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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

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

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

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

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

2 Colby College 3500 91300 0.9613 2,412 1497 0.0709
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

3 Princeton University 3800 82600 0.954 5,813 1535 0.0462
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

4 Washington and Lee University 4000 96200 0.9587 1,886 1488 0.1397
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

5 Williams College 4600 89700 0.949 2,115 1527 0.0825
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,115

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

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

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

7 Amherst College 5700 96200 0.9412 1,914 1514 0.0901
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

8 Smith College 5900 96800 0.9395 2,549 1477 0.21
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$96,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

9 Bates College 6400 92900 0.9309 1,760 1469 0.1332
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

10 William & Mary 7200 43100 0.8326 7,063 1462 0.3407
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

11 California Institute of Technology 7500 91800 0.9183 987 1557 0.0257
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

987

Est. Median SAT

1,557

Acceptance Rate

2.6 %

12 Vanderbilt University 7700 96200 0.9195 7,221 1527 0.0586
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

13 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

14 Western Colorado University 8100 27600 0.706 3,148 1230 0.9971
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

3,148

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

15 Bowdoin College 8200 89900 0.909 1,881 1505 0.0713
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

15 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8200 90000 0.9093 4,535 1542 0.0455
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

4,535

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

17 Columbia University in the City of New York 8300 97100 0.915 9,164 1535 0.0399
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$97,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.0 %

18 Pomona College 9400 90100 0.8959 1,700 1520 0.0709
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,700

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

19 University of Pennsylvania 9500 92900 0.8977 11,478 1536 0.054
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

11,478

Est. Median SAT

1,536

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

19 Wellesley College 9500 91300 0.8961 2,407 1500 0.1405
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

21 Bucknell University 9600 91800 0.8959 3,920 1396 0.2893
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

22 Haverford College 9700 97600 0.9007 1,431 1499 0.1237
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,431

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.4 %

22 Utah State University 9700 26700 0.6361 25,706 1176 0.9247
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

24 Rice University 9800 89100 0.8903 4,789 1535 0.08
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

25 University of California-Davis 10200 38100 0.7328 32,273 1290 0.4183
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

26 Southern Utah University 10300 22200 0.5371 13,126 1140 0.8179
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

27 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5775 7,166 1015 0.7229
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,166

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

28 Colgate University 10600 95800 0.889 3,193 1488 0.1388
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

28 Hamilton College 10600 89100 0.8813 2,031 1499 0.1362
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

28 Savannah State University 10600 26700 0.6037 2,966 925 0.4614
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

31 Pitzer College 11100 94100 0.8822 1,242 1279 0.2516
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

32 California State University-Fresno 11300 19600 0.4228 21,954 995 0.9526
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

33 Indiana State University 11400 25900 0.5607 6,224 1020 0.8077
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

33 University of Tulsa 11400 62900 0.8184 2,852 1328 0.6151
#33

#33 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 %

35 Idaho State University 11500 27000 0.5733 10,834 0 0
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

36 Northern Arizona University 11600 27900 0.5827 22,990 1090 0.8961
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

37 The University of Texas at El Paso 11700 26900 0.5645 21,118 980 0.9992
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

21,118

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

38 California State University-Stanislaus 11800 28500 0.5859 8,455 950 0.9814
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

38 Marshall University 11800 36600 0.6773 9,146 1065 0.9573
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

38 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11800 27800 0.5754 20,885 1420 0.1534
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

20,885

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

41 University of Hawaii at Hilo 11900 33200 0.6407 2,292 1005 0.6063
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

41 University of Houston 11900 22000 0.4582 39,257 1249 0.7392
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

43 Lafayette College 12000 85800 0.8606 2,775 1427 0.3145
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

31.5 %

43 Vassar College 12000 92400 0.8704 2,462 1499 0.1857
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

45 California State University-Northridge 12100 22000 0.4508 32,756 1005 0.9345
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

45 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 12100 28900 0.5822 8,320 1090 0.8858
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

47 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 12200 24900 0.5092 5,661 1085 0.982
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

5,661

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

47 The University of Texas at San Antonio 12200 25000 0.5113 31,127 1115 0.8679
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

