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 Williams College 3700 89100 0.9586 2,101 1527 0.0825
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

2 Rice University 4300 85500 0.9496 4,789 1535 0.08
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

3 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 4900 86800 0.9433 4,576 1535 0.0485
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$86,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

4,576

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

4 Colby College 5100 90200 0.9432 2,412 1497 0.0709
#4

#4 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 %

5 Yale University 5500 92300 0.9403 6,814 1507 0.0387
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

6 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 6900 39100 0.8245 34,454 1435 0.1564
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

7 Johns Hopkins University 7000 88600 0.9209 6,356 1543 0.0644
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

7 Wellesley College 7000 90900 0.9233 2,407 1500 0.1405
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

9 Amherst College 7200 95600 0.9246 1,914 1514 0.0901
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$95,600

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

10 CUNY City College 7400 31200 0.7629 12,982 1169 0.5997
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY City College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

12,982

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

11 Pitzer College 7600 90700 0.9161 1,242 1279 0.2516
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

12 Utah State University 7900 24900 0.6836 25,920 1176 0.9247
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

13 Washington and Lee University 8000 87100 0.9083 1,886 1488 0.1397
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$87,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

14 College of Staten Island CUNY 8300 33400 0.7524 10,049 1005 0.9234
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

10,049

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

15 Princeton University 8400 81800 0.8972 5,813 1535 0.0462
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

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

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$88,500

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,766

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

17 CUNY Brooklyn College 8700 31800 0.7274 11,562 1110 0.5836
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

11,562

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

17 Hamilton College 8700 88400 0.9017 2,037 1499 0.1362
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

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

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

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

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

8,220

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

21 Smith College 9600 92700 0.896 2,549 1477 0.21
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$92,700

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

21 Vassar College 9600 91500 0.8949 2,462 1499 0.1857
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$91,500

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

23 Arkansas Tech University 9900 22900 0.5671 8,145 1035 0.9589
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

23 Western Colorado University 9900 27700 0.6415 3,149 1230 0.9971
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

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

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$91,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

26 Bates College 10100 91800 0.8898 1,760 1438 0.1332
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

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

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

28 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 21100 0.5128 4,721 1110 0.7782
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

29 New Mexico Highlands University 10500 21500 0.5112 1,710 945 0.9481
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,710

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

29 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5776 7,206 1015 0.7214
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,206

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

31 Eastern Kentucky University 10700 22900 0.5337 12,726 1055 0.9695
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

12,726

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

31 William & Mary 10700 42800 0.7494 7,063 1462 0.3407
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

33 Bryn Mawr College 11100 88200 0.8744 1,368 1383 0.2943
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,368

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

34 Savannah State University 11400 17400 0.3441 2,857 950 0.8368
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$17,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

35 Front Range Community College 11500 18600 0.3775 21,970 0 1
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO

Sticker Price

$18,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,970

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

35 Idaho State University 11500 27700 0.5846 10,406 0 0.8396
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

37 Eastern Washington University 11800 28600 0.5884 6,951 1055 0.9437
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

37 University of Pennsylvania 11800 93000 0.8733 10,013 1528 0.054
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

10,013

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

39 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 11900 34300 0.6527 37,140 1442 0.4237
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

40 Lafayette College 12000 85800 0.8606 2,775 1427 0.3145
#40

#40 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 %

40 Southern Utah University 12000 21100 0.4306 13,126 1140 0.8179
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

42 Mount Holyoke College 12200 89700 0.8644 2,178 1449 0.3603
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

42 The University of Texas at Austin 12200 30700 0.6023 43,165 1335 0.2664
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

44 Sul Ross State University 12300 26700 0.5386 1,441 1000 0.9562
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,441

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

45 Brigham Young University 12500 29000 0.5686 32,221 1374 0.6919
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

46 Northern Kentucky University 12700 25900 0.5105 10,163 1090 0.8307
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

47 The University of Texas Permian Basin 12800 37100 0.6545 4,218 1020 0.9307
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

48 Eastern Illinois University 12900 24400 0.4717 6,785 1020 0.6535
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

49 Harvey Mudd College 13100 93700 0.8605 921 1528 0.1266
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

921

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

12.7 %

50 Franklin and Marshall College 13300 90100 0.852 1,808 1396 0.2819
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

