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 College of the Ozarks 6600 38400 0.8291 1,454 1135 0.1199
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

12.0 %

2 Savannah State University 6900 29000 0.7616 2,966 925 0.4614
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

3 Le Moyne-Owen College 7800 21300 0.6332 659 865 0.9923
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Le Moyne-Owen College
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$21,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

659

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

4 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

5 University of Richmond 9400 88400 0.8938 3,055 1484 0.222
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,055

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

5 Washington and Lee University 9400 96200 0.9025 1,886 1488 0.1397
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

7 Kentucky State University 10100 17400 0.4184 1,793 865 0.9608
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$17,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,793

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

96.1 %

8 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 10700 17300 0.3804 3,825 990 0.7572
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA

Sticker Price

$17,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

9 California State University-Fresno 11300 19600 0.4226 21,954 995 0.9526
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

9 Northwestern Oklahoma State University 11300 21100 0.4644 1,787 980 0.6545
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,787

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

11 Eastern Washington University 11500 31200 0.6315 6,952 995 0.9075
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,952

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

11 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11500 29100 0.6053 40,684 1331 0.3915
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

13 Wichita State University 11700 29800 0.6084 13,313 1073 0.9395
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

14 Marshall University 11800 36600 0.6773 9,146 1065 0.9573
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

15 Ohio State University-Main Campus 11900 25700 0.5363 46,815 1378 0.6057
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

16 University of Central Florida 12000 25300 0.525 59,552 1280 0.4011
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

59,552

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

17 Boston University 12800 92800 0.8622 18,805 1475 0.1111
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

18 Rust College 13200 25400 0.4807 467 945 0.4867
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rust College
Holly Springs, MS

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

467

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

19 Denison University 13400 69300 0.8059 2,394 1412 0.1739
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,394

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

17.4 %

20 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 13600 34600 0.6076 8,945 1099 0.975
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

21 University of Houston 13700 22000 0.3766 39,257 1249 0.7392
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

21 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 47300 0.7099 38,040 1418 0.452
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

23 Fairmont State University 13800 21400 0.3556 3,088 970 0.9862
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$21,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,088

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

23 Utah State University 13800 20800 0.3369 25,706 1176 0.9247
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

23 Western Washington University 13800 31400 0.5605 13,752 1272 0.9325
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

26 Northeastern State University 14000 20800 0.3264 5,111 1055 0.9959
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,111

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

99.6 %

26 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 14000 19000 0.2634 11,994 1090 0.865
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

28 Grand Valley State University 14100 25300 0.4432 19,002 1084 0.8302
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

29 Northern Illinois University 14300 28800 0.5048 11,348 1070 0.6979
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

30 Central Michigan University 14400 37800 0.6183 10,193 1095 0.8982
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

31 Arkansas Tech University 14500 27400 0.4711 8,145 1035 0.9589
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

31 Miles College 14500 25400 0.4285 1,180 0 0
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miles College
Fairfield, AL

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,180

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

33 Northern Kentucky University 14600 25900 0.4369 10,163 1090 0.6765
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

34 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14700 26500 0.4472 22,364 1159 0.7504
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

34 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 14700 28200 0.4786 3,084 1055 0.7533
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,084

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

36 Murray State University 15000 27000 0.4436 7,851 1115 0.8568
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,851

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

36 Northeastern University 15000 89900 0.8331 17,432 1490 0.0522
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

17,432

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

38 Northwest Missouri State University 15100 29000 0.4808 5,241 1095 0.8609
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

39 California State University-Chico 15200 23500 0.3528 13,792 1075 0.9272
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

39 Texas State University 15200 25500 0.4042 36,236 1100 0.8932
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

36,236

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

41 Cameron University 15500 16600 0.0664 3,307 0 0
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cameron University
Lawton, OK

Sticker Price

$16,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

3,307

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

41 Lehigh University 15500 89600 0.8275 5,911 1436 0.2593
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,600

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

41 Radford University 15500 32000 0.5146 6,161 1070 0.8953
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

41 University of Central Oklahoma 15500 28700 0.46 10,777 1075 0.7812
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

