Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

Most Affordable Information Science/Studies Colleges in Illinois for 2026

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Which colleges are most affordable for Illinois residents ? The answer may surprise you.
These rankings of the most affordable colleges for Illinois residents are based on the estimated net price for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of Illinois.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of the school paid by the student and family, after factoring in merit and grant aid from the college federal programs and work study.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
Illinois
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 4900 40700 0.8787 34,454 1435 0.1564
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

2 California Institute of Technology 6800 91800 0.9264 987 1557 0.0257
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

987

Est. Median SAT

1,557

Acceptance Rate

2.6 %

3 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 8200 43500 0.8122 28,674 980 0.9419
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

4 University of Houston-Victoria 8300 39700 0.7912 2,627 1095 0.959
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston-Victoria
Victoria, TX

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

2,627

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

5 Columbia University in the City of New York 8400 98000 0.9146 9,164 1535 0.0399
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.0 %

6 College of Staten Island CUNY 9400 48800 0.8076 10,051 1064 0.9234
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

10,051

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

6 Fairmont State University 9400 21400 0.5615 3,088 970 0.9862
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$21,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,088

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

8 Southeastern Oklahoma State University 9600 36900 0.74 3,224 1085 0.7643
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

3,224

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

9 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5775 7,166 1015 0.7229
#9

#9 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 %

10 University of Houston-Clear Lake 11200 21100 0.4703 6,139 1070 0.9052
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,139

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

11 Savannah State University 11400 40400 0.717 2,966 925 0.4614
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

12 University of Michigan-Flint 11600 45600 0.7453 5,011 1109 0.7046
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

5,011

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

13 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11800 27800 0.5763 20,885 1420 0.1534
#13

#13 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 %

14 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 12000 22800 0.4737 10,632 1075 0.8859
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,632

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

15 Saint Xavier University 12200 53300 0.77 3,098 1050 0.843
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

3,098

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.3 %

16 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 29100 0.5734 38,040 1418 0.452
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

17 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 12700 34600 0.6336 8,945 1099 0.975
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

18 University of Nebraska at Omaha 12900 23400 0.4493 11,756 1124 0.8698
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

19 University of California-Riverside 13000 36500 0.6434 22,600 1199 0.7639
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

22,600

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

20 Northern Illinois University 13200 29000 0.5439 11,348 1070 0.6979
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

21 Fort Hays State University 13600 40700 0.6665 10,172 1075 0.9026
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

22 The University of Texas Permian Basin 14000 46000 0.6953 4,218 1030 0.9489
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

23 University of Illinois Chicago 14100 30400 0.5355 22,495 1252 0.7735
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

24 Brigham Young University-Hawaii 14300 32200 0.5566 2,906 1125 0.4696
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University-Hawaii
Laie, HI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,906

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

47.0 %

25 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver 15200 42500 0.6431 482 1195 0.9565
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver
Monaca, PA

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

482

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

25 University of North Georgia 15200 48000 0.6836 18,322 1100 0.6794
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

18,322

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

27 Alabama State University 15300 37900 0.5966 3,521 945 0.9755
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,521

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

27 Grand Valley State University 15300 25300 0.3957 19,002 1084 0.8302
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

29 Dickinson State University 15400 21700 0.2911 1,339 990 0.3702
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson State University
Dickinson, ND

Sticker Price

$21,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,339

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

37.0 %

30 Radford University 15500 32000 0.5146 6,161 1070 0.8953
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

31 University of Louisiana at Monroe 15600 46800 0.6672 6,761 1105 0.8475
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

6,761

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

32 University of North Florida 15800 33000 0.5216 13,735 1150 0.5324
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

32 Wayne State College 15800 20000 0.2099 3,902 0 0
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State College
Wayne, NE

Sticker Price

$20,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

34 New Mexico Highlands University 16200 31500 0.4854 1,603 0 0
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

35 Grove City College 16400 39700 0.5876 2,341 1266 0.7232
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,341

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

35 Jacksonville State University 16400 36100 0.5455 8,663 1069 0.7769
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

8,663

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

35 Northwestern State University of Louisiana 16400 42600 0.6153 7,622 1075 0.9254
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA

Sticker Price

$42,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

7,622

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

38 Goshen College 16500 55900 0.7041 780 995 0.8407
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Goshen College
Goshen, IN

