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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Journalism Majors

Most Affordable Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Communication, Colleges for California Residents for 2027

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These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Journalism majors who live in California.
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 California.
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 California State University-Los Angeles 5100 69100 0.9266 22,077 965 0.9124
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

2 Santa Monica College 6400 15500 0.588 23,453 0 1
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Sticker Price

$15,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

23,453

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

3 College of the Ozarks 6600 34300 0.8079 1,500 1130 0.1097
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

1,500

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

4 Le Moyne-Owen College 6900 30700 0.7762 659 865 0.9923
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Le Moyne-Owen College
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

659

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

5 Brigham Young University 8100 22300 0.6382 34,354 1374 0.6862
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

6 Trinity Washington University 8500 63000 0.8648 1,658 0 0.9947
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

1,658

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

7 Washington and Lee University 9000 96300 0.9062 1,916 1484 0.1354
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,916

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.5 %

8 Kentucky State University 9500 27400 0.6532 1,793 865 0.9608
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,793

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

96.1 %

8 University of Richmond 9500 92700 0.8971 3,052 1472 0.2224
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$92,700

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,472

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

10 Savannah State University 9700 50900 0.8097 2,966 950 1
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

11 University of Central Florida 10000 31900 0.6867 60,083 1289 0.428
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

60,083

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

12 Fairmont State University 10500 21600 0.513 3,090 970 0.9862
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,090

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

13 Marshall University 10900 39800 0.7259 9,960 1070 0.9663
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

14 California State University-Fresno 11000 19700 0.4408 21,954 995 0.9526
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

15 Northwestern Oklahoma State University 11100 40600 0.7267 1,787 980 0.6545
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

1,787

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

16 Eastern Washington University 11400 30700 0.629 7,640 1045 0.8526
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,640

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

17 Eastern Illinois University 11500 24600 0.5318 6,731 1020 0.7073
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,731

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

18 San Francisco State University 11700 46700 0.7489 19,444 1035 0.9644
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

19 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 11800 29300 0.5973 8,421 1054 0.9444
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

20 Louisiana Tech University 11900 42900 0.7225 11,071 1189 0.9073
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

21 Boston University 12200 93200 0.869 18,289 1475 0.1283
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$93,200

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

18,289

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

12.8 %

21 Langston University 12200 48100 0.7459 1,742 902 0
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Langston University
Langston, OK

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

23 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 31100 0.6022 39,193 1418 0.4081
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

24 Middle Georgia State University 12700 55000 0.7685 7,692 1065 0.9968
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$55,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

7,692

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

25 Coastal Carolina University 13100 27200 0.5185 11,471 1160 0.7003
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

11,471

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

70.0 %

25 Denison University 13100 69300 0.8115 2,458 1366 0.1955
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,458

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

19.6 %

25 Rust College 13100 37600 0.6522 470 945 0.4867
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rust College
Holly Springs, MS

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

470

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

25 Wayne State University 13100 46800 0.7205 16,390 1183 0.8359
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

29 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 13200 38300 0.6547 5,677 985 0.9301
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

5,677

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

30 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 13400 22800 0.4128 11,994 1090 0.8651
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

31 Eastern Michigan University 13800 33900 0.5923 10,034 1055 0.7772
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

31 Youngstown State University 13800 28400 0.5139 9,687 1120 0.9145
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

33 Salem State University 13900 38300 0.6367 4,867 1075 0.9588
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

34 University of Memphis 14000 29100 0.5191 15,538 1080 0.7878
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

35 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 14200 44000 0.6772 3,153 1035 0.7012
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

3,153

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

70.1 %

36 Arkansas Tech University 14300 31400 0.5438 8,279 1055 0.9747
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,279

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

36 Miles College 14300 35100 0.5925 1,180 0 1
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miles College
Fairfield, AL

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,180

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

38 Goshen College 14400 56000 0.7434 738 995 0.8342
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Goshen College
Goshen, IN

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

738

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

39 University of Hawaii at Manoa 14500 71500 0.7975 15,735 1069 0.8797
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$71,500

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

40 Cameron University 14600 33200 0.5595 3,308 945 1
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cameron University
Lawton, OK

