Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

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

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

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

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

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

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,115

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

3 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 5000 40800 0.8763 34,454 1435 0.1564
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

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

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

5 Princeton University 5400 82400 0.9341 5,813 1535 0.0462
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

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 Pomona College 5600 90000 0.9375 1,700 1520 0.0709
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,700

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

8 Henry Ford College 5700 17900 0.6835 11,410 0 0
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI

Sticker Price

$17,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

11,410

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

8 Smith College 5700 96700 0.9415 2,549 1477 0.21
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$96,700

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

10 Amherst College 6000 96100 0.938 1,914 1514 0.0901
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$96,100

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

11 California Institute of Technology 6900 91800 0.9253 987 1557 0.0257
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

987

Est. Median SAT

1,557

Acceptance Rate

2.6 %

12 Colgate University 7100 95700 0.9254 3,193 1488 0.1388
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

13 Bowdoin College 7200 89900 0.9201 1,881 1505 0.0713
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

14 Vanderbilt University 7800 96500 0.9194 7,221 1527 0.0586
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,500

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

15 Western Colorado University 7900 27600 0.7133 3,148 1230 0.9971
#15

#15 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 %

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

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

16 College of Staten Island CUNY 8000 36100 0.7793 10,051 1064 0.9234
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

10,051

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

16 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8000 90000 0.9116 4,535 1542 0.0455
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

4,535

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

19 Columbia University in the City of New York 8400 98000 0.9146 9,164 1535 0.0399
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.0 %

20 University of Pennsylvania 8500 92900 0.9087 11,478 1536 0.054
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

11,478

Est. Median SAT

1,536

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

21 Rice University 8600 89100 0.9038 4,789 1535 0.08
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

22 Marshall University 9300 34400 0.7291 9,146 1065 0.9573
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

22 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 9300 33900 0.7264 5,472 1333 0.906
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

24 California State University-Northridge 9400 36500 0.7426 32,756 1005 0.9345
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

24 Washington and Lee University 9400 96000 0.9024 1,886 1488 0.1397
#24

#24 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 %

26 Idaho State University 9800 22200 0.5593 10,834 0 0
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

27 Haverford College 10200 97600 0.8956 1,431 1499 0.1237
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,431

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.4 %

28 Stephen F Austin State University 10300 27800 0.6285 9,129 1075 0.9399
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

29 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5775 7,166 1015 0.7229
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,166

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

30 The University of Texas at San Antonio 10600 25000 0.5752 31,127 1115 0.8679
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

31 University of Alaska Fairbanks 10700 54800 0.8054 5,827 1157 0.6469
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

5,827

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

31 Wellesley College 10700 91300 0.883 2,407 1500 0.1405
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

33 Franklin and Marshall College 10900 90300 0.8795 1,808 1396 0.2819
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

33 Hamilton College 10900 89000 0.8771 2,031 1499 0.1362
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$89,000

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

35 Bates College 11000 91900 0.8801 1,760 1469 0.1332
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$91,900

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

35 Dickinson College 11000 94300 0.8838 2,311 1393 0.4209
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$94,300

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

37 Pitzer College 11100 94100 0.8822 1,242 1279 0.2516
#37

#37 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 %

37 University of California-Merced 11100 39600 0.7189 8,372 1070 0.9053
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

37 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 11100 31800 0.6513 27,132 1099 0.9617
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

27,132

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

40 Savannah State University 11400 40400 0.717 2,966 925 0.4614
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

40 Vassar College 11400 92600 0.877 2,462 1499 0.1857
#40

#40 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 %

42 Utah State University 11500 28500 0.5964 25,706 1176 0.9247
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

43 Brown University 11700 94000 0.8752 7,910 1535 0.0539
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

43 California State University-Sacramento 11700 30700 0.6186 28,820 1035 0.9399
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

43 The University of Texas at El Paso 11700 48200 0.7577 21,118 980 0.9992
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

21,118

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

46 California State University-Stanislaus 11900 45900 0.7401 8,455 950 0.9814
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

