Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

Most Affordable Colleges for International Relations and Affairs Majors in Illinois for 2026

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

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Illinois
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 United States Air Force Academy 0 0 0 4,114 1335 0.1409
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, CO

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,114

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

1 United States Military Academy 0 0 0 4,473 1326 0.1245
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Military Academy
West Point, NY

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,473

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

12.5 %

3 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,356 1543 0.0644
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

4 University of Chicago 4000 95000 0.9582 7,598 1535 0.0448
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

7,598

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.5 %

5 Yale University 5500 92200 0.94 6,814 1507 0.0387
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

6 Whitworth University 6700 45700 0.8527 1,867 1211 0.8978
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitworth University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,867

Est. Median SAT

1,211

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

7 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

8 Emory University 8300 92500 0.9102 7,407 1499 0.1065
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$92,500

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

7,407

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

10.7 %

9 Carnegie Mellon University 9000 90900 0.9007 7,377 1528 0.1166
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

7,377

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

10 Pomona College 9400 90100 0.8959 1,700 1520 0.0709
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,700

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

11 University of Pennsylvania 9500 92900 0.8977 11,478 1536 0.054
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

11,478

Est. Median SAT

1,536

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

11 Wellesley College 9500 91300 0.8961 2,407 1500 0.1405
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

13 Bucknell University 9600 91800 0.8959 3,920 1396 0.2893
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

14 Hamilton College 9900 89100 0.8892 2,031 1499 0.1362
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

15 Colgate University 10600 95800 0.889 3,193 1488 0.1388
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

16 Marshall University 11100 33400 0.6675 9,146 1065 0.9573
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

17 The University of Tennessee-Martin 11200 24800 0.5489 6,809 1110 0.882
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,809

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

18 Northern Arizona University 11600 27900 0.5832 22,990 1090 0.8961
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

19 Eastern Washington University 11800 28600 0.5879 6,952 995 0.9075
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,952

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

20 Lafayette College 11900 85800 0.8618 2,775 1427 0.3145
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

31.5 %

21 University of West Florida 12000 21500 0.4413 9,970 1149 0.5824
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,970

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

21 Vassar College 12000 92400 0.8704 2,462 1499 0.1857
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

23 Carleton College 12100 74000 0.8362 2,128 1490 0.2041
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,000

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

23 Georgetown University 12100 92700 0.8695 7,833 1457 0.1291
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$92,700

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

7,833

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

12.9 %

25 Dickinson College 12400 92100 0.8657 2,311 1393 0.4209
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

26 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 12500 28100 0.5551 8,553 1045 0.8688
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

27 Boston University 12800 92800 0.8622 18,805 1475 0.1111
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

28 Denison University 13400 69300 0.8059 2,394 1412 0.1739
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,394

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

17.4 %

28 Mount Holyoke College 13400 89900 0.8512 2,178 1449 0.3603
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

28 William Jewell College 13400 39800 0.6628 924 1085 0.3836
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

924

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

31 Trinity University 13500 69600 0.8064 2,518 1423 0.2592
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

32 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 13600 34600 0.6075 8,945 1099 0.975
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

33 Middlebury College 13800 89900 0.8466 2,760 1499 0.1075
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,760

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

34 Brown University 13900 94000 0.8521 7,910 1535 0.0539
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

35 Northern Illinois University 14300 28800 0.5048 11,348 1070 0.6979
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

35 University of North Georgia 14300 21400 0.3318 18,322 1100 0.6794
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA

Sticker Price

$21,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

18,322

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

37 Central Michigan University 14400 37800 0.6183 10,193 1095 0.8982
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

38 Northern Kentucky University 14600 25900 0.4369 10,163 1090 0.6765
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

39 Stanford University 14800 71700 0.794 7,904 1535 0.0361
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

40 University of St Thomas 14900 50900 0.7075 3,365 1095 0.8992
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

3,365

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

41 Northeastern University 15000 89900 0.8331 17,432 1490 0.0522
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

17,432

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

42 Texas State University 15200 25500 0.4042 36,236 1100 0.8932
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

36,236

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

43 Lehigh University 15500 89600 0.8275 5,911 1436 0.2593
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,600

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

44 Trinity Washington University 15600 45900 0.6595 1,658 0 0.9952
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,658

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

44 University of West Georgia 15600 24600 0.3662 9,103 1040 0.5161
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

9,103

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

46 Eastern Michigan University 16300 36100 0.547 10,470 1055 0.7964
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

47 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 16400 28200 0.4179 7,353 1085 0.9077
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

