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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Information Science/Studies Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Information Science/Studies Majors in California for 2027

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

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Information Science/Studies
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Antelope Valley Community College District 4500 12900 0.6514 13,532 0 0
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Antelope Valley Community College District
Lancaster, CA

Sticker Price

$12,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

13,532

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

2 Santa Ana College 4600 23100 0.8003 27,248 0 0
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

27,248

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

3 University of Michigan-Flint 5700 43600 0.8695 5,534 1109 0.6734
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

5,534

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

4 Santa Monica College 6400 15500 0.588 23,453 0 1
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Sticker Price

$15,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

23,453

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

5 Northern Kentucky University 7000 25900 0.7307 10,136 1090 0.9666
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

10,136

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

5 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 7000 41500 0.8321 38,572 1406 0.3659
#5

#5 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 %

7 College of Staten Island CUNY 7500 36100 0.7932 10,368 1064 0.999
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

10,368

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

8 Northwestern University 7600 94200 0.9192 9,060 1527 0.0769
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$94,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

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

#9 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 %

9 Lamar University 8700 22900 0.6193 8,387 1050 0.8353
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

11 Portland State University 9200 43300 0.7881 14,932 1094 0.8586
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

12 Savannah State University 9700 50900 0.8097 2,966 925 1
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

13 Southeastern Oklahoma State University 10000 41400 0.7591 3,224 1085 0.7643
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

3,224

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

14 Concord University 10500 49200 0.7861 1,638 990 0.9728
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,638

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

15 Central Connecticut State University 11200 34200 0.6722 9,463 1075 0.793
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

15 University of Illinois Chicago 11200 30200 0.6295 24,260 1252 0.7576
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

17 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 12600 35200 0.6427 18,667 1090 0.9711
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

18 Fort Hays State University 12700 19900 0.3624 10,172 1075 0.9026
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$19,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

18 University of North Florida 12700 22400 0.4336 14,837 1150 0.6815
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

14,837

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

20 University of South Florida 12900 22400 0.4245 39,093 1239 0.4071
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

21 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13000 27100 0.5195 29,727 980 0.9229
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

29,727

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

21 University of Louisiana at Monroe 13000 40800 0.6816 6,761 1105 0.8475
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

6,761

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

23 Coastal Carolina University 13100 27200 0.5185 11,471 1145 0.7003
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

11,471

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

70.0 %

23 Wayne State University 13100 46800 0.7205 16,390 1174 0.8359
#23

#23 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 %

25 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 13700 25700 0.4674 10,995 1075 0.7476
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,995

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

25 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 61700 0.7781 39,193 1418 0.4081
#25

#25 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 %

27 Northwestern State University of Louisiana 13900 38200 0.6353 7,501 1075 0.9467
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,501

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

27 Valdosta State University 13900 29700 0.5316 7,199 1015 0.7769
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

7,199

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

29 University of California-Riverside 14400 36500 0.6053 24,034 1199 0.8609
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

24,034

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

30 Mercy University 14700 46400 0.6836 6,692 1135 0.8724
#30

#30 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 %

31 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton 14800 41400 0.6427 504 1189 0.9095
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton
Hazleton, PA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

504

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

31 Wayne State College 14800 30500 0.5156 3,886 0 1
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State College
Wayne, NE

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,886

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

33 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny 15200 44000 0.6548 308 1180 0.9053
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny
McKeesport, PA

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

308

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

34 Jacksonville State University 15300 38200 0.5991 8,663 1069 0.7769
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,663

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

35 Grand Valley State University 15800 28300 0.441 19,154 1084 0.9271
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

36 Frostburg State University 15900 26600 0.402 3,436 1095 0.907
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,436

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

37 Grove City College 16200 39700 0.5919 2,247 1266 0.667
#37

#37 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 %

38 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16300 27800 0.4141 11,756 1124 0.8727
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

38 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 16300 44200 0.6319 1,829 1109 0.945
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$44,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,829

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

40 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington 16500 36400 0.546 2,710 1175 0.9374
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
Abington, PA

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,710

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

40 Southern University at New Orleans 16500 42000 0.6067 2,179 950 0.789
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University at New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,179

