Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

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

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Considering a degree in Geology/Earth Science?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Geology/Earth Science majors who live in Maryland.
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 Maryland.
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 Princeton University 3600 82600 0.9564 5,813 1535 0.0462
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

2 Johns Hopkins University 3800 88100 0.9571 6,356 1543 0.0644
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

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

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,115

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

4 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 4700 40700 0.8836 34,454 1435 0.1564
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

5 Colby College 5400 91300 0.9405 2,412 1497 0.0709
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

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

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

7 Smith College 5700 96800 0.9416 2,549 1477 0.21
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$96,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

8 Bates College 6400 92900 0.9309 1,760 1469 0.1332
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

9 Amherst College 6600 96200 0.9319 1,914 1514 0.0901
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

10 California Institute of Technology 7500 91800 0.9183 987 1557 0.0257
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

987

Est. Median SAT

1,557

Acceptance Rate

2.6 %

11 Vanderbilt University 7700 95900 0.9199 7,221 1527 0.0586
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$95,900

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

12 Brigham Young University 8000 22300 0.6399 32,952 1374 0.6778
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

12 Western Colorado University 8000 27600 0.7096 3,148 1230 0.9971
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

3,148

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

14 Bowdoin College 8200 89900 0.909 1,881 1505 0.0713
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

14 Columbia University in the City of New York 8200 96200 0.9152 9,164 1535 0.0399
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.0 %

16 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8600 90000 0.9049 4,535 1542 0.0455
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,535

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

17 Pomona College 8800 90100 0.9025 1,700 1520 0.0709
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,700

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

18 Wellesley College 8900 94400 0.9053 2,407 1500 0.1405
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$94,400

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

19 Haverford College 9100 97600 0.9068 1,431 1499 0.1237
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,431

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.4 %

20 Idaho State University 9200 23700 0.6123 10,834 0 0
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

21 Washington and Lee University 9400 96000 0.9024 1,886 1488 0.1397
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

22 Bucknell University 9600 91800 0.8959 3,920 1396 0.2893
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

22 University of Pennsylvania 9600 92900 0.8966 11,478 1536 0.054
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

11,478

Est. Median SAT

1,536

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

24 Rice University 9700 93200 0.8956 4,789 1535 0.08
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$93,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

25 Southern Utah University 10100 22200 0.5461 13,126 1140 0.8179
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

25 Stephen F Austin State University 10100 27800 0.6357 9,129 1075 0.9399
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

27 Colgate University 10400 95300 0.891 3,193 1488 0.1388
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,300

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

27 Savannah State University 10400 26700 0.6112 2,966 925 0.4614
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

29 Valdosta State University 10500 25700 0.5922 7,166 1015 0.7229
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

7,166

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

30 Indiana State University 11000 27000 0.5926 6,224 1020 0.8077
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

31 California State University-Fresno 11100 19600 0.4328 21,954 995 0.9526
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

32 Pitzer College 11200 94100 0.8811 1,242 1279 0.2516
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

32 University of Tulsa 11200 62900 0.8216 2,852 1328 0.6151
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

34 Hamilton College 11400 92500 0.8765 2,031 1499 0.1362
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$92,500

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

35 Vassar College 11500 92600 0.8759 2,462 1499 0.1857
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

36 California State University-Stanislaus 11600 28500 0.5929 8,455 950 0.9814
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

36 Marshall University 11600 47700 0.7572 9,146 1065 0.9573
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

38 The University of Texas at El Paso 11700 26900 0.5645 21,118 980 0.9992
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

21,118

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

39 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11800 27800 0.5748 20,885 1420 0.1534
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

20,885

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

40 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 11900 28900 0.5891 8,320 1090 0.8858
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

41 Lafayette College 12000 85800 0.8606 2,775 1427 0.3145
#41

#41 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 %

41 University of Houston 12000 22000 0.4537 39,257 1249 0.7392
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

43 Lamar University 12200 22900 0.4667 8,184 1050 0.8641
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,184

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

44 Dickinson College 12400 92100 0.8657 2,311 1393 0.4209
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

45 Albion College 12500 75400 0.8347 1,308 1065 0.807
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

45 Sul Ross State University 12500 30200 0.5854 1,890 1020 0.9871
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

47 Eastern Illinois University 12600 24600 0.4886 6,785 985 0.6535
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

47 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 12600 25900 0.5139 1,066 1197 0.4449
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