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,308

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

40 Central Michigan University 14600 37400 0.6102 10,238 1099 0.9104
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

40 West Virginia University 14600 73100 0.8 18,206 1120 0.8514
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

43 University of Nevada-Reno 14700 28200 0.4784 20,204 1109 0.8313
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

44 University of Maine 14800 29300 0.4952 9,182 1195 0.9562
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

45 University of California-Irvine 15000 40400 0.6285 30,260 1333 0.2895
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

46 California State University-Chico 15200 41000 0.6298 13,599 1054 0.9107
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

47 University of North Texas 15500 26200 0.4091 34,414 1094 0.7089
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

34,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

47 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 15500 22400 0.3087 8,329 1209 0.385
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,329

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

49 Austin Peay State University 15600 31600 0.5071 9,593 1075 0.9691
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

9,593

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

49 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 15600 24200 0.3561 7,637 1115 0.1865
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,637

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

18.7 %

49 Norfolk State University 15600 51900 0.6999 5,411 935 0.8777
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

5,411

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

49 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 38800 0.5992 5,241 1095 0.8613
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

49 University of West Georgia 15600 57700 0.7303 10,075 1035 0.7995
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

10,075

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

54 Lehigh University 15700 89800 0.8252 5,986 1436 0.2896
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,800

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

55 Northeastern State University 15800 28600 0.4483 5,145 1035 0.9974
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

56 Santa Ana College 15900 35300 0.5498 27,248 0 0
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

27,248

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

57 Madonna University 16000 67900 0.7639 1,919 925 0.6757
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Madonna University
Livonia, MI

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

1,919

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

67.6 %

58 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16100 23400 0.3124 11,756 1124 0.8727
#58

#58 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 %

58 University of Northern Colorado 16100 39100 0.5884 6,598 1080 0.945
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,598

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

60 University of Nebraska at Kearney 16200 33800 0.521 4,056 1090 0.4151
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

4,056

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

41.5 %

61 Georgia Southern University 16300 49700 0.6722 25,595 1045 0.695
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$49,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

61 Morgan State University 16300 30700 0.4686 9,027 965 0.8223
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

63 The University of Texas at Arlington 16500 28100 0.4126 32,545 1129 0.799
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

63 University of Miami 16500 96300 0.8288 13,241 1408 0.1761
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

65 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 16600 26300 0.3691 19,787 1197 0.8807
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

65 University of South Alabama 16600 22400 0.2594 9,530 1140 0.9455
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

67 Middle Tennessee State University 16900 29000 0.4175 18,042 1140 0.6909
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

67 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 16900 44200 0.6183 1,829 1149 0.945
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$44,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,829

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

69 Utah State University 17000 34000 0.5001 26,629 1168 0.9212
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

70 James Madison University 17100 28900 0.4081 21,358 1259 0.6879
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

71 Radford University 17300 33100 0.4767 6,206 1050 0.8939
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,206

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

72 University of Arkansas 17500 28400 0.3831 29,252 1179 0.7388
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

73 Northeastern University 17600 90000 0.8041 22,456 1481 0.0562
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

22,456

Est. Median SAT

1,481

Acceptance Rate

5.6 %

73 University at Albany 17600 30800 0.4286 12,889 1245 0.7044
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

12,889

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

75 Kennesaw State University 17800 27400 0.3501 46,069 1119 0.7944
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

76 Malone University 17900 80800 0.7785 946 1080 0.7623
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Malone University
Canton, OH

Sticker Price

$80,800

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

946

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

76.2 %

77 Our Lady of the Lake University 18000 66800 0.7301 1,108 990 1
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$66,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

1,108

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

77 San Jose State University 18000 41200 0.5618 29,890 1135 0.8039
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

77 University of Central Oklahoma 18000 31100 0.4217 10,777 1075 0.7812
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

80 Quincy University 18100 80500 0.7747 1,096 1115 0.551
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quincy University
Quincy, IL

