Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Hospitality Majors

Most Affordable Hospitality Administration/Management, General Colleges for South Carolina Residents for 2026

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Considering a degree in Hospitality?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Hospitality majors who live in South Carolina.
Rankings are calculated by estimating the net price at every college offering Hospitality degrees for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of South Carolina.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of college paid after factoring in financial aid.The net prices displayed in these rankings are College Raptor's estimates.

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Hospitality
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 North Carolina Central University 7000 27000 0.7416 6,595 971 0.8697
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

6,595

Est. Median SAT

971

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

2 Greenville Technical College 8300 18300 0.5481 10,661 0 0.5257
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$18,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

10,661

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

3 Arkansas Tech University 9900 22900 0.5671 8,145 1055 0.9589
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

4 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania 12100 41000 0.7044 724 965 0.7913
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Cheyney, PA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

724

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

5 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12300 29900 0.5885 12,498 1010 0.8896
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

6 University of Central Florida 13000 23600 0.4492 59,649 1280 0.4471
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

7 Florida Gulf Coast University 13100 20300 0.3538 14,243 1125 0.7675
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

14,243

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

8 Boston University 13600 88800 0.8472 18,805 1475 0.1111
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

9 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 13800 19400 0.2887 14,416 1205 0.8851
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

10 University of North Texas at Dallas 13900 25000 0.4431 3,018 920 0.9386
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas at Dallas
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,018

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

11 Northern Illinois University 14600 29300 0.5016 11,349 1070 0.6979
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

12 Southwest Minnesota State University 14800 31600 0.5309 7,290 1035 0.6409
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

7,290

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

13 Central Michigan University 15400 40600 0.6208 10,219 1095 0.8982
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

14 Brigham Young University-Hawaii 15500 32300 0.5208 2,836 1170 0.3787
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University-Hawaii
Laie, HI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,836

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

37.9 %

15 Livingstone College 15600 29900 0.4788 799 855 0.7409
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Livingstone College
Salisbury, NC

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

799

Est. Median SAT

855

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

16 Florida State University 15700 23100 0.3203 32,711 1360 0.2422
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

16 James Madison University 15700 28600 0.4503 21,112 1260 0.7151
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

18 New York University 15800 91800 0.8277 29,060 1520 0.0923
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

19 Coastal Carolina University 16300 27200 0.4016 10,811 1145 0.7527
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,811

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

19 University of Pittsburgh-Bradford 16300 32100 0.4916 1,002 1115 0.8898
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
Bradford, PA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,002

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

21 Western Carolina University 16400 19600 0.1633 10,112 1130 0.818
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

22 Missouri State University-Springfield 16700 25700 0.3502 20,584 1134 0.9053
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

23 Ferris State University 16800 31000 0.4588 8,989 1015 0.9151
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,989

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

23 Southeast Missouri State University 16800 30300 0.4448 7,926 1080 0.6897
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,926

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

25 University of South Carolina Beaufort 17000 24300 0.302 2,067 1025 0.6918
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Beaufort
Bluffton, SC

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,067

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

26 University of South Florida 17100 17100 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

27 Central Washington University 17200 22700 0.242 10,033 1060 0.9061
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

28 Eastern Illinois University 17600 27700 0.365 6,785 1020 0.6535
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

29 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 17700 26700 0.3376 4,894 1090 0.8596
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,894

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

30 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 17900 32100 0.443 3,856 1169 0.7518
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

31 Northern Arizona University 18000 32000 0.4372 22,991 1145 0.8961
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

32 Husson University 18100 48100 0.6231 2,762 1115 0.8095
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Husson University
Bangor, ME

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,762

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

33 Delaware State University 18300 33100 0.4474 4,941 960 0.6167
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Delaware State University
Dover, DE

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,941

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

34 Framingham State University 18400 31000 0.4066 2,817 1125 0.8491
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,817

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

35 University of Mississippi 18800 27000 0.3036 21,585 1182 0.9658
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

36 Eastern Michigan University 18900 36100 0.4762 10,470 1055 0.7964
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

37 Kansas State University 19000 28800 0.3406 15,650 1164 0.8199
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

38 Youngstown State University 19500 29300 0.3341 8,436 1065 0.8066
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