47 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12600 26500 0.5239 12,507 1010 0.8897
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

47 University of South Florida 12600 18300 0.3109 38,525 1239 0.4319
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$18,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

51 Fort Hays State University 12700 22600 0.4412 10,172 1075 0.9026
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$22,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

52 California State University-San Bernardino 12800 30800 0.5851 15,365 990 0.9374
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

15,365

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

53 Mount Holyoke College 13000 89900 0.8557 2,178 1449 0.3603
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

53 University of California-Santa Barbara 13000 46400 0.7197 23,181 1354 0.3297
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

55 California State University-Bakersfield 13100 45000 0.7093 8,865 925 0.9385
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

55 Denison University 13100 69300 0.8102 2,394 1412 0.1739
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,394

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

17.4 %

57 Bryn Mawr College 13200 88300 0.8509 1,360 1383 0.2943
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,360

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

58 Missouri State University-Springfield 13400 25700 0.4786 20,584 1134 0.9053
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

58 Trinity University 13400 72200 0.8142 2,518 1423 0.2592
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$72,200

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

60 University of Georgia 13500 28100 0.5194 32,399 1382 0.377
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

61 The University of Texas at Dallas 13600 21900 0.3789 21,858 1283 0.6513
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$21,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

61 University of Delaware 13600 39200 0.6525 20,026 1294 0.706
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

20,026

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

63 Carleton College 13700 74400 0.816 2,128 1490 0.2041
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

63 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 47300 0.7099 38,040 1418 0.452
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

63 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 13700 19000 0.2792 11,994 1090 0.865
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

66 University of California-Merced 13800 41900 0.6708 8,372 1070 0.9053
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

66 Western Washington University 13800 31600 0.5637 13,752 1272 0.9325
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

68 Brown University 13900 94000 0.8521 7,910 1535 0.0539
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

69 Northern Illinois University 14000 34700 0.5961 11,348 1070 0.6979
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

70 Arkansas Tech University 14200 34400 0.5873 8,145 1035 0.9589
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

70 Central Michigan University 14200 37800 0.6236 10,193 1095 0.8982
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

72 Colorado College 14500 94600 0.8464 2,031 1357 0.1847
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

73 Northeastern University 14700 89900 0.8365 17,432 1490 0.0522
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

17,432

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

73 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14700 26500 0.4461 22,364 1159 0.7504
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

75 Stanford University 14800 71700 0.794 7,904 1535 0.0361
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

76 Austin Peay State University 15000 29100 0.4849 8,926 1075 0.9641
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

76 California State University-Chico 15000 23500 0.3613 13,792 1075 0.9272
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

76 Concord University 15000 31700 0.5276 1,609 990 0.9256
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

79 Macalester College 15100 90100 0.8329 2,138 1425 0.2852
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,138

Est. Median SAT

1,425

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

79 Murray State University 15100 27000 0.4421 7,851 1115 0.8568
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,851

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

79 Northwest Missouri State University 15100 29000 0.4808 5,241 1095 0.8609
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

79 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 15100 31000 0.5125 8,553 1045 0.8688
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

79 University of Alaska Fairbanks 15100 24300 0.379 5,827 1157 0.6469
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,827

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

84 Case Western Reserve University 15200 91200 0.8338 6,528 1475 0.3654
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,200

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

36.5 %

84 University of Southern Indiana 15200 26800 0.4326 7,600 1145 0.9581
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

86 Ball State University 15400 22400 0.3129 15,189 1170 0.855
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

86 Fitchburg State University 15400 33700 0.5431 3,027 1145 0.8693
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,027

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

88 Florida State University 15500 22900 0.3227 32,720 1360 0.2422
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

88 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8254 2,896 1440 0.3418
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

88 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 15500 21700 0.2851 5,459 1055 0.8046
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$21,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,459

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

88 Western Michigan University 15500 32500 0.5237 13,027 1115 0.846
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

92 Appalachian State University 15600 19500 0.2001 19,560 1190 0.9014
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

92 Radford University 15600 32000 0.5133 6,161 1070 0.8953
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

94 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 15700 23000 0.3178 24,868 1214 0.796
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

