Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Journalism Majors

Most Affordable Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Communication, Colleges for California Residents for 2026

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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 Utah State University 0 25200 1 25,920 1176 0.9247
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

2 Santa Ana College 6300 23100 0.7268 26,073 0 0
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

26,073

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

3 Santa Monica College 7100 15500 0.5427 23,164 0 0.4384
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Sticker Price

$15,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

23,164

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

43.8 %

4 College of the Ozarks 7600 32800 0.7676 1,454 1135 0.1199
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

12.0 %

5 Brigham Young University 8000 22700 0.6463 32,221 1374 0.6919
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

6 Indiana University-Southeast 8500 48300 0.8241 3,276 1090 0.8446
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

7 CUNY Bernard M Baruch College 8600 34500 0.7503 16,086 1293 0.5117
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

16,086

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

51.2 %

8 CUNY Brooklyn College 8700 31800 0.7274 11,562 1110 0.5836
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

11,562

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

9 California State University-Northridge 8900 22400 0.6022 32,499 1005 0.9219
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

9 CUNY Lehman College 8900 35100 0.7472 11,217 1020 0.4601
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

11,217

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

9 Marshall University 8900 27100 0.6705 9,165 1065 0.9572
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

9 Washington and Lee University 8900 96400 0.908 1,886 1488 0.1397
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,400

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

13 Fairmont State University 9500 21400 0.5568 3,060 1005 0.9924
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$21,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,060

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

14 Savannah State University 10300 40400 0.7442 2,857 950 0.8368
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

14 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 21200 0.5138 4,721 1110 0.7782
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$21,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

16 University of Alaska Fairbanks 10600 54800 0.8072 5,912 1149 0.6212
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

16 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 10600 35900 0.7042 40,754 1391 0.3915
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

18 Rust College 11200 18500 0.3955 429 860 0.3469
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rust College
Holly Springs, MS

Sticker Price

$18,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

429

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

34.7 %

19 Stillman College 11300 35800 0.6837 779 930 0.7422
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

20 Cameron University 11400 24400 0.5332 3,307 945 1
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cameron University
Lawton, OK

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,307

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

20 Eastern Washington University 11400 30900 0.6302 6,951 1055 0.9437
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

22 California State University-Fresno 11700 19700 0.4046 21,430 995 0.9638
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

23 California State University-Sacramento 11900 30800 0.6142 28,226 1015 0.9343
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

24 Northwestern Oklahoma State University 12000 36000 0.6674 1,724 995 0.6643
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

24 University of Houston 12000 28300 0.5765 39,257 1249 0.7392
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

26 University of Richmond 12200 88400 0.8621 3,055 1484 0.222
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

3,055

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

27 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 27200 0.5438 39,083 1412 0.4517
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

28 Eastern Illinois University 12500 24500 0.4913 6,785 1020 0.6535
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

29 Langston University 12800 37800 0.6617 1,743 902 0.6096
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Langston University
Langston, OK

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,743

Est. Median SAT

902

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

29 Northern Illinois University 12800 29000 0.5595 11,349 1070 0.6979
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

29 West Virginia University 12800 57700 0.778 18,614 1125 0.778
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

32 University of Nebraska at Kearney 12900 26800 0.5178 4,214 1090 0.8949
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

4,214

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

33 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 13000 54500 0.7614 12,498 1010 0.8896
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

34 University of Central Florida 13100 25300 0.4816 59,649 1280 0.4471
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

35 University of Nebraska at Omaha 13200 23400 0.4364 11,756 1124 0.8727
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

35 Youngstown State University 13200 26800 0.507 8,436 1065 0.8066
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

37 Louisiana Tech University 13400 36900 0.6368 11,071 1164 0.9073
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

38 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 13500 28000 0.5175 8,553 1054 0.8688
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

39 Arkansas Tech University 13700 22900 0.4014 8,145 1035 0.9589
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

39 Boston University 13700 88800 0.846 18,805 1475 0.1111
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

39 University of Idaho 13700 25500 0.4631 9,574 1119 0.7553
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

42 Norfolk State University 13900 26700 0.4792 5,510 950 0.8746
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,510

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

42 Western Washington University 13900 31600 0.5606 13,752 1218 0.9325
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

44 University of Southern Indiana 14000 26000 0.4617 5,347 1145 0.9581
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

45 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 14300 37900 0.6222 5,474 1138 0.9198
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

45 Central Michigan University 14300 40700 0.6486 10,219 1095 0.8982
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

45 Northeastern State University 14300 20800 0.312 5,085 1035 0.9935
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,085

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

48 Illinois State University 14400 28000 0.4872 19,107 1115 0.8815
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

48 Radford University 14400 21100 0.3178 6,161 1070 0.8953
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

50 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14500 26500 0.4546 22,351 1159 0.7504
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