46 Concord University 11900 39500 0.699 1,609 990 0.9256
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

46 Lafayette College 11900 85800 0.8618 2,775 1427 0.3145
#46

#46 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 %

46 University of Illinois Chicago 11900 30400 0.6077 22,495 1252 0.7735
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

50 University of Houston 12000 28400 0.5781 39,257 1249 0.7392
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

51 Midwestern State University 12100 21600 0.4393 4,303 1010 0.9352
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

51 Southern Utah University 12100 44000 0.7245 13,126 1140 0.8179
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

51 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 12100 22800 0.4693 10,632 1075 0.8859
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,632

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

54 University of California-Santa Barbara 12200 43000 0.7162 23,181 1354 0.3297
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

55 Sul Ross State University 12300 37300 0.6705 1,890 1020 0.9871
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

56 Indiana State University 12400 25900 0.5221 6,224 1020 0.8077
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

56 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 12400 41800 0.7032 37,140 1406 0.4237
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

56 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 29100 0.5734 38,040 1418 0.452
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

59 California State University-Fresno 12500 19600 0.3615 21,954 995 0.9526
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

59 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 12500 25900 0.5154 1,066 1197 0.4449
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

61 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,255 1134 0.7517
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

62 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12700 54500 0.7669 12,507 1010 0.8897
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

63 University of Hawaii at Hilo 12900 43800 0.7049 2,292 1005 0.6063
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

63 West Virginia University 12900 57700 0.7763 18,206 1125 0.89
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

65 Northern Arizona University 13200 27100 0.5134 22,990 1090 0.8961
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

65 University of South Carolina Aiken 13200 23300 0.4336 3,289 1115 0.7854
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

67 Missouri State University-Springfield 13300 25700 0.4825 20,584 1134 0.9053
#67

#67 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 %

67 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,288 1090 0.9068
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,288

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

69 The University of Texas at Dallas 13400 18700 0.2837 21,858 1283 0.6513
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$18,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

70 Middle Tennessee State University 13500 23200 0.418 18,042 1140 0.6909
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

71 Denison University 13600 69300 0.8037 2,394 1412 0.1739
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,394

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

17.4 %

71 Mount Holyoke College 13600 89900 0.849 2,178 1449 0.3603
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

71 Portland State University 13600 43100 0.6848 15,414 1094 0.9087
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

74 Fort Hays State University 13700 40700 0.664 10,172 1075 0.9026
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

74 University of Nebraska at Omaha 13700 27600 0.5043 11,756 1124 0.8698
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

74 William & Mary 13700 43100 0.6818 7,063 1462 0.3407
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

77 University of California-Santa Cruz 13800 38900 0.6445 17,940 1281 0.6579
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

77 Western Washington University 13800 31600 0.5637 13,752 1272 0.9325
#77

#77 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 %

77 Youngstown State University 13800 26800 0.4847 9,400 1115 0.8445
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

80 Bucknell University 13900 94800 0.8532 3,920 1396 0.2893
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

80 Lake Superior State University 13900 31900 0.5623 1,551 1120 0.6801
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

80 University of Hawaii at Manoa 13900 64500 0.7844 15,375 1103 0.866
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

83 Arkansas Tech University 14100 35900 0.6065 8,145 1035 0.9589
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

83 Bryn Mawr College 14100 88300 0.8407 1,360 1383 0.2943
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,360

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

83 California State University-Bakersfield 14100 50800 0.7231 8,865 925 0.9385
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

86 Ohio State University-Main Campus 14200 25700 0.4469 46,815 1378 0.6057
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

86 The University of Texas Permian Basin 14200 46000 0.6909 4,218 1030 0.9489
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

86 University of South Florida 14200 17100 0.1695 38,525 1239 0.4319
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

89 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 14300 28900 0.5059 8,320 1090 0.8858
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

89 University of California-Riverside 14300 66000 0.7838 22,600 1199 0.7639
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

22,600

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

91 University of Southern Indiana 14400 35900 0.5976 7,600 1145 0.9581
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

92 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 14500 31000 0.5318 8,553 1045 0.8688
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

93 Trinity University 14600 65800 0.7777 2,518 1423 0.2592
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

94 Central Michigan University 14700 37400 0.6081 10,193 1095 0.8982
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