41 University of Southern Indiana 15500 26000 0.4052 7,600 1145 0.9581
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

46 Middle Georgia State University 15600 20700 0.246 7,692 1065 0.9968
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,692

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

46 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 15600 31000 0.4964 8,553 1045 0.8688
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

46 University of West Georgia 15600 24600 0.3662 9,103 1040 0.5161
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

9,103

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

49 Ball State University 15700 22400 0.2995 15,189 1170 0.855
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

50 Appalachian State University 15800 19500 0.1899 19,560 1190 0.9014
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

50 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 15800 24200 0.3478 7,890 1110 0.2056
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

50 Kansas State University 15800 26100 0.3947 15,650 1164 0.8169
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

53 Oakland University 16000 28200 0.4329 12,587 1130 0.8784
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

54 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16100 23400 0.3124 11,756 1124 0.8698
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

55 California State University-Sacramento 16200 27600 0.4134 28,820 1035 0.9399
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

56 Eastern Michigan University 16400 36100 0.5442 10,470 1055 0.7964
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

56 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 16400 28200 0.4179 7,353 1085 0.9077
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

58 Arkansas State University 16500 28100 0.413 9,985 1075 0.8226
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

58 West Virginia University 16500 40900 0.5963 18,206 1125 0.89
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

60 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 16800 26300 0.359 19,701 1214 0.8749
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

61 Sam Houston State University 17000 27000 0.3705 17,787 1030 0.9026
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

62 Middle Tennessee State University 17200 23200 0.2586 18,042 1140 0.6909
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

62 Missouri State University-Springfield 17200 25700 0.3307 20,584 1134 0.9053
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

64 Salem State University 17500 28500 0.3859 4,867 1075 0.9588
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

64 Texas A&M University-College Station 17500 29900 0.4153 60,710 1278 0.5743
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

66 Morgan State University 17600 28500 0.3823 9,027 965 0.8223
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

67 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

67 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 17700 23500 0.2472 10,084 1055 0.8572
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

10,084

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

69 University at Albany 17800 30800 0.4221 12,666 1223 0.691
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

12,666

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

70 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 17900 35300 0.4926 1,813 1109 0.9484
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,813

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

71 State University of New York at Oswego 18200 27700 0.3428 5,517 1180 0.8055
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

72 Texas Tech University 18300 27100 0.3253 32,580 1200 0.7265
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

73 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,093 1302 0.7821
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

73 SUNY Brockport 18400 26200 0.2972 5,816 1195 0.7068
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

75 Simpson College 18600 60500 0.6923 1,235 1430 0.8622
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,235

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

75 University of Nebraska at Kearney 18600 26300 0.2927 4,213 1124 0.8949
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

4,213

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

77 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 18700 24700 0.2425 9,351 1195 0.8234
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

9,351

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

78 Quincy University 18900 57900 0.6733 1,072 1115 0.5093
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quincy University
Quincy, IL

Sticker Price

$57,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,072

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

50.9 %

79 University of Northern Colorado 19000 30500 0.377 6,480 1085 0.8585
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

80 Campbellsville University 19100 43200 0.5573 6,848 1075 0.7974
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,848

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.7 %

81 University of Nevada-Reno 19200 28200 0.3189 19,117 1134 0.7371
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

81 University of Rhode Island 19200 33900 0.4337 14,376 1148 0.7216
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

83 University of Mississippi 19400 27000 0.2814 21,585 1182 0.9658
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

84 Rutgers University-Newark 19500 38000 0.4866 7,989 1159 0.7136
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

85 California State University-Los Angeles 19700 38000 0.4816 19,586 965 0.9125
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

85 Pennsylvania Western University 19700 29000 0.3212 7,586 1045 0.9433
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

85 SUNY at Purchase College 19700 28000 0.2959 3,257 1294 0.7405
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,257