51 University of Houston 13600 23600 0.4243 39,257 1249 0.7392
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

52 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,083 1412 0.4517
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

53 University of South Florida 13800 17100 0.1928 38,525 1239 0.4319
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

53 Wichita State University 13800 29800 0.5369 14,280 1094 0.7211
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

55 Texas Tech University 14000 27000 0.4813 32,580 1200 0.7265
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

56 Bowdoin College 14200 89900 0.8423 1,881 1505 0.0713
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

56 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 14200 19600 0.2754 10,656 1075 0.7289
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

10,656

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

58 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14300 26500 0.4594 22,351 1159 0.7504
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

59 West Virginia University 14400 23300 0.3819 18,614 1125 0.778
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

60 University of Idaho 14500 31300 0.5372 9,574 1119 0.7553
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

61 Case Western Reserve University 14600 80400 0.8179 6,528 1485 0.3778
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

61 Northern Illinois University 14600 29300 0.5019 11,349 1070 0.6979
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

61 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 36300 0.5973 5,241 1075 0.8613
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

64 California State University-Bakersfield 14700 28200 0.4779 8,865 1050 0.8508
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

65 Stanford University 14800 71300 0.792 7,904 1535 0.0361
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

65 University of California-Merced 14800 40300 0.6322 8,372 1070 0.9152
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

67 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 15200 35700 0.5744 26,500 1183 0.8857
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

68 Central Michigan University 15400 40600 0.6208 10,219 1095 0.8982
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

69 California State University-San Bernardino 15500 25200 0.385 14,993 920 0.9318
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

69 Carleton College 15500 74200 0.791 2,128 1492 0.2041
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

69 University of California-Riverside 15500 36500 0.5749 22,599 1199 0.7685
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

22,599

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

72 Concord University 15700 31700 0.5045 1,609 990 0.9256
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

73 Trinity University 15800 64800 0.7563 2,518 1402 0.2592
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

73 University of Florida 15800 22300 0.2916 36,567 1399 0.242
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

75 Albion College 15900 72600 0.7809 1,308 1065 0.807
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

75 University of Nebraska at Omaha 15900 23400 0.3209 11,756 1124 0.8727
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

75 University of South Carolina Aiken 15900 23300 0.3177 3,289 1115 0.7857
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

78 California State University-Chico 16000 23500 0.3188 13,392 1117 0.9158
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

79 Lamar University 16100 22900 0.2966 8,206 1045 0.857
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

80 Metropolitan State University of Denver 16200 28100 0.4229 16,430 1025 0.9914
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

16,430

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

81 Sam Houston State University 16300 23000 0.2913 17,787 1030 0.9026
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

81 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 16300 28000 0.4176 8,553 1054 0.8688
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

81 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16300 22300 0.2687 8,765 1209 0.8799
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

84 Western Carolina University 16400 19600 0.1633 10,112 1130 0.818
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

85 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 16500 31300 0.4734 4,894 1090 0.8596
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

4,894

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

85 Lake Superior State University 16500 31700 0.4788 1,551 1114 1
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

85 SUNY at Fredonia 16500 27800 0.407 2,876 1193 0.792
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

88 Colorado College 16600 94600 0.8243 2,031 1357 0.1847
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

89 Northeastern University 16700 89900 0.8146 22,695 1490 0.0522
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

89 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16700 22300 0.2509 24,868 1214 0.796
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

91 Central Washington University 16800 22700 0.2596 10,033 1060 0.9061
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

91 Middle Tennessee State University 16800 23200 0.2756 17,668 1124 0.68
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

91 Northwestern University 16800 89500 0.8127 8,846 1513 0.0722
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

8,846

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

91 The University of Texas at El Paso 16800 29300 0.427 20,609 990 0.999
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

91 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16800 64800 0.7406 21,075 1420 0.1534
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

96 Emporia State University 16900 27000 0.3743 2,396 1075 0.9771
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

96 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 16900 21800 0.2267 3,207 1084 0.9751
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

98 Sonoma State University 17000 26700 0.3633 5,412 1095 0.9473
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,412

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

98 University of Southern Mississippi 17000 23100 0.2639 10,193 1181 0.9912
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

