Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

Most Affordable International Business/Trade/Commerce Colleges in the state of Illinois for 2026

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Which colleges are most affordable for Illinois residents ? The answer may surprise you.
These rankings of the most affordable colleges for Illinois residents are based on the estimated net price for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of Illinois.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of the school paid by the student and family, after factoring in merit and grant aid from the college federal programs and work study.The net prices displayed in these rankings are College Raptor's estimates.

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Illinois
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Hillsdale College 5700 53900 0.8943 1,649 1412 0.2072
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, MI

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,649

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

20.7 %

2 CUNY Bernard M Baruch College 8600 34500 0.7503 16,086 1293 0.5117
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

16,086

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

51.2 %

3 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5776 7,206 1015 0.7214
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,206

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

4 Eastern Washington University 11500 30900 0.6273 6,951 1055 0.9437
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

4 Marshall University 11500 27100 0.5747 9,165 1065 0.9572
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

6 Northeastern State University 11900 22900 0.4802 5,085 1035 0.9935
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,085

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

7 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12200 29900 0.5919 12,498 1010 0.8896
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

8 Northern Illinois University 12400 29000 0.5718 11,349 1070 0.6979
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

9 Massachusetts Maritime Academy 12600 21000 0.4002 1,407 1120 0.7207
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Buzzards Bay, MA

Sticker Price

$21,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,407

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

10 Utah State University 13000 30000 0.5659 25,920 1176 0.9247
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

11 Florida Atlantic University 13300 24800 0.4629 24,942 1130 0.6613
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

24,942

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

12 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,083 1412 0.4517
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

13 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 13800 19400 0.2887 14,416 1205 0.8851
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

13 Wichita State University 13800 29800 0.5369 14,280 1094 0.7211
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

15 Georgetown University 14000 92200 0.8482 7,833 1457 0.1291
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

7,833

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

12.9 %

16 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 14400 41100 0.6502 8,975 1045 0.9721
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

8,975

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

17 Pittsburg State University 14500 25200 0.4241 4,491 1055 0.8727
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,491

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

18 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 36300 0.5973 5,241 1075 0.8613
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

19 Ohio State University-Main Campus 15000 25700 0.4158 46,815 1339 0.6057
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

20 Central Michigan University 15200 40600 0.6257 10,219 1095 0.8982
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

21 University of Nebraska at Omaha 15500 23400 0.338 11,756 1124 0.8727
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

22 Trinity University 15800 64800 0.7563 2,518 1402 0.2592
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

23 University of St Thomas 15900 50900 0.6879 3,395 1080 0.8993
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

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

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

25 Northeastern University 16100 89900 0.8213 22,695 1490 0.0522
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

25 Stephen F Austin State University 16100 22600 0.2872 9,129 1060 0.7445
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$22,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

27 Lake Superior State University 16200 31700 0.4883 1,551 1114 1
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

28 Grand Valley State University 16400 25300 0.3522 19,002 1233 0.8302
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

29 Auburn University at Montgomery 16600 25100 0.3384 3,326 1085 0.9157
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University at Montgomery
Montgomery, AL

Sticker Price

$25,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,326

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

29 Southeast Missouri State University 16600 30300 0.4533 7,926 1080 0.6897
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,926

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

29 Waynesburg University 16600 45000 0.6302 1,088 1099 0.9169
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,088

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

32 Sam Houston State University 16900 23000 0.2652 17,787 1030 0.9026
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

33 Arkansas State University 17000 28100 0.3952 9,985 1075 0.7959
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

34 Denison University 17200 69300 0.7512 2,406 1383 0.1693
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

35 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 17400 24700 0.2979 8,765 1209 0.8799
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

36 Bucknell University 17700 88400 0.7996 3,920 1284 0.2893
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

37 Husson University 17800 48100 0.6293 2,762 1115 0.8095
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Husson University
Bangor, ME

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,762

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

37 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17800 26300 0.3236 19,701 1214 0.8749
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

39 University of South Alabama 17900 22400 0.2013 9,241 1140 0.7096
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

40 Georgia Southern University 18000 23800 0.2441 23,618 1065 0.8789
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

40 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 18000 32100 0.4399 3,856 1169 0.7518
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