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

88 Central Connecticut State University 19800 29500 0.3286 8,170 1075 0.7333
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

89 Loyola University New Orleans 19900 72100 0.7238 3,007 1155 0.9305
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

3,007

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

89 Stillman College 19900 30300 0.3432 731 865 0.6225
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

731

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

89 University of Colorado Boulder 19900 31900 0.3767 32,244 1351 0.7808
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

92 University of Southern California 20000 75900 0.7369 20,630 1492 0.0981
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

92 Youngstown State University 20000 34000 0.4118 9,400 1115 0.8445
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

94 Georgia State University 20100 26000 0.2271 27,415 1080 0.5544
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

27,415

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

94 Iowa State University 20100 24200 0.1724 25,628 1207 0.8866
#94

#94 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 %

96 Eastern Illinois University 20400 28100 0.2736 6,785 985 0.6535
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

96 SUNY Buffalo State University 20400 39900 0.489 5,255 1109 0.7295
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,255

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

98 Malone University 20500 57100 0.6414 992 1075 0.7586
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Malone University
Canton, OH

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

992

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

99 Husson University 20600 42900 0.5203 2,763 1174 0.8095
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Husson University
Bangor, ME

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,763

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

99 Ohio University-Main Campus 20600 23200 0.1121 20,444 1209 0.8499
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

99 Our Lady of the Lake University 20600 52900 0.6104 1,108 990 0.6578
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,108

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

102 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.326 44,819 1327 0.4987
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

44,819

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

103 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 20800 57800 0.6405 1,932 1193 0.9278
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,932

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

103 Western Illinois University 20800 31000 0.3284 4,525 1015 0.7118
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

105 Central State University 20900 24700 0.1537 2,665 885 0.9861
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,665

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

105 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27300 0.2346 31,133 1463 0.4479
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

105 University of Memphis 20900 29600 0.2942 15,770 1075 0.7203
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

108 North Dakota State University 21000 25700 0.1839 9,762 1110 0.9496
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

109 North Central College 21100 63700 0.6692 2,454 1203 0.7733
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

110 Louisiana Tech University 21400 26100 0.1802 10,881 1189 0.864
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,881

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

110 State University of New York at New Paltz 21400 26300 0.1865 6,862 1260 0.6161
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

112 Louisiana Christian University 21500 26000 0.1733 763 1065 0.7719
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Christian University
Pineville, LA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

763

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

113 Austin Peay State University 21800 35900 0.3927 8,926 1075 0.9641
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

114 Lake Erie College 22000 62000 0.6453 941 1075 0.7036
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

941

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

115 South Dakota State University 22100 25200 0.1241 10,719 1120 0.9834
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

10,719

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

115 Texas Southern University 22100 25500 0.1335 6,844 915 0.9691
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

6,844

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

117 The University of Olivet 22200 55600 0.6011 932 1025 0.8325
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Olivet
Olivet, MI

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

932

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

118 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 22400 43200 0.4816 3,825 1175 0.7841
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

119 The University of Alabama 22600 31000 0.2708 34,389 1284 0.7665
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

120 Indiana University-Southeast 22800 25900 0.1207 3,276 1090 0.8446
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

120 Oklahoma City University 22800 64400 0.6461 1,514 1174 0.7702
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,514

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

122 Illinois Institute of Technology 23000 69800 0.6709 3,135 1307 0.5493
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

3,135

Est. Median SAT

1,307

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

122 San Jose State University 23000 41100 0.4405 28,008 1124 0.8461
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

122 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,450 1044 0.9518
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,450

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

125 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.3731 8,738 1079 0.948
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,738

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

126 Robert Morris University 23300 58000 0.5985 4,325 1145 0.8989
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

4,325

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

127 Bob Jones University 23400 41500 0.4365 2,312 1149 0.8616
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,312

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

128 North Central University 23500 43900 0.4649 759 1075 0.9898
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

759

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

128 West Texas A & M University 23500 29200 0.195 6,926 1060 0.9868
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,926