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

40 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16500 64800 0.7456 22,007 1427 0.1672
#40

#40 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 %

43 Emporia State University 16800 31200 0.4617 2,396 1075 0.9771
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

43 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto 16800 44000 0.6178 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

62%

Undergraduates

586

Est. Median SAT

1,132

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

43 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 16800 28900 0.4193 8,673 1090 0.9156
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

46 University of Colorado Boulder 17100 31900 0.4622 32,244 1351 0.7809
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

46 University of Kentucky 17100 37300 0.5421 25,535 1193 0.9294
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

46 University of South Alabama 17100 40200 0.5752 9,530 1140 0.9455
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

49 Morgan State University 17300 42200 0.5905 9,027 965 0.8223
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

49 Radford University 17300 33100 0.4767 6,206 1070 0.8939
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,206

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

51 East Carolina University 17600 26100 0.3256 21,693 1160 0.9003
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

21,693

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

52 Notre Dame of Maryland University 17700 95700 0.8147 711 1030 0.8214
#52

#52 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 %

52 Texas A&M University-Victoria 17700 46500 0.6189 2,627 1095 0.5253
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Victoria
Victoria, TX

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,627

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

52.5 %

54 Kennesaw State University 17800 27400 0.3501 46,069 1119 0.7944
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

55 San Jose State University 18000 41200 0.5618 29,890 1124 0.8039
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

56 Ramapo College of New Jersey 18200 36700 0.5035 5,492 1220 0.7026
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,492

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

70.3 %

57 SUNY Brockport 18300 26200 0.301 5,816 1195 0.7068
#57

#57 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 %

58 Rutgers University-Newark 18400 39200 0.5311 7,989 1159 0.7136
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

59 Norwich University 18700 100600 0.8144 2,626 1186 0.7444
#59

#59 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 %

60 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18800 54000 0.6515 3,991 1030 0.9654
#60

#60 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 %

61 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 19100 38900 0.5085 1,973 1189 0.8142
#61

#61 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 %

62 Fairmont State University 19400 30900 0.3721 3,090 970 0.9862
#62

#62 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 %

63 Rowan University 19600 41300 0.5257 17,157 1219 0.7654
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

64 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill 19700 45300 0.5649 653 1125 0.7972
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill
Schuylkill Haven, PA

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

653

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

79.7 %

65 State University of New York at Oswego 19800 40200 0.5076 5,293 1180 0.7989
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

5,293

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

66 Coppin State University 19900 27600 0.2792 1,908 950 0.4583
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,908

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

45.8 %

67 Texas A&M University-Commerce 20100 39000 0.4848 9,666 1045 0.7498
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

9,666

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

68 Stockton University 20200 46100 0.562 7,583 1135 0.901
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

7,583

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

68 SUNY at Fredonia 20200 53600 0.6229 2,771 1258 0.777
#68

#68 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 %

68 SUNY Buffalo State University 20200 57800 0.6503 5,196 1109 0.8422
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

5,196

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

71 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 20500 57800 0.6451 1,109 1193 0.9088
#71

#71 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 %

71 Syracuse University 20500 83600 0.7548 16,149 1363 0.4879
#71

#71 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 %

73 University of Houston-Clear Lake 20600 40100 0.4864 6,029 1070 0.9173
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,029

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

74 Thiel College 20900 69100 0.6973 830 1065 0.7189
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thiel College
Greenville, PA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

830

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.9 %

75 Grambling State University 21000 40500 0.4817 4,313 950 0.4486
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grambling State University
Grambling, LA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

4,313

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

44.9 %

75 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 17,556 1090 0.5386
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

77 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 21100 51900 0.594 5,939 1065 0.5878
#77

#77 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 %

77 Virginia Commonwealth University 21100 29900 0.2948 21,469 1148 0.9061
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,469

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

79 Alabama State University 21300 43200 0.5075 3,521 945 0.9755
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,521

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

80 Luther College 21400 75400 0.7164 1,384 1226 0.8398
#80

#80 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 %

80 Salisbury University 21400 29300 0.2697 6,477 1250 0.8826
#80

#80 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 %

82 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona 21500 47900 0.5507 2,280 1189 0.9675
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Altoona, PA