49 Bryn Mawr College 12400 88300 0.86 1,360 1383 0.2943
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

1,360

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

49 Dickinson College 12400 92100 0.8657 2,311 1393 0.4209
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

51 University of California-Merced 12500 41900 0.7018 8,372 1070 0.9053
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

52 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 12600 28000 0.5496 8,553 1045 0.8688
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

53 Albion College 12700 75400 0.8321 1,308 1065 0.807
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

54 Carleton College 12800 74400 0.8273 2,128 1490 0.2041
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

54 Eastern Illinois University 12800 24300 0.4702 6,785 985 0.6535
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

54 Fort Hays State University 12800 22600 0.433 10,172 1075 0.9026
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$22,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

54 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12800 26500 0.5164 12,507 1010 0.8897
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

58 California State University-San Bernardino 12900 30800 0.5818 15,365 990 0.9374
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

15,365

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

58 Sul Ross State University 12900 27100 0.5246 1,890 1020 0.9871
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

58 University of Arizona 12900 30900 0.5835 44,848 1233 0.8614
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

58 University of South Florida 12900 17100 0.2454 38,525 1239 0.4319
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

62 Western Kentucky University 13000 27000 0.5169 14,151 970 0.9387
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

63 University of California-Santa Barbara 13200 43000 0.693 23,181 1354 0.3297
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

64 California State University-Bakersfield 13300 45000 0.7049 8,865 925 0.9385
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

65 Denison University 13400 69300 0.8059 2,394 1412 0.1739
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,394

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

17.4 %

65 Mount Holyoke College 13400 89900 0.8512 2,178 1449 0.3603
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

67 The University of Texas at Dallas 13500 19400 0.304 21,858 1283 0.6513
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

67 Trinity University 13500 69600 0.8064 2,518 1423 0.2592
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

69 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 50700 0.7294 38,040 1418 0.452
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$50,700

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

70 Brown University 13900 94000 0.8521 7,910 1535 0.0539
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

71 Colorado College 14000 94600 0.8519 2,031 1357 0.1847
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

71 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 14000 19000 0.2634 11,994 1090 0.865
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

73 Grand Valley State University 14100 25300 0.4432 19,002 1084 0.8302
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

73 University of Idaho 14100 25800 0.4543 9,574 1119 0.7553
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

73 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 14100 19600 0.2805 10,632 1075 0.8859
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

10,632

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

76 Northern Illinois University 14300 30400 0.531 11,348 1070 0.6979
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

77 Central Michigan University 14400 37800 0.6183 10,193 1095 0.8982
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

77 University of South Carolina Aiken 14400 23300 0.3821 3,289 1115 0.7854
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

79 Arkansas Tech University 14500 27400 0.4711 8,145 1035 0.9589
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

80 Northern Kentucky University 14600 25900 0.4369 10,163 1090 0.6765
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

81 Stephen F Austin State University 14700 23400 0.3714 9,129 1075 0.9399
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

82 Stanford University 14800 71700 0.794 7,904 1535 0.0361
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

83 Northeastern University 15000 89900 0.8331 17,432 1490 0.0522
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

17,432

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

84 Austin Peay State University 15100 29100 0.4815 8,926 1075 0.9641
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

84 Murray State University 15100 27000 0.4426 7,851 1115 0.8568
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,851

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

86 Case Western Reserve University 15200 91300 0.8339 6,528 1475 0.3654
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

36.5 %

86 Concord University 15200 31700 0.5213 1,609 990 0.9256
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

88 Macalester College 15300 90100 0.8306 2,138 1425 0.2852
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,138

Est. Median SAT

1,425

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

88 University of California-Irvine 15300 38000 0.5977 30,204 1333 0.2857
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

88 Western Michigan University 15300 26500 0.423 13,027 1115 0.846
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

91 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 15400 25600 0.3977 10,202 1140 0.8109
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,202

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

92 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8254 2,896 1440 0.3418
#92

#92 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 %

93 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 29800 0.4782 5,241 1095 0.8609
#93

#93 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 %

93 University of West Georgia 15600 24600 0.3662 9,103 1040 0.5161
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

9,103

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

95 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15700 25800 0.392 5,386 1050 0.9092
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