94 Stanford University 14700 71200 0.7934 7,904 1535 0.0361
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

96 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 14800 24900 0.405 5,661 1085 0.982
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,661

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

97 California State University-Chico 15000 23500 0.3613 13,792 1075 0.9272
#97

#97 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 %

97 Carleton College 15000 74200 0.7981 2,128 1490 0.2041
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

97 Murray State University 15000 27000 0.4436 7,851 1115 0.8568
#97

#97 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 %

97 Northern Illinois University 15000 30700 0.511 11,348 1070 0.6979
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

101 Case Western Reserve University 15100 83100 0.8181 6,528 1475 0.3654
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

36.5 %

101 Northwest Missouri State University 15100 29000 0.4808 5,241 1095 0.8609
#101

#101 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 %

101 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 15100 22200 0.3205 11,994 1090 0.865
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

104 Northeastern University 15200 89900 0.8309 17,432 1490 0.0522
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

17,432

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

104 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 15200 24000 0.3662 4,880 1124 0.8172
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,880

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

106 Macalester College 15300 90000 0.8296 2,138 1425 0.2852
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,138

Est. Median SAT

1,425

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

106 Western Carolina University 15300 16500 0.0729 10,112 1130 0.8183
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$16,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

108 California State University-San Bernardino 15400 43900 0.6498 15,365 990 0.9374
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

15,365

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

108 Grand Valley State University 15400 25300 0.3933 19,002 1084 0.8302
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

110 Colorado Mesa University 15500 24800 0.3735 9,473 1055 0.8203
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

110 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8256 2,896 1440 0.3418
#110

#110 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 %

110 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 15500 25600 0.3938 10,202 1140 0.8109
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

10,202

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

113 Albion College 15600 93700 0.8336 1,308 1065 0.807
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

113 Ball State University 15600 22400 0.304 15,189 1170 0.855
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

113 Central Washington University 15600 27900 0.4416 10,317 1045 0.9062
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

10,317

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

113 Fitchburg State University 15600 30100 0.481 3,027 1145 0.8693
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,027

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

113 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15600 25800 0.393 5,386 1050 0.9092
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

113 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 15600 21700 0.2805 5,459 1055 0.8046
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$21,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,459

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

119 Colorado College 15700 94600 0.834 2,031 1357 0.1847
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

119 University of Memphis 15700 29900 0.4745 15,770 1075 0.7203
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

121 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 15800 24700 0.3614 9,351 1195 0.8234
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

9,351

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

122 Sam Houston State University 16000 30300 0.4716 17,787 1030 0.9026
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

123 Ohio University-Main Campus 16100 23200 0.306 20,444 1209 0.8499
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

124 Eastern Illinois University 16200 27500 0.4086 6,785 985 0.6535
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

124 New Mexico Highlands University 16200 31500 0.4854 1,603 0 0
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

124 University of Florida 16200 22500 0.2799 36,573 1399 0.242
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

127 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5555 33,475 1399 0.0897
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

128 Keene State College 16500 51200 0.6777 2,725 1085 0.9033
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,725

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

128 University of Southern Mississippi 16500 23100 0.2857 10,193 1181 0.9912
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

128 Wayne State University 16500 32900 0.4983 16,012 1174 0.8116
#128

#128 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 %

131 Northern Michigan University 16700 32300 0.4843 6,684 1100 0.8402
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

132 Eastern Michigan University 16800 39700 0.577 10,470 1055 0.7964
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

132 University of Kansas 16800 37100 0.5482 22,085 1176 0.9348
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

132 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16800 64800 0.7415 20,885 1420 0.1534
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,885

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

135 Sonoma State University 16900 26700 0.3671 5,272 1050 0.9343
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,272

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

136 University of Maine 17000 29300 0.42 9,601 1205 0.9664
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

137 Bennington College 17200 89500 0.8077 797 1370 0.4453
#137

#137 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 %

137 University of California-Berkeley 17200 43500 0.6051 33,070 1407 0.1098
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

33,070

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

137 University of Northern Colorado 17200 30500 0.4361 6,480 1085 0.8585
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

