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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

Most Affordable Information Science/Studies Colleges in Illinois for 2027

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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-Flint 6100 43600 0.8603 5,534 1109 0.6734
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

5,534

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

2 Northwestern University 6500 90200 0.9278 9,060 1527 0.0769
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

3 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 7000 41500 0.8323 38,572 1406 0.3659
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

4 Columbia University in the City of New York 8700 98000 0.9113 9,164 1535 0.0386
#4

#4 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

3.9 %

5 Lamar University 9100 22900 0.6019 8,387 1050 0.8353
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

6 Southeastern Oklahoma State University 9400 41400 0.7736 3,224 1085 0.7643
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

3,224

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

7 Portland State University 9600 43300 0.7788 14,932 1094 0.8586
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

8 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 10200 41300 0.7533 8,945 1099 0.975
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

9 Saint Xavier University 10300 57000 0.819 3,100 1050 0.843
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

3,100

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.3 %

10 Savannah State University 10700 50900 0.7901 2,966 925 1
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

11 Concord University 10800 49200 0.78 1,638 990 0.9728
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,638

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

12 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 11400 36800 0.69 12,122 1283 0.8296
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

13 Texas A&M University-Commerce 12700 30000 0.5767 9,666 1045 0.7498
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

9,666

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

14 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13000 40500 0.6789 29,727 980 0.9229
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

29,727

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

15 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13200 27400 0.519 18,667 1090 0.9711
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

16 Northern Illinois University 13300 32200 0.5857 12,118 1070 0.7164
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

16 Wayne State University 13300 46800 0.7163 16,390 1174 0.8359
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

18 University of Louisiana at Monroe 13400 40800 0.6718 6,761 1105 0.8475
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

6,761

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

19 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 13500 13500 0 1,973 1189 0.8142
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$13,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,973

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

20 University of North Florida 13700 28100 0.5126 14,837 1150 0.6815
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,837

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

20 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 61700 0.7781 39,193 1418 0.4081
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$61,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

22 Coastal Carolina University 14100 45300 0.6891 11,471 1145 0.7003
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

11,471

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

70.0 %

22 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 14100 22800 0.3816 10,995 1075 0.7476
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,995

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

24 Valdosta State University 14200 29700 0.5215 7,199 1015 0.7769
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

7,199

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

25 Northwestern State University of Louisiana 14400 38200 0.6223 7,501 1075 0.9467
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

7,501

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

26 Mercy University 14700 46400 0.6836 6,692 1135 0.8724
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NY

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

6,692

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

26 University of California-Riverside 14700 66100 0.7779 24,034 1199 0.8609
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

24,034

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

28 Wayne State College 15000 30500 0.509 3,886 0 1
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State College
Wayne, NE

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,886

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

29 Coppin State University 15200 25300 0.3987 1,908 950 0.4583
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,908

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

45.8 %

30 Jacksonville State University 15700 27000 0.4192 8,663 1069 0.7769
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

8,663

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

31 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny 15800 44000 0.6412 308 1180 0.9053
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny
McKeesport, PA

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

308

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

32 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver 16000 39600 0.5966 475 1195 0.9418
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver
Monaca, PA

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

475

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

33 Frostburg State University 16200 26600 0.3907 3,436 1095 0.907
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,436

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

34 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16300 23400 0.3038 11,756 1124 0.8727
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

35 Grove City College 16500 39700 0.5851 2,247 1266 0.667
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,247

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

35 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16500 64800 0.7456 22,007 1427 0.1672
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

22,007

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

16.7 %

37 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 16700 44200 0.6229 1,829 1109 0.945
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$44,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,829

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

38 The University of Texas at Arlington 16800 28100 0.4019 32,545 1129 0.799
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

39 Southern University at New Orleans 17000 42000 0.5948 2,179 950 0.789
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University at New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,179

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

40 College of Charleston 17200 33900 0.4931 10,596 1255 0.73
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

10,596

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

40 Emporia State University 17200 31200 0.4489 2,396 1075 0.9771
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

40 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17200 28900 0.4054 8,673 1090 0.9156
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

43 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto 17300 44000 0.6064 586 1132 0.9577
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

586

Est. Median SAT

1,132

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

44 James Madison University 17500 28900 0.3943 21,358 1260 0.6879
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

44 University of Kentucky 17500 37300 0.5317 25,535 1193 0.9294
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

46 State University of New York at Oswego 17600 27700 0.3645 5,293 1180 0.7989
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,293

