Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Journalism Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Communication, Majors in the state of Alaska for 2026

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

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Journalism
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Patrick Henry College 4200 42000 0.8993 425 1345 0.7744
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Patrick Henry College
Purcellville, VA

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

425

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

2 Washington and Lee University 4900 87100 0.9439 1,886 1488 0.1397
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$87,100

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

3 Boston University 7100 88800 0.9205 18,805 1475 0.1111
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

4 Utah State University 7900 24900 0.6836 25,920 1176 0.9247
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

5 College of the Ozarks 8200 32800 0.7493 1,454 1135 0.1199
#5

#5 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 %

6 CUNY Lehman College 8500 35100 0.7586 11,217 1020 0.4601
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

11,217

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

7 Arkansas Tech University 9800 22900 0.5715 8,145 1035 0.9589
#7

#7 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 %

8 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 21100 0.5126 4,721 1110 0.7782
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

9 Rust College 10400 18500 0.4389 429 860 0.3469
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rust College
Holly Springs, MS

Sticker Price

$18,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

429

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

34.7 %

10 Kentucky State University 10900 17400 0.3725 1,546 925 0.9251
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$17,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

11 Brigham Young University 11200 29000 0.6134 32,221 1374 0.6919
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

12 Savannah State University 11600 17400 0.3327 2,857 950 0.8368
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$17,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

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 %

13 Northeastern State University 11800 22900 0.4846 5,085 1035 0.9935
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,085

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

15 University of Richmond 12100 87400 0.862 3,055 1484 0.222
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

3,055

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

16 The University of Texas at Austin 12200 30700 0.6023 43,165 1335 0.2664
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

17 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12400 29900 0.5852 12,498 1010 0.8896
#17

#17 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 %

18 Fairmont State University 12500 21400 0.4164 3,060 1005 0.9924
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$21,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

3,060

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

19 Eastern Illinois University 12900 24400 0.4725 6,785 1020 0.6535
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

20 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 13000 26200 0.5037 21,947 1335 0.3122
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

21,947

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

20 Northwestern Oklahoma State University 13000 19100 0.3195 1,724 995 0.6643
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK

Sticker Price

$19,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

22 Stillman College 13100 30900 0.5761 779 930 0.7422
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

23 Texas State University 13200 23200 0.4313 36,268 1100 0.8908
#23

#23 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 %

24 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,083 1412 0.4517
#24

#24 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 %

25 Wichita State University 13800 29800 0.5369 14,280 1094 0.7211
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

26 Texas Tech University 13900 27000 0.485 32,580 1200 0.7265
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

27 Denison University 14100 69300 0.7958 2,406 1383 0.1693
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

27 University of Alaska Fairbanks 14100 30300 0.534 5,912 1149 0.6212
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

29 Lehigh University 14200 85700 0.8348 5,911 1436 0.2593
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

30 Louisiana Tech University 14300 24900 0.425 11,071 1164 0.9073
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

30 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14300 26500 0.4624 22,351 1159 0.7504
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

30 Radford University 14300 21900 0.347 6,161 1070 0.8953
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$21,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

33 Northern Arizona University 14500 25400 0.4282 22,991 1145 0.8961
#33

#33 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 %

33 University of Nebraska at Kearney 14500 22700 0.3607 4,214 1090 0.8949
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,214

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

35 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 36300 0.5973 5,241 1075 0.8613
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

36 University of Idaho 14700 31300 0.5308 9,574 1119 0.7553
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

37 Miles College 14900 23900 0.3771 1,151 0 0.5917
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miles College
Fairfield, AL

Sticker Price

$23,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,151

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

59.2 %

37 Northern Illinois University 14900 29300 0.491 11,349 1070 0.6979
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

39 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 15000 24900 0.3969 5,474 1138 0.9198
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

39 Murray State University 15000 27000 0.4456 8,281 1124 0.8568
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

41 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 15200 35700 0.5744 26,500 1183 0.8857
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

41 University of California-Irvine 15200 35300 0.5701 30,204 1333 0.2878
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

43 University of North Texas 15500 25400 0.3904 34,458 1114 0.7223
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

44 Central Michigan University 15600 40600 0.6159 10,219 1095 0.8982
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

