Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

Most Affordable Geology/Earth Science, General Colleges in North Carolina 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 North Carolina.
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 North Carolina.
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 40700 0.8762 34,454 1435 0.1564
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

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 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 %

9 Amherst College 6000 96100 0.938 1,914 1514 0.0901
#9

#9 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 %

10 California Institute of Technology 6700 91800 0.9274 987 1557 0.0257
#10

#10 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 %

11 Bowdoin College 6800 89900 0.9246 1,881 1505 0.0713
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

12 Savannah State University 6900 40400 0.8283 2,966 925 0.4614
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

13 Colgate University 7100 95700 0.9254 3,193 1488 0.1388
#13

#13 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 %

14 Northern Kentucky University 7400 25900 0.7152 10,163 1090 0.6765
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

15 Vanderbilt University 7800 96500 0.9194 7,221 1527 0.0586
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,500

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

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

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

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 %

16 University of Pennsylvania 8000 92900 0.9141 11,478 1536 0.054
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

11,478

Est. Median SAT

1,536

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

20 Columbia University in the City of New York 8400 98000 0.9146 9,164 1535 0.0399
#20

#20 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 %

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 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 9200 30000 0.6931 40,684 1331 0.3915
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

23 Marshall University 9300 34400 0.7291 9,146 1065 0.9573
#23

#23 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 %

23 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 9300 33900 0.7264 5,472 1333 0.906
#23

#23 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 %

25 California State University-Northridge 9400 36500 0.7415 32,756 1005 0.9345
#25

#25 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 %

25 Washington and Lee University 9400 96000 0.9024 1,886 1488 0.1397
#25

#25 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 %

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 Nevada-Las Vegas 11100 36600 0.6964 27,132 1099 0.9617
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

27,132

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

39 University of California-Merced 11200 39600 0.7163 8,372 1070 0.9053
#39

#39 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 %

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 %

41 Idaho State University 11500 27000 0.5735 10,834 0 0
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

41 University of California-San Diego 11500 39700 0.7102 34,955 1375 0.2671
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

41 Utah State University 11500 28500 0.5964 25,706 1176 0.9247
#41

#41 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 %

44 Brown University 11700 94000 0.8752 7,910 1535 0.0539
#44

#44 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 %

44 California State University-Sacramento 11700 30700 0.6186 28,820 1035 0.9399
#44

#44 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 %

44 The University of Texas at El Paso 11700 48200 0.7577 21,118 980 0.9992
#44

#44 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 %

47 California State University-Stanislaus 11900 45900 0.7401 8,455 950 0.9814
#47

#47 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 %

47 Concord University 11900 39500 0.699 1,609 990 0.9256
#47

#47 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 %

49 Lafayette College 12000 85800 0.8606 2,775 1427 0.3145
#49

#49 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 %

49 University of Houston 12000 28400 0.5781 39,257 1249 0.7392
#49

#49 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 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 12100 25700 0.5297 10,632 1075 0.8859
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

10,632

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

52 Sul Ross State University 12300 37300 0.6705 1,890 1020 0.9871
#52

#52 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 %

52 The University of Texas at Dallas 12300 18700 0.3426 21,858 1283 0.6513
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$18,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

54 California State University-Fresno 12400 45900 0.7306 21,954 995 0.9526
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

54 Indiana State University 12400 25900 0.5221 6,224 1020 0.8077
#54

#54 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 Southern Utah University 12500 44000 0.7155 13,126 1140 0.8179
#56

#56 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 %

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

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

57 West Virginia University 13200 57700 0.7711 18,206 1125 0.89
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

59 Eastern Illinois University 13400 24300 0.4485 6,785 985 0.6535
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

60 Portland State University 13500 43100 0.6862 15,414 1094 0.9087
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

61 Denison University 13600 69300 0.8036 2,394 1412 0.1739
#61

#61 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 %

61 Mount Holyoke College 13600 89900 0.849 2,178 1449 0.3603
#61

#61 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 %

61 University of Nebraska at Omaha 13600 27800 0.5099 11,756 1124 0.8698
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

64 Fort Hays State University 13700 40700 0.663 10,172 1075 0.9026
#64

#64 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 %

64 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 47300 0.7099 38,040 1418 0.452
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