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

47 University of South Alabama 17700 40200 0.5603 9,530 1140 0.9455
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

48 Morgan State University 17800 42200 0.5786 9,027 965 0.8223
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

49 Texas A&M University-Victoria 17900 46500 0.6146 2,627 1095 0.5253
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Victoria
Victoria, TX

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,627

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

52.5 %

50 Notre Dame of Maryland University 18000 95700 0.8116 711 1030 0.8214
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

711

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

51 Kennesaw State University 18100 27400 0.3391 46,069 1119 0.7944
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

52 Angelo State University 18200 23100 0.2117 10,103 1055 0.7981
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

10,103

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

53 San Jose State University 18300 41100 0.5542 29,890 1124 0.8039
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

54 SUNY Brockport 18400 26200 0.2972 5,816 1195 0.7068
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

55 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18900 54000 0.6497 3,991 1030 0.9654
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$54,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

3,991

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

56 Norwich University 19100 100600 0.8104 2,626 1186 0.7444
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$100,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

56 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill 19100 32900 0.42 653 1125 0.7972
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill
Schuylkill Haven, PA

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

653

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

79.7 %

58 Fairmont State University 19600 30900 0.3656 3,090 970 0.9862
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,090

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

59 Pennsylvania Western University 19700 30900 0.3627 7,586 1045 0.9433
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

60 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington 20100 38100 0.4724 2,710 1175 0.9374
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
Abington, PA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,710

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

60 SUNY at Fredonia 20100 53600 0.6248 2,771 1258 0.777
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

62 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20300 39800 0.4894 37,985 1390 0.5815
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

63 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 20500 57800 0.6451 1,109 1193 0.9088
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,109

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

63 Syracuse University 20500 83600 0.7548 16,149 1363 0.4879
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

65 SUNY Buffalo State University 20600 57800 0.6433 5,196 1109 0.8422
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

5,196

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

66 Stockton University 20700 46100 0.5511 7,583 1135 0.901
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,583

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

66 University of Houston-Clear Lake 20700 40100 0.4839 6,029 1070 0.9173
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,029

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

68 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27100 0.2287 31,875 1463 0.4503
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

69 Thiel College 21100 69100 0.6945 830 1065 0.7189
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thiel College
Greenville, PA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

830

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.9 %

70 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 21200 51900 0.5921 5,939 1065 0.5878
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

71 Grambling State University 21400 40500 0.4718 4,313 950 0.4486
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grambling State University
Grambling, LA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

4,313

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

44.9 %

71 Luther College 21400 75400 0.7164 1,384 1226 0.8398
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Luther College
Decorah, IA

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

1,384

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

71 Salisbury University 21400 29300 0.2697 6,477 1250 0.8826
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

6,477

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

71 Texas Southern University 21400 38900 0.4499 6,844 915 0.9691
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

6,844

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

75 Alabama State University 21500 43200 0.5029 3,521 945 0.9755
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,521

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

76 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 21600 49600 0.5641 4,047 1219 0.976
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

77 Boston College 21700 97700 0.7782 9,677 1490 0.1422
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$97,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

9,677

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

14.2 %

78 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona 21800 47900 0.5444 2,280 1189 0.9675
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Altoona, PA

Sticker Price

$47,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,280

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

79 Brigham Young University-Hawaii 21900 39100 0.4402 2,907 1125 0.4696
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University-Hawaii
Laie, HI

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,907

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

47.0 %

79 Grand Valley State University 21900 36600 0.4014 19,154 1084 0.9271
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

81 Lincoln University 22100 24900 0.1124 1,926 0 0
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

82 Christopher Newport University 22400 50800 0.5586 4,369 1189 0.8604
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,369

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

83 Bradley University 22600 59500 0.6194 3,258 1223 0.7459
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,258

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

83 Houghton University 22600 60900 0.6285 958 1277 0.89
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houghton University
Houghton, NY

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

958

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

85 Robert Morris University 23000 58000 0.6031 4,325 1145 0.8989
#85

#85 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 %

86 Dakota State University 23100 25600 0.0977 3,085 1192 0.9241
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dakota State University
Madison, SD