140 Lamar University 17300 41900 0.5871 8,184 1050 0.8641
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,184

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

140 SUNY College at Potsdam 17300 37700 0.5407 2,111 1060 0.777
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,111

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

142 Weber State University 17500 41300 0.5757 31,672 0 0
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

142 Western Connecticut State University 17500 30100 0.4191 3,567 1105 0.8701
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

3,567

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

142 Western Kentucky University 17500 27000 0.3507 14,151 970 0.9387
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

145 Georgia State University 17600 26000 0.3233 27,415 1080 0.5544
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

27,415

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

146 SUNY Buffalo State University 17700 44900 0.6053 5,255 1109 0.7295
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

5,255

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

146 University of Miami 17700 96300 0.8159 13,250 1406 0.189
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

148 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 17800 48000 0.6287 3,825 1175 0.7841
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

149 Central Connecticut State University 17900 34000 0.4733 8,170 1075 0.7333
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

150 Boston College 18000 96200 0.8125 10,314 1490 0.1643
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

10,314

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

150 Georgia Southern University 18000 26800 0.3289 23,541 1065 0.8789
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

150 SUNY Brockport 18000 26200 0.3124 5,816 1195 0.7068
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

153 Bridgewater State University 18100 34800 0.4803 8,270 1180 0.8781
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$34,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,270

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

153 Wright State University-Main Campus 18100 36500 0.5044 7,505 1073 0.9633
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

155 SUNY College at Geneseo 18300 39400 0.536 3,881 1279 0.6645
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

156 Angelo State University 18500 23100 0.2003 9,702 1055 0.8301
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,702

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

156 California State University-Fullerton 18500 41500 0.555 38,760 1090 0.9052
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

156 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 18500 28200 0.3435 7,353 1085 0.9077
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

156 University of Colorado Boulder 18500 30600 0.3954 32,244 1351 0.7808
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

160 Emporia State University 18600 29800 0.3763 2,396 1075 0.9771
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

160 Fort Lewis College 18600 29100 0.3612 3,392 1109 0.773
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

160 State University of New York at Oswego 18600 27700 0.3284 5,517 1180 0.8055
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

163 Occidental College 18700 89200 0.7907 1,881 1447 0.4417
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$89,200

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

164 East Tennessee State University 18800 26100 0.2792 10,829 1124 0.8619
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

164 Rutgers University-Newark 18800 38000 0.505 7,989 1159 0.7136
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

164 University of Mississippi 18800 45000 0.5828 21,585 1182 0.9658
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

167 William Paterson University of New Jersey 18900 50400 0.6245 6,647 1153 0.9008
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

168 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 19100 25200 0.2417 6,835 1090 0.7147
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,835

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

168 University of West Georgia 19100 48000 0.6024 9,103 1040 0.5161
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

9,103

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

170 Salem State University 19200 35100 0.4528 4,867 1075 0.9588
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

171 Stockton University 19300 44500 0.5666 7,565 1135 0.8894
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

172 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,449 1256 0.7847
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

172 Western Michigan University 19400 32500 0.4035 13,027 1115 0.846
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

174 SUNY at Fredonia 19500 39600 0.5082 2,771 1258 0.777
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

175 The University of Texas at Austin 19600 27600 0.2894 43,165 1356 0.2664
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

176 Eastern Kentucky University 19700 34400 0.4268 13,448 1110 0.7761
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

176 San Diego State University 19700 28900 0.3184 35,782 1208 0.3619
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

178 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 19800 26500 0.2531 9,847 1090 0.9309
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

178 Texas Tech University 19800 27900 0.2906 32,580 1200 0.7265
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

180 California State University-Los Angeles 20100 59200 0.6609 19,586 965 0.9125
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

180 Iowa State University 20100 24200 0.1724 25,628 1207 0.8866
#180

#180 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 %

180 University of New Orleans 20100 30200 0.3343 5,419 1040 0.7431
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

180 University of Southern California 20100 75800 0.7352 20,630 1492 0.0981
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

184 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20200 45200 0.5537 31,035 1366 0.5478
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