39 University of Southern Mississippi 19900 23100 0.1384 10,193 1181 0.9912
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

40 Central Connecticut State University 20000 27600 0.2756 8,170 1010 0.7333
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

40 Davis & Elkins College 20000 48300 0.5856 683 1025 0.5823
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Davis & Elkins College
Elkins, WV

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

683

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

42 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20200 43700 0.5382 31,035 1366 0.5499
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

43 Piedmont University 20400 47200 0.5678 1,159 1130 0.9328
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Piedmont University
Demorest, GA

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,159

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

44 San Diego State University 20800 28100 0.2599 34,637 1208 0.3598
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

44 West Virginia University 20800 23300 0.1073 18,614 1125 0.778
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

46 Montana State University 21000 27100 0.2248 15,053 1184 0.8214
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

15,053

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

47 University of Georgia 21300 27100 0.2113 31,514 1336 0.3719
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

48 Stockton University 21500 32100 0.33 7,565 1135 0.8894
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

48 University of West Florida 21500 21500 0 9,661 1120 0.5687
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,661

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

50 Saint Peter's University 21700 66300 0.6725 2,101 1070 0.9053
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

51 Madonna University 21900 50400 0.5655 1,839 1005 0.9293
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Madonna University
Livonia, MI

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,839

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

52 Cleary University 22300 47200 0.5279 811 1060 0.5097
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleary University
Howell, MI

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

811

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

51.0 %

53 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 22400 33900 0.339 7,353 1085 0.9077
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

54 Bradley University 22600 50900 0.556 3,596 1174 0.7675
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

54 Southern Connecticut State University 22600 52500 0.5701 7,252 965 0.9482
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

56 Columbia College 22700 35800 0.366 1,268 950 0.9614
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,268

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

96.1 %

57 University of South Carolina-Columbia 22900 22900 0 30,187 1292 0.6015
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

58 Robert Morris University 23300 58000 0.5993 3,769 1180 0.9057
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,769

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

59 Saint Leo University 23600 50000 0.5278 7,603 1085 0.721
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

7,603

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

60 Florida International University 23700 34000 0.3029 44,904 1175 0.5466
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

61 Keystone College 23800 42900 0.445 894 1035 0.848
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

894

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

62 University of the Virgin Islands 24100 37000 0.349 1,569 925 0.9898
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Virgin Islands
Charlotte Amalie, VI

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,569

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

63 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 24400 39200 0.3776 28,674 980 0.9401
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

64 Northwestern State University of Louisiana 24500 37400 0.3446 7,595 1075 0.9226
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,595

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

64 Saint Cloud State University 24500 35100 0.303 8,013 1094 0.9495
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

64 University of New Orleans 24500 31000 0.2097 5,476 1125 0.6677
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

67 Meredith College 24600 65800 0.6265 1,206 1237 0.7418
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Meredith College
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,206

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

68 SUNY College of Technology at Delhi 24700 32900 0.2493 2,634 1030 0.8841
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Delhi
Delhi, NY

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,634

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

68 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 24700 42300 0.4158 1,905 965 0.5754
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

70 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 24900 76300 0.6739 7,703 1105 0.9556
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$76,300

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

7,703

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

71 Northern Michigan University 25000 32900 0.2404 6,684 1100 0.8402
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

72 Bellevue University 25200 25700 0.0194 11,096 0 0.995
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

11,096

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

73 Western Kentucky University 25300 26800 0.0561 14,151 960 0.9387
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

74 University of North Texas 25400 25400 0 34,458 1114 0.7223
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

75 South Dakota State University 25600 28700 0.1071 10,728 1120 0.9834
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,728

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

76 Kennesaw State University 25900 25900 0 42,840 1120 0.6919
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

76 Northwood University 25900 54500 0.5252 1,989 1075 0.839
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwood University
Midland, MI

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,989

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

78 Ball State University 26000 26000 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

78 Georgia State University 26000 26000 0 27,438 1089 0.5543
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

78 Lakeland University 26000 56500 0.5404 2,318 1000 0.914
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lakeland University
Plymouth, WI

Sticker Price

$56,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,318

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

91.4 %

81 California State University-Northridge 26100 36600 0.2861 32,499 1005 0.9219
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