95 Kansas State University 15800 26100 0.3944 15,650 1164 0.8169
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

95 University of Kansas 15800 34900 0.5474 22,085 1176 0.9348
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

97 Emporia State University 15900 22900 0.3059 2,396 1075 0.9771
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

98 Frostburg State University 16000 26700 0.3993 3,422 1095 0.8918
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

99 California State University-Sacramento 16100 27600 0.417 28,820 1035 0.9399
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

99 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 16100 28200 0.4285 7,353 1085 0.9077
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

101 Eastern Michigan University 16300 36100 0.5487 10,470 1055 0.7964
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

101 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 16300 34300 0.5249 5,472 1333 0.906
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

101 Wayne State University 16300 32900 0.5043 16,012 1174 0.8116
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

16,012

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

104 SUNY College at Geneseo 16400 26400 0.3782 3,881 1279 0.6645
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

104 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16400 22400 0.2683 9,351 1195 0.8234
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

9,351

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

106 Georgia Southern University 16500 29800 0.4466 23,541 1065 0.8789
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

107 The University of Texas at Austin 16600 28000 0.4071 43,165 1356 0.2664
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

108 Northwestern University 16700 91800 0.8181 9,399 1527 0.0769
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

9,399

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

108 Sam Houston State University 16700 27000 0.3816 17,787 1030 0.9026
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

108 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 16700 28700 0.4184 19,701 1214 0.8749
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

108 West Virginia University 16700 40900 0.5914 18,206 1125 0.89
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

112 University of Maryland Global Campus 16800 29700 0.4345 52,187 0 0
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

52,187

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

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

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

114 SUNY at Fredonia 17100 27800 0.3854 2,771 1258 0.777
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

115 Bennington College 17300 89500 0.8072 797 1370 0.4453
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennington College
Bennington, VT

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

797

Est. Median SAT

1,370

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

115 University of Memphis 17300 33100 0.478 15,770 1075 0.7203
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

117 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 17400 31200 0.4422 27,132 1099 0.9617
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

27,132

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

118 Keene State College 17500 32100 0.4554 2,725 1085 0.9033
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,725

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

119 University of Arkansas 17600 29000 0.3924 28,859 1179 0.743
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

120 Boston College 17700 97600 0.8185 10,314 1490 0.1643
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

10,314

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

120 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

122 Occidental College 17800 92200 0.807 1,881 1447 0.4417
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

123 Bridgewater State University 17900 25400 0.2977 8,270 1180 0.8781
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,270

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

123 College of Staten Island CUNY 17900 53600 0.6659 10,051 1064 0.9234
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

10,051

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

125 Texas Tech University 18000 27100 0.3363 32,580 1200 0.7265
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

126 State University of New York at Oswego 18100 27700 0.3465 5,517 1180 0.8055
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

126 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18100 28600 0.3669 4,218 1030 0.9489
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

128 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 34,242 1273 0.7333
#128

#128 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 %

129 East Tennessee State University 18300 28100 0.3482 10,829 1124 0.8619
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

130 Framingham State University 18500 31000 0.4034 2,782 1190 0.8361
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,782

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

131 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 18700 48000 0.61 3,825 1175 0.7841
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

131 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 18700 37400 0.4995 14,449 1195 0.784
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

133 Texas A&M University-College Station 18800 30600 0.3854 60,710 1278 0.5743
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

134 Whitman College 19100 85800 0.777 1,561 1399 0.3815
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

135 Rutgers University-Newark 19200 39800 0.5172 7,989 1159 0.7136
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

135 University of Mississippi 19200 27000 0.2888 21,585 1182 0.9658
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

137 California State University-Los Angeles 19500 38000 0.4869 19,586 965 0.9125
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

137 SUNY Oneonta 19500 29300 0.3344 4,681 1234 0.696
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

139 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 19600 32100 0.3892 6,306 1214 0.9075
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

140 Central Connecticut State University 19700 29500 0.332 8,170 1075 0.7333
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

140 University of New Orleans 19700 30600 0.3568 5,419 1040 0.7431
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

140 University of Southern California 19700 75900 0.7408 20,630 1492 0.0981
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

143 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 19800 33400 0.4072 10,632 1075 0.8859
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

10,632

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

143 Youngstown State University 19800 34000 0.4177 9,400 1115 0.8445
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