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

130 Langston University 23600 43100 0.4519 1,742 0 0
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Langston University
Langston, OK

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

130 University of South Carolina-Columbia 23600 24900 0.0522 30,187 1292 0.6015
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

132 Dominican University 24000 56000 0.5712 2,690 1005 0.9032
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,690

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

132 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,853 990 0.6652
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,853

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

134 Bradley University 24100 49900 0.5161 3,596 1223 0.7676
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$49,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

135 Saint Ambrose University 24200 55400 0.5628 1,939 1085 0.7733
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,939

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

135 University of Kansas 24200 37600 0.3567 22,085 1176 0.9348
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

137 Abilene Christian University 24300 59000 0.5877 3,263 1189 0.6603
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX

Sticker Price

$59,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,263

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

66.0 %

137 Columbia College Chicago 24300 63200 0.6158 5,422 0 0.8946
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

5,422

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

137 Miami University-Oxford 24300 27500 0.1165 16,816 1299 0.754
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

140 Lewis University 24700 57700 0.5718 4,326 1099 0.7129
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

141 American University 24800 81600 0.6963 7,476 1375 0.6196
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

7,476

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

62.0 %

141 Augustana College 24800 72800 0.6586 2,522 1163 0.6268
#141

#141 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

62.7 %

141 Temple University 24800 36100 0.3132 21,457 1135 0.8041
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

144 Franklin College 25000 61800 0.5946 931 1150 0.698
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin College
Franklin, IN

Sticker Price

$61,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

931

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

144 Tennessee Technological University 25000 33700 0.2564 9,187 1163 0.7613
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

144 The College of New Jersey 25000 38400 0.3486 7,435 1248 0.6229
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

147 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 25200 37900 0.3348 5,661 1085 0.982
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,661

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

147 Drury University 25200 52900 0.5235 1,391 1228 0.5758
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drury University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,391

Est. Median SAT

1,228

Acceptance Rate

57.6 %

147 Illinois State University 25200 36400 0.3074 19,107 1120 0.8815
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

147 Johnson University 25200 31300 0.1956 746 1070 0.6511
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson University
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

746

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

147 Point Park University 25200 57000 0.5582 2,337 1140 0.9691
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

152 Doane University 25300 71000 0.644 1,315 1125 0.9801
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Doane University
Crete, NE

Sticker Price

$71,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,315

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

98.0 %

153 Northern Arizona University 25600 43200 0.4079 22,990 1090 0.8961
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

153 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25600 34900 0.2668 4,371 1084 0.865
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

155 Evangel University 25700 40900 0.372 1,511 1180 0.7161
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,511

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

155 University of Minnesota-Crookston 25700 28600 0.1008 2,612 1095 0.8786
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Crookston
Crookston, MN

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

2,612

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

157 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,234 1279 0.848
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

157 Seattle Pacific University 25800 70000 0.6314 1,776 1180 0.834
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$70,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,776

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

159 Western Kentucky University 25900 41800 0.3803 14,151 970 0.9387
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

160 Messiah University 26000 54300 0.5209 2,618 1241 0.7897
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,618

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

160 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 26000 34900 0.2549 1,817 905 0.4118
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

1,817

Est. Median SAT

905

Acceptance Rate

41.2 %

162 Concordia College at Moorhead 26100 50500 0.4837 1,864 1160 0.6265
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,864

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

163 Dordt University 26200 52500 0.5007 1,716 1205 0.6847
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,716

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

163 Minnesota State University Moorhead 26200 28300 0.0753 3,375 1090 0.5876
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,375

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

165 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 26400 36800 0.2828 14,783 1124 0.8096
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

166 Flagler College 26500 61200 0.5668 2,409 1090 0.8076
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

166 University of Southern Mississippi 26500 26500 0 10,193 1181 0.9912
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

168 Georgia Southern University 26600 26800 0.0075 23,541 1065 0.8789
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

168 St Bonaventure University 26600 61200 0.5653 2,042 1189 0.8165
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,042