100 University of Kansas 17100 34900 0.5097 22,085 1176 0.9348
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

101 Denison University 17200 69300 0.7512 2,406 1383 0.1693
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

102 California State University-Sacramento 17400 27200 0.3601 28,226 1015 0.9343
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

102 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 17400 28800 0.3961 7,353 1085 0.9077
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

104 Tufts University 17500 92400 0.811 7,126 1507 0.1153
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

104 University of Arkansas 17500 27700 0.3672 28,859 1179 0.7431
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

106 Lewis-Clark State College 17600 24400 0.2786 3,793 1010 0.9407
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

106 Morehead State University 17600 28000 0.3716 8,258 1120 0.7721
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

108 Bucknell University 17700 88400 0.7996 3,920 1284 0.2893
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

109 Skidmore College 17800 89100 0.7998 2,704 1421 0.2105
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

110 Macalester College 17900 88200 0.7974 2,144 1417 0.2852
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,144

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

110 SUNY Brockport 17900 26200 0.3162 5,816 1195 0.7068
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

112 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 18000 32100 0.4399 3,856 1169 0.7518
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

113 Colorado Mesa University 18100 24900 0.2717 9,473 1050 0.9829
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

113 Midwestern State University 18100 29000 0.3755 4,508 1055 0.8738
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

4,508

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

113 University of Maine 18100 29000 0.3762 591 1199 0.9684
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

116 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 34,242 1273 0.7333
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

117 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,276 1379 0.653
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

118 SUNY Oneonta 18400 29300 0.372 4,681 1190 0.6959
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

119 Angelo State University 18500 23100 0.1979 9,779 1055 0.8301
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

120 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18600 25200 0.2618 6,853 1090 0.7147
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

121 The University of Texas at Dallas 18800 29800 0.3697 21,858 1283 0.6513
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

122 Eastern Michigan University 18900 36100 0.4762 10,470 1055 0.7964
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

122 University of Mississippi 18900 45500 0.5851 21,585 1182 0.9658
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

124 Kansas State University 19000 28800 0.341 15,650 1164 0.8199
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

125 University of Northern Colorado 19200 30500 0.3709 6,480 1085 0.9363
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

126 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

126 University of Illinois Chicago 19300 30300 0.3627 22,495 1252 0.7735
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

128 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,457 1256 0.7847
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

129 Youngstown State University 19500 29300 0.3341 8,436 1065 0.8066
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

130 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 19600 36200 0.458 36,588 1367 0.6535
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

131 California State University-Los Angeles 19800 39400 0.498 19,354 965 0.9125
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

131 Fort Lewis College 19800 29200 0.3221 3,320 1160 0.9323
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,320

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

131 University of Nevada-Reno 19800 28200 0.2979 18,895 1134 0.7371
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

134 Georgia State University 19900 26000 0.2348 27,438 1089 0.5543
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

134 University of Northern Iowa 19900 24000 0.1697 7,716 1115 0.8713
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

136 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 20000 31900 0.3725 6,306 1214 0.9075
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

136 Towson University 20000 30000 0.3329 16,264 1093 0.8198
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

136 University of Wyoming 20000 26700 0.2497 8,130 1159 0.9688
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

139 Dickinson College 20100 90100 0.7769 2,311 1399 0.4209
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

139 Hanover College 20100 64000 0.686 962 1215 0.8397
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

962

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

139 University of West Georgia 20100 23600 0.1481 9,157 1040 0.5161
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

139 Western Michigan University 20100 26500 0.2417 13,860 1104 0.846
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

143 Central Connecticut State University 20200 27600 0.2684 8,170 1010 0.7333
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

143 University of Hawaii at Manoa 20200 36700 0.4491 14,576 1179 0.6967
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

145 Minot State University 20300 23500 0.1361 2,499 1075 0.6462
#145

#145 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 %

145 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20300 38100 0.4667 11,365 1216 0.8816
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,365

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

147 Marshall University 20700 36300 0.43 9,165 1065 0.9572
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

148 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,130 0 0.5256
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

149 San Diego State University 21100 28100 0.2493 34,637 1208 0.3598
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

150 Whitman College 21200 85100 0.7512 1,561 1399 0.3815
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,100

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

151 Brown University 21300 93900 0.7729 7,910 1535 0.0539
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$93,900

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

152 Olivet Nazarene University 21400 88800 0.759 2,704 1104 0.5586
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

152 University of Missouri-Kansas City 21400 34000 0.3702 10,206 1190 0.7218
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

