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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Geology/Earth Science, General Majors in the state of Tennessee for 2027

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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 Tennessee.
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 Tennessee.
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 6,354 1554 0.0611
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,354

Est. Median SAT

1,554

Acceptance Rate

6.1 %

2 Colby College 3500 91300 0.9613 2,360 1477 0.0803
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

2,360

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

3 Princeton University 4300 82600 0.9479 5,916 1528 0.0442
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,916

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

4.4 %

4 Williams College 4600 89700 0.949 2,101 1513 0.0861
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

8.6 %

5 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 5200 40700 0.8713 35,358 1448 0.1642
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

6 Yale University 5500 92200 0.94 6,667 1507 0.0475
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,667

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

4.8 %

7 Amherst College 5900 96200 0.9392 1,907 1500 0.0772
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,907

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

8 Smith College 6300 96800 0.9354 2,578 1466 0.2241
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$96,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,578

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

22.4 %

9 Bates College 6400 92900 0.9309 1,736 1412 0.1483
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,736

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

10 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 7300 90000 0.9193 4,561 1542 0.0456
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

11 Vanderbilt University 7900 92900 0.9147 7,221 1527 0.0586
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

12 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 34,354 1374 0.6862
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

12 College of Staten Island CUNY 8000 36100 0.7793 10,368 1064 0.999
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

10,368

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

14 California Institute of Technology 8300 91800 0.9096 971 1564 0.0379
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

971

Est. Median SAT

1,564

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

15 Columbia University in the City of New York 8500 97100 0.9129 9,164 1535 0.0386
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$97,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

15 Western Colorado University 8500 27600 0.6915 3,224 1230 0.9561
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

3,224

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

17 Washington and Lee University 9400 96200 0.9025 1,916 1484 0.1354
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,916

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.5 %

18 Bowdoin College 9500 89900 0.8945 1,841 1499 0.0681
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,841

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

6.8 %

18 Mount Holyoke College 9500 89900 0.8946 2,135 1419 0.3841
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,135

Est. Median SAT

1,419

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

20 Idaho State University 9700 23500 0.5881 10,834 0 0.8396
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

21 Rice University 9800 89100 0.8903 4,807 1528 0.0801
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

4,807

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

22 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5775 7,199 1005 0.7769
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,199

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

23 Pomona College 10700 90100 0.8814 1,721 1499 0.0714
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,721

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

24 Savannah State University 10900 26700 0.5925 2,966 950 1
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

24 Wellesley College 10900 91300 0.8808 2,366 1499 0.1479
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,366

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

26 Haverford College 11100 97600 0.8863 1,420 1490 0.1331
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,420

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

27 Bucknell University 11200 95700 0.8834 3,928 1275 0.322
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

3,928

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

32.2 %

27 Colgate University 11200 95800 0.8827 3,193 1488 0.1388
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

29 Marshall University 11600 33400 0.6525 9,960 1070 0.9663
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

29 The University of Texas at Dallas 11600 19400 0.4019 23,007 1281 0.6909
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

23,007

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

29 The University of Texas at El Paso 11600 26900 0.5682 22,223 975 0.9994
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

22,223

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

29 University of Tulsa 11600 62900 0.8153 2,852 1328 0.615
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

33 California State University-Fresno 11700 19600 0.4068 21,954 995 0.9526
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

33 Lafayette College 11700 85800 0.8641 2,675 1415 0.3116
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

35 University of Pennsylvania 12000 92900 0.8708 9,989 1535 0.0492
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

9,989

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

36 Indiana State University 12100 25900 0.5337 6,352 1015 0.9157
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

37 University of California-San Diego 12200 39700 0.6926 35,442 1375 0.2856
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

35,442

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

38 Eastern Kentucky University 12300 22900 0.4637 13,448 1075 0.9683
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

38 University of Hawaii at Hilo 12300 33200 0.6286 2,304 990 0.8351
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

40 Dickinson College 12400 92100 0.8657 2,140 1390 0.4149
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,140

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

41.5 %

40 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 12400 25900 0.5216 1,066 1197 0.4449
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

42 Missouri State University-Springfield 12600 25700 0.5097 21,138 1134 0.9039
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

42 Pitzer College 12600 94100 0.8662 1,193 1279 0.2685
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,193

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

26.9 %

44 The University of Texas at San Antonio 13000 25000 0.4793 31,127 1115 0.8679
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