42 Angelo State University 18500 23100 0.1979 9,779 1055 0.8301
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

43 Framingham State University 18600 31000 0.4001 2,817 1125 0.8491
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,817

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

44 Wright State University-Main Campus 18700 27000 0.3079 7,505 1059 0.9633
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

45 The University of Texas at Dallas 18800 29800 0.3697 21,858 1283 0.6513
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

46 Eastern Michigan University 18900 36100 0.4762 10,470 1055 0.7964
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

47 Simpson College 19300 59400 0.6752 1,140 1430 0.8888
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,140

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

48 The University of Montana 19400 25200 0.2299 8,014 1184 0.9586
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

49 Lindenwood University 19500 35800 0.4557 4,663 1170 0.5684
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

4,663

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

56.8 %

49 Loyola University New Orleans 19500 71100 0.726 3,032 1145 0.9305
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

49 Western Kentucky University 19500 26800 0.2717 14,151 960 0.9387
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

52 Cleveland State University 19700 37300 0.4721 9,418 1005 0.913
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

52 Savannah State University 19700 27300 0.2779 2,857 950 0.8368
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

54 University of Nevada-Reno 19800 28200 0.2979 18,895 1134 0.7371
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

54 University of Southern Mississippi 19800 26300 0.2468 10,193 1181 0.9912
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

56 Farmingdale State College 20000 23000 0.1303 10,007 1145 0.6329
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,007

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

57 Dickinson College 20100 90100 0.7769 2,311 1399 0.4209
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

57 University of the Southwest 20100 28600 0.2972 337 945 0.7573
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Southwest
Hobbs, NM

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

337

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

59 Salem State University 20200 28500 0.2912 4,853 1100 0.9557
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

60 Coe College 20300 76500 0.7346 1,195 1207 0.6404
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coe College
Cedar Rapids, IA

Sticker Price

$76,500

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

1,195

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

60 Minot State University 20300 23500 0.1361 2,499 1075 0.6462
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

62 University of Hawaii at Manoa 20400 36700 0.4437 14,576 1144 0.6967
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

63 Lebanon Valley College 20700 71600 0.7111 1,720 1225 0.8377
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PA

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,720

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

64 San Diego State University 20800 28100 0.2599 34,637 1208 0.3598
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

65 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,130 0 0.5256
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

66 Olivet Nazarene University 21100 88800 0.7623 2,704 1104 0.5586
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

66 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 21100 23500 0.1023 10,090 1075 0.9368
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

10,090

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

68 Augsburg University 21200 56400 0.6241 2,527 1065 0.8198
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augsburg University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,527

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

69 Saint Peter's University 21300 66300 0.6785 2,101 1070 0.9053
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

70 Cottey College 21800 37300 0.4159 261 1090 0.7023
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cottey College
Nevada, MO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

261

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

71 Madonna University 21900 50400 0.5655 1,839 1005 0.9293
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Madonna University
Livonia, MI

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,839

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

72 Canisius University 22000 53200 0.5861 1,724 1129 0.7224
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Canisius University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

73 Grand View University 22100 52500 0.5791 1,483 1035 0.9843
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand View University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,483

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

73 Houston Christian University 22100 56800 0.6109 2,899 1090 0.8458
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houston Christian University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,899

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

73 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 22100 33900 0.3479 7,353 1085 0.9077
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

76 Bradley University 22200 48300 0.5396 3,596 1174 0.7675
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

76 Nebraska Wesleyan University 22200 56400 0.6067 1,463 1195 0.7982
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,463

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

76 Trinity Bible College and Graduate School 22200 36400 0.3902 144 0 0.3622
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity Bible College and Graduate School
Ellendale, ND

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

144

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

79 Ave Maria University 22300 44800 0.502 1,250 1193 0.4481
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ave Maria University
Ave Maria, FL

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,250

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

80 American International College 22400 63600 0.6474 1,331 1020 0.969
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American International College
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$63,600

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,331

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

81 CUNY Queens College 22500 29300 0.2318 13,464 1146 0.6434
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

13,464

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

82 Saint Norbert College 22600 62300 0.6373 1,970 1193 0.8574
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

83 Eastern Nazarene College 22700 45000 0.4949 379 1034 0.5896
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Nazarene College
Quincy, MA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