95 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 15700 29300 0.4664 5,459 1055 0.8046
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,459

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

97 Kansas State University 15800 26100 0.3945 15,650 1164 0.8169
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

98 Sam Houston State University 15900 27000 0.4112 17,787 1030 0.9026
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

98 University of California-Riverside 15900 36500 0.564 22,600 1199 0.7639
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

22,600

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

100 University of Kansas 16000 34900 0.5421 22,085 1176 0.9348
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

100 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16000 22300 0.2822 24,868 1214 0.796
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

100 Weber State University 16000 23600 0.3216 31,672 0 0
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

103 Emporia State University 16100 22900 0.2971 2,396 1075 0.9771
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

103 Portland State University 16100 26100 0.3839 15,414 1094 0.9087
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

103 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16100 23400 0.3124 11,756 1124 0.8698
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

106 California State University-Sacramento 16200 27600 0.4134 28,820 1035 0.9399
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

107 Eastern Michigan University 16400 36100 0.5463 10,470 1055 0.7964
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

107 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 16400 28200 0.4179 7,353 1085 0.9077
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

109 University of Maine 16500 29300 0.4371 9,601 1205 0.9664
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

109 Wayne State University 16500 32900 0.4982 16,012 1174 0.8116
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

16,012

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

111 North Carolina State University 16600 28500 0.4187 28,422 1378 0.4174
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

111 The University of Texas at Austin 16600 28000 0.4076 43,165 1356 0.2664
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

113 Northwestern University 16800 89500 0.8126 9,399 1527 0.0769
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

9,399

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

113 Western Carolina University 16800 19400 0.1341 10,112 1130 0.8183
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

115 West Virginia University 17000 40900 0.5841 18,206 1125 0.89
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

115 Winona State University 17000 23000 0.2596 5,317 1115 0.7549
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

117 SUNY at Fredonia 17100 27800 0.3854 2,771 1258 0.777
#117

#117 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 %

117 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 17100 17100 0 14,449 1195 0.784
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

119 Bennington College 17200 89500 0.8074 797 1370 0.4453
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennington College
Bennington, VT

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

797

Est. Median SAT

1,370

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

119 Middle Tennessee State University 17200 23200 0.2586 18,042 1140 0.6909
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

119 Missouri State University-Springfield 17200 35400 0.5147 20,584 1134 0.9053
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

122 Salem State University 17500 28500 0.3859 4,867 1075 0.9588
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

122 University of Memphis 17500 26400 0.3378 15,770 1075 0.7203
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

124 East Carolina University 17600 26100 0.3256 21,445 1160 0.8921
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

124 Keene State College 17600 32100 0.4523 2,725 1085 0.9033
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,725

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

124 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 17600 27400 0.3575 27,132 1099 0.9617
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

27,132

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

127 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

128 Boston College 17900 97600 0.8164 10,314 1490 0.1643
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

10,314

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

129 College of Charleston 18000 33900 0.4696 10,880 1255 0.6003
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

129 College of Staten Island CUNY 18000 54300 0.6684 10,051 1064 0.9234
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

10,051

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

131 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 34,242 1273 0.7333
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

131 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18200 28600 0.3634 4,218 1030 0.9489
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

133 University of California-Berkeley 18300 43500 0.5798 33,070 1407 0.1098
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

33,070

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

134 Central Washington University 18400 22700 0.1892 10,317 1045 0.9062
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,317

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

134 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,093 1302 0.7821
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

134 Occidental College 18400 89200 0.7941 1,881 1447 0.4417
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$89,200

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

134 SUNY Brockport 18400 26200 0.2972 5,816 1195 0.7068
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

134 Towson University 18400 29900 0.3842 16,264 1098 0.8197
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

134 Youngstown State University 18400 34000 0.4589 9,400 1115 0.8445
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

140 Angelo State University 18500 23100 0.1992 9,702 1055 0.8301
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,702

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

140 California State University-Fullerton 18500 20600 0.1023 38,760 1090 0.9052
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

140 James Madison University 18500 28900 0.3612 20,973 1260 0.7152
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

20,973

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

143 Whitman College 18600 85800 0.7828 1,561 1399 0.3815
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

144 University of Mississippi 18700 27000 0.3073 21,585 1182 0.9658
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