82 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks 26300 36800 0.2853 1,880 1185 0.9867
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
Reading, PA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,880

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

83 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 26400 36500 0.2769 27,082 1099 0.8459
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

84 Fort Hays State University 26500 35200 0.2475 10,206 1120 0.9177
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

84 University of Delaware 26500 32500 0.1847 19,119 1303 0.6356
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

84 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 26500 39000 0.3204 2,233 930 0.9036
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

2,233

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

87 Iowa State University 27000 41500 0.3499 25,628 1207 0.8866
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

87 University of North Alabama 27000 41500 0.3496 8,078 1124 0.7054
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

8,078

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

89 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus 27100 55200 0.5088 1,997 1160 0.9526
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
Madison, NJ

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,997

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

90 Flagler College 27400 37800 0.2753 2,409 1100 0.8076
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

90 Troy University 27400 32600 0.1594 10,222 1090 0.9604
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,222

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

92 Southern Utah University 27600 35600 0.2244 13,126 1140 0.8179
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

93 North Dakota State University 27900 30400 0.0815 9,762 1110 0.9496
#93

#93 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 %

94 University of Denver 28100 76800 0.634 6,619 1349 0.7729
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

1,349

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

95 California State University-Long Beach 28200 38400 0.266 35,843 1135 0.4628
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

96 College of Coastal Georgia 28500 43200 0.3399 3,468 985 0.9813
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Coastal Georgia
Brunswick, GA

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,468

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

96 Florida Atlantic University 28500 39200 0.2731 24,942 1130 0.6613
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

24,942

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

96 Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science 28500 50700 0.439 582 1010 0.9073
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
Paul Smiths, NY

Sticker Price

$50,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

582

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

99 Lipscomb University 28600 57600 0.5029 3,327 1214 0.6774
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

100 Mitchell College 28700 65900 0.5641 500 817 0.7336
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mitchell College
New London, CT

Sticker Price

$65,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

500

Est. Median SAT

817

Acceptance Rate

73.4 %

101 Salem State University 29600 38900 0.2388 4,853 1100 0.9557
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

102 The University of Alabama 29900 29900 0 34,389 1233 0.7665
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

103 California State University-East Bay 30000 43000 0.3021 10,562 940 0.9681
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

10,562

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

103 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#103

#103 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 %

103 Roosevelt University 30000 43300 0.307 2,605 1015 0.9427
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,605

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

106 California State University-Monterey Bay 30100 34000 0.1146 6,910 1053 0.9734
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

6,910

Est. Median SAT

1,053

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

107 Belmont University 30300 67800 0.5529 7,167 1273 0.9528
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,167

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

107 University of South Alabama 30300 35000 0.1343 9,241 1140 0.7096
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

109 SUNY Buffalo State University 30500 39500 0.2277 5,205 1118 0.744
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

110 Rochester Institute of Technology 30600 78100 0.6083 14,267 1363 0.6693
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

110 San Jose State University 30600 41000 0.2534 28,008 0 0.8461
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

112 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 30800 33100 0.0695 19,701 1214 0.8749
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

113 Culinary Institute of America 30900 69500 0.5551 3,011 1050 0.981
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY

Sticker Price

$69,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,011

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

114 University of Kentucky 31000 36000 0.139 25,535 1193 0.9294
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

115 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte 31100 63700 0.5114 1,184 1015 0.7989
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,184

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

116 Siena Heights University 31200 46300 0.3259 1,669 1000 0.6656
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,669

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

117 San Francisco State University 31300 45200 0.3077 20,756 1035 0.9615
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

118 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31500 41100 0.2338 25,255 1134 0.737
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

119 Charleston Southern University 31600 48400 0.3483 2,914 1070 0.7609
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,914

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

119 University of Wisconsin-Stout 31600 33700 0.0617 6,124 1159 0.8747
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

6,124

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

121 Southern New Hampshire University 32500 47600 0.3171 159,653 965 0.9612
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

159,653

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

96.1 %

122 Widener University 32600 75300 0.5668 2,811 1155 0.8402
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$75,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,811

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

123 California Lutheran University 32700 65800 0.5027 2,297 1258 0.7567
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,297