184 Whitman College 20200 85800 0.7641 1,561 1399 0.3815
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

186 Claremont McKenna College 20300 98000 0.7931 1,390 1507 0.0959
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,390

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

9.6 %

186 Minot State University 20300 23500 0.1384 2,499 1075 0.6462
#186

#186 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 %

186 University of Rochester 20300 93100 0.7822 6,580 1462 0.4008
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

186 University of Tulsa 20300 62900 0.6773 2,852 1328 0.6151
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

190 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 20700 34400 0.3982 14,783 1124 0.8096
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

190 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.326 44,819 1327 0.4987
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

44,819

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

190 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 20700 31100 0.3325 19,701 1214 0.8749
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

190 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20700 38200 0.458 11,355 1222 0.8816
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

11,355

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

190 University of Wyoming 20700 27900 0.2587 8,130 1179 0.9688
#190

#190 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 %

195 Hanover College 20900 64000 0.6736 1,035 1210 0.837
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,035

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

196 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,254 1080 0.8955
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

197 Northwestern University 21300 89500 0.7623 9,399 1527 0.0769
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

9,399

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

198 Boise State University 21500 59700 0.6399 23,983 1135 0.8721
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

23,983

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

198 Illinois State University 21500 35200 0.3886 19,107 1120 0.8815
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

198 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 21500 24900 0.1365 5,823 1115 0.8619
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

201 Montana State University 21600 27100 0.2027 15,046 1184 0.8214
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

15,046

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

202 Austin Peay State University 21700 35900 0.3955 8,926 1075 0.9641
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

203 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,221 1204 0.8854
#203

#203 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 %

204 Tufts University 22000 98900 0.7773 7,126 1507 0.1149
#204

#204 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 %

205 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,317 1115 0.7549
#205

#205 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 %

206 Florida State University 22600 32500 0.3046 32,720 1360 0.2422
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

206 Rocky Mountain College 22600 52000 0.5651 851 1075 0.6961
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

206 Saint Norbert College 22600 63800 0.6455 1,970 1193 0.8574
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

206 Southern Connecticut State University 22600 36800 0.3855 7,252 1005 0.9147
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

206 St Lawrence University 22600 87800 0.7424 1,949 1359 0.5434
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

211 Allegheny College 22700 75400 0.6993 1,171 1279 0.5457
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

212 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.6865 2,522 1163 0.6268
#212

#212 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 %

213 San Jose State University 22900 41100 0.4429 28,008 1124 0.8461
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

214 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,450 1044 0.9518
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,450

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

215 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.3731 8,738 1079 0.948
#215

#215 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 %

216 State University of New York at New Paltz 23300 35700 0.347 6,862 1260 0.6161
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

217 SUNY Oneonta 23400 49300 0.5258 4,681 1234 0.696
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

218 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 45,193 1175 0.5466
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

45,193

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

218 Hampshire College 23700 101500 0.7662 844 1254 0.7528
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$101,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

220 Washington State University 23800 38700 0.3858 21,455 1125 0.8664
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

221 Western Oregon University 24600 24600 0 3,167 1040 0.981
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,167

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

222 Michigan State University 24800 28900 0.1435 41,234 1279 0.848
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

222 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 24800 26900 0.0792 2,216 1268 0.7987
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

224 Temple University 25000 36400 0.3134 21,457 1135 0.8041
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

224 Tennessee Technological University 25000 33700 0.2564 9,187 1163 0.7613
#224

#224 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 %

226 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 25100 42700 0.4123 13,432 1225 0.8701
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

227 Hope College 25500 60200 0.576 3,395 1241 0.7924
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

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

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,809

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

229 Binghamton University 25700 32700 0.2159 14,669 1415 0.3861
#229

#229 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 %

230 University of North Dakota 25900 28600 0.0921 11,033 1150 0.769
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

231 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 26000 59900 0.5658 34,242 1273 0.7333
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

231 Northern Kentucky University 26000 32100 0.1901 10,163 1090 0.6765
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

233 Calvin University 26300 52600 0.5008 3,356 1222 0.7091
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

234 Earlham College 26400 75800 0.6514 696 1233 0.7311
#234

#234 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 %

234 Gustavus Adolphus College 26400 75500 0.6504 1,905 1273 0.6099
#234

#234 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 %

234 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 26400 43000 0.3857 5,939 1065 0.5878
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