45 California State University-Long Beach 15900 25800 0.3838 35,843 1135 0.4628
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

45 Troy University 15900 26700 0.4044 10,222 1090 0.9604
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,222

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

47 California State University-Chico 16200 23500 0.3103 13,392 1117 0.9158
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

47 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16200 23400 0.3081 11,756 1124 0.8727
#47

#47 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

87.3 %

49 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16300 22300 0.2687 8,765 1209 0.8799
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

50 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 16400 19000 0.137 11,874 1082 0.8377
#50

#50 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 University of Florida 16500 22300 0.2602 36,567 1399 0.242
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

52 SUNY at Fredonia 16700 27800 0.3998 2,876 1193 0.792
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

52 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16700 64800 0.7423 21,075 1420 0.1534
#52

#52 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 %

54 Middle Tennessee State University 16900 23200 0.2713 17,668 1124 0.68
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

54 Utah Tech University 16900 23300 0.2751 13,006 1045 1
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
St. George, UT

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

56 University of Southern California 17100 76000 0.7749 21,023 1485 0.1002
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

57 Purdue University-Main Campus 17200 27200 0.3671 44,170 1327 0.4979
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

57 University of Southern Mississippi 17200 23100 0.2552 10,193 1181 0.9912
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

59 Northeastern University 17400 89900 0.8068 22,695 1490 0.0522
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

60 Central State University 17500 23700 0.262 2,676 885 0.9861
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,676

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

60 Sam Houston State University 17500 23000 0.2392 17,787 1030 0.9026
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

62 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17800 26300 0.3236 19,701 1214 0.8749
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

63 California State University-Sacramento 17900 27200 0.3418 28,226 1015 0.9343
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

63 Waynesburg University 17900 45000 0.6026 1,088 1099 0.9169
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,088

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

65 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 18000 32100 0.4399 3,856 1169 0.7518
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

66 University of Arkansas 18200 27700 0.3423 28,859 1179 0.7431
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

67 Georgia Southern University 18400 23800 0.2273 23,618 1065 0.8789
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

67 Husson University 18400 48100 0.6168 2,762 1115 0.8095
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Husson University
Bangor, ME

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,762

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

69 Simpson College 18600 59400 0.687 1,140 1430 0.8888
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,140

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

69 State University of New York at Oswego 18600 27500 0.3235 5,517 1174 0.8057
#69

#69 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 %

69 University of Rhode Island 18600 34400 0.4591 14,376 1148 0.7216
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

72 Indiana University-Bloomington 18800 30900 0.3927 38,093 1302 0.7821
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

72 The College of New Jersey 18800 38200 0.5074 7,435 1248 0.6235
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

74 Quincy University 18900 62900 0.7 1,072 1115 0.5093
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quincy University
Quincy, IL

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,072

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

50.9 %

74 Texas Southern University 18900 42400 0.5537 6,619 920 0.9335
#74

#74 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 %

76 Campbellsville University 19000 41800 0.5454 6,411 1055 0.7235
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,411

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

76 Kansas State University 19000 28800 0.341 15,650 1164 0.8199
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

78 Eastern Michigan University 19100 36100 0.4709 10,470 1055 0.7964
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

79 University at Albany 19200 30900 0.3785 12,666 1245 0.6909
#79

#79 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 %

80 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,457 1256 0.7847
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

81 Loyola University New Orleans 19500 71100 0.726 3,032 1145 0.9305
#81

#81 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 %

81 University of Memphis 19500 26400 0.2619 15,770 1075 0.7203
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

83 Youngstown State University 19600 29300 0.3307 8,436 1065 0.8066
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

84 California State University-Los Angeles 19900 39400 0.4955 19,354 965 0.9125
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

84 University of Mississippi 19900 27000 0.2629 21,585 1182 0.9658
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

84 University of Wyoming 19900 26700 0.2538 8,130 1159 0.9688
#84

#84 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 %

87 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20100 38800 0.4812 36,588 1367 0.6535
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Piscataway, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

88 Langston University 20200 30800 0.3446 1,743 902 0.6096
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Langston University
Langston, OK