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

780

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

38 SUNY at Fredonia 16500 27800 0.407 2,771 1258 0.777
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

38 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 16500 17700 0.0679 18,288 1090 0.9068
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$17,700

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

18,288

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

38 Wayne State University 16500 46200 0.643 16,012 1174 0.8116
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

16,012

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

42 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 16700 39000 0.5703 37,985 1390 0.5815
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

43 New Jersey Institute of Technology 17000 32200 0.4719 10,200 1325 0.6507
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,200

Est. Median SAT

1,325

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

44 University of South Alabama 17400 35200 0.5059 9,241 1140 0.7096
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

45 SUNY Buffalo State University 17500 44900 0.6098 5,255 1109 0.7295
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

5,255

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

46 Morgan State University 17600 37200 0.5269 9,027 965 0.8223
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

46 Virginia Commonwealth University 17600 52500 0.6647 21,210 1148 0.9262
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

48 Boston College 17800 96200 0.8146 10,314 1490 0.1643
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

10,314

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

48 Westfield State University 17800 36600 0.5131 3,868 1085 0.8141
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westfield State University
Westfield, MA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,868

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

50 Southern University at New Orleans 18100 34200 0.4706 2,179 950 0.789
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University at New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,179

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

50 The University of Texas at Arlington 18100 27700 0.3461 32,545 1129 0.799
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

50 Wright State University-Main Campus 18100 26700 0.3221 7,505 1073 0.9633
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

53 Stockton University 18400 32100 0.4266 7,565 1135 0.8894
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

54 Emporia State University 18500 29800 0.3797 2,396 1075 0.9771
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

55 Florida Memorial University 18600 44900 0.5858 1,206 0 0.8526
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Memorial University
Miami Gardens, FL

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,206

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

55 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto 18600 42800 0.5648 581 1132 0.9821
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto
Mont Alto, PA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

581

Est. Median SAT

1,132

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

57 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny 18700 43800 0.5725 352 1180 0.9647
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny
McKeesport, PA

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

352

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

58 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 19000 25200 0.2457 6,835 1090 0.7147
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

6,835

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

59 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 19100 38900 0.5085 1,973 1189 0.8135
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,973

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

60 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington 19800 38100 0.4804 2,884 1175 0.9677
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
Abington, PA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,884

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

61 Central Connecticut State University 20000 29500 0.3219 8,170 1075 0.7333
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

62 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks 20300 40900 0.5042 1,880 1185 0.9867
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
Reading, PA

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,880

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

63 Central College 20400 36800 0.4455 1,084 1145 0.8617
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central College
Pella, IA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,084

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

64 State University of New York at Oswego 20500 40200 0.4902 5,517 1180 0.8055
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

65 Lincoln University 20800 24900 0.1646 1,926 0 0
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

65 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 20800 57800 0.6405 1,932 1193 0.9278
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,932

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

67 Albright College 21200 49300 0.5699 1,230 1050 0.7633
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albright College
Reading, PA

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,230

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

76.3 %

67 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton 21200 45200 0.5314 502 1189 0.9641
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton
Hazleton, PA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

502

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

69 Kennesaw State University 21400 27200 0.2133 42,760 1120 0.6919
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

42,760

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

70 Elmhurst University 21500 67000 0.6794 3,213 1148 0.7364
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

3,213

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

70 Luther College 21500 71900 0.7016 1,384 1226 0.7154
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Luther College
Decorah, IA

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,384

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

70 Pennsylvania Western University 21500 28200 0.238 7,586 1045 0.9433
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

73 Averett University 22000 57200 0.6158 1,244 1054 0.5659
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Averett University
Danville, VA

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,244

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

56.6 %

74 Northwestern University 22200 88100 0.7483 9,399 1527 0.0769
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

9,399

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

75 Bradley University 22300 48500 0.5395 3,596 1223 0.7676
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

76 SUNY Brockport 22500 35100 0.359 5,816 1195 0.7068
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

77 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 22600 47900 0.5278 4,047 1219 0.976
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$47,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

78 Lenoir-Rhyne University 22800 58100 0.608 1,472 1075 0.8459
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC

Sticker Price

$58,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,472

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

78 San Jose State University 22800 41100 0.4454 28,008 1124 0.8461
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

80 Dakota State University 23100 25600 0.0977 3,066 1192 0.8805
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dakota State University
Madison, SD

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

3,066

Est. Median SAT

1,192

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

80 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 23100 44400 0.4794 1,813 1109 0.9484
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,813