154 Missouri State University-Springfield 21500 35400 0.3932 20,584 1134 0.9053
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

154 Rutgers University-Newark 21500 38900 0.4474 7,417 1214 0.7873
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,417

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

154 University of Miami 21500 70800 0.6967 13,250 1406 0.189
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

157 Austin Peay State University 21600 32700 0.3399 8,926 0 0.9638
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

157 Northern Arizona University 21600 31200 0.3075 22,991 1145 0.8961
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

159 Guilford College 22000 57400 0.6167 1,160 1025 0.8376
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Guilford College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,160

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

160 Adams State University 22200 29300 0.2414 1,749 975 0.3076
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,749

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

161 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,277 1115 0.6848
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,277

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

162 CUNY Queens College 22500 29400 0.2351 13,464 1146 0.6434
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

13,464

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

163 Florida State University 22600 25000 0.0962 32,711 1360 0.2422
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

164 Rocky Mountain College 22700 52000 0.5632 851 1075 0.6961
#164

#164 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 %

165 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 22800 26900 0.1515 2,170 1264 0.8525
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

165 University of California-Irvine 22800 35300 0.3545 30,204 1333 0.2878
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

167 Augustana College 22900 72800 0.6859 2,522 1163 0.6277
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

167 Saint Norbert College 22900 62300 0.6325 1,970 1193 0.8574
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

167 University of Memphis 22900 30000 0.2371 15,770 1075 0.7203
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

167 University of South Carolina-Columbia 22900 22900 0 30,187 1292 0.6015
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

171 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,771 1044 0.7933
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

172 The University of Alabama 23300 29900 0.2211 34,389 1233 0.7665
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

173 Oberlin College 23400 90000 0.7403 2,950 1430 0.3298
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

174 Syracuse University 23600 83100 0.716 15,958 1363 0.4611
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

175 Lawrence University 23700 71900 0.67 1,417 1293 0.6394
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,417

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

175 University of Minnesota Duluth 23700 29800 0.2039 8,426 1235 0.8876
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

177 Muskingum University 23900 49600 0.5178 1,524 1020 0.8184
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,524

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

177 Ohio University-Main Campus 23900 24500 0.0244 19,888 1209 0.8517
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

179 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,965 1095 0.5958
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

180 Beloit College 24100 75600 0.6815 1,004 1298 0.6304
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

181 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 24300 34800 0.3015 5,463 1095 0.8147
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$34,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,463

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

182 University of New Orleans 24400 31000 0.2129 5,476 1125 0.6677
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

183 Saint Cloud State University 24500 35100 0.303 8,013 1094 0.9495
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

184 Western Oregon University 24600 24600 0 3,343 1120 0.9871
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,343

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

185 Calvin University 24700 53000 0.5342 3,356 1214 0.7091
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

185 Miami University-Oxford 24700 27200 0.0917 16,816 1299 0.754
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

185 University of Rochester 24700 93100 0.7349 6,580 1469 0.4008
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

188 William Paterson University of New Jersey 24800 31100 0.2027 6,546 1153 0.9252
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,546

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

189 Northern Michigan University 25000 32900 0.2404 6,684 1100 0.8402
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

190 Montana State University 25100 31400 0.2006 15,053 1184 0.8214
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

15,053

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

190 Scripps College 25100 94800 0.735 1,117 1475 0.3829
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

192 Occidental College 25200 87900 0.7132 1,881 1447 0.4417
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$87,900

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

193 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 25300 25600 0.0117 11,874 1082 0.8377
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

194 California State University-Fresno 25500 35900 0.2896 21,430 995 0.9638
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

195 Allegheny College 25600 75200 0.6593 1,171 1269 0.5452
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

54.5 %

195 California State University-Fullerton 25600 41400 0.381 38,597 0 0.9052
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

195 California State University-Stanislaus 25600 33500 0.236 8,455 950 0.9814
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

198 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,234 1223 0.848
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

199 Ball State University 26000 26000 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

199 Hope College 26000 60100 0.5672 3,395 1245 0.7924
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

199 St Lawrence University 26000 87600 0.7033 1,949 1359 0.5434
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

199 The University of Tennessee-Martin 26000 31500 0.1747 6,817 1110 0.882
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