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

123 Liberty University 32700 43900 0.2551 52,823 1181 0.9932
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

52,823

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

125 Southeastern University 32800 60500 0.4576 10,351 1130 0.6165
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,351

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

126 New Jersey City University 32900 39800 0.1735 4,209 1015 0.8918
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

4,209

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

127 Colorado Mesa University 33200 40000 0.1699 9,473 1050 0.9829
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

128 Virginia State University 33300 42200 0.2111 4,829 935 0.891
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,829

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

129 Lasell University 33600 47000 0.2849 1,293 1139 0.927
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lasell University
Newton, MA

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,293

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

130 Wilkes University 33700 61900 0.4548 1,956 1153 0.9146
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,956

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

131 Appalachian State University 33800 35800 0.0559 19,560 1159 0.9014
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

132 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 33900 46200 0.2664 8,553 1054 0.8688
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

133 Stephen F Austin State University 34000 42800 0.2056 9,129 1060 0.7445
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

134 Auburn University 34400 34400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

135 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 34700 34700 0 30,564 1298 0.416
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

136 DePaul University 35000 59100 0.4076 14,188 1218 0.7589
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

137 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 35800 43500 0.1771 13,179 1110 0.8883
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

138 Baldwin Wallace University 35900 47300 0.2409 2,862 1194 0.757
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

139 Ashland University 36400 52700 0.3091 5,180 1145 0.8053
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,180

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

140 St. Thomas Aquinas College 36900 64400 0.4273 1,889 985 0.9305
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Thomas Aquinas College
Sparkill, NY

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,889

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

141 East Carolina University 37100 40100 0.0748 21,445 1120 0.8922
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

142 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 38600 44600 0.1345 22,351 1159 0.7504
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

142 Washington State University 38600 53900 0.2835 14,346 1139 0.8797
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

144 Nichols College 39600 59600 0.3359 1,152 1070 0.8814
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nichols College
Dudley, MA

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,152

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

144 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39600 53800 0.264 23,920 1390 0.5973
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

146 Concordia University Ann Arbor 39800 53300 0.2532 1,044 1095 0.7209
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

1,044

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

147 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 40200 40200 0 11,365 1216 0.8816
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,365

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

148 Johnson & Wales University-Providence 40500 66000 0.3861 3,908 1050 0.8844
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,908

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

148 Temple University 40500 56100 0.278 21,428 1245 0.8045
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

150 Webber International University 40800 44400 0.0806 879 965 0.7756
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webber International University
Babson Park, FL

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

879

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

151 Endicott College 40900 63200 0.3528 3,176 1255 0.7229
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Endicott College
Beverly, MA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,176

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

152 Concordia University-Wisconsin 41400 53900 0.2319 2,401 1209 0.7819
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon, WI

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,401

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

152 York College of Pennsylvania 41400 41400 0 3,308 1135 0.942
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,308

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

154 Campbell University 41700 65100 0.3591 2,699 1120 0.872
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,699

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

155 College of Charleston 42100 59000 0.2865 10,880 1255 0.6003
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$59,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

156 St. John's University-New York 42200 80100 0.4729 15,640 1249 0.8343
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. John's University-New York
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$80,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

15,640

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

156 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,965 1095 0.5958
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

158 Mercyhurst University 42300 66400 0.3631 2,274 1189 0.8102
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,274

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

159 Saint Joseph's University 42500 74500 0.4294 4,828 1234 0.8639
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,828

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

160 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 43000 55100 0.2197 42,604 1336 0.6056
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

161 Merrimack College 43600 78800 0.4464 4,199 1115 0.7361
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,199

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

162 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2742 31,253 1272 0.773
#162

#162 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 %

163 Middle Tennessee State University 45800 45800 0 17,668 1124 0.68
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

164 Montclair State University 46300 46600 0.0064 18,712 1058 0.8789
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

165 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

166 Drexel University 51200 82600 0.38 13,169 1339 0.7944
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

13,169

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

167 Lynn University 51600 64200 0.1963 2,861 1130 0.7347
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,861

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

168 University of San Francisco 53800 83200 0.3532 5,321 1292 0.6171
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$83,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,321

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

169 Dallas Baptist University 56000 56100 0.0018 2,785 1104 0.8884
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

2,785

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

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