Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

Most Affordable Colleges for Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Communication, Majors 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 Patrick Henry College 5800 42000 0.8613 425 1345 0.7744
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Patrick Henry College
Purcellville, VA

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

425

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

2 Washington and Lee University 7600 87100 0.9129 1,886 1488 0.1397
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$87,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

3 College of the Ozarks 8200 32800 0.7493 1,454 1135 0.1199
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

12.0 %

4 CUNY Bernard M Baruch College 8400 34500 0.7561 16,086 1293 0.5117
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

16,086

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

51.2 %

5 CUNY Brooklyn College 8800 31800 0.7243 11,562 1110 0.5836
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

11,562

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

6 Arkansas Tech University 9900 22900 0.5671 8,145 1035 0.9589
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

7 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 24000 0.5723 4,721 1110 0.7782
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

8 Rust College 10500 18500 0.4335 429 860 0.3469
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rust College
Holly Springs, MS

Sticker Price

$18,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

429

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

34.7 %

9 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 10800 17300 0.3772 3,768 995 0.7716
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA

Sticker Price

$17,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,768

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

10 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 11300 34400 0.6706 37,140 1442 0.4237
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

11 California State University-Fresno 11700 19600 0.4022 21,430 995 0.9638
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

11 Marshall University 11700 27100 0.5673 9,165 1065 0.9572
#11

#11 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 %

13 Eastern Washington University 11800 28600 0.5884 6,951 1055 0.9437
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

14 University of Richmond 12200 87400 0.8609 3,055 1484 0.222
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

3,055

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

14 Utah State University 12200 20300 0.3988 25,920 1176 0.9247
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

16 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12300 29900 0.5885 12,498 1010 0.8896
#16

#16 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 %

17 Northern Illinois University 12400 29000 0.5718 11,349 1070 0.6979
#17

#17 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 %

18 Brigham Young University 12500 29000 0.5686 32,221 1374 0.6919
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

19 University of Central Florida 12700 23600 0.4619 59,649 1280 0.4471
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

20 Langston University 12800 21200 0.3965 1,743 902 0.6096
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Langston University
Langston, OK

Sticker Price

$21,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,743

Est. Median SAT

902

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

21 Stillman College 13100 30900 0.5761 779 930 0.7422
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

22 Texas State University 13200 23200 0.4313 36,268 1100 0.8908
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

22 The University of Texas at Austin 13200 30700 0.5697 43,165 1335 0.2664
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

24 Northeastern State University 13500 20800 0.3504 5,085 1035 0.9935
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,085

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

25 Boston University 13600 88800 0.8472 18,805 1475 0.1111
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

26 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,083 1412 0.4517
#26

#26 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 %

27 Louisiana Tech University 13800 24900 0.4451 11,071 1164 0.9073
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

28 Western Washington University 13900 31600 0.5606 13,752 1218 0.9325
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

29 Texas Tech University 14000 27000 0.4813 32,580 1200 0.7265
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

30 Kansas State University 14200 26100 0.4563 15,650 1164 0.8199
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

31 University of Idaho 14300 26400 0.458 9,574 1119 0.7553
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

32 Northern Arizona University 14400 25400 0.4344 22,991 1145 0.8961
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

32 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 14400 41100 0.6502 8,975 1045 0.9721
#32

#32 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 %

32 West Virginia University 14400 23300 0.3819 18,614 1125 0.778
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

35 Norfolk State University 14500 26700 0.4568 5,510 950 0.8746
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,510

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

36 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 27900 0.476 5,241 1075 0.8613
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

37 Central Michigan University 15200 40600 0.6257 10,219 1095 0.8982
#37

#37 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 %

37 University of North Texas 15200 25400 0.4022 34,458 1114 0.7223
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

39 Ohio State University-Main Campus 15300 25700 0.4042 46,815 1339 0.6057
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

39 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 15300 28100 0.4555 8,553 1054 0.8688
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

41 University of Nebraska at Omaha 15900 23400 0.3209 11,756 1124 0.8727
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

42 California State University-Chico 16000 23500 0.3188 13,392 1117 0.9158
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

42 Miles College 16000 23900 0.331 1,151 0 0.5917
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miles College
Fairfield, AL