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,743

Est. Median SAT

902

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

88 Ohio University-Main Campus 20200 24500 0.1752 19,888 1209 0.8517
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

88 Wayne State University 20200 32300 0.3751 16,173 1174 0.7786
#88

#88 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 %

91 Central Connecticut State University 20900 34000 0.3851 8,170 1010 0.7333
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

92 Marshall University 21000 36300 0.4218 9,165 1065 0.9572
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

92 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,130 0 0.5256
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

94 Mount Vernon Nazarene University 21100 55800 0.6223 1,631 1142 0.843
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,631

Est. Median SAT

1,142

Acceptance Rate

84.3 %

94 West Virginia University 21100 28800 0.2676 18,614 1125 0.778
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

96 University of Miami 21200 70800 0.7009 13,250 1406 0.189
#96

#96 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 %

97 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 21400 25300 0.1543 10,090 1075 0.9368
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

10,090

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

98 Louisiana Christian University 21500 26000 0.1733 803 1065 0.8379
#98

#98 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 %

98 Missouri State University-Springfield 21500 35400 0.3932 20,584 1134 0.9053
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

98 Rutgers University-Newark 21500 38900 0.4474 7,417 1214 0.7873
#98

#98 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 %

101 Austin Peay State University 21800 32700 0.3337 8,926 0 0.9638
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

102 Lake Erie College 21900 59400 0.6308 744 1065 0.6412
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

744

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

103 Madonna University 22000 50400 0.5635 1,839 1005 0.9293
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Madonna University
Livonia, MI

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,839

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

104 Grand View University 22100 52500 0.5793 1,483 1035 0.9843
#104

#104 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 %

105 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 22400 28000 0.1999 5,789 1115 0.5774
#105

#105 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 %

106 Canisius University 22500 53200 0.5767 1,724 1129 0.7224
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Canisius University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

107 Eastern Nazarene College 22700 45000 0.4952 379 1034 0.5896
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Nazarene College
Quincy, MA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

379

Est. Median SAT

1,034

Acceptance Rate

59.0 %

107 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 22700 33900 0.3302 7,353 1085 0.9077
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

109 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.687 2,522 1163 0.6277
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

109 Sterling College 22800 53600 0.5744 670 1090 0.8916
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sterling College
Sterling, KS

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

670

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

111 Southern Connecticut State University 22900 52500 0.5643 7,252 965 0.9482
#111

#111 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 %

111 University of South Carolina-Columbia 22900 22900 0 30,187 1292 0.6015
#111

#111 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 %

113 Berry College 23000 60800 0.6215 2,254 1219 0.64
#113

#113 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 %

113 Bradley University 23000 50900 0.5481 3,596 1174 0.7675
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

113 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,771 1044 0.7933
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

116 Henderson State University 23100 35900 0.357 1,493 1075 0.8192
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,493

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

116 West Texas A & M University 23100 24600 0.061 6,930 1060 0.5863
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

6,930

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

118 Robert Morris University 23200 58000 0.5994 3,769 1180 0.9057
#118

#118 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 %

119 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 23300 26200 0.112 3,768 995 0.7716
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,768

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

119 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23300 33600 0.3067 65,450 1203 0.8989
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

119 Bloomfield College 23300 49900 0.5329 904 860 0.6723
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ

Sticker Price

$49,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

904

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

67.2 %

119 Bob Jones University 23300 41500 0.4371 2,477 1149 0.8729
#119

#119 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 %

119 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 23300 29300 0.2046 4,421 1099 0.8555
#119

#119 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 %

119 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 23300 32600 0.2854 3,102 1055 0.7533
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,102

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

125 Syracuse University 23500 83100 0.7172 15,958 1363 0.4611
#125

#125 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 %

126 Saint Ambrose University 23700 54500 0.5652 1,939 1085 0.7733
#126

#126 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 %

127 Keystone College 23800 42900 0.445 894 1035 0.848
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

894

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

128 Muskingum University 23900 49600 0.5191 1,524 1020 0.8184
#128

#128 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 %

129 Malone University 24000 55800 0.5699 992 1075 0.7586
#129

#129 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 %

129 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,965 1095 0.5958
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