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

170 University of Arkansas 26700 28900 0.0738 28,859 1179 0.743
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

171 Keystone College 26800 36000 0.2556 894 1020 0.848
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

894

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

171 University of La Verne 26800 67300 0.6015 3,050 1109 0.7117
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,050

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

173 Troy University 26900 34700 0.2248 10,222 1090 0.9604
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,222

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

173 Wingate University 26900 65000 0.5868 2,673 1100 0.9113
#173

#173 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 %

175 University of Idaho 27000 45200 0.4023 9,574 1119 0.7553
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

176 California State University-Northridge 27100 36500 0.2581 32,756 1005 0.9345
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

176 University of Arizona 27100 38100 0.2888 44,848 1233 0.8614
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

176 University of Minnesota Duluth 27100 31800 0.1458 8,426 1235 0.8875
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

179 Kennesaw State University 27400 27400 0 42,760 1120 0.6919
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,760

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

179 Kent State University at Kent 27400 28400 0.0352 20,841 1105 0.8634
#179

#179 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 %

181 Norfolk State University 27700 40100 0.309 5,410 935 0.8777
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,410

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

181 Oral Roberts University 27700 52700 0.4751 5,017 1214 0.989
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

183 Canisius University 27800 54700 0.492 1,724 1186 0.7236
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Canisius University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

183 Syracuse University 27800 83100 0.6653 15,957 1363 0.4592
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,957

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

185 Chestnut Hill College 28100 60100 0.5323 868 995 0.7446
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

868

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

186 Grace College and Theological Seminary 28300 41800 0.3222 1,795 1130 0.8215
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grace College and Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,795

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

187 Knox College 28400 68900 0.5875 1,136 1281 0.7079
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Knox College
Galesburg, IL

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,136

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

187 Marietta College 28400 62200 0.5442 1,023 1075 0.7931
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marietta College
Marietta, OH

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,023

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

189 Webster University 28500 54700 0.4792 2,322 1109 0.8623
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,322

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

190 Elmhurst University 28600 67000 0.5734 3,213 1148 0.7364
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,213

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

190 Roosevelt University 28600 47600 0.4003 2,868 1049 0.9716
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,868

Est. Median SAT

1,049

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

192 New England College 28800 65800 0.5624 1,032 930 0.9213
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England College
Henniker, NH

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,032

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

193 University of North Texas 28900 37400 0.2271 34,458 1114 0.7223
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

194 Milligan University 29100 55900 0.4801 865 1200 0.7229
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milligan University
Milligan, TN

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

865

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

194 Southern Methodist University 29100 90100 0.677 7,285 1423 0.6335
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

196 Creighton University 29200 68000 0.5709 4,377 1328 0.7975
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Creighton University
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,377

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

197 Huntington University 29400 44300 0.3362 1,588 1055 0.7564
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntington University
Huntington, IN

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,588

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.6 %

198 Gannon University 29500 52900 0.4427 2,768 1133 0.7416
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,133

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

199 Southern Adventist University 29900 46900 0.3632 2,929 1134 0.655
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,929

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

200 University of Hawaii at Manoa 30000 42200 0.2889 15,375 1103 0.866
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

201 Dominican University of California 30100 69200 0.565 1,114 1255 0.835
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,114

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

202 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 30500 39200 0.2222 12,507 1010 0.8897
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

202 Oklahoma Baptist University 30500 54700 0.4415 1,427 1025 0.4941
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,427

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

49.4 %

202 Rochester Institute of Technology 30500 78100 0.6093 14,267 1381 0.6693
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,381

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

205 Lincoln University 30600 34500 0.1129 1,926 0 0
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

206 Bennett College 30700 43500 0.2945 180 940 0.5066
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennett College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

180

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

207 Palm Beach Atlantic University 30800 69000 0.5531 3,312 1094 0.8199
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,312

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

207 San Francisco State University 30800 47700 0.3544 19,444 1035 0.9644
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