379

Est. Median SAT

1,034

Acceptance Rate

59.0 %

83 Lewis University 22700 57000 0.6019 4,326 1099 0.7128
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

83 University of Memphis 22700 30000 0.2437 15,770 1075 0.7203
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

86 Alma College 22800 70500 0.677 1,159 1085 0.57
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alma College
Alma, MI

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,159

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

87 University of South Carolina-Columbia 22900 22900 0 30,187 1292 0.6015
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

87 Washington State University 22900 36800 0.3783 14,346 1139 0.8797
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

89 Grove City College 23100 37200 0.3791 2,341 1256 0.7232
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,341

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

90 Saint Ambrose University 23200 54500 0.5744 1,939 1085 0.7733
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,939

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

91 Monmouth College 23300 61400 0.6211 727 1150 0.866
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Monmouth College
Monmouth, IL

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

727

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

91 Southwest Baptist University 23300 41200 0.4339 1,622 1090 0.9972
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,622

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

91 University of Central Missouri 23300 34300 0.3206 7,584 1055 0.638
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,584

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

63.8 %

94 Daemen University 23500 54400 0.5684 1,656 1209 0.7375
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Daemen University
Amherst, NY

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,656

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

95 Ohio University-Main Campus 23800 24500 0.0285 19,888 1209 0.8517
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

95 Oral Roberts University 23800 55600 0.5718 5,017 1139 0.989
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

97 Hamline University 24000 56500 0.5748 1,716 1145 0.8983
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$56,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,716

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

98 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 24200 39200 0.3828 28,674 980 0.9401
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

99 La Roche University 24300 55400 0.5616 1,986 1150 0.7761
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

La Roche University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,986

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

99 North Central College 24300 62500 0.6112 2,454 1203 0.7733
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

101 Notre Dame of Maryland University 24700 62200 0.6033 686 1030 0.8649
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

686

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

102 Dominican University 24800 55500 0.5522 2,690 1035 0.9032
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,690

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

102 Elmhurst University 24800 67000 0.6301 3,170 1148 0.7357
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

102 Friends University 24800 59300 0.5816 1,549 1030 0.6046
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Friends University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,549

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

60.5 %

102 Tiffin University 24800 48000 0.4838 2,666 990 0.7977
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,666

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

106 Augustana College 24900 72800 0.6581 2,522 1163 0.6277
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

106 Oklahoma Baptist University 24900 51700 0.5179 1,409 1110 0.6327
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,409

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

108 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 25000 36600 0.3173 65,450 1203 0.8989
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

108 Temple University 25000 36300 0.3116 21,428 1245 0.8045
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

108 Westminster College 25000 53800 0.5358 593 1160 0.7758
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster College
Fulton, MO

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

593

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

111 Bellevue University 25200 25700 0.0194 11,096 0 0.995
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

11,096

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

111 Concordia College at Moorhead 25200 48500 0.4808 1,799 1180 0.6306
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,799

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

63.1 %

113 St. Mary's University 25300 55900 0.5476 2,150 1084 0.9776
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,150

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.8 %

114 Ball State University 25400 25900 0.0193 15,189 1170 0.855
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

114 California State University-Fullerton 25400 41400 0.3858 38,597 0 0.9052
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

116 La Salle University 25600 58100 0.5593 2,675 1005 0.9552
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$58,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

95.5 %

116 Toccoa Falls College 25600 35600 0.2806 3,013 1155 0.6589
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Toccoa Falls College
Toccoa Falls, GA

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,013

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

65.9 %

118 Walla Walla University 25700 51700 0.5024 1,238 1159 0.604
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Walla Walla University
College Place, WA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,238

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

119 Eastern Mennonite University 25800 62000 0.5839 791 1269 1
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

791

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

119 University of Minnesota-Crookston 25800 28600 0.0988 2,510 1095 0.8781
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Crookston
Crookston, MN

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

2,510

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

121 Northwood University 25900 54500 0.5252 1,989 1075 0.839
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwood University
Midland, MI

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,989

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

122 Otterbein University 26000 66500 0.6094 2,211 1114 0.8452
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,211

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

122 Saginaw Valley State University 26000 38900 0.3313 6,152 1050 0.7207
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,152