45 Fort Hays State University 13100 22600 0.4235 10,172 1075 0.9026
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$22,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

45 Lamar University 13100 22900 0.4274 8,387 1040 0.8353
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

47 Albion College 13200 75400 0.8254 1,168 1065 0.7437
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,168

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

47 Ohio State University-Main Campus 13200 25700 0.4858 46,627 1366 0.492
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

49 California State University-San Bernardino 13300 30800 0.5688 15,948 1020 0.943
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

15,948

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

49 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,667 1090 0.9711
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

49 Vassar College 13300 92400 0.8563 2,514 1488 0.2093
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,514

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

20.9 %

52 University of Delaware 13500 34500 0.608 19,287 1302 0.6924
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

53 University of South Florida 13600 17100 0.2045 39,093 1255 0.4071
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

54 Trinity University 13700 69600 0.8035 2,423 1408 0.2488
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,423

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

24.9 %

54 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 57800 0.7626 39,193 1418 0.4081
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

54 Western Washington University 13700 31400 0.5637 13,609 1199 0.9371
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

13,609

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

57 Utah State University 13800 20800 0.3369 26,629 1168 0.9212
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

58 Brown University 13900 94000 0.8521 7,951 1500 0.0634
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

7,951

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

6.3 %

59 California State University-Bakersfield 14100 45000 0.6871 9,897 1015 0.8416
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

9,897

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

59 Denison University 14100 69300 0.7963 2,458 1366 0.1955
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,458

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

19.6 %

61 University of California-Merced 14400 41900 0.6565 8,234 1070 0.9704
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

8,234

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

62 University of Houston 14500 22000 0.3403 40,366 1224 0.7577
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

63 Grand Valley State University 14600 25300 0.4234 19,154 1074 0.9271
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

64 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 14700 19600 0.2499 10,995 1090 0.7476
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

10,995

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

65 Central Michigan University 14800 37800 0.6078 10,238 1099 0.9104
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

65 Hamilton College 14800 89100 0.8342 1,980 1484 0.1359
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,980

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

65 Northern Illinois University 14800 30400 0.5127 12,118 1070 0.7164
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

65 Stanford University 14800 71700 0.794 7,346 1542 0.038
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,346

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

69 University of South Carolina Aiken 14900 23300 0.3606 3,379 1065 0.743
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,379

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

70 Case Western Reserve University 15100 91300 0.835 6,657 1484 0.3778
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,657

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

71 Stephen F Austin State University 15200 23400 0.35 9,905 1055 0.8339
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

9,905

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

72 Northern Kentucky University 15300 25900 0.4098 10,136 1110 0.9666
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

10,136

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

72 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 15300 20600 0.2548 3,207 1084 0.9751
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

74 Western Carolina University 15400 16500 0.0668 10,268 1140 0.7076
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$16,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,268

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

75 Concord University 15500 31700 0.5118 1,638 1015 0.9728
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,638

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

75 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8254 2,896 1440 0.3416
#75

#75 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 %

75 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15500 25800 0.3992 5,386 995 0.9092
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

78 California State University-Chico 15600 23500 0.3358 13,599 1054 0.9107
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

78 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 29800 0.4782 5,241 1095 0.8613
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

80 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 15700 25800 0.3886 10,396 1125 0.7162
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

80 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 15700 29300 0.4664 5,467 1035 0.7041
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,467

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

82 Florida State University 15800 22900 0.3097 34,271 1369 0.2383
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

82 Macalester College 15800 90100 0.8251 2,068 1415 0.2813
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,068

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

84 University of West Georgia 15900 24600 0.354 10,075 1035 0.7995
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

10,075

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

85 Western Michigan University 16000 32500 0.5083 13,714 1089 0.9121
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

86 Appalachian State University 16300 19500 0.1642 19,732 1174 0.9388
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

86 Ball State University 16300 22400 0.2727 15,950 1185 0.8625
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

86 Weber State University 16300 23600 0.3089 31,672 1075 1
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

89 North Carolina State University 16400 28500 0.4252 29,340 1374 0.3954
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

29,340

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

89 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 16400 29300 0.4403 8,421 1054 0.9444
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

91 California State University-Sacramento 16500 27600 0.4025 28,619 1015 0.9357
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

91 University of Kansas 16500 34900 0.5274 22,544 1176 0.9258
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

91 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16500 23400 0.2952 11,756 1124 0.8727
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