131 Johnson University 24200 31300 0.2293 708 1095 0.5377
#131

#131 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 %

132 Oral Roberts University 24300 55600 0.563 5,017 1139 0.989
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

133 Dominican University 24400 57000 0.5717 2,690 1035 0.9032
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,690

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

133 University of Minnesota Duluth 24400 29800 0.1819 8,426 1235 0.8876
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

135 Minnesota State University Moorhead 24500 26600 0.082 3,413 1085 0.5295
#135

#135 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 %

135 Saint Cloud State University 24500 35100 0.303 8,013 1094 0.9495
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

137 Cameron University 24600 43700 0.4369 3,307 945 1
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cameron University
Lawton, OK

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,307

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

137 Tulane University of Louisiana 24600 83600 0.706 7,283 1451 0.1398
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

139 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 24700 42300 0.4158 1,905 965 0.5754
#139

#139 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 %

140 The University of Tampa 24800 56900 0.5637 10,594 1185 0.4034
#140

#140 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 %

141 Franklin College 25000 61800 0.5951 931 1150 0.6978
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin College
Franklin, IN

Sticker Price

$61,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

931

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

142 The University of Olivet 25200 54000 0.5334 938 1055 0.9711
#142

#142 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 %

143 Creighton University 25300 56600 0.5531 4,647 1328 0.7975
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Creighton University
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

4,647

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

144 Bennett College 25400 48300 0.4742 195 920 0.3361
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennett College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

195

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

33.6 %

144 Elmhurst University 25400 67000 0.6211 3,170 1148 0.7357
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

146 American University 25500 82000 0.6892 7,476 1372 0.6187
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,476

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

146 Dordt University 25500 52300 0.5122 1,695 1195 0.7116
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,695

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

146 South Dakota State University 25500 28700 0.1109 10,728 1120 0.9834
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,728

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

149 University of Minnesota-Crookston 25600 28600 0.1027 2,510 1095 0.8781
#149

#149 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 %

150 California State University-Fresno 25700 35900 0.284 21,430 995 0.9638
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

150 Flagler College 25700 37800 0.3203 2,409 785 0.8076
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
St. Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

785

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

150 Lewis University 25700 57400 0.5519 4,326 1099 0.7128
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

153 Ball State University 26000 26000 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

154 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 26100 36500 0.2846 14,783 1124 0.8096
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

154 Norfolk State University 26100 40300 0.3526 5,510 950 0.8746
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,510

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

154 North Central University 26100 43800 0.4039 865 1075 0.9082
#154

#154 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 %

154 University of Kansas 26100 42000 0.3783 22,085 1176 0.9348
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

158 Point Park University 26200 56800 0.5391 2,337 1144 0.9691
#158

#158 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 %

159 The University of Findlay 26300 50200 0.4764 3,954 1124 0.8615
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Findlay
Findlay, OH

Sticker Price

$50,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,954

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

160 California State University-Northridge 26400 36600 0.2782 32,499 1005 0.9219
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

160 Evangel University 26400 39900 0.3385 1,843 1183 0.7161
#160

#160 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 %

162 Marquette University 26600 65700 0.5948 8,045 1309 0.8134
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$65,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

162 Our Lady of the Lake University 26600 48200 0.4483 1,147 990 0.7246
#162

#162 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 %

162 University of the Incarnate Word 26600 59900 0.5563 4,638 1035 0.9813
#162

#162 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 %

165 Millsaps College 26700 62200 0.5705 547 1189 0.4312
#165

#165 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 %

166 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks 26800 36800 0.2717 1,880 1185 0.9867
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
Reading, PA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

1,880

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

166 Wingate University 26800 65000 0.5876 2,673 1100 0.9113
#166

#166 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 %

168 Southwestern College 26900 69700 0.6143 938 1005 0.7443
#168

#168 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 %

169 Kennesaw State University 27000 27000 0 42,840 1120 0.6919
#169

#169 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 %

170 Pennsylvania Western University 27100 35600 0.239 7,586 1070 0.9433
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