237 Adams State University 26500 33600 0.2119 1,605 1030 0.9918
#237

#237 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 %

238 Furman University 26700 79600 0.6643 2,383 1359 0.4295
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

239 University of Arkansas 26800 29600 0.0955 28,859 1179 0.743
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

240 University of Idaho 27000 45200 0.4023 9,574 1119 0.7553
#240

#240 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 %

240 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 27000 40500 0.3334 25,900 1375 0.5808
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

25,900

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

242 University of Arizona 27100 38500 0.2958 44,848 1233 0.8614
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

242 University of Minnesota Duluth 27100 31800 0.1458 8,426 1235 0.8875
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

244 Rowan University 27500 41600 0.3386 16,100 1219 0.7766
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

245 North Dakota State University 27800 30400 0.0833 9,762 1110 0.9496
#245

#245 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 %

245 Pacific Lutheran University 27800 71200 0.6101 2,446 1159 0.7802
#245

#245 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 %

245 Syracuse University 27800 83100 0.6654 15,957 1363 0.4592
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,957

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

248 Morehead State University 28000 32600 0.141 8,258 1140 0.7721
#248

#248 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 %

248 University of Northern Iowa 28000 36200 0.2247 7,711 1129 0.9274
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,711

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

250 Cornell College 28200 74800 0.6228 1,094 1243 0.799
#250

#250 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 %

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

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

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

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

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

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

4,637

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

253 Northland College 28700 63200 0.5462 286 1085 0.7497
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northland College
Ashland, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

286

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

255 Wichita State University 28800 40600 0.2911 13,313 1073 0.9395
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

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

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

257 Juniata College 29000 70600 0.5896 1,242 1229 0.7891
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

257 University of Iowa 29000 31100 0.0685 22,738 1208 0.8362
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

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

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$83,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

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

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

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

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

262 Kansas State University 29300 31400 0.0674 15,650 1164 0.8169
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

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

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

264 Montclair State University 29700 36300 0.1819 18,712 1058 0.8789
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

265 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#265

#265 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 %

266 Beloit College 30500 97600 0.6874 1,004 1299 0.6304
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

266 Scripps College 30500 94900 0.6789 1,117 1475 0.3829
#266

#266 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 %

268 The College of Wooster 30800 82300 0.6263 1,738 1344 0.5953
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

269 George Mason University 30900 35700 0.1343 28,334 1268 0.8748
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

270 The University of the South 31000 77400 0.5991 1,644 1340 0.569
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,340

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

270 University of Dayton 31000 64200 0.5172 7,740 1302 0.6545
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

272 Indiana University-Indianapolis 31100 33200 0.0642 14,504 1149 0.7637
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

273 Hartwick College 31300 66200 0.5269 1,097 1179 0.696
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

274 Kean University 31500 39600 0.2046 11,758 1040 0.759
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

275 New Jersey City University 31600 39800 0.2062 3,871 1015 0.9838
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

276 Baylor University 31900 70300 0.5462 14,915 1321 0.5128
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

277 Centenary College of Louisiana 32000 63200 0.4935 693 1130 0.5574
#277

#277 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 %

278 Rider University 32100 60600 0.4704 3,145 1233 0.7864
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,145

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

279 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32500 35100 0.0742 30,564 1302 0.416
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

280 DePauw University 32600 70300 0.5365 1,917 1321 0.5719
#280

#280 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 %

281 North Carolina State University 32800 54800 0.4003 28,422 1378 0.4174
#281

#281 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 %

282 Framingham State University 33100 38100 0.1312 2,782 1190 0.8361
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

2,782

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

283 Lewis-Clark State College 33300 40000 0.1675 3,793 980 0.8769
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

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

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

285 Wilkes University 33600 61900 0.4572 2,076 1144 0.9064
#285

#285 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 %

286 Adrian College 33700 70200 0.5205 1,673 1045 0.7253
#286

#286 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 %

287 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 34000 58500 0.4193 37,985 1390 0.5815
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