94 Bryn Mawr College 16600 88300 0.8124 1,288 1387 0.2815
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

1,288

Est. Median SAT

1,387

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

94 Northwestern University 16600 89500 0.8149 9,060 1533 0.0769
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

94 Portland State University 16600 26100 0.3642 14,932 1174 0.8586
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

94 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16600 64800 0.7439 22,007 1427 0.1672
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

22,007

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

16.7 %

98 Indiana University of Pennsylvania 16900 28200 0.4002 7,425 1074 0.9147
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

7,425

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

99 Carleton College 17000 74200 0.7703 1,974 1492 0.2178
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

1,974

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

21.8 %

99 Eastern Michigan University 17000 36100 0.5293 10,034 1055 0.7772
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

99 University of Maine 17000 29300 0.42 9,182 1195 0.9562
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

102 SUNY at Fredonia 17100 27800 0.3854 2,771 1258 0.777
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

103 Texas A&M University-College Station 17400 29900 0.4173 60,710 1278 0.5732
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

103 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17400 26300 0.3384 19,787 1197 0.8807
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

103 West Virginia University 17400 40900 0.5743 18,206 1120 0.8514
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

106 East Carolina University 17600 26100 0.3256 21,693 1065 0.9003
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

21,693

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

107 Sam Houston State University 17700 27000 0.3446 17,822 1035 0.9372
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

107 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,241 1408 0.1761
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

109 Colorado College 17800 98000 0.8182 1,887 1357 0.2209
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

1,887

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

22.1 %

109 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17800 20700 0.1401 8,673 1095 0.9156
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

109 University of California-Santa Cruz 17800 42900 0.5857 18,194 1281 0.7273
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

18,194

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

112 Salem State University 18000 28500 0.3684 4,867 1075 0.9588
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

112 Winona State University 18000 23000 0.2177 5,317 1115 0.7549
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

114 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18100 28600 0.3669 3,991 1010 0.9654
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,991

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

114 Wright State University-Main Campus 18100 26600 0.3199 7,747 1073 0.9617
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

116 Boston College 18200 97600 0.8133 9,677 1484 0.1422
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

9,677

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

14.2 %

116 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 35,248 1289 0.6939
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

116 Towson University 18200 29900 0.3909 16,361 1082 0.8057
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

16,361

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

116 University of Mississippi 18200 27000 0.3258 22,939 1172 0.9738
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

120 Angelo State University 18300 23100 0.2072 10,103 1045 0.7981
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

10,103

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

120 Hanover College 18300 64000 0.7143 1,004 1185 0.8215
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

120 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,159 1372 0.7304
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,159

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

123 Bridgewater State University 18400 25400 0.2752 8,849 1143 0.8798
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,849

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

123 College of Charleston 18400 33900 0.4578 10,596 1234 0.73
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,596

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

123 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,463 1324 0.7589
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

123 State University of New York at Oswego 18400 27700 0.3356 5,293 1179 0.7989
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,293

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

123 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 18400 22800 0.1932 11,994 1090 0.8651
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

128 Lewis-Clark State College 18500 23500 0.2124 4,015 990 0.9964
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,015

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.6 %

129 SUNY Brockport 18600 26200 0.2895 5,816 1195 0.7068
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

130 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 18800 39000 0.5176 37,985 1390 0.5815
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

131 Texas Tech University 18900 27100 0.3031 34,021 1195 0.6906
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

131 University of California-Berkeley 18900 43500 0.566 33,513 1407 0.1145
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

33,513

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

133 Central Washington University 19000 22700 0.1628 10,033 1060 0.9061
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

134 The University of Montana 19100 25200 0.2418 8,014 1184 0.9586
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

135 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,967 940 0.9602
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,967

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

136 Occidental College 19600 89200 0.7806 1,822 1440 0.4485
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$89,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,822

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

44.9 %

136 Shawnee State University 19600 26400 0.2578 3,226 1085 0.8147
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

3,226

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

138 SUNY Oneonta 19700 29300 0.3276 4,815 1090 0.7696
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,815

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

139 Georgia Southern University 19800 20100 0.0149 25,595 1045 0.695
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

140 California State University-Los Angeles 19900 38000 0.4764 22,077 965 0.9124
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

140 Iowa State University 19900 24200 0.179 26,346 1212 0.8793
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

142 Franklin and Marshall College 20000 90300 0.7785 1,778 1387 0.3163
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,778