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

122 Stetson University 26000 79100 0.6716 2,349 1209 0.716
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stetson University
DeLand, FL

Sticker Price

$79,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,349

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

125 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 26100 36500 0.2846 14,783 1140 0.8096
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

125 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5965 1,742 1207 0.7813
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

125 Westminster University 26100 59500 0.561 842 1233 0.6657
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

842

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

128 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 26200 31800 0.1762 27,082 1099 0.8459
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

129 Maryville University of Saint Louis 26300 48900 0.4619 5,692 1090 0.9508
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maryville University of Saint Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,692

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

129 University of the Incarnate Word 26300 59900 0.5613 4,638 1035 0.9813
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,638

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

131 La Sierra University 26400 55100 0.5213 1,244 1015 0.933
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

La Sierra University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,244

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

132 Benedictine University 26500 48900 0.4581 1,972 1150 0.9523
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,972

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

132 Marietta College 26500 62300 0.5741 1,023 1075 0.7929
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marietta College
Marietta, OH

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,023

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

132 Norwich University 26500 70900 0.6264 2,642 1209 0.7361
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$70,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,642

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

135 Northwest Nazarene University 26600 68400 0.6111 1,043 1145 0.7159
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,043

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

136 Saint Edward's University 26700 71900 0.6283 2,731 1135 0.8369
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Edward's University
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,731

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

136 University of Arkansas 26700 30800 0.1324 28,859 1179 0.7431
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

138 Columbia College 26900 41300 0.349 876 1025 0.8878
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

876

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

138 Tulane University of Louisiana 26900 83600 0.6785 7,283 1451 0.1398
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

138 Wingate University 26900 65000 0.5859 2,673 1100 0.9113
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wingate University
Wingate, NC

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,673

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

141 Kennesaw State University 27000 27000 0 42,840 1120 0.6919
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

142 Flagler College 27100 37800 0.2833 2,409 1100 0.8076
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

142 Juniata College 27100 70800 0.6172 1,242 1193 0.7891
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

144 The University of Tampa 27200 56900 0.5216 10,594 1185 0.4034
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

145 Creighton University 27300 56600 0.5177 4,647 1328 0.7975
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Creighton University
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

4,647

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

146 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 27400 53300 0.4858 2,803 1105 0.9576
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,803

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

147 Aquinas College 27600 53300 0.4823 1,019 1035 0.8988
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,019

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

148 John Carroll University 27700 72100 0.6159 2,339 1292 0.809
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

John Carroll University
University Heights, OH

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,339

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

148 University of Tulsa 27700 62700 0.5585 2,852 1328 0.615
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

150 Thomas College 28000 55800 0.4984 1,581 905 0.9707
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thomas College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,581

Est. Median SAT

905

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

151 Washburn University 28200 38100 0.26 5,331 1015 1
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washburn University
Topeka, KS

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,331

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

152 Austin College 28300 81500 0.6529 1,167 1214 0.4765
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin College
Sherman, TX

Sticker Price

$81,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,167

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

47.7 %

152 Grace College and Theological Seminary 28300 41800 0.3221 1,817 1080 0.8078
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grace College and Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,817

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

152 John Brown University 28300 48300 0.4153 1,882 1226 0.6764
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,882

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

67.6 %

155 Assumption University 28500 74400 0.6173 1,713 1085 0.8298
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Assumption University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,713

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

156 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 31500 0.0921 11,160 1069 0.5967
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

157 Salisbury University 28700 28700 0 6,288 1250 0.8747
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,288

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

158 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 29100 31400 0.0725 9,513 1200 0.8122
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

9,513

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

159 Cornerstone University 29200 40800 0.2838 1,444 1124 0.7316
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,444

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

73.2 %

160 Messiah University 29300 54100 0.4586 2,618 1241 0.7897
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,618

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

161 University of Toledo 29500 32600 0.0943 11,013 1159 0.9202
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

162 Lenoir-Rhyne University 29900 51100 0.4151 1,477 1075 0.8068
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,477

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

162 Southern Adventist University 29900 46900 0.3621 2,827 1125 0.6661
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,827

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

164 Trevecca Nazarene University 30000 46100 0.3485 1,903 1085 0.6944
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$46,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