48 SUNY College at Geneseo 16500 26400 0.3744 3,881 1279 0.6645
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

48 West Virginia University 16500 40900 0.5963 18,206 1125 0.89
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

50 Connecticut College 16700 95300 0.8244 1,990 1421 0.3704
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Connecticut College
New London, CT

Sticker Price

$95,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

1,990

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

37.0 %

51 Vermont State University 17300 26900 0.3562 4,108 960 0.8167
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,108

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

52 University of Memphis 17500 26400 0.3378 15,770 1075 0.7203
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

53 University of Lynchburg 17600 54900 0.6787 1,595 1104 0.4301
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,595

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

54 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

55 Muhlenberg College 18200 74700 0.7561 1,737 1353 0.7199
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

1,737

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

56 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,093 1302 0.7821
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

56 Occidental College 18400 89200 0.7941 1,881 1447 0.4417
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$89,200

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

58 University of Nebraska at Kearney 18600 26300 0.2927 4,213 1124 0.8949
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

4,213

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

59 University of Mississippi 18700 45000 0.5849 21,585 1182 0.9658
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

59 Virginia Wesleyan University 18700 54800 0.6587 1,749 1270 0.7287
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Wesleyan University
Virginia Beach, VA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,749

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

61 University of Nevada-Reno 19200 28200 0.3189 19,117 1134 0.7371
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

61 University of Rhode Island 19200 33900 0.4337 14,376 1148 0.7216
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

63 Saint Xavier University 19500 53300 0.6329 3,098 1050 0.843
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,098

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.3 %

64 University of Virginia-Main Campus 19900 78700 0.7472 17,885 1470 0.1681
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

17,885

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

16.8 %

65 The College of Idaho 20000 59900 0.6661 1,041 1189 0.491
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Idaho
Caldwell, ID

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,041

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

49.1 %

65 University of Southern California 20000 75900 0.7369 20,630 1492 0.0981
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

67 Lindenwood University 20200 35800 0.4361 4,663 1209 0.5684
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,663

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

56.8 %

67 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20200 45200 0.5537 31,035 1366 0.5478
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

69 University of Rochester 20300 93100 0.7822 6,580 1462 0.4008
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

70 SUNY Buffalo State University 20400 39900 0.489 5,255 1109 0.7295
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,255

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

71 Claremont McKenna College 20500 98000 0.791 1,390 1507 0.0959
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,390

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

9.6 %

72 Stetson University 20700 79100 0.7387 2,349 1179 0.716
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stetson University
DeLand, FL

Sticker Price

$79,100

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,349

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

73 Northern Michigan University 21300 33100 0.3565 6,684 1100 0.8402
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

74 State University of New York at New Paltz 21400 26300 0.1865 6,862 1260 0.6161
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

74 University of Mary Washington 21400 47100 0.5455 3,660 1283 0.7978
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$47,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,660

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

76 Tufts University 21600 98900 0.7813 7,126 1507 0.1149
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

77 La Roche University 21900 72600 0.6986 1,828 1059 0.7576
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

La Roche University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,828

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

78 Niagara University 22000 57400 0.6165 2,692 1160 0.8737
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Niagara University
Niagara University, NY

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,692

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

79 Grand Valley State University 22100 35900 0.3849 19,002 1084 0.8302
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

80 California State University-Chico 22300 31000 0.2803 13,792 1075 0.9272
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

80 Cottey College 22300 37300 0.4025 254 991 0.6918
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cottey College
Nevada, MO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

254

Est. Median SAT

991

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

82 Lenoir-Rhyne University 22400 53000 0.5768 1,472 1075 0.8459
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,472

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

83 Lake Forest College 22500 75400 0.7021 1,814 1323 0.5681
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,814

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

56.8 %

84 Florida State University 22600 32400 0.3029 32,720 1360 0.2422
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

84 New York University 22600 91800 0.7535 29,060 1520 0.0923
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

84 The University of Alabama 22600 31000 0.2708 34,389 1284 0.7665
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

87 Juniata College 22800 73800 0.6909 1,242 1229 0.7891
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

88 Murray State University 22900 27600 0.168 7,851 1115 0.8568
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,851

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

89 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.3731 8,738 1079 0.948
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,738

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

90 Missouri Southern State University 23200 26700 0.1311 3,881 1074 0.9703
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