Sticker Price

$47,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,280

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

83 Boston College 21700 97700 0.7782 9,677 1490 0.1422
#83

#83 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 %

83 Christopher Newport University 21700 50800 0.5724 4,369 1189 0.8604
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,369

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

85 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,490 1204 0.8863
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

86 Brigham Young University-Hawaii 21900 39100 0.4402 2,907 1125 0.4696
#86

#86 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 %

87 Texas Southern University 22100 25500 0.1335 6,844 915 0.9691
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

6,844

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

88 Lincoln University 22200 46500 0.523 1,926 0 0
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

89 Pennsylvania Western University 22500 34400 0.3456 7,586 1045 0.9433
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

90 Houghton University 22700 60900 0.6269 958 1277 0.89
#90

#90 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 %

91 Robert Morris University 23000 58000 0.6031 4,325 1145 0.8989
#91

#91 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 %

92 Dakota State University 23100 25600 0.0977 3,085 1192 0.9241
#92

#92 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 %

92 Florida Memorial University 23100 51000 0.5466 1,206 0 0.8526
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Memorial University
Miami Gardens, FL

Sticker Price

$51,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,206

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

94 Columbia College 23400 38700 0.395 876 1025 0.8878
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

876

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

95 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks 23700 40900 0.421 1,709 1185 0.9653
#95

#95 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 %

96 University of North Texas 23800 37400 0.3634 34,414 1114 0.7089
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

34,414

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

97 Dominican University 23900 56000 0.573 2,642 1005 0.8879
#97

#97 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 %

98 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 24800 36900 0.3282 15,273 1124 0.8089
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

15,273

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

99 Central College 25500 38700 0.3411 1,050 1145 0.8698
#99

#99 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 %

100 Northwood University 25700 54500 0.5289 2,045 1055 0.6451
#100

#100 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 %

101 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 25800 49600 0.4795 4,047 1219 0.976
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

101 University of Akron Main Campus 25800 28000 0.0784 11,691 1069 0.7722
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

103 Minnesota State University Moorhead 25900 28300 0.0847 3,375 1090 0.5885
#103

#103 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 %

103 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 25900 40600 0.3618 42,604 1336 0.6056
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

103 West Virginia Wesleyan College 25900 53800 0.5189 971 1030 0.9334
#103

#103 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 %

106 Wright State University-Main Campus 26300 36500 0.2796 7,747 1073 0.9617
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

107 Bemidji State University 26400 26400 0 3,751 1075 0.5598
#107

#107 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 %

108 Colorado State University Pueblo 26700 30100 0.1128 3,893 1124 0.9839
#108

#108 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 %

109 Lenoir-Rhyne University 27100 63100 0.5701 1,495 1075 0.8761
#109

#109 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 %

110 Bethune-Cookman University 28500 32300 0.1175 2,739 910 0.8824
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

2,739

Est. Median SAT

910

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

111 University of Utah 28600 32000 0.1061 29,335 1222 0.9015
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

29,335

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

90.2 %

112 Western Oregon University 28800 28800 0 3,034 1040 0.8345
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,034

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

113 Saint Xavier University 29200 58200 0.498 3,100 1050 0.843
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$58,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,100

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.3 %

114 Towson University 29400 30200 0.0265 16,361 1098 0.8057
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

16,361

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

114 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29400 34200 0.1402 31,845 1292 0.5651
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

116 Thomas Jefferson University 29500 70000 0.5782 3,772 1255 0.8098
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$70,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,772

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

117 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 29600 29600 0 11,087 1326 0.7397
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,087

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

117 University of Toledo 29600 42000 0.2954 10,726 1229 0.8889
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

10,726

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

119 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 29700 33000 0.0999 7,088 1090 0.7448
#119

#119 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 %

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

#120 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 %

121 Missouri University of Science and Technology 30700 36900 0.1691 5,687 1305 0.7863
#121

#121 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 %

122 Suffolk University 30800 83500 0.6312 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 Benedictine University 30900 48900 0.3681 2,082 1161 0.9576
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,082