145 Framingham State University 18800 31000 0.3937 2,782 1190 0.8361
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,782

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

145 University of Illinois Chicago 18800 30100 0.376 22,495 1252 0.7735
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

145 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 18800 31000 0.394 13,432 1225 0.8701
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

148 Texas A&M University-College Station 19300 29900 0.3543 60,710 1278 0.5743
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

149 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,449 1256 0.7847
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

150 SUNY Oneonta 19600 29300 0.331 4,681 1234 0.696
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

151 California State University-Los Angeles 19700 38000 0.4816 19,586 965 0.9125
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

152 Central Connecticut State University 19800 29500 0.3286 8,170 1075 0.7333
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

152 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 19800 32100 0.383 6,306 1214 0.9075
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

154 Georgia Southern University 19900 20100 0.0099 23,541 1065 0.8789
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

154 University of New Orleans 19900 30600 0.3502 5,419 1040 0.7431
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

156 Franklin and Marshall College 20000 90300 0.7785 1,808 1396 0.2819
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

156 University of Southern California 20000 75900 0.7369 20,630 1492 0.0981
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

158 Georgia State University 20100 26000 0.2271 27,415 1080 0.5544
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

27,415

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

158 Iowa State University 20100 24200 0.1714 25,628 1207 0.8866
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

158 San Diego State University 20100 28900 0.3046 35,782 1208 0.3619
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

161 Hanover College 20200 64000 0.6846 1,035 1210 0.837
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,035

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

161 SUNY Buffalo State University 20200 29400 0.3124 5,255 1109 0.7295
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,255

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

163 Minot State University 20300 23500 0.1374 2,499 1075 0.6462
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

163 University of Rochester 20300 93100 0.7822 6,580 1462 0.4008
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

165 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 20500 26500 0.2262 22,364 1159 0.7504
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

165 State University of New York at Cortland 20500 27700 0.2597 5,911 1175 0.5979
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

59.8 %

167 Ohio University-Main Campus 20600 23200 0.1121 20,444 1209 0.8499
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

168 Claremont McKenna College 20700 98000 0.789 1,390 1507 0.0959
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,390

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

9.6 %

168 Hampshire College 20700 83900 0.7536 844 1254 0.7528
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

168 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.3258 44,819 1327 0.4987
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

44,819

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

168 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20700 39200 0.4722 11,355 1222 0.8816
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,355

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

172 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27300 0.2346 31,133 1463 0.4479
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

172 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 20900 26000 0.1961 4,880 1124 0.8172
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

4,880

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

174 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,254 1080 0.8955
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

175 Midwestern State University 21100 28600 0.2618 4,303 1010 0.9352
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

176 Northern Michigan University 21300 33100 0.3565 6,684 1100 0.8402
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

176 Washington State University 21300 36200 0.4119 21,455 1125 0.8664
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

178 Rocky Mountain College 21600 52000 0.5843 851 1075 0.6961
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

178 Tufts University 21600 98900 0.7813 7,126 1507 0.1149
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

180 California State University-Chico 22300 31000 0.2803 13,792 1075 0.9272
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

181 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 22400 43200 0.4816 3,825 1175 0.7841
#181

#181 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 %

181 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 22400 22400 0 9,351 1195 0.8234
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,351

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

183 New Mexico Highlands University 22500 27200 0.1726 1,603 0 0
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

183 University of Florida 22500 43200 0.4791 36,573 1399 0.242
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

185 Florida State University 22600 22900 0.0131 32,720 1360 0.2422
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

186 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.6862 2,522 1163 0.6268
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

186 Hope College 22800 60100 0.6204 3,395 1241 0.7924
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

186 Juniata College 22800 73800 0.6909 1,242 1229 0.7891
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

186 St Lawrence University 22800 87800 0.7401 1,949 1359 0.5434
#186

#186 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 %

190 San Jose State University 23000 41100 0.4405 28,008 1124 0.8461
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

190 Southern Connecticut State University 23000 36800 0.3747 7,252 1005 0.9147
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

190 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,450 1044 0.9518
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,450

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

193 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.3725 8,738 1079 0.948
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,738