Sticker Price

$80,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

1,096

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

55.1 %

81 Angelo State University 18200 23100 0.2117 10,103 1045 0.7981
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

10,103

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

82 Central State University 18300 22700 0.1939 2,151 881 0.8451
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

2,151

Est. Median SAT

881

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

82 Georgia College & State University 18300 18300 0 6,250 1165 0.8466
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$18,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,250

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

84.7 %

84 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,463 1324 0.7589
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

84 Vermont State University 18400 46300 0.602 4,087 960 0.8323
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

4,087

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

86 Texas A&M University-College Station 18500 29900 0.3807 60,710 1278 0.5732
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

87 Husson University 18800 48100 0.6085 2,865 1174 0.8143
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Husson University
Bangor, ME

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,865

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

88 Stillman College 19200 41100 0.5328 731 865 0.6225
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

731

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

89 Sam Houston State University 19400 30300 0.3594 17,822 1035 0.9372
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

90 Rowan University 19600 41300 0.5257 17,157 1204 0.7654
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

91 State University of New York at Oswego 19700 40200 0.5101 5,293 1179 0.7989
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

5,293

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

91 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 19700 28300 0.3054 5,063 1069 0.8756
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,063

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

93 SUNY Buffalo State University 19900 57800 0.6554 5,196 1050 0.8422
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

5,196

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

94 University of South Carolina-Columbia 20000 26100 0.2334 31,845 1298 0.5651
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

95 SUNY at Fredonia 20200 53600 0.6229 2,771 1258 0.777
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

95 University of Missouri-Columbia 20200 38500 0.4738 25,141 1256 0.7613
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

97 The University of Olivet 20300 74500 0.7279 932 1025 0.8321
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Olivet
Olivet, MI

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

932

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

98 Syracuse University 20400 83600 0.756 16,149 1374 0.4879
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

98 West Texas A & M University 20400 29200 0.3011 7,110 1060 0.6681
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

7,110

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

100 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 20500 57800 0.6451 1,109 1175 0.9088
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,109

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

101 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 20600 48300 0.5736 1,817 905 0.4118
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,817

Est. Median SAT

905

Acceptance Rate

41.2 %

102 Thiel College 20900 69100 0.6973 830 1065 0.7189
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thiel College
Greenville, PA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

830

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.9 %

103 Lincoln University 21000 46500 0.5488 1,926 920 0
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

104 Texas Southern University 21100 38900 0.4576 6,844 915 0.9691
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

6,844

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

104 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 21100 51900 0.594 5,939 1065 0.5878
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

106 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 21300 57200 0.628 3,825 1175 0.7841
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

106 University of Mobile 21300 46000 0.537 1,313 1209 0.7789
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mobile
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,313

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

108 University of Alaska Anchorage 21600 26400 0.181 9,965 1095 1
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

109 Missouri Western State University 21700 28800 0.2467 3,550 1015 0.9981
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,550

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

99.8 %

109 University of Florida 21700 22500 0.0355 37,283 1406 0.2033
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

111 Bob Jones University 21900 42700 0.4855 2,312 1149 1
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,312

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

111 Grand Valley State University 21900 36600 0.4014 19,154 1074 0.9271
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

111 Oklahoma City University 21900 74100 0.7047 1,546 1159 0.7103
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

114 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 22000 34200 0.357 15,273 1115 0.8089
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

15,273

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

115 Spring Hill College 22300 41600 0.4641 630 1114 0.664
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Hill College
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

630

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

115 Troy University 22300 34700 0.3573 10,130 1075 0.9535
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

10,130

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.4 %

117 California State University-Northridge 22400 36500 0.3858 32,846 1005 0.9176
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

117 The University of Alabama 22400 33400 0.3292 35,621 1238 0.7117
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

119 California Baptist University 22500 65400 0.6564 8,707 1024 0.8139
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

8,707

Est. Median SAT

1,024

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

119 Ohio University-Main Campus 22500 22500 0 20,786 1225 0.8689
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

119 Pennsylvania Western University 22500 34400 0.3456 7,586 1045 0.9433
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

122 Augustana College 22600 72800 0.6891 2,536 1157 0.6628
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,536

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

123 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 22700 34900 0.35 4,371 1084 0.865
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

124 Saint Cloud State University 22800 36800 0.3803 8,209 1079 0.948
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