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

82 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 23300 36800 0.367 14,783 1124 0.8096
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

82 Robert Morris University 23300 58000 0.5985 4,325 1145 0.8989
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

4,325

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

84 Grambling State University 23600 34800 0.3215 4,313 950 0.4486
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grambling State University
Grambling, LA

Sticker Price

$34,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

4,313

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

44.9 %

85 Houghton University 23900 61900 0.6142 1,162 1277 0.8866
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houghton University
Houghton, NY

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,162

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

86 Dominican University 24000 56000 0.5712 2,690 1005 0.9032
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,690

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

87 Norwich University 24300 88400 0.7253 2,626 1186 0.7444
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

88 Northwood University 25100 54500 0.5399 2,045 1055 0.6451
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwood University
Midland, MI

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,045

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

64.5 %

89 Northern Kentucky University 25900 32100 0.1933 10,163 1090 0.6765
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

90 Doane University 26000 77700 0.665 1,315 1125 0.9801
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Doane University
Crete, NE

Sticker Price

$77,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,315

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

98.0 %

91 Minnesota State University Moorhead 26200 28300 0.0753 3,375 1090 0.5876
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,375

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

92 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 26400 43000 0.3857 5,939 1065 0.5878
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

93 Benedictine University 26500 48900 0.4581 1,972 1161 0.9523
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,972

Est. Median SAT

1,161

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

93 University of South Carolina-Upstate 26500 39200 0.3241 4,487 1115 0.6726
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Upstate
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

4,487

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

95 Bethune-Cookman University 26700 32700 0.1835 2,738 910 0.8824
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

2,738

Est. Median SAT

910

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

95 Furman University 26700 79600 0.6643 2,383 1359 0.4295
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

97 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 26900 40500 0.3359 25,900 1375 0.5808
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,900

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

98 Cleveland State University 27100 37300 0.2736 9,482 1069 0.913
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

9,482

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

98 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 27100 41500 0.3468 42,604 1336 0.6056
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

100 Columbia College 27300 51600 0.4713 5,207 1145 0.4714
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,207

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

101 Rowan University 27500 41600 0.3386 16,100 1219 0.7766
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

102 Thomas Jefferson University 27600 67700 0.5922 3,772 1255 0.8097
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$67,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,772

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

103 George Fox University 27700 76800 0.6393 3,354 1193 0.9351
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

3,354

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

104 Syracuse University 27800 83100 0.6654 15,957 1363 0.4592
#104

#104 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 %

105 California Lutheran University 28100 70000 0.5988 2,297 1254 0.7567
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA

Sticker Price

$70,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,297

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

106 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 33400 0.1437 11,160 1069 0.5967
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

107 Clemson University 29200 37100 0.2136 23,401 1343 0.3834
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

108 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29300 33900 0.1358 30,187 1292 0.6015
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

109 University of Toledo 29500 32600 0.096 11,013 1229 0.9202
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

110 Mercy University 29800 44500 0.3305 6,774 1135 0.8584
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NY

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,774

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

111 Oklahoma Baptist University 30500 54700 0.4415 1,427 1025 0.4941
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,427

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

49.4 %

111 University of North Texas 30500 37400 0.1844 34,458 1114 0.7223
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

113 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 30600 62800 0.5124 37,140 1406 0.4237
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

114 University of Northwestern-St Paul 30700 54600 0.4384 3,163 1165 0.9347
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northwestern-St Paul
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,163

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

115 East Texas A&M University 30800 36500 0.1561 9,992 1045 0.9224
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Texas A&M University
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

9,992

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

116 Missouri University of Science and Technology 31000 36900 0.1619 5,552 1305 0.7255
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

5,552

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

117 Indiana University-Indianapolis 31100 33200 0.0642 14,504 1149 0.7637
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

118 Coastal Carolina University 31300 45100 0.3061 10,811 1145 0.7527
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

10,811

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

119 Angelo State University 31800 35400 0.1026 9,702 1055 0.8301
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,702

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

120 DePaul University 31900 67100 0.5246 14,188 1254 0.7589
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

121 McKendree University 32000 52200 0.3868 1,757 1098 0.7172
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McKendree University
Lebanon, IL

Sticker Price

$52,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,757

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

71.7 %

121 Saint Michael's College 32000 68500 0.5331 1,120 1240 0.8451
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Michael's College
Colchester, VT