66 North Carolina A & T State University 13800 17900 0.2309 12,497 1075 0.499
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$17,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

12,497

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

66 Youngstown State University 13800 26800 0.4847 9,400 1115 0.8445
#66

#66 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 %

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

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

68 University of Hawaii at Manoa 13900 64500 0.7844 15,375 1103 0.866
#68

#68 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 %

70 The University of Texas Permian Basin 14000 46000 0.6953 4,218 1030 0.9489
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

71 Arkansas Tech University 14100 35900 0.6065 8,145 1035 0.9589
#71

#71 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 %

71 Bryn Mawr College 14100 88300 0.8407 1,360 1383 0.2943
#71

#71 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 %

71 California State University-Bakersfield 14100 50800 0.7231 8,865 925 0.9385
#71

#71 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 %

74 Ohio State University-Main Campus 14200 25700 0.4469 46,815 1378 0.6057
#74

#74 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 %

74 University of South Carolina Aiken 14200 37000 0.616 3,289 1115 0.7854
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

74 University of South Florida 14200 17100 0.1695 38,525 1239 0.4319
#74

#74 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 %

77 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 14300 28900 0.5059 8,320 1090 0.8858
#77

#77 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 %

77 University of California-Riverside 14300 66000 0.7838 22,600 1199 0.7639
#77

#77 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 %

79 University of Southern Indiana 14400 35900 0.5992 7,600 1145 0.9581
#79

#79 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 %

80 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 14500 31000 0.5318 8,553 1045 0.8688
#80

#80 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 %

81 Trinity University 14600 65800 0.7777 2,518 1423 0.2592
#81

#81 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 %

82 Central Michigan University 14700 37400 0.6075 10,193 1095 0.8982
#82

#82 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 %

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

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

84 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 14800 37900 0.609 5,661 1085 0.982
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

5,661

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

85 California State University-Chico 14900 30700 0.5138 13,792 1075 0.9272
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

85 California State University-San Bernardino 14900 43900 0.6612 15,365 990 0.9374
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

15,365

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

85 Carleton College 14900 74400 0.7993 2,128 1490 0.2041
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

88 Northern Illinois University 15000 30700 0.5107 11,348 1070 0.6979
#88

#88 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 %

89 Murray State University 15100 27000 0.4421 7,851 1115 0.8568
#89

#89 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 %

89 Northwest Missouri State University 15100 37700 0.6009 5,241 1095 0.8609
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

89 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 15100 22800 0.3382 11,994 1090 0.865
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

92 Case Western Reserve University 15200 83100 0.8169 6,528 1475 0.3654
#92

#92 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 %

92 Northeastern University 15200 89900 0.8309 17,432 1490 0.0522
#92

#92 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 %

92 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 15200 26400 0.4229 4,880 1124 0.8172
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,880

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

95 Macalester College 15300 90000 0.8296 2,138 1425 0.2852
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,138

Est. Median SAT

1,425

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

95 Western Carolina University 15300 16500 0.0759 10,112 1130 0.8183
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$16,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

97 Colorado Mesa University 15400 40000 0.6147 9,473 1055 0.8203
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

98 Grand Valley State University 15500 25300 0.3878 19,002 1084 0.8302
#98

#98 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 %

98 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8256 2,896 1440 0.3418
#98

#98 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 %

100 Albion College 15600 93700 0.8335 1,308 1065 0.807
#100

#100 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 %

100 Central Washington University 15600 27900 0.4416 10,317 1045 0.9062
#100

#100 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 %

100 Fitchburg State University 15600 30100 0.481 3,027 1145 0.8693
#100

#100 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 %

100 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 15600 21700 0.2805 5,459 1055 0.8046
#100

#100 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 %

104 Colorado College 15700 94600 0.8346 2,031 1357 0.1847
#104

#104 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 %

105 University of Memphis 15800 26400 0.4023 15,770 1075 0.7203
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

105 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 15800 22400 0.2932 9,351 1195 0.8234
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

9,351

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

107 Sam Houston State University 16000 23000 0.3045 17,787 1030 0.9026
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

108 Ohio University-Main Campus 16200 23200 0.3017 20,444 1209 0.8499
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

109 Keene State College 16500 51200 0.6785 2,725 1085 0.9033
#109

#109 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 %

110 New Mexico Highlands University 16600 31500 0.4727 1,603 0 0
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

110 North Carolina State University 16600 28500 0.4182 28,422 1378 0.4174
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