6,817

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

203 California State University-Northridge 26100 36600 0.2861 32,499 1005 0.9219
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

203 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,263 1395 0.4904
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

205 University of Hawaii at Hilo 26300 34900 0.2462 2,292 1005 0.6007
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.1 %

206 Gustavus Adolphus College 26400 75500 0.6499 1,952 1302 0.618
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,952

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

61.8 %

206 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 26400 32800 0.1948 4,421 1099 0.8555
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

206 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 26400 36500 0.2769 27,082 1099 0.8459
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

206 Westminster University 26400 59500 0.556 842 1233 0.6657
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

842

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

210 Earlham College 26500 75800 0.6509 696 1233 0.7311
#210

#210 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 %

210 Fort Hays State University 26500 35200 0.2475 10,206 1120 0.9177
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

210 Georgia Southern University 26500 26700 0.0075 23,618 1065 0.8789
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

210 University of Mount Union 26500 50900 0.4791 1,927 1105 0.8013
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,927

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

214 University of Alaska Fairbanks 26800 34500 0.2229 5,912 1149 0.6212
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

214 University of Arizona 26800 37700 0.2895 45,025 1212 0.8614
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

216 Millsaps College 26900 62200 0.5673 547 1189 0.4312
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

216 Pennsylvania Western University 26900 35600 0.2447 7,586 1070 0.9433
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

216 Tulane University of Louisiana 26900 83600 0.6785 7,283 1451 0.1398
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

219 The University of the South 27000 74700 0.6383 1,644 1313 0.569
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

220 Juniata College 27100 70800 0.6172 1,242 1193 0.7891
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

221 Cornell College 27400 72200 0.6206 1,085 1243 0.8066
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$72,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,085

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

222 SUNY College at Potsdam 27500 37700 0.2704 1,831 1060 0.777
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

1,831

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

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

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

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

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,446

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

223 Weber State University 27800 33300 0.1652 31,672 1075 1
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

226 North Dakota State University 27900 30400 0.0815 9,762 1110 0.9496
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

227 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 28000 34200 0.1815 5,823 1150 0.8619
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

227 University of Tulsa 28000 62700 0.5537 2,852 1328 0.615
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

229 California State University-Long Beach 28200 38400 0.266 35,843 1135 0.4628
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

229 The University of Montana 28200 28200 0 8,014 1184 0.9586
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

229 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 28200 36700 0.232 41,303 1338 0.7975
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

232 Grand Valley State University 28500 35700 0.2017 19,002 1233 0.8302
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

233 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 31500 0.0921 11,160 1069 0.5967
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

233 University of Minnesota-Morris 28600 33700 0.1508 981 1140 0.7493
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

981

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

74.9 %

235 Framingham State University 28700 38100 0.247 2,817 1125 0.8491
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,817

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

235 Northland College 28700 63200 0.5457 485 1150 0.7887
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northland College
Ashland, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

485

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

237 Dartmouth College 28800 91100 0.6835 4,570 1528 0.054
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$91,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

4,570

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

237 Iowa State University 28800 43300 0.3351 25,628 1207 0.8866
#237

#237 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 %

239 Oregon State University 28900 36700 0.2138 31,253 1272 0.773
#239

#239 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 %

239 Radford University 28900 32800 0.1189 6,161 1070 0.8953
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

241 Michigan Technological University 29000 34700 0.1643 6,022 1256 0.8353
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

241 University of Iowa 29000 31100 0.0667 22,738 1208 0.8362
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

241 Western Illinois University 29000 31000 0.0668 5,025 990 0.7496
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

244 University of California-Santa Barbara 29100 55800 0.4786 23,181 1354 0.3296
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

245 Furman University 29200 79600 0.6329 2,383 1359 0.4295
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

246 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 29400 38000 0.2266 5,474 1138 0.9198
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

247 University of Toledo 29500 32600 0.0943 11,013 1159 0.9202
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

248 Bridgewater State University 29600 37000 0.1976 8,172 1135 0.8919
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

248 Salem State University 29600 38900 0.2388 4,853 1100 0.9557
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

248 University of Connecticut 29600 33200 0.1086 19,388 1324 0.5395
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