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,120

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

123 Hampton University 32300 62400 0.482 3,728 947 0.6225
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,728

Est. Median SAT

947

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

124 Washington Adventist University 32400 37800 0.143 513 995 0.4618
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

513

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

46.2 %

125 University of Scranton 32500 78700 0.5872 3,613 1250 0.8123
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,613

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

126 Suffolk University 32600 69700 0.5326 4,326 1209 0.8233
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$69,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

127 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 32900 45100 0.2705 10,767 1326 0.7243
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,767

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

128 Christopher Newport University 33300 51000 0.3474 4,369 1189 0.8604
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA

Sticker Price

$51,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

4,369

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

128 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,254 1080 0.8955
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

130 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1430 0.4709
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,677

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

131 LeTourneau University 34100 54800 0.378 3,187 1178 0.3801
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,187

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

38.0 %

132 Salisbury University 34200 41700 0.1797 6,288 1250 0.8747
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Sticker Price

$41,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,288

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

133 Charleston Southern University 34300 48400 0.2917 3,126 1060 0.9646
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,126

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

134 Pace University 34800 74800 0.5346 8,038 1260 0.7592
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

8,038

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

135 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

136 Adelphi University 35200 63300 0.4442 5,325 1237 0.6591
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,325

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

65.9 %

137 Immaculata University 36000 47800 0.2467 1,652 1245 0.8576
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

138 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 36200 56800 0.3624 12,122 1283 0.8304
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

139 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 36500 41600 0.1232 5,386 1050 0.9092
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

140 Colorado State University Pueblo 36700 39900 0.0785 5,086 1124 0.949
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,086

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

141 Loyola University Maryland 36900 78800 0.5318 3,881 1303 0.7549
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

142 East Carolina University 37100 40100 0.0748 21,445 1160 0.8921
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

143 Towson University 37700 46400 0.1876 16,264 1098 0.8197
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

144 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 38600 38600 0 14,416 1210 0.8851
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

145 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38700 53400 0.2754 30,564 1302 0.416
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

146 Rutgers University-Newark 39200 60500 0.3523 7,989 1159 0.7136
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

147 Frostburg State University 39400 43000 0.0838 3,422 1095 0.8918
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

148 Stony Brook University 39900 53000 0.2477 18,263 1410 0.4904
#148

#148 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 %

149 University of Mount Olive 42300 50400 0.1613 1,944 1075 0.7575
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,944

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

150 University of Maryland-College Park 42900 53400 0.1966 31,133 1463 0.4479
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

151 Western Oregon University 43400 43400 0 3,167 1040 0.981
#151

#151 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 %

152 Merrimack College 43600 78800 0.4471 4,102 1115 0.7002
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,102

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

70.0 %

153 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43900 57100 0.2301 23,329 1239 0.766
#153

#153 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 %

154 James Madison University 45300 45300 0 20,973 1260 0.7152
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,973

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

155 Mercer University 47100 63700 0.2607 4,690 1273 0.6889
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

156 Wentworth Institute of Technology 47900 67900 0.2945 3,965 1229 0.9121
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,965

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

157 Ramapo College of New Jersey 48600 54600 0.1099 5,444 1220 0.7064
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

5,444

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

158 University of Colorado Boulder 48700 56600 0.1395 32,244 1351 0.7808
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

159 Drexel University 48800 83800 0.4176 13,309 1339 0.7944
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$83,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

13,309

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

160 University of Kentucky 48900 56600 0.1361 25,534 1193 0.9294
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

161 University of Utah 51600 53700 0.0397 28,064 1237 0.8598
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

162 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 53100 61200 0.1329 26,221 1204 0.8854
#162

#162 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 %

163 Dallas Baptist University 56100 71900 0.2196 2,785 1109 0.8884
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,785

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

164 Molloy University 59800 62300 0.0402 3,240 1199 0.8174
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Molloy University
Rockville Centre, NY

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

3,240

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

165 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine 60400 64100 0.0577 1,236 1193 0.9811
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine
Media, PA

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

1,236

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

166 Thiel College 60600 69100 0.123 833 1065 0.7155
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thiel College
Greenville, PA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

833

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

167 College of Charleston 61600 61600 0 10,880 1255 0.6003
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

168 Fordham University 70000 95000 0.263 10,582 1406 0.5931
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,582

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

59.3 %

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

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