165 Jacksonville University 30200 66200 0.5441 2,946 1195 0.5696
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

166 Baker University 30300 54800 0.4481 1,264 1040 0.9418
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baker University
Baldwin City, KS

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,264

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

166 Belmont University 30300 67800 0.5529 7,167 1273 0.9528
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,167

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

168 Gannon University 30400 45300 0.329 2,768 1174 0.7416
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

169 Rochester Institute of Technology 30500 78100 0.6096 14,267 1363 0.6693
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

170 DeSales University 30700 74500 0.5878 2,172 1175 0.7709
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DeSales University
Center Valley, PA

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,172

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

77.1 %

170 University of Redlands 30700 81400 0.6227 2,045 1226 0.8271
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Redlands
Redlands, CA

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,045

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

82.7 %

172 Azusa Pacific University 30900 66000 0.532 2,996 1138 0.7959
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,996

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

173 Oklahoma Christian University 31100 45000 0.3076 2,012 1159 0.9707
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,012

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

173 SUNY Brockport 31100 37900 0.1794 5,816 1195 0.7068
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

175 University of Rhode Island 31300 46700 0.3298 14,376 1148 0.7216
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

176 Palm Beach Atlantic University 31400 64500 0.5138 3,094 1105 0.8832
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,094

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

177 Kean University 31600 39600 0.2021 11,758 1035 0.7688
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

178 Adrian College 31700 67500 0.53 1,678 1060 0.6843
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,678

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

68.4 %

179 University of North Florida 31800 37900 0.161 13,735 1150 0.5324
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

180 University of Scranton 32300 76300 0.5763 3,613 1220 0.812
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$76,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,613

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

181 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 32400 39900 0.1879 9,967 1080 0.9475
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

181 Southern New Hampshire University 32400 47600 0.3192 159,653 965 0.9612
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

159,653

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

96.1 %

183 Widener University 32500 75300 0.5682 2,811 1155 0.8402
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$75,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,811

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

184 Spring Arbor University 32600 51100 0.3633 1,091 1120 0.3733
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,091

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

185 Franciscan University of Steubenville 32700 44700 0.2684 2,978 1222 0.7223
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville, OH

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,978

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

185 Southeastern University 32700 60500 0.4592 10,351 1130 0.6165
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,351

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

187 Drake University 32800 68500 0.521 2,585 1283 0.6385
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

187 University of Dayton 32800 64100 0.4883 7,737 1284 0.6566
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

189 Harding University 32900 47000 0.2995 3,523 1193 0.3942
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,523

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

39.4 %

190 Ohio Wesleyan University 33000 73700 0.552 1,525 1241 0.556
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

190 Saint Francis University 33000 61500 0.4634 2,450 1150 0.7916
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA

Sticker Price

$61,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,450

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

190 Texas A&M University-San Antonio 33000 40400 0.183 6,706 960 0.92
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,706

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

193 Appalachian State University 33500 35800 0.0642 19,560 1159 0.9014
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

194 Elizabethtown College 33700 54600 0.383 1,903 1214 0.7787
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

194 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1421 0.4709
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,677

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

194 Lasell University 33700 47000 0.2827 1,293 1139 0.927
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lasell University
Newton, MA

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,293

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

197 Gardner-Webb University 33800 50400 0.3295 1,840 1085 0.8702
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,840

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

198 Valparaiso University 34000 62700 0.4572 2,123 1247 0.8934
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

199 Minnesota State University, Mankato 34200 37200 0.0826 12,897 1110 0.9133
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

200 Saint Anselm College 34500 73700 0.5319 2,094 1195 0.7805
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Anselm College
Manchester, NH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,094

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

200 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 34500 35100 0.0171 33,572 1264 0.8529
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

202 University of Denver 34700 76800 0.5481 6,619 1349 0.7729
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

1,349

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

202 University of South Florida 34700 34700 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

204 Barry University 34900 54600 0.3607 3,232 1015 0.7721
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Barry University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,232

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

204 State University of New York at New Paltz 34900 35100 0.0057 6,197 1260 0.6161
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

204 The University of Texas at El Paso 34900 48400 0.2791 20,609 990 0.999
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