145 University of Northern Iowa 19900 24000 0.1703 7,711 1129 0.9274
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,711

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

146 Franklin and Marshall College 20000 90300 0.7785 1,808 1396 0.2819
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

146 Georgia State University 20000 29200 0.3154 27,415 1080 0.5544
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

27,415

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

148 Iowa State University 20100 24200 0.1708 25,628 1207 0.8866
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

149 Hanover College 20200 66500 0.6959 1,035 1210 0.837
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,035

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

150 Minot State University 20300 23500 0.1367 2,499 1075 0.6462
#150

#150 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 %

150 SUNY Buffalo State University 20300 44900 0.5475 5,255 1109 0.7295
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

5,255

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

150 University of Rochester 20300 95900 0.7883 6,580 1462 0.4008
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$95,900

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

153 State University of New York at Cortland 20400 27700 0.2633 5,911 1175 0.5979
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

59.8 %

154 University of California-Santa Cruz 20600 42900 0.5204 17,940 1281 0.6579
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

155 Hampshire College 20700 83900 0.7536 844 1254 0.7528
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

155 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 20700 28400 0.2715 5,823 1115 0.8619
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

155 Ohio University-Main Campus 20700 23200 0.1077 20,444 1209 0.8499
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

155 University of Nebraska at Omaha 20700 44900 0.5392 11,756 1124 0.8698
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

155 University of Wyoming 20700 27900 0.2572 8,130 1179 0.9688
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

160 East Carolina University 20800 23800 0.1258 21,445 1160 0.8921
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

160 Midwestern State University 20800 28600 0.2723 4,303 1010 0.9352
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

162 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 28800 0.2746 31,133 1463 0.4479
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

162 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 20900 26000 0.1955 4,880 1124 0.8172
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

4,880

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

164 Northern Michigan University 21000 33100 0.3656 6,684 1100 0.8402
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

165 Rocky Mountain College 21300 52000 0.5901 851 1075 0.6961
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

165 Western Oregon University 21300 24600 0.134 3,167 1040 0.981
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,167

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

167 Tufts University 21400 98900 0.7833 7,126 1507 0.1149
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

168 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,221 1204 0.8854
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

169 Claremont McKenna College 22100 98000 0.7747 1,390 1507 0.0959
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

1,390

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

9.6 %

169 Grand Valley State University 22100 35900 0.3849 19,002 1084 0.8302
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

171 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,317 1115 0.7549
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

172 Hope College 22400 60100 0.6271 3,395 1241 0.7924
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

173 New Mexico Highlands University 22500 33000 0.3185 1,603 0 0
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

173 University of Florida 22500 43200 0.479 36,573 1399 0.242
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

175 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.686 2,522 1163 0.6268
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

175 Juniata College 22800 73800 0.6909 1,242 1229 0.7891
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

175 San Jose State University 22800 41100 0.4454 28,008 1124 0.8461
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

175 St Lawrence University 22800 90500 0.7479 1,949 1359 0.5434
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$90,500

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

179 Central Washington University 23000 27900 0.1759 10,317 1045 0.9062
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,317

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

180 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.372 8,738 1079 0.948
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,738

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

180 University of Southern Mississippi 23100 23100 0 10,193 1181 0.9912
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

182 University of South Carolina-Columbia 23300 24900 0.0642 30,187 1292 0.6015
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

183 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 23500 34400 0.3168 14,783 1124 0.8096
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

184 Allegheny College 23600 76200 0.6904 1,171 1279 0.5457
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$76,200

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

185 Stockton University 23700 42700 0.4446 7,565 1135 0.8894
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

186 Saint Norbert College 23800 63800 0.6267 1,970 1193 0.8574
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

186 Washington State University 23800 38700 0.3848 21,455 1125 0.8664
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

188 Calvin University 23900 53500 0.5532 3,356 1222 0.7091
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

188 University of Kentucky 23900 36400 0.3435 25,534 1193 0.9294
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

190 Minnesota State University, Mankato 24000 27100 0.1139 13,433 1145 0.8844
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

190 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,853 990 0.6652
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,853

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

192 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 24200 40500 0.4025 25,900 1375 0.5808
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

25,900

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

193 Boise State University 24400 31200 0.218 23,983 1135 0.8721
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

23,983

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

194 Temple University 24600 50200 0.5099 21,457 1135 0.8041
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$50,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