91 Bob Jones University 23400 41500 0.4365 2,312 1149 0.8616
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,312

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

92 Allegheny College 23500 76200 0.6909 1,171 1279 0.5457
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$76,200

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

92 Aquinas College 23500 53400 0.5604 1,088 1035 0.8988
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,088

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

92 East Tennessee State University 23500 30600 0.2318 10,829 1124 0.8619
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

92 Lawrence University 23500 73300 0.6794 1,417 1293 0.6394
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$73,300

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,417

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

92 York College of Pennsylvania 23500 45800 0.4873 3,369 1153 0.7374
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,369

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

97 University of South Carolina-Columbia 23600 24900 0.0522 30,187 1292 0.6015
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

98 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 23700 67400 0.6488 5,690 1055 0.9071
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$67,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

5,690

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

98 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 45,193 1175 0.5466
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

45,193

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

100 Calvin University 23900 53500 0.5532 3,356 1222 0.7091
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

100 La Salle University 23900 59000 0.5947 2,080 1159 0.9659
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$59,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,080

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

100 Wittenberg University 23900 65400 0.6345 1,227 1178 0.7235
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wittenberg University
Springfield, OH

Sticker Price

$65,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,227

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

103 Dominican University 24000 56000 0.5712 2,690 1005 0.9032
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,690

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

103 Minnesota State University, Mankato 24000 27100 0.1154 13,433 1145 0.8844
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

105 Bradley University 24100 49900 0.5161 3,596 1223 0.7676
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$49,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

106 Miami University-Oxford 24300 27500 0.1165 16,816 1299 0.754
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

107 Maryville College 24400 58400 0.5823 1,132 1167 0.6092
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maryville College
Maryville, TN

Sticker Price

$58,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,132

Est. Median SAT

1,167

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

107 Skidmore College 24400 89100 0.7258 2,704 1418 0.2105
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

109 Lewis University 24700 57700 0.5718 4,326 1099 0.7129
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

110 American University 24800 81600 0.6963 7,476 1375 0.6196
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

7,476

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

62.0 %

111 Augsburg University 25200 56400 0.5536 2,527 1065 0.8198
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augsburg University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,527

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

111 Mary Baldwin University 25200 48600 0.4818 1,124 1045 0.871
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mary Baldwin University
Staunton, VA

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,124

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

113 Saint Leo University 25400 50000 0.4918 7,516 1110 0.784
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,516

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

114 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,234 1279 0.848
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

115 Western Kentucky University 25900 41800 0.3803 14,151 970 0.9387
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

116 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5958 1,742 1174 0.776
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

117 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26300 28400 0.0749 14,504 1149 0.7637
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

118 Hollins University 26400 68000 0.6116 665 1244 0.6795
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hollins University
Roanoke, VA

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

665

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

118 St. Mary's University 26400 59800 0.5587 2,149 1084 0.9776
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,149

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.8 %

120 Georgia Southern University 26600 26800 0.0075 23,541 1065 0.8789
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

121 Indiana University-Southeast 26700 29800 0.1051 3,276 1090 0.8446
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

121 Linfield University 26700 70600 0.6216 1,652 1145 0.8517
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Linfield University
McMinnville, OR

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

121 University of Arkansas 26700 28900 0.0738 28,859 1179 0.743
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

124 University of La Verne 26800 67300 0.6015 3,050 1109 0.7117
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,050

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

125 University of Idaho 27000 45200 0.4023 9,574 1119 0.7553
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

126 Hobart William Smith Colleges 27100 88300 0.693 1,794 1308 0.6399
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hobart William Smith Colleges
Geneva, NY

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,794

Est. Median SAT

1,308

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

127 Lewis & Clark College 27300 84100 0.6749 2,139 1319 0.7849
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis & Clark College
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$84,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,139

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

127 University of Minnesota Duluth 27300 31100 0.1232 8,426 1235 0.8875
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

129 Kennesaw State University 27400 27400 0 42,760 1120 0.6919
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,760

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

130 Cornell College 27500 74800 0.6321 1,094 1243 0.799
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

131 Drew University 27600 64700 0.5733 1,626 1226 0.6783
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drew University
Madison, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,626

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

132 Oral Roberts University 27700 52700 0.4751 5,017 1214 0.989
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

133 Mount St. Mary's University 27800 61400 0.5467 1,830 1164 0.7381
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,830

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

133 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks 27800 36700 0.2427 1,880 1185 0.9867
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
Reading, PA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,880

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

133 Syracuse University 27800 83100 0.6653 15,957 1363 0.4592
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,957

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

136 Oakland University 27900 39300 0.2899 12,587 1130 0.8784
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

137 Agnes Scott College 28100 69200 0.5937 843 1269 0.6215
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Agnes Scott College
Decatur, GA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