251 Wright State University-Main Campus 29700 36500 0.1864 7,505 1059 0.9633
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

252 Southern Methodist University 29900 81700 0.6343 7,285 1423 0.6335
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

252 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 29900 30000 0.0033 18,428 1090 0.9529
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

254 California State University-East Bay 30000 43000 0.3021 10,562 940 0.9681
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

10,562

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

254 Hartwick College 30000 66200 0.5466 1,112 1117 0.695
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,112

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

254 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#254

#254 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 %

254 Montclair State University 30000 36300 0.1737 18,712 1058 0.8789
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

254 University of North Dakota 30000 32500 0.0791 11,033 1150 0.769
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

259 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 30100 30100 0 1,217 1229 0.5405
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

259 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 30100 41000 0.2656 8,320 1074 0.8858
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

261 University of South Alabama 30300 35000 0.1343 9,241 1140 0.7096
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

262 SUNY Buffalo State University 30500 39500 0.2277 5,205 1118 0.744
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

263 Alfred University 30600 67100 0.5437 1,474 1214 0.7384
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alfred University
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,474

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

263 East Tennessee State University 30600 30700 0.0033 10,633 1124 0.8706
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

10,633

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

263 San Jose State University 30600 41000 0.2534 28,008 0 0.8461
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

266 University of Puget Sound 30700 85800 0.6426 1,594 1292 0.7225
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,594

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

267 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 30800 33100 0.0695 19,701 1214 0.8749
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

268 The University of Texas at San Antonio 30900 41800 0.2609 31,127 1115 0.8679
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

269 North Carolina State University 31100 53000 0.4127 28,422 1335 0.4167
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

269 The College of Wooster 31100 83100 0.6264 1,738 1344 0.5953
#269

#269 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 %

271 Portland State University 31400 43000 0.2692 15,960 1176 0.9091
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

271 State University of New York at Oswego 31400 38300 0.1799 5,517 1174 0.8057
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

273 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31500 41100 0.2338 25,255 1134 0.737
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

273 Centenary College of Louisiana 31500 62200 0.4939 693 1130 0.5574
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

275 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 31600 36700 0.139 5,789 1115 0.5774
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

276 Rider University 31900 64300 0.5037 3,196 1214 0.794
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,196

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

277 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 32200 39200 0.1788 12,498 1010 0.8896
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

278 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 32600 39900 0.1829 9,967 1080 0.9475
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

279 University of Southern Indiana 32700 44900 0.2718 5,347 1145 0.9581
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

280 Frostburg State University 32900 43100 0.2367 2,619 1082 0.892
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

280 New Jersey City University 32900 39800 0.1735 4,209 1015 0.8918
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

4,209

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

280 Ohio Wesleyan University 32900 73700 0.5534 1,525 1241 0.556
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

283 University of Dayton 33000 64100 0.4852 7,737 1284 0.6566
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

284 SUNY College at Geneseo 33100 39000 0.1513 3,902 1279 0.6663
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

285 University of Oregon 33200 38600 0.1391 20,622 1250 0.883
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

286 University of Indianapolis 33400 59900 0.4419 3,603 1080 0.6648
#286

#286 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 %

287 Appalachian State University 33700 35800 0.0587 19,560 1159 0.9014
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

287 College of Charleston 33700 33700 0 10,880 1255 0.6003
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

287 Wilkes University 33700 61900 0.4548 1,956 1153 0.9146
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,956

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

290 Stephen F Austin State University 34000 42800 0.2056 9,129 1060 0.7445
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

290 Stockton University 34000 44500 0.2361 7,565 1135 0.8894
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

292 Minnesota State University, Mankato 34200 37200 0.0826 12,897 1110 0.9133
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

293 Auburn University 34400 34400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

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

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

295 Baylor University 34500 70800 0.5124 14,915 1277 0.5128
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

296 State University of New York at New Paltz 34900 35100 0.0057 6,197 1260 0.6161
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

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

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

298 Southern Connecticut State University 35600 52500 0.3222 7,252 965 0.9482
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

299 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 35800 43500 0.1771 13,179 1110 0.8883
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

300 Boise State University 35900 48800 0.2643 24,030 1025 0.8721
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

301 The University of Texas at Arlington 36000 42400 0.1509 31,112 1130 0.8129
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