110 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 16600 29200 0.4317 18,288 1090 0.9068
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

18,288

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

110 Wayne State University 16600 46200 0.6408 16,012 1174 0.8116
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

16,012

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

114 Eastern Michigan University 16800 39700 0.5785 10,470 1055 0.7964
#114

#114 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 %

114 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 16800 39000 0.5693 37,985 1390 0.5815
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

114 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16800 64800 0.7408 20,885 1420 0.1534
#114

#114 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 %

117 University of Northern Colorado 17200 39100 0.5603 6,480 1085 0.8585
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

118 Bennington College 17300 89500 0.8072 797 1370 0.4453
#118

#118 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 %

118 Lamar University 17300 41900 0.5871 8,184 1050 0.8641
#118

#118 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 %

118 SUNY College at Potsdam 17300 37700 0.5407 2,111 1060 0.777
#118

#118 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 %

118 University of California-Berkeley 17300 43500 0.6028 33,070 1407 0.1098
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

33,070

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

122 Georgia State University 17500 45500 0.6148 27,415 1080 0.5544
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

27,415

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

122 SUNY Buffalo State University 17500 44900 0.6098 5,255 1109 0.7295
#122

#122 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 %

122 Weber State University 17500 41300 0.5757 31,672 0 0
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

122 Western Connecticut State University 17500 30100 0.4191 3,567 1105 0.8701
#122

#122 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 %

122 Western Kentucky University 17500 27000 0.3507 14,151 970 0.9387
#122

#122 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 %

127 University of Miami 17700 96300 0.8159 13,250 1406 0.189
#127

#127 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 %

128 Appalachian State University 17900 19500 0.0838 19,560 1190 0.9014
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

129 Boston College 18000 96200 0.8125 10,314 1490 0.1643
#129

#129 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 %

129 Georgia Southern University 18000 26800 0.3289 23,541 1065 0.8789
#129

#129 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 %

131 Bridgewater State University 18100 34800 0.4802 8,270 1180 0.8781
#131

#131 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 %

131 Wright State University-Main Campus 18100 36500 0.5044 7,505 1073 0.9633
#131

#131 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 %

133 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 18300 41200 0.5565 25,255 1134 0.7517
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

133 SUNY College at Geneseo 18300 39400 0.536 3,881 1279 0.6645
#133

#133 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 %

135 California State University-Fullerton 18400 41500 0.5565 38,760 1090 0.9052
#135

#135 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 %

136 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 18500 28200 0.3435 7,353 1085 0.9077
#136

#136 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 %

137 Emporia State University 18600 29800 0.3763 2,396 1075 0.9771
#137

#137 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 %

137 Stockton University 18600 32100 0.4203 7,565 1135 0.8894
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

139 Occidental College 18700 89200 0.7907 1,881 1447 0.4417
#139

#139 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 %

140 Northern Michigan University 18800 33100 0.4321 6,684 1100 0.8402
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

141 University of Mississippi 18900 45000 0.5806 21,585 1182 0.9658
#141

#141 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 %

141 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 18900 18900 0 14,449 1195 0.784
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$18,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

143 William Paterson University of New Jersey 19000 50400 0.6232 6,647 1153 0.9008
#143

#143 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 %

144 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 19100 25200 0.2417 6,835 1090 0.7147
#144

#144 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 %

144 University of West Georgia 19100 48000 0.6024 9,103 1040 0.5161
#144

#144 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 %

146 Salem State University 19200 35100 0.4528 4,867 1075 0.9588
#146

#146 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 %

147 Scripps College 19300 94900 0.797 1,117 1475 0.3829
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,900

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

148 California State University-Los Angeles 19400 59200 0.6728 19,586 965 0.9125
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

148 The University of Montana 19400 25200 0.2299 7,891 1225 0.9586
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,891

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

150 Midwestern State University 19500 28600 0.3176 4,303 1010 0.9352
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

150 SUNY at Fredonia 19500 39600 0.5082 2,771 1258 0.777
#150

#150 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 %

152 The University of Texas at Austin 19600 27600 0.2894 43,165 1356 0.2664
#152

#152 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 %

153 Eastern Kentucky University 19700 34400 0.4268 13,448 1110 0.7761
#153

#153 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 %

154 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 19800 22300 0.112 24,868 1214 0.796
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