125 Johnson University 22900 31300 0.2679 773 1095 0.5967
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson University
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

773

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

126 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 18,028 1059 0.7996
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

127 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 23100 26200 0.12 3,825 990 0.7572
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

127 SUNY at Purchase College 23100 42400 0.4549 3,283 1294 0.7405
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

127 University of Houston 23100 28400 0.1868 40,366 1224 0.7577
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

130 SUNY Morrisville 23600 32500 0.2738 2,041 1109 0.9167
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Morrisville
Morrisville, NY

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,041

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

131 State University of New York at New Paltz 23700 35700 0.3357 6,113 1279 0.6267
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

132 University of Southern Mississippi 23800 27200 0.125 10,371 1181 0.926
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,371

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

133 Dominican University 23900 56000 0.573 2,642 1005 0.8879
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,642

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

133 Northern Arizona University 23900 37100 0.3574 22,203 1129 0.8961
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

133 Oral Roberts University 23900 52700 0.5466 5,017 1139 0.989
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

136 Miami University-Oxford 24000 28300 0.1519 16,405 1284 0.74
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

136 Seton Hall University 24000 67400 0.6436 6,178 1328 0.6915
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ

Sticker Price

$67,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

6,178

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

138 Keystone College 24100 50500 0.5233 676 1020 0.7385
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

676

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

139 Abilene Christian University 24200 55000 0.5603 5,101 1149 0.6615
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX

Sticker Price

$55,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

5,101

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

66.2 %

140 American University 24300 125500 0.8062 6,730 1393 0.6556
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$125,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

6,730

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

140 Franklin College 24300 61800 0.6066 894 1189 0.7254
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin College
Franklin, IN

Sticker Price

$61,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

894

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

142 Muskingum University 24500 51400 0.5236 1,428 1005 0.8101
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,428

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

143 Azusa Pacific University 24700 62800 0.6066 2,759 1189 0.8842
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,759

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

143 Creighton University 24700 67900 0.6361 4,833 1328 0.9216
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Creighton University
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

4,833

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

143 Drury University 24700 54500 0.5467 1,453 1209 0.6575
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drury University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,453

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

146 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 25000 62800 0.6018 13,039 1020 0.894
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

147 St Catherine University 25100 71900 0.6511 2,602 1148 0.9047
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,602

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

148 South Dakota State University 25300 28700 0.1183 10,883 1115 0.9618
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

10,883

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

149 Webster University 25400 66600 0.6188 1,898 1120 0.8618
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$66,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,898

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

150 Simpson College 25700 67100 0.6174 1,235 1430 0.8622
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,235

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

151 University of La Verne 25800 70200 0.6324 3,052 1109 0.7117
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

152 Concordia College at Moorhead 25900 50500 0.4865 1,864 1160 0.6265
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,864

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

152 Dordt University 25900 52500 0.5064 1,716 1205 0.6847
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,716

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

152 Minnesota State University Moorhead 25900 28300 0.0847 3,375 1090 0.5885
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,375

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

58.9 %

152 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 25900 40600 0.3618 42,604 1336 0.6056
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

156 University of Kansas 26100 44400 0.4124 22,544 1176 0.9258
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

157 Northern Illinois University 26200 32100 0.184 12,118 1070 0.7164
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

157 Oakland University 26200 39600 0.3385 12,770 1039 0.8897
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

12,770

Est. Median SAT

1,039

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

159 Ball State University 26600 26600 0 15,950 1185 0.8625
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

160 University of Central Arkansas 26800 31200 0.1407 8,238 1110 0.9157
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,238

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

160 Wingate University 26800 67100 0.6016 2,673 1100 0.9113
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wingate University
Wingate, NC

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,673

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

162 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 27000 29600 0.088 10,743 1075 0.9598
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

10,743

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

163 University of Southern California 27100 98300 0.7245 20,768 1499 0.1119
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$98,300

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

164 San Diego State University 27400 37100 0.2617 36,196 1208 0.3741
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

165 Murray State University 27500 32400 0.1513 8,217 1124 0.8413
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

166 Central Connecticut State University 27600 30400 0.0922 9,463 1020 0.793
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

