 0.2664
#313

#313 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 %

315 Middle Tennessee State University 46000 46000 0 18,042 1140 0.6909
#315

#315 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 %

316 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46200 86200 0.4639 5,741 1438 0.6347
#316

#316 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 %

317 University at Buffalo 46800 46800 0 20,359 1303 0.7418
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

318 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,908 1139 0.8402
#318

#318 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 %

319 William & Mary 47800 71100 0.3276 7,063 1462 0.3407
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

320 Purdue University-Main Campus 48600 51200 0.0513 44,819 1327 0.4987
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

44,819

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

321 Tulane University of Louisiana 48700 92100 0.4715 8,192 1451 0.1398
#321

#321 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 %

322 Binghamton University 50700 52800 0.0403 14,669 1415 0.3861
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

323 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 51000 84700 0.398 34,454 1435 0.1564
#323

#323 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 %

324 University of Iowa 51100 53200 0.04 22,738 1208 0.8362
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

325 University of Utah 51600 53700 0.0397 28,064 1237 0.8598
#325

#325 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 %

326 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 53100 61200 0.1329 26,221 1204 0.8854
#326

#326 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 %

327 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53300 61000 0.1266 41,303 1338 0.7975
#327

#327 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 %

328 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53400 53400 0 33,033 1264 0.8529
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

329 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53700 64200 0.1635 23,920 1397 0.5973
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

330 Texas A&M University-College Station 54000 56100 0.038 60,710 1278 0.5743
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

331 The University of Alabama 57100 57100 0 34,389 1284 0.7665
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

331 University of Missouri-Columbia 57100 59200 0.036 24,449 1256 0.7847
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

333 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58200 64100 0.0921 42,604 1336 0.6056
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

334 Auburn University 58700 58700 0 27,907 1324 0.4592
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$58,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

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

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,013

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

336 Indiana University-Bloomington 60800 63000 0.0338 38,093 1302 0.7821
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

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 College of Charleston 61600 61600 0 10,880 1255 0.6003
#339

#339 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 %

340 University of Oregon 66800 68900 0.0309 20,622 1250 0.883
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

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 %

343 University of California-Irvine 72700 74700 0.0268 30,204 1333 0.2857
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

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

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