154 Western Michigan University 19800 32500 0.3912 13,027 1115 0.846
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

156 Central Connecticut State University 20100 29500 0.3185 8,170 1075 0.7333
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

156 University of New Orleans 20100 30200 0.3343 5,419 1040 0.7431
#156

#156 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 %

156 University of Southern California 20100 75800 0.7352 20,630 1492 0.0981
#156

#156 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 %

159 Whitman College 20200 85800 0.7647 1,561 1399 0.3815
#159

#159 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 %

160 Claremont McKenna College 20300 98000 0.7931 1,390 1507 0.0959
#160

#160 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 %

160 Minot State University 20300 23500 0.1367 2,499 1075 0.6462
#160

#160 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 %

160 University of Rochester 20300 93100 0.7822 6,580 1462 0.4008
#160

#160 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 %

163 University of Tulsa 20400 62900 0.6757 2,852 1328 0.6151
#163

#163 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 %

164 State University of New York at Oswego 20500 40200 0.4902 5,517 1180 0.8055
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

165 East Carolina University 20800 23800 0.1258 21,445 1160 0.8921
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

165 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 20800 32800 0.3681 19,701 1214 0.8749
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

167 Hanover College 20900 64000 0.6736 1,035 1210 0.837
#167

#167 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 %

168 North Dakota State University 21000 25700 0.1824 9,762 1110 0.9496
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

169 Adams State University 21200 29300 0.276 1,605 1030 0.9918
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

170 Northwestern University 21300 89500 0.7623 9,399 1527 0.0769
#170

#170 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 %

171 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 21400 50000 0.5717 3,825 1175 0.7841
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

172 Boise State University 21500 59700 0.6399 23,983 1135 0.8721
#172

#172 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 %

173 Austin Peay State University 21700 35900 0.3955 8,926 1075 0.9641
#173

#173 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 %

174 Tufts University 22000 98900 0.7773 7,126 1507 0.1149
#174

#174 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 %

175 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,317 1115 0.7549
#175

#175 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 %

176 SUNY Brockport 22500 35100 0.359 5,816 1195 0.7068
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

177 Florida State University 22600 32500 0.3046 32,720 1360 0.2422
#177

#177 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 %

177 Rocky Mountain College 22600 52000 0.5651 851 1075 0.6961
#177

#177 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 %

177 Saint Norbert College 22600 63800 0.6455 1,970 1193 0.8574
#177

#177 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 %

177 Southern Connecticut State University 22600 36800 0.3855 7,252 1005 0.9147
#177

#177 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 %

177 St Lawrence University 22600 87800 0.7424 1,949 1359 0.5434
#177

#177 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 %

182 Allegheny College 22700 75400 0.6988 1,171 1279 0.5457
#182

#182 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 %

183 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.686 2,522 1163 0.6268
#183

#183 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 %

184 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 22900 36500 0.3729 5,823 1115 0.8619
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

184 San Jose State University 22900 41100 0.4429 28,008 1124 0.8461
#184

#184 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 %

186 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,450 1044 0.9518
#186

#186 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 %

187 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.372 8,738 1079 0.948
#187

#187 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 %

187 University of Southern Mississippi 23100 23100 0 10,193 1181 0.9912
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

189 Montana State University 23200 31500 0.2636 15,046 1184 0.8214
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

15,046

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

189 Northern Arizona University 23200 43700 0.4698 22,990 1090 0.8961
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

191 State University of New York at New Paltz 23300 35700 0.347 6,862 1260 0.6161
#191

#191 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 %

192 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 23400 36800 0.3643 14,783 1124 0.8096
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

192 SUNY Oneonta 23400 49300 0.5258 4,681 1234 0.696
#192

#192 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 %

194 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 45,193 1175 0.5466
#194

#194 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 %

195 Hampshire College 23800 101500 0.7652 844 1254 0.7528
#195

#195 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 %

196 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,853 990 0.6652
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,853

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

197 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 24800 26900 0.0777 2,216 1268 0.7987
#197

#197 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 %

198 Miami University-Oxford 24900 28400 0.1232 16,816 1299 0.754
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

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

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

199 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 25100 42700 0.4123 13,432 1225 0.8701
#199