166 North Dakota State University 27600 30400 0.092 9,762 1110 0.9496
#166

#166 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 %

168 Canisius University 27700 54700 0.4939 1,728 1186 0.7323
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Canisius University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,728

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

73.2 %

168 Flagler College 27700 61900 0.5521 2,359 1175 0.787
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,359

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

170 Augustana University 28100 63100 0.5546 2,140 1189 0.7289
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,140

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

170 Knox College 28100 68800 0.5915 1,108 1274 0.772
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Knox College
Galesburg, IL

Sticker Price

$68,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,108

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

170 North Central College 28100 66700 0.5785 2,567 1203 0.8377
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,567

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

173 Marietta College 28200 62200 0.5471 882 1090 0.782
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marietta College
Marietta, OH

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

882

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

174 Missouri State University-Springfield 28500 41900 0.3195 21,138 1134 0.9039
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

175 University of Southern Indiana 28600 40000 0.2846 5,347 1145 0.9581
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

176 Lewis University 28700 59800 0.52 4,914 1127 0.6916
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

4,914

Est. Median SAT

1,127

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

177 Georgia State University 28800 45700 0.3696 26,785 1089 0.5722
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

26,785

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

177 Iowa State University 28800 45200 0.3626 26,346 1212 0.8793
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

179 Huntington University 29100 44400 0.3443 1,512 1065 0.7518
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntington University
Huntington, IN

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,512

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

179 Milligan University 29100 56400 0.483 867 1200 0.7229
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milligan University
Milligan, TN

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

867

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

181 Long Island University 29300 60500 0.516 12,072 1229 0.8616
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,072

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

182 California State University-Long Beach 29400 38800 0.2422 36,056 1135 0.4543
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

182 North Central University 29400 48600 0.3954 759 1075 0.9898
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

759

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

182 Western Illinois University 29400 31800 0.0754 4,525 1000 0.7118
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

185 Southern Methodist University 29600 97000 0.6948 7,545 1427 0.4764
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$97,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

186 Gannon University 30000 52900 0.4333 2,768 1174 0.7416
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

186 Saint Ambrose University 30000 57700 0.4803 1,884 1065 0.8006
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,884

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

188 Taylor University 30100 60700 0.5037 2,769 1229 0.9881
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Taylor University
Upland, IN

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,769

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

189 Bennett College 30200 63000 0.5206 182 940 0.5066
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennett College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

182

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

190 Oklahoma Baptist University 30300 54700 0.4464 1,427 1025 0.4941
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,427

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

49.4 %

191 Rochester Institute of Technology 30400 78300 0.6118 14,267 1363 0.6693
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

192 The University of Montana 30500 30500 0 8,014 1184 0.9586
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

193 Saint Mary's College of California 30600 82500 0.6285 1,955 1175 0.8856
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,955

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

194 Palm Beach Atlantic University 30700 69000 0.5554 3,314 1094 0.8199
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,314

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

195 Oklahoma Christian University 30800 45000 0.3147 2,098 1129 0.9654
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,098

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

195 Southern Adventist University 30800 49000 0.3712 2,946 1142 0.7163
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$49,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,142

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

195 Suffolk University 30800 83500 0.6312 4,247 1209 0.8228
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$83,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

4,247

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

198 Benedictine University 30900 48900 0.3681 2,082 1124 0.9576
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,082

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

198 Siena Heights University 30900 46300 0.3328 1,628 980 0.689
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,628

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

200 Kent State University at Kent 31100 37500 0.1706 21,144 1104 0.7603
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

21,144

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

76.0 %

200 Marquette University 31100 75900 0.5901 8,206 1304 0.7802
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,304

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

200 Texas State University 31100 36300 0.1433 39,353 1080 0.9118
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

39,353

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

203 Elon University 31400 69900 0.5512 6,191 1283 0.6326
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,191

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

203 Missouri Baptist University 31400 53800 0.4161 5,253 910 0.7062
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

5,253

Est. Median SAT

910

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

205 Hampton University 31500 54800 0.4252 4,046 1005 0.6358
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,046

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

206 Biola University 31700 67400 0.5298 3,553 1281 0.7817
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$67,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