Sticker Price

$23,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,151

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

59.2 %

44 Northeastern University 16100 89900 0.8213 22,695 1490 0.0522
#44

#44 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 %

45 Indiana University-Southeast 16200 24600 0.342 3,276 1090 0.8446
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

45 Lehigh University 16200 85700 0.8114 5,911 1436 0.2593
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

47 Appalachian State University 16300 19500 0.1639 19,560 1159 0.9014
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

47 Middle Georgia State University 16300 16300 0 7,485 1045 0.9977
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$16,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

7,485

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

99.8 %

49 Oakland University 16400 28000 0.4148 12,587 1050 0.8784
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

49 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 16400 19000 0.137 11,874 1082 0.8377
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

51 Waynesburg University 16600 45000 0.6302 1,088 1099 0.9169
#51

#51 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 %

52 Middle Tennessee State University 16700 23200 0.2799 17,668 1124 0.68
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

52 Missouri State University-Springfield 16700 25700 0.3502 20,584 1134 0.9053
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

54 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16800 64800 0.7406 21,075 1420 0.1534
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

55 Utah Tech University 16900 23300 0.2751 13,006 1045 1
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

56 Arkansas State University 17000 28100 0.3952 9,985 1075 0.7959
#56

#56 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 %

56 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 17000 26000 0.3457 3,102 1055 0.7533
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,102

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

58 California State University-Sacramento 17100 27200 0.3712 28,226 1015 0.9343
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

59 Central State University 17200 22000 0.218 2,676 885 0.9861
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,676

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

59 Denison University 17200 69300 0.7512 2,406 1383 0.1693
#59

#59 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 %

61 Eastern Illinois University 17400 27700 0.3713 6,785 1020 0.6535
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

61 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 17400 24700 0.2981 8,765 1209 0.8799
#61

#61 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 %

63 Morgan State University 17700 19700 0.1017 9,027 965 0.8223
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$19,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

64 Husson University 17800 48100 0.6293 2,762 1115 0.8095
#64

#64 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 %

65 Illinois State University 17900 28000 0.3622 19,107 1115 0.8815
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

65 SUNY Brockport 17900 26200 0.3162 5,816 1195 0.7068
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

67 San Francisco State University 18000 33300 0.4594 20,756 1035 0.9615
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

68 Northwestern Oklahoma State University 18100 25300 0.2843 1,724 995 0.6643
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

68 University of South Alabama 18100 22400 0.1923 9,241 1140 0.7096
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

70 Angelo State University 18500 23100 0.1979 9,779 1055 0.8301
#70

#70 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 %

70 Quincy University 18500 63000 0.7067 1,072 1115 0.5093
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quincy University
Quincy, IL

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,072

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

50.9 %

72 Campbellsville University 18600 41800 0.555 6,411 1055 0.7235
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,411

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

72 State University of New York at Oswego 18600 27500 0.3235 5,517 1174 0.8057
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

74 Eastern Michigan University 18700 36100 0.4817 10,470 1055 0.7964
#74

#74 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 %

75 University of Mississippi 18900 45500 0.5851 21,585 1182 0.9658
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

76 Texas Southern University 19000 42400 0.5514 6,619 920 0.9335
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

77 University of Southern California 19200 76000 0.7473 21,023 1485 0.1002
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

78 Kentucky State University 19300 27600 0.3012 1,546 925 0.9251
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

78 Simpson College 19300 59400 0.6752 1,140 1430 0.8888
#78

#78 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 %

78 University at Albany 19300 30900 0.3753 12,666 1245 0.6909
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

12,666

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

78 University of Memphis 19300 26400 0.2694 15,770 1075 0.7203
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

78 Youngstown State University 19300 29300 0.3409 8,436 1065 0.8066
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

83 The University of Montana 19400 25200 0.2299 8,014 1184 0.9586
#83

#83 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 %

83 University of Northern Colorado 19400 30500 0.3639 6,480 1085 0.9363
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