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

3,085

Est. Median SAT

1,192

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

87 Florida Memorial University 23200 51000 0.5446 1,206 0 0.8526
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Memorial University
Miami Gardens, FL

Sticker Price

$51,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,206

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

88 Columbia College 23600 38700 0.3898 876 1025 0.8878
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

876

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

89 Dominican University 23800 56000 0.5742 2,642 1005 0.8879
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,642

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

90 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks 23900 40900 0.4161 1,709 1185 0.9653
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
Reading, PA

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,709

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

91 University of North Texas 24200 37400 0.3527 34,414 1114 0.7089
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

34,414

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

92 Elmhurst University 24300 67000 0.6376 3,170 1148 0.7501
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

93 Western Oregon University 24600 24600 0 3,034 1040 0.8345
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,034

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

94 Fort Hays State University 24700 28500 0.1331 10,172 1075 0.9026
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

95 University of South Florida 24800 36500 0.3202 39,093 1239 0.4071
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

96 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 25100 36900 0.3201 15,273 1124 0.8089
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

15,273

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

97 Central College 25600 38700 0.3385 1,050 1145 0.8698
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central College
Pella, IA

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,050

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

98 Northwood University 25800 54500 0.5271 2,045 1055 0.6451
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwood University
Midland, MI

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,045

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

64.5 %

99 Minnesota State University Moorhead 25900 28300 0.0847 3,375 1090 0.5885
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,375

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

58.9 %

99 West Virginia Wesleyan College 25900 53800 0.5189 971 1030 0.9334
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

971

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

101 University of Akron Main Campus 26100 28000 0.0677 11,691 1069 0.7722
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

102 Bemidji State University 26400 26400 0 3,751 1075 0.5598
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,751

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

102 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 26400 40600 0.3495 42,604 1336 0.6056
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

104 Benedictine University 26500 48900 0.4581 2,082 1161 0.9576
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,082

Est. Median SAT

1,161

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

105 Colorado State University Pueblo 26700 30100 0.1128 3,893 1124 0.9839
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,893

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

105 Wright State University-Main Campus 26700 36500 0.2687 7,747 1073 0.9617
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

107 Cleveland State University 27100 38600 0.2981 9,418 1069 0.913
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

107 Lenoir-Rhyne University 27100 63100 0.5701 1,495 1075 0.8761
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,495

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

109 Central Connecticut State University 27900 30400 0.0823 9,463 1075 0.793
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

110 Bethune-Cookman University 28700 32300 0.1113 2,739 910 0.8824
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,739

Est. Median SAT

910

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

111 Clemson University 28900 37100 0.2207 23,401 1343 0.3834
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

112 University of Toledo 29200 32600 0.1041 10,726 1229 0.8889
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

10,726

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

113 California Lutheran University 29500 71700 0.5888 2,160 1254 0.7631
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,160

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

76.3 %

114 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 29700 33000 0.0999 7,088 1090 0.7448
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

114 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29700 34200 0.1314 31,845 1292 0.5651
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

116 Thomas Jefferson University 29800 70000 0.574 3,772 1255 0.8098
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$70,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,772

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

117 Towson University 29900 30200 0.0099 16,361 1098 0.8057
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

16,361

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

118 University of Northwestern-St Paul 30400 54600 0.4432 3,120 1165 0.3992
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northwestern-St Paul
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,120

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

39.9 %

119 Missouri University of Science and Technology 30700 36900 0.1691 5,687 1305 0.7863
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

5,687

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

120 Indiana University-Indianapolis 30800 33200 0.0722 14,834 1149 0.7803
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,834

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

121 Loyola University Maryland 30900 78800 0.608 4,013 1303 0.6986
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

4,013

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

69.9 %

122 Suffolk University 31000 83500 0.6288 4,247 1209 0.8228
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$83,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

4,247

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

123 Hampton University 31500 54800 0.4252 4,046 947 0.6358
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,046

Est. Median SAT

947

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

123 Westfield State University 31500 37600 0.1623 3,868 1085 0.8671
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westfield State University
Westfield, MA

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

3,868

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

86.7 %

125 Northern Kentucky University 31800 32100 0.0093 10,136 1090 0.9666
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

10,136

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

126 Immaculata University 31900 48600 0.3437 1,889 1245 0.8656
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,889

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

127 University of Scranton 32300 78700 0.5893 3,689 1250 0.8006
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,689