207 Cedarville University 35100 55100 0.364 4,916 1247 0.6488
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

207 Chatham University 35100 63300 0.4458 1,555 1197 0.6196
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,555

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

62.0 %

209 California Baptist University 35200 65200 0.4601 8,417 1069 0.8535
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

209 Goldey-Beacom College 35200 38100 0.0768 702 0 0.7653
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Goldey-Beacom College
Wilmington, DE

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

702

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

211 Mount Mercy University 35500 61200 0.42 1,185 1075 0.7876
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,185

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

212 Baldwin Wallace University 35700 47300 0.2452 2,862 1194 0.757
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

212 The University of Texas at Arlington 35700 42400 0.158 31,112 1130 0.8129
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

214 Boise State University 35800 48800 0.2664 24,030 1025 0.8721
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

214 Roger Williams University 35800 63700 0.4381 4,050 1225 0.8778
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,050

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

214 Seton Hill University 35800 63800 0.4386 1,597 1150 0.7579
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,597

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

217 Anderson University 35900 46900 0.2359 1,095 1055 0.5342
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, IN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,095

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

53.4 %

218 Chaminade University of Honolulu 36200 56300 0.3569 1,817 1055 0.5187
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chaminade University of Honolulu
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,817

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

51.9 %

219 Florida International University 36300 36800 0.0136 44,904 1175 0.5466
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

220 Andrews University 36400 47100 0.227 1,312 1208 0.874
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Sticker Price

$47,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,312

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

220 Ashland University 36400 52700 0.3091 5,180 1145 0.8053
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,180

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

222 Davenport University 36500 44400 0.1779 4,991 0 0.9827
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

4,991

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

222 Mercer University 36500 60500 0.3967 4,690 1273 0.6889
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

224 Eckerd College 36700 75100 0.5111 1,893 1255 0.758
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg, FL

Sticker Price

$75,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,893

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

225 University of Michigan-Flint 36800 39400 0.066 5,011 1084 0.7047
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,011

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

226 University of Central Oklahoma 37600 38500 0.0234 10,454 1095 0.8176
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

227 Benedictine College 37700 50800 0.258 2,391 1229 0.7645
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,391

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

228 Dominican University New York 37800 53500 0.2936 1,115 1170 0.9771
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University New York
Orangeburg, NY

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,115

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

228 Seattle University 37800 69800 0.4582 4,103 1256 0.7703
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

4,103

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

230 Xavier University 38400 67500 0.4312 4,239 1218 0.8669
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,239

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

86.7 %

231 Champlain College 38500 70000 0.4503 1,691 1304 0.8764
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Champlain College
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$70,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,691

Est. Median SAT

1,304

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

232 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 38600 44600 0.1345 22,351 1159 0.7504
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

232 Suffolk University 38600 73600 0.4758 4,324 1209 0.822
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

4,324

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

234 St. Thomas University 39200 54900 0.2859 3,967 1000 0.994
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Thomas University
Miami Gardens, FL

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,967

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

235 Arcadia University 39500 71600 0.4483 2,030 1185 0.8022
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arcadia University
Glenside, PA

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,030

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

80.2 %

236 Nichols College 39600 59600 0.3359 1,152 1070 0.8814
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nichols College
Dudley, MA

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,152

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

237 Pace University 39700 74100 0.464 8,038 1274 0.7592
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,038

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

238 Loyola University Chicago 40000 67600 0.4085 12,538 1303 0.816
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$67,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

12,538

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

239 Johnson & Wales University-Providence 40500 66000 0.3861 3,908 1050 0.8844
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,908

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

240 Endicott College 40700 63200 0.3559 3,176 1255 0.7229
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Endicott College
Beverly, MA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,176

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

240 Marymount Manhattan College 40700 68600 0.4064 1,601 1224 0.8261
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,601

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

242 University of Puget Sound 40900 85800 0.5236 1,594 1292 0.7225
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,594

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

243 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College 41300 41300 0 3,244 1224 0.9683
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,244

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

244 Fairfield University 41500 77900 0.467 5,391 1350 0.3329
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$77,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,391

Est. Median SAT

1,350

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

245 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 41600 42500 0.0212 14,449 1195 0.7816
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

246 Campbell University 41700 65100 0.3591 2,699 1120 0.872
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,699

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

246 Hofstra University 41700 74600 0.4409 6,581 1323 0.6808
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

246 Illinois State University 41700 47300 0.1179 19,107 1115 0.8815
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