843

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

62.2 %

138 Goucher College 28200 77000 0.6335 981 1233 0.7771
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Goucher College
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

981

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

139 Mars Hill University 28400 54500 0.478 1,061 1050 0.679
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mars Hill University
Mars Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,061

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

140 Webster University 28500 54700 0.4792 2,322 1109 0.8623
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,322

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

141 University of Hartford 28600 70100 0.5919 4,223 1224 0.9575
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

Sticker Price

$70,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

4,223

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

142 New England College 28800 65800 0.5624 1,032 930 0.9213
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England College
Henniker, NH

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,032

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

143 Marquette University 29100 63800 0.544 8,045 1309 0.8134
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

144 Creighton University 29200 68000 0.5709 4,377 1328 0.7975
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Creighton University
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,377

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

144 Transylvania University 29200 64800 0.5495 1,006 1277 0.8655
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Transylvania University
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,006

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

146 Wartburg College 29300 46900 0.3759 1,462 1174 0.7584
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wartburg College
Waverly, IA

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,462

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

147 Methodist University 29700 65800 0.5484 1,467 1185 0.7514
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,467

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

148 University of Missouri-St Louis 29800 37200 0.1986 12,317 1152 0.6267
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

12,317

Est. Median SAT

1,152

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

149 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

150 Otterbein University 30400 57300 0.4694 2,211 1209 0.8453
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,211

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

151 George Mason University 30700 35700 0.1399 28,334 1268 0.8748
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

151 Wheaton College 30700 84800 0.638 2,150 1363 0.874
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,150

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

153 Portland State University 30800 43100 0.2859 15,414 1094 0.9087
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

153 Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia 30800 77600 0.6029 5,044 1274 0.8883
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$77,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,044

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

153 San Francisco State University 30800 47700 0.3544 19,444 1035 0.9644
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

153 The College of Wooster 30800 82400 0.6263 1,738 1344 0.5953
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

157 Wofford College 30900 73200 0.5783 1,817 1305 0.5194
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,817

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

51.9 %

158 Taylor University 31100 59100 0.473 2,503 1229 0.7353
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Taylor University
Upland, IN

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,503

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

159 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 31200 48800 0.361 20,591 1435 0.1407
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

20,591

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

160 University of Southern Indiana 31300 41800 0.2517 7,600 1145 0.9581
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

161 Hampton University 31400 54800 0.427 3,728 947 0.6225
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

3,728

Est. Median SAT

947

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

161 Rider University 31400 60600 0.4816 3,145 1233 0.7864
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,145

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

163 Baylor University 31900 70300 0.546 14,915 1321 0.5128
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

163 Saint Michael's College 31900 68500 0.5346 1,120 1240 0.8451
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Michael's College
Colchester, VT

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,120

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

165 McKendree University 32000 52200 0.3868 1,757 1098 0.7172
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McKendree University
Lebanon, IL

Sticker Price

$52,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,757

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

71.7 %

165 The College of New Jersey 32000 45400 0.2949 7,435 1248 0.6229
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

167 Bridgewater College 32100 40200 0.2023 1,407 1174 0.9172
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

1,407

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

167 Wheaton College (Massachusetts) 32100 88600 0.6375 1,785 1319 0.6773
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College (Massachusetts)
Norton, MA

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,785

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

169 Azusa Pacific University 32300 66600 0.5147 2,759 1189 0.8843
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Sticker Price

$66,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,759

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

170 SUNY Brockport 32400 35800 0.095 5,816 1195 0.7068
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

171 Belmont University 32500 69900 0.5359 7,175 1273 0.9528
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,175

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

171 Lipscomb University 32500 57800 0.4371 3,336 1260 0.6773
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,336

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

171 University of Scranton 32500 78700 0.5872 3,613 1250 0.8123
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,613

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

174 Samford University 32600 64600 0.4955 4,210 1199 0.8236
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

174 University of Pittsburgh-Bradford 32600 48400 0.3266 1,009 1115 0.8854
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
Bradford, PA

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,009

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

176 Berry College 32700 60900 0.4633 2,254 1219 0.64
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

176 Roanoke College 32700 55300 0.4089 1,793 1214 0.8306
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roanoke College
Salem, VA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,793

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

178 Drake University 32800 68500 0.5218 2,585 1259 0.6385
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

179 Suffolk University 32900 70300 0.5319 4,326 1209 0.8233
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

180 Liberty University 33200 44600 0.2556 52,961 1174 0.9898
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

52,961

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

181 Ursinus College 33300 83700 0.6026 1,502 1303 0.9177
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ursinus College
Collegeville, PA