Est. Median SAT

1,387

Acceptance Rate

31.6 %

143 Minot State University 20100 23500 0.1452 2,499 1075 0.6462
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

143 Norwich University 20100 73800 0.7274 2,626 1186 0.7444
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

143 Rutgers University-Newark 20100 38000 0.4708 7,989 1159 0.7136
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

143 University of Rochester 20100 93100 0.7843 6,096 1448 0.4191
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,096

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

41.9 %

143 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20100 45200 0.5559 31,536 1366 0.5457
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

148 Central Connecticut State University 20200 29500 0.3151 9,463 1020 0.793
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

149 Fort Lewis College 20300 29100 0.3027 3,392 1109 0.7732
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

149 Ohio University-Main Campus 20300 23200 0.125 20,786 1225 0.8689
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

149 SUNY Buffalo State University 20300 39900 0.4915 5,196 1050 0.8422
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,196

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

149 University of New Orleans 20300 30600 0.3372 5,419 1040 0.7431
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

149 Youngstown State University 20300 34000 0.403 9,687 1120 0.9145
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

154 Georgia State University 20400 26000 0.2155 26,785 1089 0.5722
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

26,785

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

154 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 20400 29100 0.299 6,229 1174 0.8942
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

6,229

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

156 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 20500 26500 0.2262 23,003 1164 0.7367
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

156 San Diego State University 20500 28900 0.2907 36,196 1208 0.3741
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

156 University of Wyoming 20500 27900 0.2644 8,138 1163 0.9695
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

159 University of Hawaii at Manoa 20600 32300 0.362 15,735 1069 0.8797
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

159 University of Southern California 20600 75900 0.729 20,768 1499 0.1119
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

161 Eastern Illinois University 20700 28100 0.2628 6,731 1020 0.7073
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

6,731

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

161 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.326 43,633 1342 0.4343
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

161 State University of New York at Cortland 20700 27700 0.2525 5,890 1175 0.624
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,890

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

161 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 20700 26000 0.2032 5,063 1069 0.8756
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

5,063

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

165 University of Colorado Boulder 20800 31900 0.348 32,244 1351 0.7809
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

166 Washington State University 21100 36200 0.417 21,400 1131 0.861
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

167 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 21200 39200 0.4594 10,900 1222 0.8914
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

168 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 21300 24900 0.1446 5,823 1115 0.8619
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

169 University of Memphis 21500 29600 0.274 15,538 1080 0.7878
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

170 Midwestern State University 21700 28600 0.2408 4,303 1055 0.9347
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

170 New Mexico Highlands University 21700 27200 0.202 1,603 945 1
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

172 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,490 1183 0.8863
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

173 Northern Michigan University 21900 33100 0.3384 6,650 1100 0.8505
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

6,650

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

174 Rocky Mountain College 22000 52000 0.5766 779 1055 0.7775
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

175 Tufts University 22100 98900 0.7763 7,031 1497 0.1082
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,031

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

176 Whitman College 22200 85800 0.7415 1,468 1397 0.4016
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,468

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

40.2 %

177 Austin Peay State University 22300 37500 0.405 9,593 1075 0.9691
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,593

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

178 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 22400 43200 0.4816 3,825 1175 0.7841
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

178 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 22400 22400 0 8,329 1209 0.385
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

8,329

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

180 University of Florida 22500 43000 0.4765 37,283 1406 0.2033
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

181 Juniata College 22600 73800 0.6936 1,276 1263 0.7941
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,276

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

181 Montana State University 22600 27100 0.1658 15,142 1184 0.9938
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

15,142

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

181 St Lawrence University 22600 87800 0.7424 1,949 1359 0.5434
#181

#181 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 %

184 Augustana College 22700 72800 0.6881 2,536 1157 0.6628
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,536

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

185 Fitchburg State University 22800 33700 0.3235 3,000 1090 0.8885
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,000

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

185 Murray State University 22800 27600 0.1738 8,217 1124 0.8413
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

187 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3775 8,209 1079 0.948
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

188 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 18,028 1059 0.7996
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

189 University of Southern Mississippi 23100 23100 0 10,371 1181 0.926
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,371

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

190 San Jose State University 23300 41100 0.4332 29,890 1135 0.8039
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

191 University of Southern Indiana 23400 27200 0.1394 5,347 1145 0.9581
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

192 East Tennessee State University 23500 30600 0.2318 10,829 1124 0.8619
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

193 Hope College 23600 60100 0.6071 3,427 1216 0.8712
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

3,427

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

194 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 46,249 1180 0.6085
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