194 University at Buffalo 24600 34900 0.2951 20,359 1303 0.7418
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

194 Utah State University 24600 41600 0.409 25,706 1176 0.9247
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

197 Skidmore College 24700 94200 0.7375 2,704 1418 0.2105
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$94,200

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

198 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 25000 37900 0.3401 5,661 1085 0.982
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,661

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

199 Tennessee Technological University 25100 33700 0.2552 9,187 1163 0.7613
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

200 Eastern Kentucky University 25200 38400 0.3441 13,448 1110 0.7761
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

200 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25200 31500 0.2001 6,809 1110 0.882
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,809

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

202 University of Hawaii at Hilo 25300 38300 0.3396 2,292 1005 0.6063
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

203 Michigan State University 25500 28900 0.1193 41,234 1279 0.848
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

204 Northern Arizona University 25600 43200 0.4075 22,990 1090 0.8961
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

205 Binghamton University 25700 32700 0.2159 14,669 1415 0.3861
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

206 Salem State University 25800 43200 0.403 4,867 1075 0.9588
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

206 Western Kentucky University 25800 27800 0.0718 14,151 970 0.9387
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

208 University of South Carolina Aiken 26100 36600 0.2873 3,289 1115 0.7854
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

209 SUNY College at Potsdam 26200 37700 0.3048 2,111 1060 0.777
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,111

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

210 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26300 28400 0.0735 14,504 1149 0.7637
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

211 Gustavus Adolphus College 26400 75500 0.65 1,905 1273 0.6099
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

212 Earlham College 26500 75800 0.651 696 1233 0.7311
#212

#212 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 %

212 Florida International University 26500 26500 0 45,193 1175 0.5466
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

45,193

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

214 Adams State University 26600 33600 0.2107 1,605 1030 0.9918
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

215 California State University-Northridge 26700 36500 0.268 32,756 1005 0.9345
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

216 University of Idaho 27000 45200 0.4023 9,574 1119 0.7553
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

216 Wright State University-Main Campus 27000 36500 0.2604 7,505 1073 0.9633
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

218 University of Arizona 27200 38100 0.2862 44,848 1233 0.8614
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

219 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 27500 31600 0.1294 2,216 1268 0.7987
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

219 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,450 1044 0.9518
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,450

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

221 Michigan Technological University 27700 36400 0.2391 6,013 1256 0.9243
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,013

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

222 Pacific Lutheran University 27800 71200 0.6097 2,446 1159 0.7802
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,446

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

223 Morehead State University 27900 32600 0.1441 8,258 1140 0.7721
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

223 North Dakota State University 27900 30400 0.082 9,762 1110 0.9496
#223

#223 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 %

223 Syracuse University 27900 86000 0.6759 15,957 1363 0.4592
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$86,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

15,957

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

226 Wichita State University 28000 39800 0.2984 13,313 1073 0.9395
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

227 Cornell College 28200 74800 0.6225 1,094 1243 0.799
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

227 Weber State University 28200 35900 0.2144 31,672 0 0
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

229 Mississippi State University 28300 32300 0.1265 18,567 1214 0.7764
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

230 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 41500 0.3112 11,160 1069 0.5967
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

231 Northland College 28700 63200 0.5458 286 1085 0.7497
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northland College
Ashland, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

286

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

231 University of Dayton 28700 64200 0.5531 7,740 1302 0.6545
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

233 Dartmouth College 28800 95200 0.6974 4,637 1521 0.054
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$95,200

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

4,637

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

234 Oregon State University 28900 36700 0.2139 31,253 1272 0.773
#234

#234 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 %

234 University of Utah 28900 32000 0.0966 28,064 1237 0.8598
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

236 The University of the South 29000 77400 0.625 1,644 1340 0.569
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,340

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

236 Western Illinois University 29000 31000 0.0673 4,525 1015 0.7118
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

238 Southern Methodist University 29100 90300 0.6778 7,285 1423 0.6335
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

238 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 29100 29200 0.0034 18,288 1090 0.9068
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

18,288

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

240 Clemson University 29200 37100 0.2125 23,401 1343 0.3834
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

240 Sonoma State University 29200 41200 0.2913 5,272 1050 0.9343
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,272