85 Loyola University New Orleans 19500 71100 0.726 3,032 1145 0.9305
#85

#85 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 %

86 Savannah State University 19700 27300 0.2779 2,857 950 0.8368
#86

#86 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 %

86 University of Nevada-Reno 19700 28200 0.3014 18,895 1134 0.7371
#86

#86 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 %

88 University of Southern Mississippi 19800 26300 0.2468 10,193 1181 0.9912
#88

#88 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 %

89 University of Wyoming 20000 26700 0.2497 8,130 1159 0.9688
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

90 Iowa State University 20100 24200 0.1701 25,628 1207 0.8866
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

90 University of West Georgia 20100 23600 0.1481 9,157 1040 0.5161
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

92 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20200 38800 0.481 36,588 1367 0.6535
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

92 Wayne State University 20200 32300 0.3751 16,173 1174 0.7786
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

94 University of Hawaii at Manoa 20400 36700 0.4437 14,576 1179 0.6967
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

95 Henderson State University 20600 32700 0.3702 1,493 1075 0.8192
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,493

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

96 Mount Vernon Nazarene University 20700 55800 0.6295 1,631 1142 0.843
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,631

Est. Median SAT

1,142

Acceptance Rate

84.3 %

96 Salem State University 20700 28500 0.2736 4,853 1100 0.9557
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

98 San Diego State University 20900 28100 0.2564 34,637 1208 0.3598
#98

#98 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 %

98 State University of New York at New Paltz 20900 26300 0.2056 6,197 1260 0.6161
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

98 Western Illinois University 20900 31000 0.3266 5,025 990 0.7496
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

101 Central Connecticut State University 21000 34000 0.3821 8,170 1010 0.7333
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

102 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 21100 23500 0.1023 10,090 1075 0.9368
#102

#102 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 %

103 Austin Peay State University 21400 32700 0.346 8,926 0 0.9638
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

103 Lake Erie College 21400 59400 0.6392 744 1065 0.6412
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

744

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

105 Louisiana Christian University 21500 26000 0.1733 803 1065 0.8379
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Christian University
Pineville, LA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

803

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

105 Pennsylvania Western University 21500 29400 0.2688 7,586 1070 0.9433
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

105 Rutgers University-Newark 21500 38900 0.4474 7,417 1214 0.7873
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,417

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

105 University of Miami 21500 70800 0.6967 13,250 1406 0.189
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

109 Freed-Hardeman University 21600 35100 0.385 1,878 1180 0.9061
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,878

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

110 Madonna University 21900 50400 0.5655 1,839 1005 0.9293
#110

#110 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 %

111 Canisius University 22000 53200 0.5861 1,724 1129 0.7224
#111

#111 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 %

112 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 22100 33900 0.3479 7,353 1085 0.9077
#112

#112 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 %

112 South Dakota State University 22100 25200 0.1219 10,728 1120 0.9834
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

10,728

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

114 Bradley University 22200 48300 0.5396 3,596 1174 0.7675
#114

#114 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 %

114 Grand View University 22200 52500 0.5777 1,483 1035 0.9843
#114

#114 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 %

116 Sterling College 22300 53600 0.5837 670 1090 0.8916
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sterling College
Sterling, KS

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

670

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

117 Ball State University 22400 22400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

117 Bloomfield College 22400 49900 0.5509 904 860 0.6723
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ

Sticker Price

$49,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

904

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

67.2 %

117 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 22400 28000 0.1999 5,789 1115 0.5774
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

120 SUNY Buffalo State University 22500 32000 0.2967 5,205 1118 0.744
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

120 University of Nebraska at Kearney 22500 26500 0.1512 4,214 1090 0.8949
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

4,214

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

122 Eastern Nazarene College 22700 45000 0.4949 379 1034 0.5896
#122

#122 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 %

122 Lewis University 22700 57000 0.6019 4,326 1099 0.7128
#122

#122 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 %

124 Southern Connecticut State University 22900 52500 0.5643 7,252 965 0.9482
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

124 University of South Carolina-Columbia 22900 22900 0 30,187 1292 0.6015
#124

#124 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 %

124 Washington State University 22900 36800 0.3783 14,346 1139 0.8797
#124

#124 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 %

127 Murray State University 23000 27600 0.166 8,281 1124 0.8568
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

128 Berry College 23200 60800 0.6182 2,254 1219 0.64
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

128 Saint Ambrose University 23200 54500 0.5744 1,939 1085 0.7733
#128

#128 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 %

130 Robert Morris University 23300 58000 0.5993 3,769 1180 0.9057
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,769