Sticker Price

$83,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,502

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

182 Alverno College 33400 55500 0.3988 673 1000 0.8574
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

673

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

182 Kalamazoo College 33400 80100 0.5828 1,166 1250 0.7532
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$80,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,166

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

182 University of Indianapolis 33400 59900 0.4428 3,603 1080 0.665
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

182 Wilkes University 33400 61900 0.4597 2,076 1144 0.9064
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,076

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

186 Cleveland State University 33500 37300 0.1019 9,482 1069 0.913
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,482

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

187 Emmanuel College 33600 70500 0.5236 1,909 1255 0.7565
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emmanuel College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,909

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

188 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5881 11,677 1430 0.4709
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,677

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

188 Gordon College 33700 51300 0.3431 1,314 1256 0.6923
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gordon College
Wenham, MA

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,314

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

188 Immaculata University 33700 47900 0.2967 1,652 1245 0.8576
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

Sticker Price

$47,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

188 Nova Southeastern University 33700 56100 0.3992 7,311 1165 0.7321
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

7,311

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

73.2 %

192 Morningside University 33800 60600 0.4421 1,172 922 0.7104
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morningside University
Sioux City, IA

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,172

Est. Median SAT

922

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

193 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 33900 36100 0.0609 33,033 1264 0.8529
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

194 Meredith College 34000 64200 0.4706 1,206 1237 0.7418
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Meredith College
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,206

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

195 University of St Thomas 34200 70300 0.5138 6,270 1299 0.8536
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

196 Beloit College 34700 81400 0.5734 1,004 1299 0.6304
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

196 Washington College 34700 81400 0.5742 923 1272 0.5689
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington College
Chestertown, MD

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

923

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

198 University of Denver 34900 76900 0.5465 6,614 1347 0.7781
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,614

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

198 Valparaiso University 34900 62700 0.4428 2,123 1189 0.8943
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

200 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

201 California Lutheran University 35100 70000 0.4988 2,297 1254 0.7567
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA

Sticker Price

$70,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,297

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

202 Adelphi University 35200 63300 0.4442 5,325 1237 0.6591
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,325

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

65.9 %

202 Seton Hill University 35200 65000 0.4584 1,501 1134 0.7953
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,501

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.5 %

204 Rhodes College 35800 68500 0.478 1,838 1348 0.5035
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhodes College
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,838

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

50.4 %

205 Eckerd College 36700 75100 0.5114 1,893 1255 0.758
#205

#205 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 %

206 University of New Haven 36800 67300 0.453 4,903 1164 0.6038
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,903

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

207 Northwest Nazarene University 37600 62800 0.4011 1,043 1134 0.6474
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,043

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

208 DePaul University 37800 66000 0.4275 14,188 1254 0.7589
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

208 Nazareth University 37800 63300 0.4034 1,882 1211 0.7472
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nazareth University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,882

Est. Median SAT

1,211

Acceptance Rate

74.7 %

210 Union Adventist University 37900 51200 0.2596 625 1075 1
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union Adventist University
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

625

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

211 Queens University of Charlotte 38100 68200 0.4411 1,225 1208 0.6208
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$68,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,225

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

211 University of Redlands 38100 84200 0.5478 2,049 1226 0.8271
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Redlands
Redlands, CA

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,049

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

82.7 %

213 Howard Payne University 38400 54500 0.2959 751 1043 0.6737
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard Payne University
Brownwood, TX

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

751

Est. Median SAT

1,043

Acceptance Rate

67.4 %

214 Oakwood University 38600 43300 0.107 1,177 1005 0.4522
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,177

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

215 State University of New York at Cortland 38800 39900 0.0276 5,911 1175 0.5979
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

59.8 %

216 Pacific University 39000 74900 0.4796 1,589 1106 0.8956
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR

Sticker Price

$74,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,589

Est. Median SAT

1,106

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

216 Simmons University 39000 54800 0.2881 1,675 1317 0.6998
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simmons University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,675

Est. Median SAT

1,317

Acceptance Rate

70.0 %

218 Seton Hall University 39700 67400 0.4107 6,146 1313 0.7326
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ

Sticker Price

$67,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

6,146

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

219 University of Maine 39900 45200 0.1173 9,601 1205 0.9664
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

220 Saint Anselm College 40000 73700 0.4572 2,094 1205 0.7805
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Anselm College
Manchester, NH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,094