46,249

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

194 Skidmore College 23700 89100 0.7337 2,715 1418 0.2377
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,715

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

196 Calvin University 24000 53500 0.5513 3,359 1232 0.6791
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,359

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

197 Saint Norbert College 24100 63800 0.622 1,970 1193 0.8574
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

197 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 39300 0.3873 24,019 1404 0.5989
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

199 Adams State University 24300 32600 0.2546 1,605 975 0.3076
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

199 University of Arizona 24300 38100 0.3623 43,294 1186 0.8351
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

201 University of North Carolina Wilmington 24400 24400 0 16,131 1275 0.6472
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,131

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

202 Muskingum University 24600 51400 0.5224 1,428 1005 0.8101
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,428

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

203 Boise State University 24900 31200 0.202 25,308 1025 0.8389
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

203 University of Minnesota-Morris 24900 31900 0.219 982 1168 0.741
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

982

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

205 University at Buffalo 25100 34000 0.2618 21,192 1309 0.8059
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

206 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 25200 37900 0.3348 5,677 985 0.9301
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,677

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

206 The University of the South 25200 76700 0.6716 1,590 1324 0.5642
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$76,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,590

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

56.4 %

208 Emporia State University 25400 32000 0.2062 2,396 1075 0.9771
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

208 Temple University 25400 36100 0.2966 21,031 1172 0.8622
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

208 University of Arkansas 25400 27700 0.0826 29,252 1179 0.7388
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

211 Sul Ross State University 25500 37300 0.3165 1,890 1020 0.9871
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

211 University of Dayton 25500 64200 0.6029 7,252 1319 0.6659
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

213 Wheaton College 25600 87500 0.7072 2,181 1357 0.8491
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$87,500

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

2,181

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

214 Binghamton University 25700 32700 0.2159 14,559 1404 0.3731
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,559

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

214 California State University-Stanislaus 25700 36800 0.3018 8,494 950 0.9558
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,494

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

214 Minnesota State University, Mankato 25700 28000 0.0817 13,433 1145 0.8844
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

217 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,415 1212 0.8324
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

218 Minnesota State University Moorhead 26000 28300 0.0809 3,375 1090 0.5885
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,375

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

58.9 %

219 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26100 28400 0.0805 14,834 1149 0.7803
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

14,834

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

220 Northern Arizona University 26200 43200 0.3925 22,203 1129 0.8961
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

221 Earlham College 26300 75800 0.6528 670 1237 0.7904
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

670

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

221 Gustavus Adolphus College 26300 75500 0.6519 1,906 1273 0.6099
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,906

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

221 SUNY College at Potsdam 26300 37700 0.3022 1,750 1060 0.8241
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,750

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

224 Millsaps College 26400 62400 0.5771 547 1189 0.4312
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

225 University of Georgia 26600 48600 0.4523 32,824 1348 0.3425
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

226 Morehead State University 26700 32600 0.1808 7,941 1080 0.8328
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

7,941

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

226 University of Idaho 26700 45200 0.4089 9,656 1104 0.7476
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

228 Western Kentucky University 26800 27000 0.0074 13,732 1090 0.9145
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

229 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 27000 36600 0.2622 27,963 1090 0.8395
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

27,963

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

230 Lake Superior State University 27100 33300 0.1861 1,405 1114 1
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

1,405

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

231 William Paterson University of New Jersey 27200 31100 0.1255 6,647 1153 0.9008
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

232 California State University-Northridge 27300 36500 0.2515 32,846 1005 0.9176
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

233 Syracuse University 27400 83100 0.6701 16,149 1374 0.4879
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

234 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 27500 41500 0.3371 42,604 1336 0.6056
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

235 Kansas State University 27600 30400 0.0946 16,555 1163 0.875
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

235 Pacific Lutheran University 27600 71200 0.6116 2,396 1159 0.866
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

235 The University of Tennessee-Martin 27600 31500 0.1239 7,393 1125 0.8968
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

7,393

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.7 %

238 North Dakota State University 27700 30400 0.0886 9,762 1110 0.9496
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

239 Wichita State University 27800 39800 0.3034 14,906 1065 0.7224
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

14,906

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

240 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 28000 33300 0.1589 2,216 1268 0.7987
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