246 Iona University 41700 69000 0.3957 3,382 1214 0.8694
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iona University
New Rochelle, NY

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,382

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

250 Loyola University Maryland 42000 78800 0.4671 3,881 1309 0.7549
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

251 St. John's University-New York 42100 80100 0.4742 15,640 1249 0.8343
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$80,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

15,640

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

252 Quinnipiac University 42200 79200 0.4671 6,248 1209 0.77
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,248

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

253 Saint Joseph's University 42300 74500 0.4321 4,828 1234 0.8639
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,828

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

254 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,185 1204 0.7871
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,185

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

255 Mercyhurst University 42500 66400 0.3601 2,274 1189 0.8102
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,274

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

255 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42500 54900 0.2261 20,418 1375 0.5808
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

257 University at Buffalo 42600 46800 0.0897 20,360 1303 0.7418
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

258 University of Maryland-College Park 42700 52900 0.1928 31,133 1456 0.448
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

259 Butler University 43300 64500 0.3286 4,489 1279 0.8508
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

260 Florida Institute of Technology 43500 68600 0.3656 3,677 1224 0.577
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,677

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

261 Merrimack College 43600 78800 0.4464 4,199 1115 0.7361
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,199

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

262 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 43800 50300 0.1293 34,242 1260 0.7333
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

263 Western Washington University 45000 50900 0.1158 13,752 1218 0.9325
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

264 Duquesne University 45400 70500 0.3557 5,371 1269 0.8356
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,371

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

265 High Point University 45800 70500 0.3504 5,006 1209 0.7683
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

High Point University
High Point, NC

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,006

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

266 Saint Louis University 46000 74500 0.3826 10,436 1260 0.7504
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,436

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

267 University of San Diego 46100 85500 0.4608 5,851 1298 0.5238
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of San Diego
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,851

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

268 Bryant University 46300 73800 0.3727 3,200 1265 0.6546
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryant University
Smithfield, RI

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,200

Est. Median SAT

1,265

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

269 James Madison University 46400 46400 0 21,112 1260 0.7151
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

270 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott 46800 63800 0.2674 3,229 1258 0.7658
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
Prescott, AZ

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

3,229

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

271 University of Delaware 47200 53200 0.1127 19,119 1303 0.6356
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

272 Maine Maritime Academy 47300 49800 0.0502 945 1180 0.5606
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maine Maritime Academy
Castine, ME

Sticker Price

$49,800

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

945

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

56.1 %

273 Ramapo College of New Jersey 47400 48100 0.0145 5,444 1214 0.7064
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

5,444

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

274 College of Charleston 49700 59000 0.1577 10,880 1255 0.6003
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$59,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

275 University of St Thomas 50100 70300 0.2875 6,044 1270 0.9125
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

276 Drexel University 51200 82600 0.38 13,169 1339 0.7944
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

13,169

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

277 Lynn University 51600 64200 0.1963 2,861 1130 0.7347
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,861

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

278 William Paterson University of New Jersey 51800 57000 0.0913 6,546 1153 0.9252
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

6,546

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

279 Howard University 53500 61600 0.1315 11,519 1208 0.4134
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

279 University of San Francisco 53500 83200 0.3568 5,321 1292 0.6171
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$83,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,321

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

281 Fordham University 56000 94600 0.4082 10,307 1415 0.5628
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

10,307

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

56.3 %

282 University of La Verne 62100 66500 0.0662 2,414 1123 0.4847
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

2,414

Est. Median SAT

1,123

Acceptance Rate

48.5 %

283 Pepperdine University 63800 92800 0.3124 3,553 1341 0.6286
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,341

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

284 Elon University 66000 67300 0.0193 6,452 1244 0.6635
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

285 Thiel College 67400 69100 0.0246 831 1065 0.7189
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thiel College
Greenville, PA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

831

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.9 %

286 Stonehill College 70700 70700 0 2,515 1245 0.7256
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stonehill College
Easton, MA

Sticker Price

$70,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

2,515

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

287 Rollins College 81900 81900 0 2,640 1279 0.4754
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rollins College
Winter Park, FL

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

2,640

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

47.5 %

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

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