207 Immaculata University 31900 48600 0.3437 1,889 1264 0.8656
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,889

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

208 Northern Kentucky University 32000 32100 0.0031 10,136 1110 0.9666
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

10,136

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

209 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 32300 43100 0.2508 22,313 1341 0.2996
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

22,313

Est. Median SAT

1,341

Acceptance Rate

30.0 %

209 University of Scranton 32300 78700 0.5893 3,689 1245 0.8006
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,689

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

211 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 32400 38400 0.1562 23,003 1164 0.7367
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

212 Ithaca College 32500 76000 0.5727 4,205 1328 0.7015
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,205

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

213 Lasell University 32600 50800 0.3586 1,347 1095 0.7457
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lasell University
Newton, MA

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,347

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

213 St Bonaventure University 32600 64800 0.4967 2,134 1165 0.8533
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,134

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

215 Roosevelt University 32700 47600 0.3132 2,868 1049 0.9716
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,868

Est. Median SAT

1,049

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

215 University of Idaho 32700 33400 0.0209 9,656 1104 0.7476
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

217 The College of New Jersey 33000 46400 0.2887 7,433 1243 0.6148
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,433

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

218 Wichita State University 33100 42200 0.2158 14,906 1065 0.7224
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,906

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

219 Belmont University 33200 72300 0.5399 7,174 1273 0.9367
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$72,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,174

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

220 Siena University 33300 66400 0.4987 3,149 1301 0.8464
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena University
Loudonville, NY

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,301

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

220 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 17,556 1090 0.5386
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

222 California State University-Sacramento 33400 33400 0 28,619 1015 0.9357
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

222 Harding University 33400 47800 0.3012 3,536 1184 0.7052
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,536

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

224 Drake University 33500 68500 0.5106 2,504 1226 0.6494
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,504

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

224 Elizabethtown College 33500 57500 0.4172 1,935 1214 0.8892
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA

Sticker Price

$57,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,935

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

226 Baylor University 33600 70400 0.523 14,183 1302 0.5222
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

14,183

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

52.2 %

227 Pace University 33700 75700 0.5551 5,520 1273 0.7827
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$75,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

5,520

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

228 Spring Arbor University 33800 52700 0.3586 1,133 1124 0.6518
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,133

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

65.2 %

229 University of Minnesota Duluth 34100 39000 0.1256 8,706 1230 0.8906
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

230 George Washington University 34400 81800 0.5796 11,495 1436 0.4713
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

11,495

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

230 Samford University 34400 93800 0.6333 4,210 1199 0.8236
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$93,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

232 Trevecca Nazarene University 34500 50900 0.3223 1,961 1099 0.7512
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,961

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

233 Dean College 34900 75000 0.5347 1,039 1015 0.7402
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dean College
Franklin, MA

Sticker Price

$75,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,039

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

234 Bradley University 35000 60600 0.4223 3,258 1174 0.7459
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

3,258

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

235 Roger Williams University 35500 63700 0.443 3,970 1235 0.882
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,970

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

235 Texas Tech University 35500 42100 0.1566 34,021 1195 0.6906
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

237 Berry College 35600 62400 0.4293 2,262 1219 0.7315
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,262

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

73.2 %

237 Rider University 35600 60200 0.4088 3,052 1214 0.7741
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

239 Temple University 35700 57200 0.3756 21,031 1172 0.8622
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

240 Gardner-Webb University 36000 54900 0.3443 1,861 1110 0.7721
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,861

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

241 Tennessee Technological University 36100 38500 0.0622 9,187 1163 0.7613
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

242 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 36200 54400 0.3346 32,041 1324 0.4358
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

242 Western Kentucky University 36200 43300 0.1639 13,732 1090 0.9145
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

244 Western Washington University 36500 36500 0 13,609 1199 0.9371
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,609

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

245 Loyola University New Orleans 36700 74600 0.5079 2,871 1150 0.9058
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,871

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

245 Newberry College 36700 51100 0.2818 1,481 1010 0.9061
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Newberry College
Newberry, SC