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

130 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 23300 29300 0.2046 4,421 1099 0.8555
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

132 Bob Jones University 23400 41500 0.4359 2,477 1149 0.8729
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,477

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

133 Syracuse University 23600 83100 0.716 15,958 1363 0.4611
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

134 Ohio University-Main Campus 23800 24500 0.0285 19,888 1209 0.8517
#134

#134 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 %

134 Oral Roberts University 23800 55600 0.5718 5,017 1139 0.989
#134

#134 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 %

136 Keystone College 23900 42900 0.4426 894 1035 0.848
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

894

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

136 Malone University 23900 55800 0.5717 992 1075 0.7586
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Malone University
Canton, OH

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

992

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

136 Muskingum University 23900 49600 0.5178 1,524 1020 0.8184
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,524

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

136 University of Kentucky 23900 36000 0.3362 25,535 1193 0.9294
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

140 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 37100 0.3508 23,920 1390 0.5973
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

141 Cameron University 24200 43700 0.4461 3,307 945 1
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cameron University
Lawton, OK

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,307

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

142 Johnson University 24300 31300 0.2258 708 1095 0.5377
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson University
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

708

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

53.8 %

142 North Central College 24300 62500 0.6112 2,454 1203 0.7733
#142

#142 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 %

144 Franklin College 24400 59700 0.5921 931 1150 0.6978
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin College
Franklin, IN

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

931

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

144 University of Central Arkansas 24400 29500 0.1719 8,268 1110 0.8949
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

146 Saint Cloud State University 24500 35100 0.303 8,013 1094 0.9495
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

147 Minnesota State University Moorhead 24600 26600 0.0779 3,413 1085 0.5295
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,413

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

53.0 %

148 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 24700 42300 0.4158 1,905 965 0.5754
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

149 Dominican University 24800 55500 0.5522 2,690 1035 0.9032
#149

#149 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 %

149 Elmhurst University 24800 67000 0.6301 3,170 1148 0.7357
#149

#149 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 %

151 Augustana College 24900 72800 0.6581 2,522 1163 0.6277
#151

#151 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 %

151 Oklahoma Baptist University 24900 51700 0.5179 1,409 1110 0.6327
#151

#151 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 %

153 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 25000 36600 0.3173 65,450 1203 0.8989
#153

#153 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 %

153 The University of Tampa 25000 56900 0.5602 10,594 1185 0.4034
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

155 Dordt University 25100 52300 0.5199 1,695 1195 0.7116
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,695

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

155 Flagler College 25100 37800 0.3362 2,409 785 0.8076
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

785

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

155 Tennessee Technological University 25100 33700 0.2548 8,838 1159 0.8316
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

158 West Texas A & M University 25200 27100 0.07 6,930 1060 0.5863
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,930

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

159 The University of Olivet 25300 54000 0.5315 938 1055 0.9711
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Olivet
Olivet, MI

Sticker Price

$54,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

938

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

160 Bennett College 25500 48300 0.4722 195 920 0.3361
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennett College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

195

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

33.6 %

161 University of Kansas 25600 37600 0.3207 22,085 1176 0.9348
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

162 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 25800 36500 0.2928 14,783 1124 0.8096
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

162 The University of Findlay 25800 50200 0.4863 3,954 1124 0.8615
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Findlay
Findlay, OH

Sticker Price

$50,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,954

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

162 University of Minnesota-Crookston 25800 28600 0.0988 2,510 1095 0.8781
#162

#162 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 %

165 California State University-Northridge 25900 36600 0.2916 32,499 1005 0.9219
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

166 The College of New Jersey 26000 42000 0.3812 7,435 1248 0.6235
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

167 North Central University 26100 43800 0.4039 865 1075 0.9082
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

865

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

167 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,263 1395 0.4904
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

169 Roosevelt University 26200 43300 0.3947 2,605 1015 0.9427
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,605

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

170 Evangel University 26300 39900 0.341 1,843 1183 0.7161
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,843

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

170 Point Park University 26300 56800 0.5374 2,337 1144 0.9691
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

170 University of the Incarnate Word 26300 59900 0.5612 4,638 1035 0.9813
#170

#170 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 %

173 Marquette University 26400 65700 0.5978 8,045 1309 0.8134
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$65,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