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

240 University of Connecticut 29200 36700 0.2041 20,056 1329 0.5239
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

243 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 29400 43900 0.3305 9,847 1090 0.9309
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

243 Montana State University 29400 31900 0.0783 15,046 1184 0.8214
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

15,046

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

245 California State University-Long Beach 29600 38600 0.2329 36,082 1135 0.4627
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

245 Morgan State University 29600 41900 0.2938 9,027 965 0.8223
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

245 Northern Kentucky University 29600 32100 0.0779 10,163 1090 0.6765
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

248 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 29700 31600 0.0601 6,835 1090 0.7147
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

6,835

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

249 University of Hawaii at Manoa 29800 42200 0.2937 15,375 1103 0.866
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

250 University of Toledo 29900 42000 0.2881 11,013 1229 0.9202
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

250 University of West Georgia 29900 46300 0.3543 9,103 1040 0.5161
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

9,103

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

252 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#252

#252 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 %

253 Scripps College 30400 94900 0.6795 1,117 1475 0.3829
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

254 Portland State University 30600 43100 0.2897 15,414 1094 0.9087
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

255 The College of Wooster 30800 82400 0.6259 1,738 1344 0.5953
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

256 University of North Dakota 31200 33700 0.0767 11,033 1150 0.769
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

257 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31300 41200 0.2406 25,255 1134 0.7517
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

258 Hartwick College 31500 74400 0.5764 1,097 1179 0.696
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

258 Rider University 31500 65400 0.5184 3,145 1233 0.7864
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$65,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,145

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

258 San Diego State University 31500 36100 0.1274 35,782 1208 0.3619
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

261 The University of Alabama 31600 56700 0.4428 34,389 1284 0.7665
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

262 Angelo State University 31800 35400 0.1014 9,702 1055 0.8301
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,702

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

263 Baylor University 32000 76700 0.583 14,915 1321 0.5128
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$76,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

263 Centenary College of Louisiana 32000 63200 0.4935 693 1130 0.5574
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

265 DePauw University 32200 70300 0.542 1,917 1321 0.5719
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

266 Lake Superior State University 32300 33300 0.03 1,551 1120 0.6801
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

267 SUNY Brockport 32400 35100 0.0769 5,816 1195 0.7068
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

268 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32500 36200 0.1021 30,564 1302 0.416
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

269 North Carolina State University 32900 54800 0.3996 28,422 1378 0.4174
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

270 Wilkes University 33100 61900 0.4645 2,076 1144 0.9064
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,076

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

271 Lewis-Clark State College 33200 41200 0.1944 3,793 980 0.8769
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

271 University of Oregon 33200 38600 0.1395 20,622 1250 0.883
#271

#271 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 %

271 Western Connecticut State University 33200 39900 0.168 3,567 1105 0.8701
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

3,567

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

274 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,254 1080 0.8955
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

275 University of Indianapolis 33400 59900 0.4422 3,603 1080 0.665
#275

#275 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 %

276 Fort Lewis College 33500 41400 0.191 3,392 1109 0.773
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

277 Adrian College 33700 70200 0.5199 1,673 1045 0.7253
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,673

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

277 Colorado Mesa University 33700 40000 0.1573 9,473 1055 0.8203
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

279 University of Minnesota Duluth 34100 38700 0.1188 8,426 1235 0.8875
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

280 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34500 34500 0 10,202 1140 0.8109
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,202

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

281 University of Vermont 34600 66300 0.4784 12,276 1379 0.653
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

282 Beloit College 34800 81400 0.5721 1,004 1299 0.6304
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

283 New Jersey City University 35500 39800 0.1081 3,871 1015 0.9838
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

284 State University of New York at New Paltz 35700 35700 0 6,862 1260 0.6161
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

285 Cedarville University 35900 57000 0.3701 5,790 1232 0.6529
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,790

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

286 University of Northern Colorado 36100 39100 0.0768 6,480 1085 0.8585
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

287 Auburn University 36500 40300 0.0944 27,907 1324 0.4592
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

287 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 36500 41600 0.1223 5,386 1050 0.9092
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

289 Furman University 36700 82900 0.5571 2,383 1359 0.4295
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$82,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

290 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 36800 37100 0.0081 5,939 1065 0.5878
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

291 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37100 66300 0.4405 31,035 1366 0.5478
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