302 Western Kentucky University 36100 41900 0.1385 14,151 1090 0.9387
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

303 Florida International University 36400 36800 0.0109 44,904 1175 0.5466
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

303 Mississippi State University 36400 50500 0.2789 18,567 1214 0.7764
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

303 Tennessee Technological University 36400 38500 0.0539 8,838 1159 0.8316
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

303 University of the Pacific 36400 72100 0.4953 3,249 1298 0.7132
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

307 Western Washington University 36500 38000 0.0395 13,752 1218 0.9325
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

308 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36900 38900 0.0533 23,351 1239 0.766
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

309 East Carolina University 37100 40100 0.0748 21,445 1120 0.8922
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

310 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 37600 41600 0.0979 5,187 1005 0.9229
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,187

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

311 DePauw University 37700 70300 0.4642 1,917 1260 0.5719
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

312 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37800 62000 0.3904 31,035 1366 0.5499
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

313 Washington State University 38600 53900 0.2835 14,346 1139 0.8797
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

314 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38900 52900 0.2645 30,564 1298 0.416
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

315 Wayne State University 39500 45500 0.1318 16,173 1174 0.7786
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

316 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39600 53800 0.264 23,920 1390 0.5973
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

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

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

318 University of Georgia 40300 46000 0.1242 31,514 1336 0.3719
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

319 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 68600 0.4116 33,471 1399 0.0897
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

320 Temple University 40500 56100 0.278 21,428 1245 0.8045
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

321 University of California-San Diego 40700 61100 0.334 34,955 1375 0.2677
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

322 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 40900 56700 0.2787 40,754 1391 0.3915
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

323 Hofstra University 41600 74600 0.4422 6,581 1323 0.6808
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

324 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 41800 42500 0.0165 14,449 1195 0.7816
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

325 Mercyhurst University 42300 66400 0.3631 2,274 1189 0.8102
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,274

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

326 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,185 1204 0.7871
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,185

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

327 Kean University 42500 48300 0.1201 11,758 1035 0.7688
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

328 University at Buffalo 42700 46800 0.0876 20,360 1303 0.7418
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

329 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42800 54900 0.2206 20,418 1375 0.5808
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

330 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 43000 55100 0.2197 42,604 1336 0.6056
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

330 University of Maryland-College Park 43000 52900 0.1871 31,133 1456 0.448
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

332 Ohio State University-Main Campus 43100 52100 0.1727 46,815 1339 0.6057
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

333 Purdue University-Main Campus 43200 46200 0.0665 44,170 1327 0.4979
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

334 Texas Christian University 43600 81900 0.4677 11,049 1283 0.4449
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

335 CUNY Lehman College 44300 45800 0.0328 11,217 1020 0.4601
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

11,217

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

336 University of Colorado Boulder 44600 56300 0.2077 32,100 1290 0.8115
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

337 Illinois State University 45200 47300 0.0439 19,107 1115 0.8815
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

338 Saint Louis University 46100 74500 0.3813 10,436 1260 0.7504
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,436

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

339 James Madison University 46400 46400 0 21,112 1260 0.7151
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

340 University of Delaware 47200 53200 0.1127 19,119 1303 0.6356
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

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

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

342 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 48500 85700 0.4339 5,743 1438 0.6343
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

5,743

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

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

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

344 Binghamton University 50000 52100 0.0398 14,669 1417 0.3861
#344

#344 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

344 University of St Thomas 50000 70300 0.289 6,044 1270 0.9125
#344

#344 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

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

#346 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

347 University of Kentucky 51000 56000 0.0893 25,535 1193 0.9294
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

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

#348 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

349 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 51700 51700 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#349

#349 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

350 Texas A&M University-College Station 52700 56100 0.0602 60,710 1278 0.5732
#350

#350 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

351 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#351

#351 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

352 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 55800 74600 0.2519 5,472 1214 0.906
#352

#352 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

353 University of California-Santa Cruz 56400 66500 0.1519 17,940 1281 0.6557
#353

#353 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

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

#354 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

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

#355 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

356 University of California-Davis 63500 63500 0 32,273 1290 0.4183
#356

#356 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

357 University of California-Berkeley 74600 75500 0.0119 33,469 1407 0.1104
#357

#357 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

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

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