170 University of Arizona 27100 37700 0.2815 45,025 1212 0.8614
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

172 Kent State University at Kent 27400 28400 0.0352 20,841 1105 0.8634
#172

#172 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 %

172 University of Jamestown 27400 34400 0.2035 1,049 1110 0.8808
#172

#172 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 %

172 Webster University 27400 54300 0.495 2,091 1105 0.9594
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Webster Groves, MO

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,091

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

175 Northern Kentucky University 27500 31600 0.1296 10,163 1090 0.8307
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

175 Oakland University 27500 39800 0.3092 12,587 1050 0.8784
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester, MI

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

177 North Dakota State University 27800 30400 0.0851 9,762 1110 0.9496
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

178 Drury University 28000 52900 0.4706 1,391 1228 0.5758
#178

#178 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 %

179 Augustana University 28200 61200 0.5391 2,003 1189 0.6775
#179

#179 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 %

179 The University of Montana 28200 28200 0 8,014 1184 0.9586
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

181 Marietta College 28300 62200 0.5448 1,023 1075 0.7929
#181

#181 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 %

182 Seattle Pacific University 28400 62600 0.5464 1,776 1188 0.8339
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$62,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,776

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

183 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 28500 41900 0.3197 42,604 1336 0.6056
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

184 Iowa State University 28700 43300 0.3376 25,628 1207 0.8866
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

185 Grace College and Theological Seminary 28800 41800 0.3102 1,817 1080 0.8078
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grace College and Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,817

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

185 Lipscomb University 28800 57600 0.5004 3,327 1214 0.6774
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

187 Western Illinois University 28900 31000 0.0704 5,025 990 0.7496
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

188 Lincoln University 29100 40900 0.2884 1,707 920 0
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,707

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

188 Rochester Institute of Technology 29100 78100 0.6275 14,267 1363 0.6693
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

190 University of Connecticut 29500 33200 0.1116 19,388 1324 0.5395
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

191 Knox College 29600 61000 0.515 1,136 1287 0.7079
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Knox College
Galesburg, IL

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,136

Est. Median SAT

1,287

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

191 New England College 29600 64600 0.5421 1,032 930 0.9213
#191

#191 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 %

193 Huntington University 29700 44300 0.3299 1,286 1095 0.7115
#193

#193 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 %

194 Indiana University-Southeast 29800 38800 0.232 3,276 1090 0.8446
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

194 Salem State University 29800 38900 0.2337 4,853 1100 0.9557
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

194 Southern Adventist University 29800 46900 0.3643 2,827 1125 0.6661
#194

#194 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 %

194 Southern Methodist University 29800 81700 0.6355 7,285 1423 0.6335
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

198 North Central College 29900 62700 0.5229 2,454 1203 0.7733
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

198 Roosevelt University 29900 43300 0.3078 2,605 1015 0.9427
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,605

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

200 Belmont University 30200 67800 0.5538 7,167 1273 0.9528
#200

#200 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 %

200 Montclair State University 30200 36300 0.1681 18,712 1058 0.8789
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

202 Oklahoma Baptist University 30500 54700 0.4425 1,409 1110 0.6327
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,409

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

203 St Bonaventure University 30600 61000 0.4981 2,048 1194 0.8165
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
St. Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,048

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

203 SUNY Buffalo State University 30600 39500 0.2251 5,205 1118 0.744
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

205 University of South Alabama 30700 35000 0.1229 9,241 1140 0.7096
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

206 San Jose State University 30800 41000 0.2486 28,008 0 0.8461
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

207 Azusa Pacific University 30900 66000 0.532 2,996 1138 0.7959
#207

#207 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 %

207 Benedictine University 30900 48900 0.3681 1,972 1150 0.9523
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,972

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

207 Dominican University of California 30900 69200 0.5533 1,127 1225 0.8392
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,127

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

210 Georgia State University 31000 44400 0.3015 27,438 1089 0.5543
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

210 Oklahoma Christian University 31000 45000 0.31 2,012 1159 0.9707
#210

#210 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 %

210 SUNY Morrisville 31000 38400 0.1929 2,042 1028 0.9078
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Morrisville
Morrisville, NY

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

2,042

Est. Median SAT

1,028

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

213 Freed-Hardeman University 31100 35100 0.1141 1,878 1180 0.9061
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,878