#199 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 %

201 University of Hawaii at Hilo 25300 43800 0.422 2,292 1005 0.6063
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

202 Hope College 25500 60100 0.5755 3,395 1241 0.7924
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

202 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25500 31500 0.1906 6,809 1110 0.882
#202

#202 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 %

202 University of Kansas 25500 44000 0.422 22,085 1176 0.9348
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

205 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 26000 59900 0.5658 34,242 1273 0.7333
#205

#205 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 %

206 East Tennessee State University 26100 30600 0.1469 10,829 1124 0.8619
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

207 Calvin University 26300 53000 0.5035 3,356 1222 0.7091
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

208 Ball State University 26400 26400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

208 Gustavus Adolphus College 26400 75500 0.65 1,905 1273 0.6099
#208

#208 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 %

208 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 26400 43000 0.3857 5,939 1065 0.5878
#208

#208 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 %

211 Earlham College 26500 75800 0.651 696 1233 0.7311
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

696

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

212 Furman University 26700 79600 0.6643 2,383 1359 0.4295
#212

#212 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 %

213 University of Arkansas 26800 29600 0.0942 28,859 1179 0.743
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

214 University of Idaho 27000 45200 0.4023 9,574 1119 0.7553
#214

#214 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 %

215 University of Arizona 27100 38500 0.2958 44,848 1233 0.8614
#215

#215 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 %

216 Missouri State University-Springfield 27500 35400 0.2234 20,584 1134 0.9053
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

217 Pacific Lutheran University 27800 71200 0.6097 2,446 1159 0.7802
#217

#217 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 %

217 Syracuse University 27800 83100 0.6654 15,957 1363 0.4592
#217

#217 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 %

219 Morehead State University 28100 32600 0.1379 8,258 1140 0.7721
#219

#219 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 %

219 University of Northern Iowa 28100 36200 0.2236 7,711 1129 0.9274
#219

#219 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 %

221 Cornell College 28200 74800 0.6225 1,094 1243 0.799
#221

#221 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 %

222 Mississippi State University 28300 32300 0.1265 18,567 1214 0.7764
#222

#222 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 %

223 Baylor University 28600 70300 0.5931 14,915 1321 0.5128
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

223 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 33400 0.1437 11,160 1069 0.5967
#223

#223 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 %

225 Northland College 28700 63200 0.5458 286 1085 0.7497
#225

#225 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 %

226 Dartmouth College 28800 96000 0.7001 4,637 1521 0.054
#226

#226 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 %

226 Iowa State University 28800 43300 0.3354 25,628 1207 0.8866
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

228 Wichita State University 28900 40600 0.2901 13,313 1073 0.9395
#228

#228 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 %

229 Juniata College 29000 70600 0.5896 1,242 1229 0.7891
#229

#229 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 %

229 Western Illinois University 29000 31000 0.0673 4,525 1015 0.7118
#229

#229 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 %

231 Southern Methodist University 29200 83200 0.6494 7,285 1423 0.6335
#231

#231 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 %

231 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29200 33900 0.1387 30,187 1292 0.6015
#231

#231 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 %

233 Kansas State University 29300 41600 0.2944 15,650 1164 0.8169
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

234 Michigan Technological University 29700 34700 0.1442 6,013 1256 0.9243
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,013

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

235 University of Toledo 29900 42000 0.2881 11,013 1229 0.9202
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

236 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#236

#236 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 %

237 Lake Superior State University 30300 33700 0.1009 1,551 1120 0.6801
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

238 Beloit College 30500 97600 0.6874 1,004 1299 0.6304
#238

#238 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 %

239 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 30800 62800 0.5092 37,140 1406 0.4237
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

240 George Mason University 30900 35700 0.1343 28,334 1268 0.8748
#240

#240 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 %

240 The College of Wooster 30900 82600 0.6256 1,738 1344 0.5953
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

242 The University of the South 31000 77400 0.5991 1,644 1340 0.569
#242

#242 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 %

242 University of Dayton 31000 64200 0.5172 7,740 1302 0.6545
#242

#242 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 %

244 University of North Dakota 31200 33700 0.0767 11,033 1150 0.769
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