Est. Median SAT

1,161

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

124 Loyola University Maryland 31000 78800 0.6067 4,013 1303 0.6986
#124

#124 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 %

125 Hampton University 31200 54800 0.4306 4,046 947 0.6358
#125

#125 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 %

126 Angelo State University 31500 35400 0.1101 10,103 1055 0.7981
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,103

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

126 Westfield State University 31500 37600 0.1623 3,868 1085 0.8671
#126

#126 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 %

128 Cleveland State University 31600 32100 0.0156 9,418 1069 0.913
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

129 Immaculata University 32000 48600 0.3417 1,889 1245 0.8656
#129

#129 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 %

129 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32000 35200 0.0908 32,041 1302 0.4358
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

131 University of Scranton 32300 78700 0.5893 3,689 1250 0.8006
#131

#131 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 %

132 Harding University 33400 47800 0.3012 3,536 1184 0.7052
#132

#132 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 %

133 Elizabethtown College 33500 57500 0.4172 1,935 1214 0.8892
#133

#133 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 %

134 Pace University 33900 75700 0.5525 5,520 1260 0.7827
#134

#134 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 %

135 Charleston Southern University 34100 48400 0.2971 3,126 1060 0.9646
#135

#135 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 %

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 34500 57600 0.4012 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 University of South Carolina-Upstate 36900 39700 0.0706 4,789 1115 0.6671
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Upstate
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

140 Molloy University 37500 62300 0.3983 3,396 1199 0.6633
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Molloy University
Rockville Centre, NY

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,396

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

141 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 38800 38800 0 14,865 1210 0.9113
#141

#141 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 %

142 Bradley University 39100 60600 0.3547 3,258 1223 0.7459
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,258

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

143 Stony Brook University 39600 53000 0.2527 18,616 1410 0.4818
#143

#143 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 %

144 Drexel University 39900 86400 0.5382 12,318 1339 0.699
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$86,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

12,318

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

69.9 %

145 McKendree University 40500 52900 0.2343 1,757 1098 0.7172
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McKendree University
Lebanon, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,757

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

71.7 %

146 Elmhurst University 40700 69600 0.415 3,170 1148 0.7501
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

146 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 40700 55300 0.2642 21,388 1375 0.5945
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

148 Saint Michael's College 40900 75800 0.4604 1,051 1240 0.8976
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Michael's College
Colchester, VT

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,051

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

149 Wentworth Institute of Technology 41900 71800 0.4165 4,182 1229 0.8783
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$71,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,182

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

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 %

151 University of Maryland-College Park 42600 58600 0.2731 31,875 1463 0.4503
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$58,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

152 James Madison University 43100 45000 0.0422 21,358 1260 0.6879
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

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 %

154 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43400 58800 0.262 25,054 1239 0.7762
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

157 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 44800 56600 0.2084 12,122 1283 0.8296
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

158 Mercer University 45000 65400 0.3123 4,719 1273 0.643
#158

#158 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 %

159 The University of Texas at Arlington 46900 57200 0.1801 32,545 1129 0.799
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

160 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 61500 0.234 37,985 1390 0.5815
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$61,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

161 DePaul University 49000 69400 0.2938 14,338 1254 0.878
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,338

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

162 College of Charleston 49900 64600 0.2276 10,596 1255 0.73
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

10,596

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

163 University of North Georgia 50000 57000 0.1228 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 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50500 52900 0.0453 14,834 1149 0.7803
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

14,834

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

165 California Lutheran University 53400 71700 0.2555 2,160 1254 0.7631
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,160

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

76.3 %

166 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine 60400 63700 0.0518 1,078 1193 0.9646
#166

#166 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 %

167 Clemson University 61300 63700 0.0376 23,401 1343 0.3834
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

168 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver 64000 64000 0 475 1195 0.9418
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver
Monaca, PA

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

475

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

169 New Jersey Institute of Technology 66900 66900 0 9,827 1325 0.6737
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$66,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,827

Est. Median SAT

1,325

Acceptance Rate

67.4 %

170 Fordham University 88500 143900 0.3851 10,582 1406 0.5931
#170

#170 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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