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

213 Siena Heights University 31100 46300 0.3283 1,669 1000 0.6656
#213

#213 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 %

213 SUNY Brockport 31100 37900 0.1794 5,816 1195 0.7068
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

213 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 31100 52900 0.4123 37,140 1442 0.4237
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

217 DeSales University 31200 74500 0.5811 2,172 1175 0.7709
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DeSales University
Center Valley, PA

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,172

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

77.1 %

218 Dean College 31300 72000 0.565 1,151 1015 0.736
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dean College
Franklin, MA

Sticker Price

$72,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,151

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

218 Palm Beach Atlantic University 31300 64500 0.5148 3,094 1105 0.8832
#218

#218 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 %

220 University of Hawaii at Manoa 31400 43700 0.2817 14,576 1179 0.6967
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

221 San Francisco State University 31500 45200 0.3033 20,756 1035 0.9615
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

221 University of West Georgia 31500 36000 0.1251 9,157 1040 0.5161
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

223 Missouri Baptist University 31600 53800 0.4122 4,958 843 0.686
#223

#223 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 %

224 Angelo State University 31700 35400 0.1041 9,779 1055 0.8301
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

224 University of Houston 31700 35200 0.0995 39,257 1249 0.7392
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

226 CUNY Brooklyn College 31800 31800 0 11,562 1110 0.5836
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,562

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

227 Hampton University 32100 47000 0.3171 3,728 956 0.6225
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,728

Est. Median SAT

956

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

228 Rider University 32300 64300 0.4975 3,196 1214 0.794
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,196

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

229 Samford University 32400 65200 0.503 4,210 1199 0.8236
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

229 Spring Arbor University 32400 51100 0.3654 1,091 1120 0.3733
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,091

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

229 University of Scranton 32400 78700 0.5879 3,613 1220 0.812
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,613

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

229 Vermont State University 32400 38000 0.1475 4,087 960 0.8323
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph Center, VT

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

4,087

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

233 University of Nevada-Reno 32500 32500 0 18,895 1134 0.7371
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

234 Carthage College 32600 58600 0.4441 2,675 1110 0.871
#234

#234 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 %

235 Liberty University 32700 43900 0.2551 52,823 1181 0.9932
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

52,823

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

235 Middle Georgia State University 32700 33100 0.0121 7,485 1045 0.9977
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

7,485

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

99.8 %

235 Widener University 32700 75300 0.5655 2,811 1155 0.8402
#235

#235 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 %

238 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 32800 38500 0.1481 7,890 1105 0.2056
#238

#238 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 %

238 Harding University 32800 47000 0.3018 3,523 1193 0.3942
#238

#238 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 %

238 Ohio Wesleyan University 32800 73700 0.5547 1,525 1241 0.556
#238

#238 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 %

241 Southeastern University 32900 60500 0.4559 10,351 1130 0.6165
#241

#241 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 %

241 University of Southern Indiana 32900 44900 0.2674 5,347 1145 0.9581
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

243 University of Oregon 33100 38600 0.1419 20,622 1250 0.883
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

244 Ithaca College 33500 72500 0.5379 4,268 1314 0.6901
#244

#244 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 %

245 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1421 0.4709
#245

#245 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 %

246 Gardner-Webb University 33800 50400 0.3295 1,840 1085 0.8702
#246

#246 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 %

246 Mount Saint Mary College 33800 68400 0.5059 2,141 1090 0.8888
#246

#246 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 %

248 Appalachian State University 34000 35800 0.0503 19,560 1159 0.9014
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

248 Taylor University 34000 57600 0.4093 2,503 1235 0.7353
#248

#248 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 %

250 Baylor University 34400 70800 0.5138 14,915 1277 0.5128
#250

#250 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 %

251 Morgan State University 34500 37200 0.0726 9,027 965 0.8223
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

251 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 34500 46200 0.2534 8,553 1054 0.8688
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

253 North Greenville University 34600 44800 0.2272 2,020 1164 0.6667
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,020

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

254 Drake University 34800 68500 0.4925 2,585 1226 0.6385
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

255 Asbury University 34900 49100 0.2888 2,066 1157 0.954
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Asbury University
Wilmore, KY