245 Hartwick College 31300 66200 0.5269 1,097 1179 0.696
#245

#245 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 %

246 University of California-Santa Barbara 31500 59600 0.4712 23,181 1354 0.3297
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

247 New Jersey City University 31700 39800 0.2037 3,871 1015 0.9838
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

248 Angelo State University 31800 35400 0.1014 9,702 1055 0.8301
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,702

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

249 Centenary College of Louisiana 32000 63200 0.4935 693 1130 0.5574
#249

#249 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 %

250 Rider University 32100 60600 0.4704 3,145 1233 0.7864
#250

#250 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 %

251 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 32500 39900 0.1854 9,847 1090 0.9309
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

252 DePauw University 32600 70300 0.5364 1,917 1321 0.5719
#252

#252 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 %

252 Western Colorado University 32600 41400 0.2125 3,148 1230 0.9971
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

3,148

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

254 Framingham State University 33100 38100 0.1312 2,782 1190 0.8361
#254

#254 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 %

255 Fort Lewis College 33300 41400 0.1958 3,392 1109 0.773
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

255 Lewis-Clark State College 33300 40000 0.1675 3,793 980 0.8769
#255

#255 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 %

255 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,254 1080 0.8955
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

258 University of Indianapolis 33400 59900 0.4422 3,603 1080 0.665
#258

#258 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 %

259 Sonoma State University 33600 41200 0.1845 5,272 1050 0.9343
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,272

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

259 Wilkes University 33600 61900 0.4572 2,076 1144 0.9064
#259

#259 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 %

261 Adrian College 33700 70200 0.5199 1,673 1045 0.7253
#261

#261 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 %

262 University of Minnesota Duluth 34100 38700 0.1188 8,426 1235 0.8875
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

263 Minnesota State University, Mankato 34200 37200 0.083 13,433 1145 0.8844
#263

#263 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 %

264 Hofstra University 34300 77000 0.5544 6,581 1328 0.6808
#264

#264 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 %

264 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 34300 35900 0.0446 6,306 1214 0.9075
#264

#264 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 %

266 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34500 34500 0 10,202 1140 0.8109
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,202

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

267 University of Vermont 34600 66300 0.4784 12,276 1379 0.653
#267

#267 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 %

268 San Diego State University 35200 36100 0.0249 35,782 1208 0.3619
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

269 Temple University 35600 55300 0.3565 21,457 1135 0.8041
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

270 State University of New York at Cortland 35800 39900 0.1029 5,911 1175 0.5979
#270

#270 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 %

271 Cedarville University 35900 57000 0.3701 5,790 1232 0.6529
#271

#271 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 %

271 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 35900 42800 0.1614 22,364 1159 0.7504
#271

#271 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 %

273 University of North Carolina Wilmington 36100 36100 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#273

#273 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 %

274 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 36500 41600 0.1223 5,386 1050 0.9092
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

275 Skidmore College 37000 89100 0.5845 2,704 1418 0.2105
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

276 University of Connecticut 37300 43900 0.1505 20,056 1329 0.5239
#276

#276 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 %

277 California State University-Long Beach 37500 38600 0.0285 36,082 1135 0.4627
#277

#277 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 %

278 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37600 66500 0.4343 31,035 1366 0.5478
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

279 Towson University 37900 46400 0.1833 16,264 1098 0.8197
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

280 University of Nevada-Reno 38000 45800 0.1704 19,117 1134 0.7371
#280

#280 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 %

281 Kean University 38200 48300 0.2092 11,758 1040 0.759
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

282 Texas Tech University 38700 41000 0.0561 32,580 1200 0.7265
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

282 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38700 53400 0.2754 30,564 1302 0.416
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

284 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 39300 44400 0.1147 1,066 1197 0.4449
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

285 Frostburg State University 39400 43000 0.0838 3,422 1095 0.8918
#285

#285 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 %

286 Rutgers University-Newark 39500 60500 0.3474 7,989 1159 0.7136
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

287 Stony Brook University 39900 53000 0.247 18,263 1410 0.4904
#287

#287 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 %

288 University of Wyoming 40200 45300 0.1124 8,130 1179 0.9688
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

289 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5067 33,475 1399 0.0897
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

290 Washington State University 40800 56300 0.2767 21,455 1125 0.8664
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