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

128 McKendree University 32400 52900 0.3868 1,757 1098 0.7172
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McKendree University
Lebanon, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,757

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

71.7 %

129 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 32900 59900 0.4511 11,087 1326 0.7397
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

11,087

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

130 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 17,556 1090 0.5386
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

131 Harding University 33400 47800 0.3012 3,536 1184 0.7052
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,536

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

132 Elizabethtown College 33600 57500 0.4154 1,935 1214 0.8892
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA

Sticker Price

$57,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,935

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

133 Pace University 34000 75700 0.5512 5,520 1260 0.7827
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$75,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

5,520

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

134 Charleston Southern University 34100 48400 0.2971 3,126 1060 0.9646
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,126

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

135 DePaul University 34200 69400 0.5069 14,338 1254 0.878
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,338

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

136 George Washington University 34400 81800 0.5796 11,495 1430 0.4713
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

11,495

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

137 Averett University 34700 57600 0.3977 1,244 1054 0.5659
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Averett University
Danville, VA

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,244

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

56.6 %

138 Adelphi University 34900 63300 0.4484 5,097 1237 0.7215
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,097

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

139 East Carolina University 36800 42700 0.1381 21,693 1160 0.9003
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

21,693

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

140 University of South Carolina-Upstate 37200 39700 0.063 4,789 1115 0.6671
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Upstate
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

141 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 37700 40100 0.0598 25,054 1239 0.7762
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

142 Saint Michael's College 38200 75800 0.496 1,051 1240 0.8976
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Michael's College
Colchester, VT

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,051

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

142 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38200 54400 0.2978 32,041 1302 0.4358
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

144 University of Illinois Chicago 38300 51400 0.2551 24,260 1252 0.7576
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

145 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 38800 38800 0 14,865 1210 0.9113
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,865

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

146 Stony Brook University 39600 53000 0.2527 18,616 1410 0.4818
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,616

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

147 Rowan University 39900 53600 0.2555 17,157 1219 0.7654
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

148 Drexel University 40400 86400 0.5324 12,318 1339 0.699
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$86,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

12,318

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

69.9 %

149 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 41400 55300 0.2516 21,388 1375 0.5945
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

150 New Jersey Institute of Technology 42000 43400 0.0322 9,827 1325 0.6737
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

9,827

Est. Median SAT

1,325

Acceptance Rate

67.4 %

150 University of Mount Olive 42000 50400 0.1666 1,944 1075 0.7575
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

1,944

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

152 Virginia Commonwealth University 42800 53400 0.1987 21,469 1148 0.9061
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

21,469

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

153 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 43200 88100 0.5098 35,358 1435 0.1642
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

154 Furman University 43400 84700 0.4879 2,304 1359 0.4869
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

154 Merrimack College 43400 78800 0.4492 4,123 1115 0.6927
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,123

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

69.3 %

156 College of Staten Island CUNY 43600 72500 0.3987 10,368 1064 0.999
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,368

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

157 Mercer University 45000 65400 0.3123 4,719 1273 0.643
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$65,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,719

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

158 Radford University 45200 47600 0.0503 6,206 1070 0.8939
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,206

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

159 Wentworth Institute of Technology 47900 71800 0.3329 4,182 1229 0.8783
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$71,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,182

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

160 Molloy University 48600 62300 0.22 3,396 1199 0.6633
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Molloy University
Rockville Centre, NY

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

3,396

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

161 Rutgers University-Newark 49500 61200 0.1911 7,989 1159 0.7136
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

162 Ramapo College of New Jersey 49700 63100 0.2124 5,492 1220 0.7026
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

5,492

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

70.3 %

163 University of North Georgia 50100 57000 0.121 19,321 1100 0.9618
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

19,321

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

164 University of Utah 51300 53700 0.0446 29,335 1222 0.9015
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

29,335

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

90.2 %

165 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 52800 61200 0.1372 26,490 1204 0.8863
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

166 University of Colorado Boulder 55400 70900 0.2186 32,244 1351 0.7809
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$70,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

167 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton 60300 60300 0 504 1189 0.9095
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton
Hazleton, PA

Sticker Price

$60,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

504

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

168 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine 60400 63700 0.0518 1,078 1193 0.9646
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine
Media, PA

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

1,078

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

169 Fordham University 88500 143900 0.3851 10,582 1406 0.5931
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$143,900

% Savings

39%

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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