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,066

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

95.4 %

255 State University of New York at New Paltz 34900 35100 0.0057 6,197 1260 0.6161
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

257 California Baptist University 35100 65200 0.4616 8,417 1069 0.8535
#257

#257 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 %

258 DePaul University 35200 59100 0.4042 14,188 1218 0.7589
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

259 Mount Mercy University 35400 61200 0.4208 1,185 1075 0.7876
#259

#259 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 %

260 Roger Williams University 35700 63700 0.4397 4,050 1225 0.8778
#260

#260 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 %

260 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 35700 49600 0.28 1,809 1109 0.9484
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,809

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

262 Siena College 35900 65100 0.4486 3,469 1260 0.7764
#262

#262 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 %

263 Abilene Christian University 36000 60700 0.4066 3,233 1129 0.6604
#263

#263 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 %

264 Western Kentucky University 36100 41900 0.1385 14,151 1090 0.9387
#264

#264 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 %

265 Baldwin Wallace University 36200 47300 0.2346 2,862 1194 0.757
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

265 Newberry College 36200 50400 0.2817 1,462 1005 0.748
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Newberry College
Newberry, SC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,462

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

265 University of Central Arkansas 36200 38400 0.0569 8,268 1110 0.8949
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

268 Mercer University 36300 60500 0.4 4,690 1273 0.6889
#268

#268 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 %

268 Tennessee Technological University 36300 38500 0.0567 8,838 1159 0.8316
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

268 University of Denver 36300 76800 0.5272 6,619 1323 0.7729
#268

#268 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 %

271 Ashland University 36400 52700 0.3091 5,180 1145 0.8053
#271

#271 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 %

272 University of Central Florida 36500 39600 0.0783 59,649 1280 0.4471
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

272 University of Maine 36500 45100 0.1907 591 1199 0.9684
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Machias, ME

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

272 Western Washington University 36500 37900 0.037 13,752 1218 0.9325
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

275 Biola University 36700 52900 0.3065 3,481 1268 0.7482
#275

#275 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 %

275 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36700 38900 0.0561 23,351 1239 0.766
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

277 Immaculata University 36900 47800 0.2278 1,652 1245 0.8578
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

278 University of Northern Colorado 37200 38900 0.0437 6,480 1085 0.9363
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

279 Benedictine College 37500 50800 0.2619 2,391 1229 0.7645
#279

#279 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 Long Island University 37800 59600 0.366 11,753 1222 0.8977
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

11,753

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

280 Loyola University Chicago 37800 73500 0.4855 12,538 1303 0.816
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$73,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

12,538

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

282 Mount Saint Mary's University 38000 80700 0.5297 1,733 1015 0.7313
#282

#282 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 %

283 University of Central Oklahoma 38100 38500 0.0104 10,454 1095 0.8176
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

284 Queens University of Charlotte 38200 68200 0.4396 1,225 1235 0.5651
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$68,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,225

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

285 Suffolk University 38300 73600 0.4799 4,324 1209 0.822
#285

#285 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 %

286 Washington State University 38500 53900 0.2855 14,346 1139 0.8797
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

287 Oakwood University 38600 43300 0.1083 1,279 1020 0.507
#287

#287 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 %

288 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38700 52900 0.2683 30,564 1298 0.416
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

289 Pacific University 38900 74900 0.4803 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 Hofstra University 39300 74600 0.473 6,581 1323 0.6808
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

291 Seton Hall University 39600 67400 0.4122 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 %

291 SUNY at Purchase College 39600 41300 0.0411 3,283 1294 0.7405
#291

#291 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 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39600 53700 0.2626 23,920 1390 0.5973
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

294 Pace University 39800 74100 0.4627 8,038 1274 0.7592
#294

#294 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 %

294 Stony Brook University 39800 53000 0.2488 18,263 1395 0.4904
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

296 Temple University 40300 56100 0.2815 21,428 1245 0.8045
#296

#296 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 %

296 University of Georgia 40300 46000 0.1242 31,514 1336 0.3719
#296

#296 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 %

298 Marymount Manhattan College 40400 68600 0.4108 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 San Diego State University 40400 40500 0.0025 34,637 1208 0.3598
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