291 Marist University 41400 75800 0.4537 5,551 1279 0.5651
#291

#291 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 %

292 Western Washington University 42000 51500 0.1846 13,752 1272 0.9325
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$51,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

293 Montclair State University 42100 46200 0.0888 18,712 1058 0.8789
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

294 Saint Louis University 42400 80900 0.4757 10,413 1305 0.7504
#294

#294 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 %

294 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,246 1204 0.8143
#294

#294 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 %

296 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42600 57700 0.2615 11,355 1222 0.8816
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

11,355

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

297 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42800 54700 0.2175 25,900 1375 0.5808
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

25,900

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

298 University of Maryland-College Park 43100 53400 0.1929 31,133 1463 0.4479
#298

#298 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 %

299 University of Florida 43200 45600 0.0526 36,573 1399 0.242
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

300 Western Oregon University 43400 43400 0 3,167 1040 0.981
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,167

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

301 Radford University 43600 45700 0.0457 6,161 1070 0.8953
#301

#301 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 %

302 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 44000 57100 0.2294 23,329 1239 0.766
#302

#302 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 %

303 University of Illinois Chicago 44200 49300 0.1034 22,495 1252 0.7735
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

304 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2743 31,253 1272 0.773
#304

#304 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 %

305 Illinois State University 45200 47300 0.0442 19,107 1120 0.8815
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

305 University of Maine 45200 45200 0 9,601 1205 0.9664
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

307 James Madison University 45300 45300 0 20,973 1260 0.7152
#307

#307 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 %

308 University of Georgia 45900 51600 0.1108 32,399 1382 0.377
#308

#308 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 %

309 Middle Tennessee State University 46000 46000 0 18,042 1140 0.6909
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

310 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46100 86200 0.4651 5,741 1438 0.6347
#310

#310 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 %

311 University at Buffalo 46800 46800 0 20,359 1303 0.7418
#311

#311 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 %

312 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1279 0.848
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

313 William & Mary 47600 71100 0.3304 7,063 1462 0.3407
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

314 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,908 1139 0.8402
#314

#314 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 %

315 University of Delaware 48500 61300 0.2088 20,026 1294 0.706
#315

#315 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 %

316 Purdue University-Main Campus 48700 51200 0.0505 44,819 1327 0.4987
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

44,819

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

317 Tulane University of Louisiana 48800 92100 0.4704 8,192 1451 0.1398
#317

#317 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 %

318 University of Kentucky 48900 56600 0.1359 25,534 1193 0.9294
#318

#318 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 %

319 University of Colorado Boulder 49000 56600 0.1342 32,244 1351 0.7808
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

320 Binghamton University 50700 52800 0.0396 14,669 1415 0.3861
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

321 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50800 52900 0.0395 14,504 1149 0.7637
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

322 University of Iowa 51100 53200 0.0393 22,738 1208 0.8362
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

323 The University of Texas at Arlington 51300 60000 0.1449 32,545 1129 0.799
#323

#323 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 %

324 University of Utah 51600 53700 0.0389 28,064 1237 0.8598
#324

#324 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 %

325 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 53100 61200 0.1322 26,221 1204 0.8854
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

326 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53400 53400 0 33,033 1264 0.8529
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

326 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53400 61000 0.126 41,303 1338 0.7975
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

328 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,100 1219 0.7766
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

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

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

330 Texas A&M University-College Station 54000 56100 0.0372 60,710 1278 0.5743
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

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

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

331 University of Missouri-Columbia 57100 59200 0.0353 24,449 1256 0.7847
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

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

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

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

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$58,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

335 Indiana University-Bloomington 60900 63000 0.0332 38,093 1302 0.7821
#335

#335 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 %

336 Clemson University 61600 63700 0.0328 23,401 1343 0.3834
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

336 College of Charleston 61600 61600 0 10,880 1255 0.6003
#336

#336 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 %

338 University of Oregon 66800 68900 0.0303 20,622 1250 0.883
#338

#338 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 %

339 University of California-Davis 69800 69800 0 32,273 1290 0.4183
#339

#339 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 %

340 University of California-Irvine 72800 74700 0.0254 30,204 1333 0.2857
#340

#340 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 %

341 University of California-Santa Cruz 82000 82000 0 17,940 1281 0.6579
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$82,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

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

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