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,481

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

247 University of Rhode Island 37000 58400 0.3664 14,466 1197 0.7456
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$58,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

14,466

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

248 University of Connecticut 37100 66200 0.4399 20,056 1329 0.5239
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

249 Indiana University-Southeast 37400 40800 0.0833 3,200 1095 0.842
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,200

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

249 Point Park University 37400 54300 0.3111 2,498 1144 0.984
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,498

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

251 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 37700 40100 0.0598 25,054 1225 0.7762
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

251 Washington State University 37700 53600 0.2967 21,400 1131 0.861
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

253 Benedictine College 37800 52700 0.2828 2,404 1241 0.9812
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,404

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

254 Widener University 37900 79400 0.5228 2,975 1179 0.7093
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

255 University of St Thomas 38100 74800 0.4906 6,270 1299 0.8548
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

256 The Master's University and Seminary 38300 53700 0.2862 1,908 1139 0.8402
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,908

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

257 Oakwood University 38400 43300 0.1131 1,184 1005 0.4563
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,184

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

45.6 %

258 Loyola University Chicago 38600 74800 0.4842 12,640 1262 0.751
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,640

Est. Median SAT

1,262

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

258 Point Loma Nazarene University 38600 68300 0.4348 3,340 1263 0.8278
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$68,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

3,340

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

82.8 %

260 Pacific University 38700 74900 0.4831 1,465 1019 0.8986
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR

Sticker Price

$74,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,465

Est. Median SAT

1,019

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

261 Baldwin Wallace University 38800 69800 0.4443 2,532 1210 0.7739
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,532

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

262 University of Arizona 38900 48300 0.1944 43,294 1186 0.8351
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

263 Evangel University 39000 49700 0.2151 1,843 1180 0.7161
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$49,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

1,843

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

264 University of Denver 39300 84100 0.5329 5,766 1292 0.8538
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$84,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

5,766

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

265 Stony Brook University 39600 53000 0.2527 18,616 1410 0.4818
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,616

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

266 University of Mississippi 39700 45200 0.1216 22,939 1172 0.9738
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

267 University of Wyoming 39900 45300 0.1191 8,138 1163 0.9695
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

268 Dominican University of California 40100 69200 0.4202 1,058 0 0.521
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,058

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.1 %

269 Elmhurst University 40200 69600 0.4222 3,170 1133 0.7501
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,133

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

270 Pepperdine University 41100 98100 0.5809 3,459 1347 0.694
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

Sticker Price

$98,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,459

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

271 Butler University 41600 68400 0.3921 4,418 1269 0.8209
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,418

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

272 Susquehanna University 41700 85600 0.5127 2,220 1199 0.7908
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$85,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,220

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

273 University of Mount Olive 42000 50400 0.1666 1,944 1075 0.7575
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

1,944

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

274 Mount Saint Mary's University 42100 79300 0.4686 1,733 1015 0.7313
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$79,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,733

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

275 Fairfield University 42200 84400 0.5001 5,671 1345 0.2505
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$84,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,671

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

25.1 %

276 Bethel University 42300 47700 0.1132 2,883 1214 0.8868
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,883

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

277 University of Maryland-College Park 42600 58600 0.2731 31,875 1456 0.4503
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$58,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

278 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 42800 55100 0.2233 8,513 1160 0.9261
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

279 Arkansas State University 43100 44600 0.0336 11,189 1080 0.7818
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

11,189

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

280 Montclair State University 43200 47000 0.0809 19,048 1005 0.894
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

19,048

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

281 Florida Institute of Technology 43300 68700 0.3694 4,279 1234 0.5796
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,279

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

282 Union University 43600 66000 0.3391 1,856 1242 0.5857
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union University
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,856

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

283 Campbell University 43900 68700 0.3621 2,699 1120 0.872
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,699

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

284 Kansas State University 44000 48400 0.0916 16,555 1163 0.875
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

285 Texas Christian University 44400 87400 0.4921 11,152 1268 0.4809
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

11,152

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

48.1 %

286 Appalachian State University 44500 46500 0.043 19,732 1174 0.9388
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