174 Benedictine University 26500 48900 0.4581 1,972 1150 0.9523
#174

#174 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 %

174 Georgia Southern University 26500 26700 0.0075 23,618 1065 0.8789
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

174 Marietta College 26500 62300 0.5741 1,023 1075 0.7929
#174

#174 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 %

174 University of Arizona 26500 35200 0.247 45,025 1212 0.8614
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

178 University of Alaska Fairbanks 26600 39100 0.3193 5,912 1149 0.6212
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

179 Our Lady of the Lake University 26700 48200 0.4462 1,147 990 0.7246
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,147

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

179 University of Arkansas 26700 30800 0.1324 28,859 1179 0.7431
#179

#179 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 %

181 Millsaps College 26900 62200 0.5673 547 1189 0.4312
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

181 Southwestern College 26900 69700 0.6143 938 1005 0.7443
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern College
Winfield, KS

Sticker Price

$69,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

938

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

181 Tulane University of Louisiana 26900 83600 0.6785 7,283 1451 0.1398
#181

#181 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 %

181 Wingate University 26900 65000 0.5859 2,673 1100 0.9113
#181

#181 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 %

185 Kennesaw State University 27000 27000 0 42,840 1120 0.6919
#185

#185 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 %

185 Northern Kentucky University 27000 31600 0.1454 10,163 1090 0.8307
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

185 Webster University 27000 54300 0.5024 2,091 1105 0.9594
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,091

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

188 University of Minnesota Duluth 27100 30400 0.1092 8,426 1235 0.8876
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

189 Creighton University 27300 56600 0.5177 4,647 1328 0.7975
#189

#189 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 %

190 Kent State University at Kent 27400 28400 0.0352 20,841 1105 0.8634
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

190 Troy University 27400 32600 0.1594 10,222 1090 0.9604
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,222

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

190 University of Jamestown 27400 34400 0.2035 1,049 1110 0.8808
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Jamestown
Jamestown, ND

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

1,049

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

193 Fairmont State University 27500 32000 0.1408 3,060 1005 0.9924
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

3,060

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

193 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,771 1044 0.7933
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

195 Seattle Pacific University 27700 62600 0.5576 1,776 1188 0.8339
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$62,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,776

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

196 North Dakota State University 27900 30400 0.0815 9,762 1110 0.9496
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

197 California State University-Long Beach 28000 38400 0.2712 35,843 1135 0.4628
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

198 Augustana University 28200 61200 0.5391 2,003 1189 0.6775
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,003

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

198 Drury University 28200 52900 0.4668 1,391 1228 0.5758
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drury University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,391

Est. Median SAT

1,228

Acceptance Rate

57.6 %

198 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 28200 41900 0.3269 42,604 1336 0.6056
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

201 Grace College and Theological Seminary 28300 41800 0.3221 1,817 1080 0.8078
#201

#201 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 %

202 American University 28400 82000 0.6538 7,476 1372 0.6187
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

7,476

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

203 Lipscomb University 28500 57600 0.5052 3,327 1214 0.6774
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

204 Knox College 28900 61000 0.5269 1,136 1287 0.7079
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Knox College
Galesburg, IL

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,136

Est. Median SAT

1,287

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

204 Radford University 28900 32800 0.1189 6,161 1070 0.8953
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

206 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 29200 38000 0.2318 5,474 1138 0.9198
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

206 Lincoln University 29200 40900 0.2859 1,707 920 0
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,707

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

208 Huntington University 29800 44300 0.3276 1,286 1095 0.7115
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntington University
Huntington, IN

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,286

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

208 New England College 29800 64600 0.539 1,032 930 0.9213
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England College
Henniker, NH

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,032

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

210 Southern Adventist University 29900 46900 0.3621 2,827 1125 0.6661
#210

#210 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 %

210 Southern Methodist University 29900 81700 0.6343 7,285 1423 0.6335
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

212 Dominican University of California 30100 69200 0.5648 1,127 1225 0.8392
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,127