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

221 Bethel University 40600 45800 0.1121 2,755 1214 0.878
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,755

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

221 The University of Texas at San Antonio 40600 52700 0.2296 31,127 1115 0.8679
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

223 Ohio State University-Main Campus 40700 53600 0.2408 46,815 1378 0.6057
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

224 Loyola University Chicago 41000 70600 0.4192 12,538 1303 0.816
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

12,538

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

225 Butler University 41200 67900 0.3934 4,489 1279 0.8508
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

226 Middle Tennessee State University 41400 46000 0.0999 18,042 1140 0.6909
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

227 Iona University 41500 69900 0.4065 3,382 1220 0.8694
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iona University
New Rochelle, NY

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,382

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

227 University of San Diego 41500 85900 0.517 5,851 1298 0.5238
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of San Diego
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$85,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

5,851

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

229 Campbell University 41700 65100 0.36 2,699 1120 0.8718
#229

#229 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 %

229 SUNY Oneonta 41700 41700 0 4,681 1234 0.696
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$41,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

231 Oglethorpe University 41900 68600 0.3884 1,396 1216 0.8845
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,396

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

232 Susquehanna University 42000 76800 0.4533 2,246 1204 0.8143
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,246

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

233 Old Dominion University 42300 47700 0.1132 17,746 1205 0.9036
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

234 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42700 56200 0.2403 11,355 1222 0.8816
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,355

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

235 Virginia Military Institute 43000 70900 0.3935 1,527 1218 0.7125
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$70,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,527

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

236 University of Puget Sound 43400 87300 0.5031 1,594 1292 0.7225
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,594

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

237 Fairfield University 43500 84300 0.4838 5,391 1350 0.3329
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,391

Est. Median SAT

1,350

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

238 Texas Christian University 43800 87400 0.4991 11,049 1283 0.4449
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

239 James Madison University 45200 45200 0 20,973 1260 0.7152
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,973

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

240 Duquesne University 45400 70500 0.3565 5,371 1274 0.8356
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,371

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

241 High Point University 45500 72900 0.3758 5,135 1263 0.7531
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

High Point University
High Point, NC

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,135

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

241 Towson University 45500 46400 0.0194 16,264 1098 0.8197
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

243 Widener University 45800 79400 0.4233 2,975 1184 0.7093
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

244 University of California-San Diego 45900 74200 0.3813 34,955 1375 0.2671
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

244 University of Georgia 45900 51600 0.1108 32,399 1382 0.377
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

246 Saint Louis University 46200 80900 0.4287 10,413 1305 0.7504
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,413

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

247 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott 46700 63800 0.2683 3,229 1258 0.7658
#247

#247 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 %

247 University of Massachusetts-Boston 46700 57500 0.1878 12,138 1189 0.8378
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$57,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

12,138

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

249 Wagner College 47000 73400 0.359 1,666 1240 0.88
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wagner College
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$73,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,666

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

250 University of Delaware 48400 61300 0.211 20,026 1294 0.706
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$61,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

20,026

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

251 Tulane University of Louisiana 48700 91400 0.4673 8,192 1451 0.1398
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$91,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,192

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

252 William & Mary 48900 69200 0.2934 7,063 1462 0.3407
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

253 Mercer University 49000 63700 0.2309 4,690 1273 0.6889
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

254 University of California-Riverside 49300 66000 0.2532 22,600 1199 0.7639
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

22,600

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

255 Binghamton University 50700 52800 0.0403 14,669 1415 0.3861
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

256 University of Iowa 51100 53200 0.04 22,738 1208 0.8362
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

257 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53300 61000 0.1266 41,303 1338 0.7975
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

258 University of San Francisco 53800 84800 0.3655 5,321 1292 0.6171
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,321

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

259 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58200 64100 0.092 42,604 1336 0.6056
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

260 St. John Fisher University 62500 62500 0 2,571 1215 0.664
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. John Fisher University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

2,571

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

261 University of California-Davis 69800 69800 0 32,273 1290 0.4183
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

262 Fordham University 70000 95100 0.2638 10,582 1406 0.5931
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$95,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,582

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

59.3 %

263 Gonzaga University 70700 76600 0.077 5,281 1329 0.8169
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$76,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

264 Loyola Marymount University 74700 95500 0.2177 7,273 1353 0.4508
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$95,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

265 Rollins College 82400 82400 0 2,640 1273 0.4754
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rollins College
Winter Park, FL

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

2,640

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

47.5 %

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

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