292 University of Nevada-Reno 38000 45800 0.1704 19,117 1134 0.7371
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

293 Hofstra University 38100 85200 0.5529 6,581 1328 0.6808
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$85,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

293 Southern Connecticut State University 38100 52900 0.2799 7,252 1005 0.9147
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

295 William Paterson University of New Jersey 38700 49500 0.2182 6,647 1153 0.9008
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$49,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

296 University of North Carolina Wilmington 39100 39100 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

297 California State University-Fullerton 39400 41500 0.0504 38,760 1090 0.9052
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

298 University of Maine 39700 45200 0.1218 9,601 1205 0.9664
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

299 Stony Brook University 39900 53000 0.247 18,263 1410 0.4904
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

300 Ohio State University-Main Campus 40100 53600 0.252 46,815 1378 0.6057
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

301 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 40200 44100 0.0885 13,432 1225 0.8701
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

302 The University of Texas at San Antonio 40300 52700 0.2353 31,127 1115 0.8679
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

303 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 86500 0.5337 33,475 1399 0.0897
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$86,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

304 Middle Tennessee State University 41200 57600 0.2845 18,042 1140 0.6909
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

305 Susquehanna University 41900 76800 0.4546 2,246 1204 0.8143
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,246

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

306 Montclair State University 42000 46600 0.0987 18,712 1058 0.8789
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

307 Kean University 42500 48300 0.1201 11,758 1040 0.759
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

308 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42800 56200 0.2385 11,355 1222 0.8816
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,355

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

309 Marist University 43900 78200 0.4386 5,551 1279 0.5651
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$78,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,551

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

310 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 44000 57100 0.2294 23,329 1239 0.766
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

311 The University of Montana 44600 45000 0.0089 7,891 1225 0.9586
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

7,891

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

312 University of Illinois Chicago 45000 53200 0.154 22,495 1252 0.7735
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

313 Towson University 45100 46400 0.028 16,264 1098 0.8197
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

314 Illinois State University 45200 47300 0.0442 19,107 1120 0.8815
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

315 University of California-San Diego 45600 74200 0.3853 34,955 1375 0.2671
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

316 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46000 88100 0.4778 5,741 1438 0.6347
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,741

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

317 Saint Louis University 46400 80900 0.4262 10,413 1305 0.7504
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,413

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

318 University of Colorado Boulder 46700 57700 0.1907 32,244 1351 0.7808
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

319 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59800 0.2124 37,985 1390 0.5815
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

320 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,908 1139 0.8402
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,908

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

321 The University of Texas at Arlington 48000 55600 0.1367 32,545 1129 0.799
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

322 Purdue University-Main Campus 48700 51200 0.0505 44,819 1327 0.4987
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

44,819

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

322 William & Mary 48700 69200 0.2963 7,063 1462 0.3407
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

324 Tulane University of Louisiana 48800 91400 0.4662 8,192 1451 0.1398
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$91,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,192

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

325 University of California-Riverside 49100 66000 0.2562 22,600 1199 0.7639
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

22,600

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

326 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 49800 62200 0.1995 37,140 1406 0.4237
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

327 James Madison University 50400 50400 0 20,973 1260 0.7152
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,973

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

328 University of Iowa 51100 53200 0.0393 22,738 1208 0.8362
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

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

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

330 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53400 61000 0.126 41,303 1338 0.7975
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

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

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

332 George Mason University 53800 60500 0.1108 28,334 1268 0.8748
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

332 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53800 62800 0.1433 23,920 1397 0.5973
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

334 University of Missouri-Columbia 57100 59200 0.0353 24,449 1256 0.7847
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

335 Miami University-Oxford 57400 57400 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

336 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58300 64100 0.0905 42,604 1336 0.6056
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

337 Indiana University-Bloomington 60900 63000 0.0332 38,093 1302 0.7821
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

338 College of Charleston 61200 61200 0 10,880 1255 0.6003
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

338 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 61200 62400 0.0192 40,684 1331 0.3915
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

340 University of California-Berkeley 70600 76100 0.0723 33,070 1407 0.1098
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$76,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

33,070

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

341 University of California-Davis 71200 73800 0.0352 32,273 1290 0.4183
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

342 University of California-Irvine 72100 75300 0.0425 30,204 1333 0.2857
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

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

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