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

213 Belmont University 30300 67800 0.5529 7,167 1273 0.9528
#213

#213 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 %

213 San Jose State University 30300 41000 0.2608 28,008 0 0.8461
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

215 SUNY at Fredonia 30400 39600 0.2326 2,876 1193 0.792
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

216 Rochester Institute of Technology 30500 78100 0.6096 14,267 1363 0.6693
#216

#216 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 %

217 Columbia College Chicago 30600 60600 0.4954 5,422 0 0.7549
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,422

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

217 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 30600 31100 0.0161 19,701 1214 0.8749
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

219 DeSales University 30700 74500 0.5878 2,172 1175 0.7709
#219

#219 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 %

220 Georgia State University 30800 44400 0.306 27,438 1089 0.5543
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

220 St Bonaventure University 30800 61000 0.4948 2,048 1194 0.8165
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,048

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

222 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 30900 42400 0.2713 21,947 1335 0.3122
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,947

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

222 SUNY Morrisville 30900 38400 0.1955 2,042 1028 0.9078
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Morrisville
Morrisville, NY

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,042

Est. Median SAT

1,028

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

222 University of Houston 30900 35200 0.1223 39,257 1249 0.7392
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

225 Azusa Pacific University 31000 66000 0.5305 2,996 1138 0.7959
#225

#225 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 %

226 Indiana University-Indianapolis 31100 33200 0.0625 14,504 1145 0.7637
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

226 Oklahoma Christian University 31100 45000 0.3076 2,012 1159 0.9707
#226

#226 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 %

228 Siena Heights University 31200 46300 0.3259 1,669 1000 0.6656
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,669

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

229 University of Rhode Island 31300 46700 0.3298 14,376 1148 0.7216
#229

#229 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 %

230 Palm Beach Atlantic University 31400 64500 0.5138 3,094 1105 0.8832
#230

#230 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 %

231 Dean College 31600 72000 0.5608 1,151 1015 0.736
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dean College
Franklin, MA

Sticker Price

$72,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,151

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

231 Rider University 31600 64300 0.5084 3,196 1214 0.794
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,196

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

233 Missouri Baptist University 31700 53800 0.4102 4,958 843 0.686
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

4,958

Est. Median SAT

843

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

234 Samford University 31800 65200 0.5122 4,210 1199 0.8236
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

235 Sam Houston State University 32100 39900 0.1955 17,787 1030 0.9026
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

235 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 32100 44800 0.2835 3,856 1169 0.7518
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

235 Vermont State University 32100 38000 0.1554 4,087 960 0.8323
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

4,087

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

238 Hampton University 32300 47000 0.3128 3,728 956 0.6225
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

3,728

Est. Median SAT

956

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

238 University of Scranton 32300 76300 0.5763 3,613 1220 0.812
#238

#238 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 %

240 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32500 34700 0.0633 30,564 1298 0.416
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

240 University of Southern Indiana 32500 44900 0.2763 5,347 1145 0.9581
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

240 Widener University 32500 75300 0.5682 2,811 1155 0.8402
#240

#240 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 %

243 Carthage College 32600 58600 0.4441 2,675 1110 0.871
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$58,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

243 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 32600 38500 0.1533 7,890 1105 0.2056
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

243 Spring Arbor University 32600 51100 0.3633 1,091 1120 0.3733
#243

#243 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 %

246 Southeastern University 32700 60500 0.4592 10,351 1130 0.6165
#246

#246 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 %

247 Liberty University 32800 43900 0.2528 52,823 1181 0.9932
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

52,823

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

248 Harding University 32900 47000 0.2995 3,523 1193 0.3942
#248

#248 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 %

249 Ohio Wesleyan University 33000 73700 0.552 1,525 1241 0.556
#249

#249 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 %

250 Mount Saint Mary College 33200 68400 0.5147 2,141 1090 0.8888
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,141

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

251 California State University-Los Angeles 33300 39400 0.155 19,354 965 0.9125
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

251 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 0 0.5256
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

253 Ithaca College 33600 72500 0.5365 4,268 1314 0.6901
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

4,268

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

254 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1421 0.4709
#254

#254 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 %

255 Drake University 33800 68500 0.5059 2,585 1226 0.6385
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

255 Gardner-Webb University 33800 50400 0.3295 1,840 1085 0.8702
#255

#255 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 %

257 Taylor University 34100 57600 0.4074 2,503 1235 0.7353
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Taylor University
Upland, IN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,503

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

258 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 34300 35100 0.0228 33,572 1264 0.8529
#258