288 Minnesota State University, Mankato 34100 37200 0.084 13,433 1145 0.8844
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

289 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 34200 36100 0.0526 33,033 1264 0.8529
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

290 Hofstra University 34300 77000 0.5544 6,581 1328 0.6808
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

290 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 34300 35900 0.0446 6,306 1214 0.9075
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

292 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4787 12,276 1379 0.653
#292

#292 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 %

293 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 35800 42800 0.1616 22,364 1159 0.7504
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

293 State University of New York at Cortland 35800 39900 0.1029 5,911 1175 0.5979
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

59.8 %

295 Cedarville University 35900 57000 0.3708 5,790 1232 0.6529
#295

#295 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 %

296 University of North Carolina Wilmington 36100 36100 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

296 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 36100 42500 0.1505 14,449 1195 0.784
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

298 Skidmore College 36900 89100 0.5856 2,704 1418 0.2105
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

299 East Carolina University 37100 40100 0.0748 21,445 1160 0.8921
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

300 University of Connecticut 37300 43900 0.1505 20,056 1329 0.5239
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

301 California State University-Long Beach 37400 38600 0.0311 36,082 1135 0.4627
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

302 Towson University 37800 46400 0.1854 16,264 1098 0.8197
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

303 University of Nevada-Reno 38000 45800 0.1704 19,117 1134 0.7371
#303

#303 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 %

304 Frostburg State University 39400 43000 0.0838 3,422 1095 0.8918
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

305 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39700 39700 0 24,868 1214 0.796
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

306 Stony Brook University 39900 53000 0.2477 18,263 1410 0.4904
#306

#306 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 %

307 Marist University 41400 75800 0.4537 5,551 1279 0.5651
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,551

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

308 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,853 990 0.6652
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,853

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

309 Saint Louis University 42400 80900 0.4757 10,413 1305 0.7504
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,413

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

309 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,246 1204 0.8143
#309

#309 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 %

311 University of Maryland-College Park 43100 53400 0.1929 31,133 1463 0.4479
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

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

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

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

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

314 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43900 57100 0.2301 23,329 1239 0.766
#314

#314 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 %

315 The University of Montana 44400 45900 0.0327 7,891 1225 0.9586
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

7,891

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

316 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2745 31,253 1272 0.773
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

317 James Madison University 45300 45300 0 20,973 1260 0.7152
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,973

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

318 University of Georgia 45900 51600 0.1108 32,399 1382 0.377
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

319 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46100 86200 0.4651 5,741 1438 0.6347
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,741

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

320 University at Buffalo 46800 46800 0 20,359 1303 0.7418
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

321 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,908 1139 0.8402
#321

#321 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 %

322 University of Delaware 48500 61300 0.2089 20,026 1294 0.706
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$61,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

20,026

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

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

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,192

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

324 University of Kentucky 48900 56600 0.1363 25,534 1193 0.9294
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

325 University of California-San Diego 49500 74200 0.3328 34,955 1375 0.2671
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

326 The University of Texas at Arlington 51300 60000 0.1449 32,545 1129 0.799
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

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

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

328 Michigan Technological University 52800 59300 0.1097 6,013 1256 0.9243
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

6,013

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

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

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

330 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53700 64200 0.1635 23,920 1397 0.5973
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

331 Texas A&M University-College Station 54000 56100 0.038 60,710 1278 0.5743
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

332 Miami University-Oxford 56600 56600 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

333 The University of Alabama 57100 57100 0 34,389 1284 0.7665
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

334 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58200 64100 0.0921 42,604 1336 0.6056
#334

#334 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 %

335 Auburn University 58700 58700 0 27,907 1324 0.4592
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$58,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

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

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

337 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 61000 66100 0.0771 40,684 1331 0.3915
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$66,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

338 College of Charleston 61600 61600 0 10,880 1255 0.6003
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

339 University of Oregon 66800 68900 0.0309 20,622 1250 0.883
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

340 University of California-Davis 69800 69800 0 32,273 1290 0.4183
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

341 University of California-Irvine 72700 74700 0.0268 30,204 1333 0.2857
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

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

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