241 Cornell College 28100 74800 0.6242 1,094 1243 0.799
#241

#241 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 %

241 Dartmouth College 28100 96000 0.7074 4,715 1485 0.0602
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

4,715

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

6.0 %

243 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 32300 0.1176 11,691 1074 0.7722
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

243 Westminster University 28500 62600 0.545 868 1205 0.6513
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$62,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

868

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

245 Oregon State University 28800 36700 0.2153 31,253 1272 0.773
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

245 University of South Carolina-Columbia 28800 31800 0.0943 31,845 1298 0.5651
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

247 James Madison University 28900 28900 0 21,358 1259 0.6879
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

248 Clemson University 29000 37100 0.2179 23,401 1343 0.3834
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

248 University of Northern Iowa 29000 37300 0.2223 7,800 1115 0.9313
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,800

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

250 Western Illinois University 29500 31800 0.0721 4,525 1000 0.7118
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

251 California State University-East Bay 29600 45100 0.3438 9,909 940 0.9739
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

252 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 29700 31600 0.0601 7,088 1100 0.7448
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

252 Southern Methodist University 29700 90100 0.6703 7,545 1427 0.4764
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

254 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 30100 43900 0.3146 9,847 1090 0.9309
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

254 Mississippi State University 30100 34400 0.1246 19,093 1205 0.8363
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

254 Montclair State University 30100 36300 0.1709 19,048 1005 0.894
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,048

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

257 Southern Utah University 30300 40800 0.2575 13,176 1140 0.9998
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

258 Scripps College 30400 94900 0.68 1,103 1472 0.3988
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,103

Est. Median SAT

1,472

Acceptance Rate

39.9 %

259 The College of Wooster 30700 82600 0.628 1,515 1345 0.6438
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,515

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

260 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 30800 39200 0.2146 13,039 1020 0.894
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

261 California State University-Long Beach 30900 38900 0.2058 36,056 1135 0.4543
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

261 Frostburg State University 30900 43000 0.2815 3,436 1095 0.907
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,436

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

263 The University of Alabama 31000 58500 0.4698 35,621 1238 0.7117
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

264 George Mason University 31200 35700 0.1259 28,862 1271 0.8647
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

264 Kent State University at Kent 31200 37500 0.1678 21,144 1104 0.7603
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

21,144

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

76.0 %

264 Rider University 31200 60600 0.4849 3,052 1214 0.7741
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

267 Kean University 31300 39500 0.2077 11,932 1040 0.7811
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

11,932

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

268 University of Kentucky 31400 36400 0.1373 25,535 1193 0.9294
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

269 University of California-Santa Barbara 31600 59100 0.4651 23,091 1354 0.382
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

23,091

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

270 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31900 41200 0.226 25,312 1134 0.7395
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

271 DePauw University 33000 70300 0.5301 1,858 1293 0.5602
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,858

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

272 Baylor University 33300 70300 0.5261 14,183 1302 0.5222
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

14,183

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

52.2 %

272 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 17,556 1090 0.5386
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

274 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 33600 38200 0.1201 42,565 1339 0.7887
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

275 Auburn University 33700 34100 0.0117 27,907 1324 0.4593
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

276 University of Indianapolis 34000 60700 0.4397 3,394 1080 0.728
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,394

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

72.8 %

277 Colorado Mesa University 34100 40000 0.1483 9,459 1050 0.8314
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

9,459

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

277 University of Alaska Fairbanks 34100 41100 0.1702 6,209 1144 0.6424
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

6,209

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

277 University of St Thomas 34100 70300 0.5152 6,270 1299 0.8548
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

277 Wilkes University 34100 61900 0.4492 2,055 1188 0.9397
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,055

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

281 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 34400 35200 0.0238 32,041 1324 0.4358
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

282 SUNY College at Geneseo 34600 39400 0.1219 3,943 1275 0.3333
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

3,943

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

283 Hartwick College 34700 66200 0.4756 1,053 1240 0.8482
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,053

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

284 Beloit College 34900 81400 0.5709 997 1296 0.7039
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

997

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

285 New Jersey City University 35500 39800 0.1081 3,871 1015 0.9838
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

286 Cedarville University 35700 57000 0.3736 5,794 1232 0.6529
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,794

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

286 State University of New York at New Paltz 35700 35700 0 6,113 1279 0.6267
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

286 Stockton University 35700 44500 0.1979 7,583 1134 0.901
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

7,583

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

289 University of Minnesota Duluth 35900 39000 0.078 8,706 1230 0.8906
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