300 Saint Mary's College of California 40700 78700 0.483 1,955 1175 0.8856
#300

#300 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 %

301 Fairfield University 41500 77900 0.467 5,391 1350 0.3329
#301

#301 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 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 41500 56700 0.2681 40,754 1391 0.3915
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

303 Campbell University 41600 65100 0.3608 2,699 1120 0.872
#303

#303 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 %

304 Arkansas State University 41900 45800 0.0847 9,985 1075 0.7959
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

304 Union University 41900 64100 0.3462 1,934 1242 0.6016
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union University
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,934

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

306 St. John's University-New York 42300 80100 0.4717 15,640 1249 0.8343
#306

#306 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 %

306 Susquehanna University 42300 76800 0.4494 2,185 1204 0.7871
#306

#306 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 Quinnipiac University 42700 79200 0.4608 6,248 1209 0.77
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

6,248

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

309 University of Maryland-College Park 43300 52900 0.1815 31,133 1456 0.448
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

310 CUNY Bernard M Baruch College 43400 43400 0 16,086 1293 0.5117
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,086

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

51.2 %

310 Florida Institute of Technology 43400 68600 0.3672 3,677 1224 0.577
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,677

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

312 Butler University 43500 64500 0.3255 4,489 1279 0.8508
#312

#312 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 %

312 Texas Christian University 43500 81900 0.4689 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 Ohio State University-Main Campus 43700 52100 0.1612 46,815 1339 0.6057
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

315 Illinois State University 45100 47300 0.0462 19,107 1115 0.8815
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

316 Duquesne University 45300 70500 0.3573 5,371 1269 0.8356
#316

#316 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 %

317 Georgia College & State University 45400 52400 0.1336 6,006 1155 0.8779
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

318 High Point University 45500 70500 0.3547 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 %

319 Point Loma Nazarene University 45600 68600 0.3351 3,246 1296 0.8367
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,246

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

320 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#320

#320 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 %

321 University of Mount Olive 48200 50400 0.0434 1,937 945 0.7775
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

1,937

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

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 49900 70300 0.2904 6,044 1270 0.9125
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
St. Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

324 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50700 52900 0.0413 14,504 1145 0.7637
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

325 University of Iowa 51000 53200 0.0411 22,738 1208 0.8362
#325

#325 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 University of Kentucky 51000 56000 0.0893 25,535 1193 0.9294
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

327 University of Colorado Boulder 51100 56300 0.0923 32,100 1290 0.8115
#327

#327 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 %

328 Chapman University 51300 87300 0.4125 7,713 1357 0.6543
#328

#328 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 %

329 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 51700 51700 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

330 Oklahoma City University 52000 52000 0 1,447 1190 0.7039
#330

#330 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 %

331 Fordham University 53200 94600 0.4379 10,307 1415 0.5628
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

10,307

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

56.3 %

331 Texas A&M University-College Station 53200 56100 0.0514 60,710 1278 0.5732
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

333 Sacred Heart University 53300 75200 0.2913 6,960 1245 0.6768
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,960

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

333 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53300 61000 0.1275 41,303 1338 0.7975
#333

#333 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 %

335 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#335

#335 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 %

336 Auburn University 55400 55400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#336

#336 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 %

337 Emerson College 55700 82600 0.3257 4,171 1339 0.4749
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,171

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

47.5 %

338 Miami University-Oxford 56100 56100 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#338

#338 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 %

339 Howard University 58300 61600 0.0536 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 Pepperdine University 62100 92800 0.3307 3,553 1378 0.6286
#340

#340 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 %

340 University of La Verne 62100 66500 0.0662 2,414 1123 0.4847
#340

#340 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 %

342 Elon University 65500 67300 0.0268 6,452 1244 0.6635
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

343 Columbia College Chicago 67200 67200 0 5,422 0 0.7549
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$67,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,422

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

344 Thiel College 68100 69100 0.0145 831 1065 0.7189
#344

#344 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thiel College
Greenville, PA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

831

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.9 %

345 Loyola Marymount University 72500 94300 0.2311 7,273 1353 0.4508
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$94,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

346 Gonzaga University 73200 73200 0 5,281 1303 0.8169
#346

#346 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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