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

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

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

195 East Tennessee State University 23500 30600 0.2318 10,829 1124 0.8619
#195

#195 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 %

196 Allegheny College 23600 76200 0.6906 1,171 1279 0.5457
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$76,200

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

197 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 23700 34400 0.311 14,783 1124 0.8096
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

197 Florida International University 23700 34100 0.3049 45,193 1175 0.5466
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

45,193

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

199 Saint Norbert College 23800 63800 0.6267 1,970 1193 0.8574
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

200 Calvin University 23900 53500 0.5532 3,356 1222 0.7091
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

200 University of Kentucky 23900 36400 0.3441 25,534 1193 0.9294
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

202 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,853 990 0.6652
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,853

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

203 Fitchburg State University 24100 33700 0.2849 3,027 1145 0.8693
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,027

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

204 University of North Carolina Wilmington 24400 24400 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

205 Boise State University 24600 31200 0.2116 23,983 1135 0.8721
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

23,983

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

205 Skidmore College 24600 89100 0.7236 2,704 1418 0.2105
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

205 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 24600 40500 0.3927 25,900 1375 0.5808
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

25,900

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

208 Tennessee Technological University 25100 33700 0.2557 9,187 1163 0.7613
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

209 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25200 31500 0.2001 6,809 1110 0.882
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,809

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

210 Eastern Kentucky University 25400 38400 0.3389 13,448 1110 0.7761
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

211 University of Arkansas 25600 27700 0.076 28,859 1179 0.743
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

212 Binghamton University 25700 32700 0.2159 14,669 1415 0.3861
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

213 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26300 28400 0.074 14,504 1149 0.7637
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

213 SUNY College at Potsdam 26300 37700 0.3022 2,111 1060 0.777
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,111

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

215 Ball State University 26400 26400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

215 Gustavus Adolphus College 26400 75500 0.6502 1,905 1273 0.6099
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

217 Earlham College 26500 75800 0.6512 696 1233 0.7311
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

696

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

218 University of Georgia 26600 48800 0.4546 32,399 1382 0.377
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

219 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 26700 41500 0.3564 42,604 1336 0.6056
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

220 Texas Tech University 27100 27100 0 32,580 1200 0.7265
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

221 Wright State University-Main Campus 27300 36500 0.2522 7,505 1073 0.9633
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

222 University of Minnesota Duluth 27500 31300 0.1215 8,426 1235 0.8875
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

223 Syracuse University 27700 83100 0.6665 15,957 1363 0.4592
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,957

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

224 Pacific Lutheran University 27800 71200 0.6099 2,446 1159 0.7802
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,446

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

224 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 27800 32800 0.1527 19,701 1214 0.8749
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

226 Morehead State University 27900 32600 0.1441 8,258 1140 0.7721
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

226 North Dakota State University 27900 30400 0.0825 9,762 1110 0.9496
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

228 Wichita State University 28000 39800 0.2963 13,313 1073 0.9395
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

229 University of Northern Iowa 28100 36200 0.224 7,711 1129 0.9274
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,711

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

230 Cornell College 28200 74800 0.6226 1,094 1243 0.799
#230

#230 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 %

230 Mississippi State University 28200 32300 0.1269 18,567 1214 0.7764
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

232 University of Delaware 28500 34500 0.1741 20,026 1294 0.706
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

20,026

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

233 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 32300 0.1145 11,160 1069 0.5967
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

234 Dartmouth College 28700 96000 0.7011 4,637 1521 0.054
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

4,637

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

234 Northland College 28700 63200 0.546 286 1085 0.7497
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northland College
Ashland, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

286

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

236 University of Dayton 28800 64200 0.5515 7,740 1302 0.6545
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

237 Bridgewater State University 28900 35500 0.1846 8,270 1180 0.8781
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

8,270

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

237 University of Southern Indiana 28900 40000 0.2774 7,600 1145 0.9581
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

237 University of Utah 28900 32000 0.097 28,064 1237 0.8598
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

237 Western Illinois University 28900 31000 0.0678 4,525 1015 0.7118
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

241 The University of the South 29000 77400 0.625 1,644 1340 0.569
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,340