290 Tennessee Technological University 36200 38500 0.0594 9,187 1163 0.7613
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

291 University of Northern Colorado 36400 39100 0.0691 6,598 1080 0.945
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,598

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

292 Furman University 36500 82900 0.5595 2,304 1372 0.4869
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$82,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

293 Hofstra University 36600 76900 0.524 6,599 1369 0.7267
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

294 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 36800 37100 0.0081 5,939 1065 0.5878
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

295 University of Connecticut 37100 53600 0.3081 20,056 1329 0.5239
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

296 University of Nevada-Reno 37300 45800 0.1857 20,204 1109 0.8313
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

297 California State University-Fullerton 38600 41500 0.0697 40,705 960 0.8811
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

298 Southern Connecticut State University 38700 52900 0.2685 7,252 965 0.9482
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

299 Stony Brook University 39700 53000 0.2507 18,616 1410 0.4818
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,616

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

299 University of South Alabama 39700 39700 0 9,530 1140 0.9455
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

301 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39800 39800 0 26,213 1209 0.7778
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

302 University of Alaska Anchorage 39900 42200 0.0543 9,965 1095 1
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

303 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,534 1399 0.0941
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

304 Middle Tennessee State University 40500 46000 0.1195 18,042 1140 0.6909
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

304 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 40500 44100 0.0817 13,432 1225 0.8701
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

306 University of Illinois Chicago 40800 50600 0.1937 24,260 1174 0.7576
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$50,600

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

306 Wayne State University 40800 46200 0.1169 16,390 1183 0.8359
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

308 Susquehanna University 42200 76800 0.4507 2,220 1199 0.7908
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,220

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

309 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 42400 42400 0 14,657 1190 0.7583
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

310 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42600 55200 0.2282 21,388 1369 0.5945
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

311 Radford University 43400 45700 0.0501 6,206 1050 0.8939
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,206

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

311 Western Oregon University 43400 43400 0 3,034 1120 0.8345
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,034

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

313 University of Maryland-College Park 43500 53600 0.1886 31,875 1456 0.4503
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

314 Texas Christian University 44000 87400 0.4968 11,152 1268 0.4809
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,152

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

48.1 %

315 Marist University 44700 110500 0.5955 5,644 1279 0.5599
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$110,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,644

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

316 Ashland University 44900 56400 0.204 2,977 1125 0.764
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,977

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

317 Illinois State University 45800 49100 0.067 19,513 1115 0.8555
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

318 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46400 86300 0.4621 5,833 1440 0.6725
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,833

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

319 The University of Texas at Arlington 48000 55800 0.1398 32,545 1129 0.799
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

320 Saint Louis University 48300 80900 0.4027 9,331 1250 0.7499
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,331

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

320 Tulane University of Louisiana 48300 91400 0.4717 6,839 1469 0.1446
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$91,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,839

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

14.5 %

322 William & Mary 49200 69200 0.2891 6,951 1454 0.3696
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,454

Acceptance Rate

37.0 %

323 The University of Texas at Austin 49600 59400 0.165 44,314 1356 0.2222
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

323 University of California-Riverside 49600 66000 0.2486 24,034 1199 0.8609
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

24,034

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

325 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 49800 62200 0.1995 38,572 1455 0.3659
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

326 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 50500 58800 0.1411 25,054 1225 0.7762
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

327 University of Utah 51400 53700 0.0426 29,335 1222 0.9015
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

29,335

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

90.2 %

328 University of Iowa 52100 54400 0.0421 23,407 1203 0.799
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

329 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 34,447 1273 0.8804
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

330 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 17,157 1204 0.7654
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

331 Miami University-Oxford 57400 57400 0 16,405 1284 0.74
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

332 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 58100 63200 0.0806 40,996 1399 0.4175
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

333 Michigan Technological University 59300 59300 0 6,009 1247 0.8546
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,009

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

333 University of Missouri-Columbia 59300 61600 0.0372 25,141 1256 0.7613
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

335 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 61500 66000 0.0682 5,753 1195 0.864
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,753

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

336 Mercyhurst University 65900 68000 0.0309 2,214 1203 0.775
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

2,214

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.5 %

337 University of California-Davis 68100 69800 0.0243 31,695 1290 0.4435
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

31,695

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

338 University of Oregon 69000 71300 0.0321 20,710 1193 0.8742
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

20,710

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

339 University of California-Irvine 71900 75600 0.049 30,260 1333 0.2895
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

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

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