209 California State University-Long Beach 31000 38900 0.2032 36,082 1135 0.4627
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

210 Indiana University-Indianapolis 31100 33200 0.0642 14,504 1149 0.7637
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

210 Oklahoma Christian University 31100 45000 0.3088 2,098 1129 0.9654
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,098

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

210 Siena Heights University 31100 46300 0.3271 1,628 980 0.689
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,628

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

210 Taylor University 31100 59100 0.473 2,503 1229 0.7353
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Taylor University
Upland, IN

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,503

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

214 Hampton University 31400 54800 0.427 3,728 947 0.6225
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

3,728

Est. Median SAT

947

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

214 Mount Saint Mary College 31400 68600 0.5423 2,141 1153 0.8888
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,141

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

214 Rider University 31400 60600 0.4816 3,145 1233 0.7864
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,145

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

214 San Diego State University 31400 36100 0.1301 35,782 1208 0.3619
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

218 Missouri Baptist University 31700 53800 0.4112 4,958 843 0.686
#218

#218 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 %

219 Angelo State University 31800 35400 0.1026 9,702 1055 0.8301
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,702

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

220 Baylor University 31900 70300 0.546 14,915 1321 0.5128
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

221 Grand View University 32000 58100 0.4499 1,500 1020 0.9909
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand View University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$58,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,500

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

222 Ithaca College 32100 72500 0.5571 4,268 1314 0.6901
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,268

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

223 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 32200 43100 0.2531 22,033 1321 0.3132
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

22,033

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

31.3 %

223 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 32200 36700 0.1209 41,303 1338 0.7975
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

225 Azusa Pacific University 32300 66600 0.5147 2,759 1189 0.8843
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Sticker Price

$66,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,759

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

225 Marquette University 32300 66500 0.5142 8,045 1309 0.8134
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

227 Belmont University 32500 69900 0.5359 7,175 1273 0.9528
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,175

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

227 Lipscomb University 32500 57800 0.4371 3,336 1260 0.6773
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,336

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

227 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32500 35100 0.0742 30,564 1302 0.416
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

227 University of Scranton 32500 78700 0.5872 3,613 1250 0.8123
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,613

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

231 Samford University 32600 64600 0.4955 4,210 1199 0.8236
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

232 Berry College 32700 60900 0.4633 2,254 1219 0.64
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

232 The University of Tampa 32700 56900 0.425 10,598 1185 0.4034
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,598

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

234 Drake University 32800 68500 0.5218 2,585 1259 0.6385
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

235 Suffolk University 32900 70300 0.5319 4,326 1209 0.8233
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

236 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,254 1080 0.8955
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

237 California Baptist University 33600 65600 0.4878 8,417 1070 0.8488
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

238 Auburn University 33700 34100 0.0117 27,907 1324 0.4592
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

238 Elizabethtown College 33700 55300 0.3907 1,903 1214 0.7787
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

238 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5881 11,677 1430 0.4709
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,677

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

238 Harding University 33700 47800 0.2956 3,536 1184 0.7052
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,536

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

238 Immaculata University 33700 47900 0.2967 1,652 1245 0.8576
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

Sticker Price

$47,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

243 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 33900 36100 0.0609 33,033 1264 0.8529
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

244 Gardner-Webb University 34100 50400 0.3235 1,861 1110 0.7721
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,861

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

244 Spring Arbor University 34100 52700 0.3536 1,139 1124 0.5152
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,139

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

51.5 %

244 SUNY at Fredonia 34100 39600 0.1391 2,771 1258 0.777
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

247 University of St Thomas 34200 70300 0.5138 6,270 1299 0.8536
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

248 Southeastern University 34400 60500 0.4312 10,172 1110 0.5298
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

53.0 %

249 Sacred Heart University 34600 67500 0.4877 7,204 950 0.6536
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,204

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

250 Coastal Carolina University 34700 45100 0.2304 10,811 1145 0.7527
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