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

241 University of Iowa 29000 31100 0.0677 22,738 1208 0.8362
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

243 Southern Methodist University 29100 90100 0.677 7,285 1423 0.6335
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

243 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 29100 29200 0.0034 18,288 1090 0.9068
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

18,288

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

245 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 29200 33300 0.1233 2,216 1268 0.7987
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

245 University of Connecticut 29200 39500 0.2608 20,056 1329 0.5239
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

245 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29200 31800 0.0817 30,187 1292 0.6015
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

248 Montclair State University 29400 36300 0.1902 18,712 1058 0.8789
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

249 Sonoma State University 29500 41200 0.284 5,272 1050 0.9343
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,272

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

250 Montana State University 29600 31900 0.072 15,046 1184 0.8214
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

15,046

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

251 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 29700 43900 0.3237 9,847 1090 0.9309
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

251 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 29700 31600 0.0601 6,835 1090 0.7147
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

6,835

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

253 University of Toledo 29900 42000 0.2884 11,013 1229 0.9202
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

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

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

254 University of Hawaii at Manoa 30000 42200 0.2889 15,375 1103 0.866
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

256 Scripps College 30500 94900 0.6789 1,117 1475 0.3829
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

257 The College of Wooster 30800 82400 0.626 1,738 1344 0.5953
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

258 California State University-Long Beach 31000 38900 0.2032 36,082 1135 0.4627
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

258 Frostburg State University 31000 43000 0.2792 3,422 1095 0.8918
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

258 The University of Alabama 31000 56400 0.4505 34,389 1284 0.7665
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

261 University of North Dakota 31100 33700 0.0772 11,033 1150 0.769
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

262 Lamar University 31200 38300 0.1855 8,184 1050 0.8641
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

8,184

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

263 Kean University 31400 39500 0.2051 11,758 1040 0.759
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

263 Rider University 31400 60600 0.4816 3,145 1233 0.7864
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,145

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

265 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31500 41200 0.2357 25,255 1134 0.7517
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

265 Hartwick College 31500 66200 0.5239 1,097 1179 0.696
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

267 Baylor University 31900 70300 0.546 14,915 1321 0.5128
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

268 Centenary College of Louisiana 32000 63200 0.4935 693 1130 0.5574
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

269 DePauw University 32400 70300 0.5384 1,917 1321 0.5719
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

269 Lake Superior State University 32400 33300 0.027 1,551 1120 0.6801
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

271 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32500 35100 0.0742 30,564 1302 0.416
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

272 State University of New York at Oswego 33000 40200 0.1792 5,517 1180 0.8055
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

273 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 33200 37200 0.1075 5,823 1115 0.8619
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

274 Western Connecticut State University 33300 39900 0.1655 3,567 1105 0.8701
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

3,567

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

275 Lewis-Clark State College 33400 40000 0.165 3,793 980 0.8769
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

275 Wilkes University 33400 61900 0.4597 2,076 1144 0.9064
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,076

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

277 Fort Lewis College 33500 41400 0.191 3,392 1109 0.773
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

278 Adrian College 33700 70200 0.5201 1,673 1045 0.7253
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,673

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

279 Auburn University 33800 33800 0 27,907 1324 0.4592
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

280 Colorado Mesa University 33900 40000 0.1524 9,473 1055 0.8203
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

281 University of Indianapolis 34200 60700 0.4366 3,603 1080 0.665
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

282 SUNY College at Geneseo 34400 39400 0.127 3,881 1279 0.6645
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

282 University of Alaska Fairbanks 34400 41100 0.1629 5,827 1157 0.6469
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

5,827

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

284 University of Vermont 34600 66300 0.4785 12,276 1379 0.653
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

285 Beloit College 35000 81400 0.5697 1,004 1299 0.6304
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

286 Stockton University 35200 44500 0.2091 7,565 1135 0.8894
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

287 Minnesota State University, Mankato 35500 37600 0.056 13,433 1145 0.8844
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

288 Radford University 35600 45700 0.221 6,161 1070 0.8953
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

288 Temple University 35600 56400 0.3689 21,457 1135 0.8041
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

290 New Jersey City University 35700 39800 0.1031 3,871 1015 0.9838
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