#258 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 %

259 Baylor University 34600 70800 0.511 14,915 1277 0.5128
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

260 North Greenville University 34700 44800 0.2248 2,020 1164 0.6667
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,020

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

261 DePaul University 34900 56200 0.3791 14,188 1218 0.7589
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

261 Newberry College 34900 49000 0.2872 1,462 1005 0.748
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Newberry College
Newberry, SC

Sticker Price

$49,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,462

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

263 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 35100 49600 0.2921 1,809 1109 0.9484
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,809

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

264 California Baptist University 35200 65200 0.46 8,417 1069 0.8535
#264

#264 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 %

265 University of Mount Olive 35300 35300 0 1,937 945 0.7775
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,937

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

266 Mount Mercy University 35500 61200 0.42 1,185 1075 0.7876
#266

#266 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 %

267 Siena College 35600 65100 0.4532 3,469 1260 0.7764
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena College
Loudonville, NY

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,469

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

268 Abilene Christian University 35700 60700 0.4115 3,233 1129 0.6604
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,233

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

66.0 %

268 Baldwin Wallace University 35700 47300 0.2452 2,862 1194 0.757
#268

#268 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 %

270 Roger Williams University 35800 63700 0.4381 4,050 1225 0.8778
#270

#270 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 %

271 University of Maine 36100 45100 0.1996 591 1199 0.9684
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

272 Western Kentucky University 36200 41900 0.1361 14,151 1090 0.9387
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

273 Biola University 36300 52900 0.3141 3,481 1268 0.7482
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

274 Ashland University 36400 52700 0.3091 5,180 1145 0.8053
#274

#274 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 %

274 University of Denver 36400 76800 0.5259 6,619 1323 0.7729
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

276 Mercer University 36500 60500 0.3967 4,690 1273 0.6889
#276

#276 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 %

277 Immaculata University 37200 47800 0.2215 1,652 1245 0.8578
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

277 Long Island University 37200 59600 0.376 11,753 1222 0.8977
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

11,753

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

279 University of Central Oklahoma 37600 38500 0.0234 10,454 1095 0.8176
#279

#279 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 %

280 Benedictine College 37700 50800 0.258 2,391 1229 0.7645
#280

#280 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 %

280 Wichita State University 37700 39700 0.0504 14,280 1094 0.7211
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

282 Queens University of Charlotte 37800 68200 0.4455 1,225 1235 0.5651
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$68,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,225

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

282 University of Connecticut 37800 41800 0.0957 19,388 1324 0.5395
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

284 Asbury University 38000 49100 0.2255 2,066 1157 0.954
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Asbury University
Wilmore, KY

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,066

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

95.4 %

284 Mount Saint Mary's University 38000 80700 0.529 1,733 1015 0.7313
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$80,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,733

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

286 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 38600 44600 0.1345 22,351 1159 0.7504
#286

#286 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 %

286 Suffolk University 38600 73600 0.4758 4,324 1209 0.822
#286

#286 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 %

288 Oakwood University 38700 43300 0.1057 1,279 1020 0.507
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,279

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

289 Pacific University 39000 74900 0.4789 1,589 1106 0.8956
#289

#289 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 %

290 SUNY at Purchase College 39600 41300 0.0411 3,283 1294 0.7405
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

291 Pace University 39700 74100 0.464 8,038 1274 0.7592
#291

#291 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 %

291 Seton Hall University 39700 67400 0.4108 6,146 1313 0.7326
#291

#291 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 %

293 Loyola University Chicago 40000 67600 0.4085 12,538 1303 0.816
#293

#293 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 %

294 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks 40300 40300 0 1,880 1185 0.9867
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
Reading, PA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,880

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

294 University of Georgia 40300 46000 0.1242 31,514 1336 0.3719
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

294 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 40300 56700 0.2893 40,754 1391 0.3915
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

297 Temple University 40600 56100 0.2762 21,428 1245 0.8045
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

298 Marymount Manhattan College 40700 68600 0.4064 1,601 1224 0.8261
#298

#298 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 %

298 Saint Mary's College of California 40700 78700 0.483 1,955 1175 0.8856
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,955