287 Duquesne University 45100 70500 0.3602 5,382 1252 0.8639
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,382

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

288 High Point University 45400 72900 0.377 5,135 1263 0.7531
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

High Point University
High Point, NC

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,135

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

289 The University of Tampa 45500 58500 0.2222 10,710 1250 0.4363
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,710

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

290 Mercer University 45600 65400 0.3031 4,719 1263 0.643
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$65,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

4,719

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

291 Illinois State University 45700 49100 0.0692 19,513 1115 0.8555
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

292 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 61500 0.234 37,985 1390 0.5815
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$61,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

293 St. John's University-New York 47400 83800 0.4346 15,640 1249 0.8343
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$83,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

15,640

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

294 Ashland University 48000 57000 0.1578 2,977 1125 0.764
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

2,977

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

295 University of Kentucky 48100 59900 0.1971 25,535 1193 0.9294
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

296 Purdue University-Main Campus 48300 51200 0.0565 43,633 1342 0.4343
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

297 Columbia College Chicago 48400 67000 0.2777 4,346 0 0.738
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,346

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

298 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 48500 61200 0.2075 26,490 1183 0.8863
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

298 University of Georgia 48500 52300 0.0726 32,824 1348 0.3425
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

300 Lipscomb University 48700 69900 0.3037 3,327 1214 0.6774
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

301 Mount Saint Mary College 48800 68800 0.2908 2,749 1153 0.892
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$68,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,749

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

302 DePaul University 49000 69400 0.2938 14,338 1258 0.878
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,338

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

303 Ohio State University-Main Campus 49100 64700 0.2412 46,627 1366 0.492
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

304 Michigan State University 49200 56200 0.1245 41,415 1212 0.8324
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

305 Sacred Heart University 49400 67500 0.2681 7,291 1265 0.6363
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

7,291

Est. Median SAT

1,265

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

306 Rutgers University-Newark 49500 61200 0.1911 7,989 1159 0.7136
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

307 Marymount Manhattan College 49700 75000 0.3372 1,601 1224 0.8261
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$75,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,601

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

307 The University of Texas at Austin 49700 59100 0.1589 44,314 1356 0.2222
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

309 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50500 52900 0.0453 14,834 1149 0.7803
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

14,834

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

310 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 50800 63800 0.2038 42,565 1339 0.7887
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

311 Quinnipiac University 51300 79700 0.3565 6,610 1250 0.7031
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

6,610

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

70.3 %

311 SUNY Brockport 51300 51300 0 5,816 1195 0.7068
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

313 University of Iowa 52000 54400 0.044 23,407 1203 0.799
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

314 Queens University of Charlotte 52200 73000 0.2851 1,210 1244 0.805
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$73,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,210

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

315 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 52900 53300 0.0075 34,447 1273 0.8804
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

316 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53500 63400 0.1562 24,019 1404 0.5989
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$63,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

317 Howard University 54800 88500 0.381 11,519 1208 0.4134
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$88,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

318 Emerson College 54900 82600 0.3352 3,908 1359 0.5131
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,908

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

318 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 54900 68800 0.2022 38,572 1455 0.3659
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$68,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

320 Morehouse College 55100 57100 0.035 2,847 1090 0.4396
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

2,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

44.0 %

321 University of Colorado Boulder 55400 70900 0.2183 32,244 1351 0.7809
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$70,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

322 Hofstra University 58900 83300 0.293 6,599 1369 0.7267
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$83,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

323 Auburn University 59200 59200 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

324 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 60600 67600 0.1035 40,996 1399 0.4175
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$67,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

325 Chapman University 62900 93000 0.3238 7,630 1336 0.7206
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,630

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

326 University of Oregon 68900 71300 0.0336 20,710 1193 0.8742
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

20,710

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

327 Gonzaga University 71000 77700 0.0862 4,976 1328 0.7962
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$77,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

4,976

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

328 Loyola Marymount University 73200 99300 0.2629 7,187 1347 0.4821
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$99,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,187

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

329 Fordham University 88500 143900 0.3851 10,582 1406 0.5931
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$143,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

10,582

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

59.3 %

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

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