290 State University of New York at New Paltz 35700 35700 0 6,862 1260 0.6161
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

292 Cedarville University 35900 57000 0.3704 5,790 1232 0.6529
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,790

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

293 University of Northern Colorado 36200 39100 0.0742 6,480 1085 0.8585
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

294 Furman University 36700 82900 0.5571 2,383 1359 0.4295
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$82,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

295 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 36900 37100 0.0054 5,939 1065 0.5878
#295

#295 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 %

296 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37100 66300 0.4405 31,035 1366 0.5478
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

297 Adams State University 37900 45000 0.1579 1,605 1030 0.9918
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

298 University of Nevada-Reno 38000 45800 0.1704 19,117 1134 0.7371
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

299 Hofstra University 38200 76900 0.5032 6,581 1328 0.6808
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

300 William Paterson University of New Jersey 38900 50300 0.2268 6,647 1153 0.9008
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

301 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 39300 44400 0.115 1,066 1197 0.4449
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

302 Rutgers University-Newark 39600 57900 0.316 7,989 1159 0.7136
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$57,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

303 Stony Brook University 39900 53000 0.2473 18,263 1410 0.4904
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

304 University of Wyoming 40200 45300 0.1127 8,130 1179 0.9688
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

305 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,475 1399 0.0897
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

306 Appalachian State University 40600 40600 0 19,560 1190 0.9014
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

307 Ohio State University-Main Campus 40700 53600 0.2408 46,815 1378 0.6057
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

308 Susquehanna University 42000 76800 0.4533 2,246 1204 0.8143
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,246

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

308 Western Washington University 42000 51500 0.1846 13,752 1272 0.9325
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$51,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

310 Old Dominion University 42300 47700 0.1132 17,746 1205 0.9036
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

311 Western Oregon University 43400 43400 0 3,167 1040 0.981
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,167

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

312 University at Buffalo 43900 46700 0.06 20,359 1303 0.7418
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

312 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43900 57100 0.2297 23,329 1239 0.766
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

314 Marist University 44100 75800 0.4181 5,551 1279 0.5651
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

5,551

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

315 The University of Montana 44400 45000 0.0133 7,891 1225 0.9586
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

7,891

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

316 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2743 31,253 1272 0.773
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

317 University of California-San Diego 45900 76000 0.396 34,955 1375 0.2671
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

318 Illinois State University 46000 49100 0.0633 19,107 1120 0.8815
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

319 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46100 86300 0.4656 5,741 1438 0.6347
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,741

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

320 Saint Louis University 46300 80900 0.4275 10,413 1305 0.7504
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,413

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

321 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47000 59700 0.2127 37,985 1390 0.5815
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

321 University of Colorado Boulder 47000 57700 0.1843 32,244 1351 0.7808
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

323 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1279 0.848
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

324 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,908 1139 0.8402
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,908

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

325 The University of Texas at Arlington 48000 55800 0.1398 32,545 1129 0.799
#325

#325 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 %

326 Tulane University of Louisiana 48700 91400 0.4673 8,192 1451 0.1398
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$91,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,192

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

327 Virginia Commonwealth University 49700 52800 0.0587 21,210 1148 0.9262
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

328 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 49800 62200 0.1995 37,140 1406 0.4237
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

329 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 51000 84700 0.398 34,454 1435 0.1564
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

330 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 53100 61200 0.1324 26,221 1204 0.8854
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

331 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 33,033 1264 0.8529
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

331 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53300 61000 0.1262 41,303 1338 0.7975
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

333 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,100 1219 0.7766
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

334 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53800 62800 0.1433 23,920 1397 0.5973
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

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

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

336 George Mason University 57900 61000 0.0508 28,334 1268 0.8748
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

337 Michigan Technological University 59300 59300 0 6,013 1256 0.9243
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,013

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

338 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 60900 66000 0.0773 5,472 1333 0.906
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

339 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 61000 63200 0.0348 40,684 1331 0.3915
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

340 Clemson University 61500 63700 0.0331 23,401 1343 0.3834
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

341 University of Oregon 64200 71300 0.0997 20,622 1250 0.883
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

342 University of California-Santa Cruz 82400 82400 0 17,940 1281 0.6579
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

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

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