10,811

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

250 Trevecca Nazarene University 34700 50900 0.3171 1,903 1085 0.6944
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

252 University of Denver 34900 76900 0.5465 6,614 1347 0.7781
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,614

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

253 Mount Mercy University 35500 61200 0.4204 1,139 1110 0.8252
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,139

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

82.5 %

254 Baldwin Wallace University 35600 66100 0.4616 2,862 1203 0.757
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$66,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

255 Roger Williams University 35800 63700 0.4389 4,038 1235 0.8771
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,038

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

256 Siena College 35900 65100 0.4486 3,467 1254 0.6902
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena College
Loudonville, NY

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,467

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

257 Dean College 36000 72900 0.5059 1,092 1015 0.7371
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dean College
Franklin, MA

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,092

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

258 North Greenville University 36400 46500 0.2178 2,020 1164 0.6667
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,020

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

259 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 36500 47500 0.2317 65,450 1203 0.8989
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

260 Eckerd College 36700 75100 0.5114 1,893 1255 0.758
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg, FL

Sticker Price

$75,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,893

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

261 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 36900 37100 0.0054 5,939 1065 0.5878
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

262 Newberry College 37000 51100 0.2766 1,481 1010 0.8979
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Newberry College
Newberry, SC

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,481

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

263 University of Connecticut 37300 53600 0.3043 20,056 1329 0.5239
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

264 Benedictine College 37700 50800 0.2579 2,403 1241 0.9812
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,403

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

265 DePaul University 37800 66000 0.4275 14,188 1254 0.7589
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

265 Marymount Manhattan College 37800 69900 0.4592 1,601 1224 0.8261
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,601

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

267 Asbury University 38000 49100 0.2266 1,789 1197 0.634
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Asbury University
Wilmore, KY

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,789

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

268 Queens University of Charlotte 38100 68200 0.4411 1,225 1208 0.6208
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$68,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,225

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

268 University of Central Arkansas 38100 40200 0.0529 8,268 1110 0.8949
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

270 Hofstra University 38200 76900 0.5032 6,581 1328 0.6808
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

271 Southern Connecticut State University 38500 52900 0.2723 7,252 1005 0.9147
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

272 Oakwood University 38600 43300 0.107 1,177 1005 0.4522
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,177

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

273 Bloomfield College of Montclair State University 38800 46600 0.1673 799 865 0.6974
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
Bloomfield, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

799

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

273 Long Island University 38800 60000 0.3535 12,072 1229 0.8616
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

12,072

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

275 Pacific University 39000 74900 0.4796 1,589 1106 0.8956
#275

#275 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 %

276 Seton Hall University 39700 67400 0.4107 6,146 1313 0.7326
#276

#276 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 %

276 University of South Alabama 39700 39700 0 9,241 1140 0.7096
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

278 Stony Brook University 39900 53000 0.2477 18,263 1410 0.4904
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

278 University of Maine 39900 45200 0.1173 9,601 1205 0.9664
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

280 University of Wyoming 40200 45300 0.1133 8,130 1179 0.9688
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

281 Wayne State University 40400 46200 0.1256 16,012 1174 0.8116
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

16,012

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

282 Bethel University 40600 45800 0.1121 2,755 1214 0.878
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,755

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

282 Saint Mary's College of California 40600 81500 0.5017 1,954 1175 0.8653
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA

Sticker Price

$81,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,954

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

284 Pace University 40700 74800 0.4558 8,038 1260 0.7592
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,038

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

284 Washington State University 40700 56300 0.2774 21,455 1125 0.8664
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

286 Loyola University Chicago 41000 70600 0.4192 12,538 1303 0.816
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

12,538

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

287 Butler University 41200 67900 0.3934 4,489 1279 0.8508
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

288 Concordia University-Wisconsin 41400 57000 0.2738 2,401 1209 0.782
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon, WI

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,401

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

289 Campbell University 41700 65100 0.36 2,699 1120 0.8718
#289

#289 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 %

290 Montclair State University 42000 46600 0.0987 18,712 1058 0.8789
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