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

300 Fairfield University 41500 77900 0.467 5,391 1350 0.3329
#300

#300 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 %

301 Campbell University 41700 65100 0.3591 2,699 1120 0.872
#301

#301 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 %

301 Hofstra University 41700 74600 0.4409 6,581 1323 0.6808
#301

#301 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 %

303 Union University 42000 64100 0.3445 1,934 1242 0.6016
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union University
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,934

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

304 St. John's University-New York 42100 80100 0.4742 15,640 1249 0.8343
#304

#304 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 %

305 Quinnipiac University 42200 79200 0.4671 6,248 1209 0.77
#305

#305 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 %

305 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,965 1095 0.5958
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

307 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,185 1204 0.7871
#307

#307 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 %

308 University of Maryland-College Park 42700 52900 0.1928 31,133 1456 0.448
#308

#308 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 %

309 Purdue University-Main Campus 43200 46200 0.0665 44,170 1327 0.4979
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

310 Butler University 43300 64500 0.3286 4,489 1279 0.8508
#310

#310 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 %

311 University of Florida 43500 45600 0.046 36,567 1399 0.242
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

312 Florida Institute of Technology 43700 68800 0.3647 3,677 1224 0.577
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,677

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

312 Texas Christian University 43700 81900 0.4664 11,049 1283 0.4449
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

314 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 44000 57100 0.2292 23,351 1239 0.766
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

315 CUNY Lehman College 44400 45800 0.0306 11,217 1020 0.4601
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

11,217

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

316 Georgia College & State University 45100 52400 0.1393 6,006 1155 0.8779
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

317 Duquesne University 45400 70500 0.3557 5,371 1269 0.8356
#317

#317 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 %

318 High Point University 45800 70500 0.3504 5,006 1209 0.7683
#318

#318 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 %

318 Point Loma Nazarene University 45800 68600 0.332 3,246 1296 0.8367
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,246

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

320 Montclair State University 46300 46600 0.0064 18,712 1058 0.8789
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

321 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

322 The University of Alabama 48800 48800 0 34,389 1233 0.7665
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

323 University of St Thomas 50100 70300 0.2875 6,044 1270 0.9125
#323

#323 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 %

324 University of Iowa 51100 53200 0.039 22,738 1208 0.8362
#324

#324 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 %

325 Chapman University 51400 87300 0.4113 7,713 1357 0.6543
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,713

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

326 University of Colorado Boulder 51500 56300 0.0852 32,100 1290 0.8115
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

327 Oklahoma City University 52000 52000 0 1,447 1190 0.7039
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,447

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

328 Texas A&M University-College Station 52400 56100 0.0655 60,710 1278 0.5732
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station, TX

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

329 Sacred Heart University 53000 75200 0.2953 6,960 1245 0.6768
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

6,960

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

330 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53400 61000 0.1257 41,303 1338 0.7975
#330

#330 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 %

331 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

332 University of Missouri-Columbia 54100 59200 0.0857 24,457 1256 0.7847
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

333 University of California-Irvine 55000 64800 0.1512 30,204 1333 0.2878
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

334 Auburn University 55400 55400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

335 Emerson College 55800 82600 0.3245 4,171 1339 0.4749
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

4,171

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

47.5 %

336 Fordham University 56000 94600 0.4082 10,307 1415 0.5628
#336

#336 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 %

337 Miami University-Oxford 56100 56100 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

338 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 56900 58900 0.0352 26,500 1183 0.8857
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

339 Howard University 58400 61600 0.052 11,519 1208 0.4134
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

340 Indiana University-Bloomington 59000 61100 0.034 38,093 1302 0.7821
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

341 University of Oregon 59400 68900 0.1389 20,622 1250 0.883
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

342 University of La Verne 62100 66500 0.0662 2,414 1123 0.4847
#342

#342 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 %

343 Pepperdine University 62200 92800 0.3296 3,553 1378 0.6286
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

344 Loyola Marymount University 65000 94300 0.3106 7,273 1353 0.4508
#344

#344 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$94,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

345 Elon University 66000 67300 0.0193 6,452 1244 0.6635
#345

#345 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 %

346 Thiel College 67400 69100 0.0246 831 1065 0.7189
#346

#346 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 %

347 Gonzaga University 73200 73200 0 5,281 1303 0.8169
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

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

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