290 Susquehanna University 42000 76800 0.4533 2,246 1204 0.8143
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,246

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

292 University of Mount Olive 42300 50400 0.1613 1,944 1075 0.7575
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,944

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

293 Mount Saint Mary's University 43000 80700 0.4674 1,731 1015 0.7313
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$80,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,731

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

294 University of Florida 43200 45700 0.0548 36,573 1399 0.242
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

295 Florida Institute of Technology 43400 68600 0.3664 3,666 1224 0.577
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,666

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

296 Fairfield University 43500 84300 0.4838 5,391 1350 0.3329
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,391

Est. Median SAT

1,350

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

297 Texas Christian University 43800 87400 0.4991 11,049 1283 0.4449
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

298 Union University 43900 66000 0.3351 1,934 1242 0.6041
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union University
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,934

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

298 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43900 57100 0.2301 23,329 1239 0.766
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

300 The University of Montana 44400 45000 0.0133 7,891 1225 0.9586
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

7,891

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

301 St. John's University-New York 44500 78000 0.4292 15,640 1249 0.8343
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

15,640

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

302 Quinnipiac University 44800 79200 0.4343 6,557 1245 0.7215
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,557

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

303 Ashland University 44900 56400 0.204 2,977 1125 0.764
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,977

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

304 Georgia College & State University 45300 52400 0.1355 6,006 1165 0.7823
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

305 Duquesne University 45400 70500 0.3565 5,371 1274 0.8356
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,371

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

306 High Point University 45500 72900 0.3758 5,135 1263 0.7531
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

High Point University
High Point, NC

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,135

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

307 Widener University 45800 79400 0.4233 2,975 1184 0.7093
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

308 University of Georgia 45900 51600 0.1108 32,399 1382 0.377
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

309 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59700 0.2114 37,985 1390 0.5815
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

310 Biola University 47300 71200 0.3358 3,481 1268 0.7435
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

311 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,908 1139 0.8402
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,908

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

312 Mercer University 49000 63700 0.2309 4,690 1273 0.6889
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

313 University of Kentucky 49200 58000 0.1532 25,534 1193 0.9294
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

314 The University of Texas at Austin 49800 59400 0.1617 43,165 1356 0.2664
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

314 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 49800 62200 0.1995 37,140 1406 0.4237
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

316 University of Iowa 51100 53200 0.04 22,738 1208 0.8362
#316

#316 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 %

317 Chapman University 51500 93100 0.4469 7,713 1353 0.6543
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,713

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

318 Point Loma Nazarene University 51600 68600 0.2483 3,246 1290 0.8368
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,246

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

319 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 53100 61200 0.1329 26,221 1204 0.8854
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

320 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,100 1219 0.7766
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

321 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53700 62800 0.1449 23,920 1397 0.5973
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

322 University of Missouri-Columbia 54100 59200 0.0867 24,449 1256 0.7847
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

323 Emerson College 54600 82600 0.339 3,908 1359 0.5131
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,908

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

324 Elon University 56400 68900 0.1815 6,452 1215 0.6635
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

325 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58200 64100 0.092 42,604 1336 0.6056
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

326 Howard University 60000 66500 0.0978 11,519 1208 0.4134
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

327 Thiel College 60600 69100 0.123 833 1065 0.7155
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thiel College
Greenville, PA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

833

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

328 Pepperdine University 62200 94600 0.3425 3,553 1378 0.6286
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

329 University of Oregon 66800 68900 0.0309 20,622 1250 0.883
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

330 Fordham University 70000 95100 0.2638 10,582 1406 0.5931
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$95,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,582

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

59.3 %

331 Gonzaga University 70700 76600 0.077 5,281 1329 0.8169
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$76,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

332 University of California-Irvine 72000 75600 0.0476 30,204 1333 0.2857
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

333 Loyola Marymount University 74700 95500 0.2177 7,273 1353 0.4508
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$95,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

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

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