51 California State University-Chico 14600 30900 0.5263 13,392 1117 0.9158
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

51 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 27900 0.476 5,241 1075 0.8613
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

51 University of Hawaii at Manoa 14600 86200 0.8311 14,576 1179 0.6967
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

54 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 15000 37800 0.6039 1,905 965 0.5754
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

55 Murray State University 15100 27000 0.4415 8,281 1124 0.8568
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

55 Troy University 15100 32600 0.5365 10,222 1090 0.9604
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

10,222

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

57 Northeastern University 15300 89900 0.8298 22,695 1490 0.0522
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

58 University of Memphis 15400 29800 0.4829 15,770 1075 0.7203
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

58 University of North Texas 15400 25400 0.3943 34,458 1114 0.7223
#58

#58 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 %

60 University of Central Oklahoma 15500 28700 0.46 10,454 1095 0.8176
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

61 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 15600 46800 0.6664 37,140 1442 0.4237
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

62 Miles College 15700 29500 0.4672 1,151 0 0.5917
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miles College
Fairfield, AL

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,151

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

59.2 %

62 Utah Tech University 15700 35200 0.5542 13,006 1045 1
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

64 Waynesburg University 15800 45000 0.6483 1,088 1099 0.9169
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,088

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

65 Sam Houston State University 15900 29900 0.4682 17,787 1030 0.9026
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

66 California State University-Long Beach 16000 25800 0.3801 35,843 1135 0.4628
#66

#66 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 %

67 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16200 30800 0.4759 8,765 1209 0.8799
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

68 Eastern Michigan University 16300 31800 0.487 10,470 1055 0.7964
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

68 University of Florida 16300 22500 0.2755 36,567 1399 0.242
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

70 Lehigh University 16500 89600 0.8163 5,911 1436 0.2593
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,600

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

71 Appalachian State University 16600 25100 0.3384 19,560 1159 0.9014
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$25,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

71 University of Southern Mississippi 16600 23100 0.2812 10,193 1181 0.9912
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

73 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16800 64800 0.7406 21,075 1420 0.1534
#73

#73 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 %

74 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 16900 29900 0.4346 3,102 1055 0.7533
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

3,102

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

74 University of Northern Colorado 16900 39100 0.568 6,480 1085 0.9363
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

74 University of South Alabama 16900 22400 0.246 9,241 1140 0.7096
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

77 University of Miami 17000 96400 0.8233 13,250 1406 0.189
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

78 Arkansas State University 17100 28100 0.3917 9,985 1075 0.7959
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

79 Denison University 17200 69300 0.7512 2,406 1383 0.1693
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

80 Canisius University 17300 64800 0.7335 1,724 1129 0.7224
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Canisius University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

81 Central State University 17400 21900 0.2057 2,676 885 0.9861
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$21,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

2,676

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

81 Husson University 17400 48100 0.6376 2,762 1115 0.8095
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Husson University
Bangor, ME

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,762

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

83 Campbellsville University 17600 63200 0.7216 6,411 1055 0.7235
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

6,411

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

83 Western Kentucky University 17600 30700 0.4268 14,151 1090 0.9387
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

85 Georgia State University 17700 26000 0.3194 27,438 1089 0.5543
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

85 Quincy University 17700 68000 0.7392 1,072 1115 0.5093
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quincy University
Quincy, IL

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,072

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

50.9 %

87 SUNY Buffalo State University 17800 44900 0.6031 5,205 1118 0.744
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

87 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17800 43700 0.5925 19,701 1214 0.8749
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

87 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 17800 29200 0.391 11,874 1082 0.8377
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

90 Texas State University 17900 27900 0.3588 36,268 1100 0.8908
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

91 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 18000 28200 0.3613 7,353 1085 0.9077
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

92 SUNY Brockport 18100 26200 0.3086 5,816 1195 0.7068
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

93 Saint Cloud State University 18200 24500 0.2574 8,013 1094 0.9495
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

94 Georgia College & State University 18300 18300 0 6,006 1155 0.8779
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$18,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

94 Georgia Southern University 18300 23800 0.2315 23,618 1065 0.8789
#94

#94 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 %

94 Morgan State University 18300 19700 0.0712 9,027 965 0.8223
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$19,700

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

97 Angelo State University 18500 23100 0.1979 9,779 1055 0.8301
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

97 Madonna University 18500 58300 0.683 1,839 1005 0.9293
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Madonna University
Livonia, MI

Sticker Price

$58,300

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,839

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

99 University of West Georgia 18700 48000 0.6107 9,157 1040 0.5161
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

100 Indiana University-Bloomington 18800 30900 0.3927 38,093 1302 0.7821
#100

#100 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 %

100 University of Mississippi 18800 44900 0.5808 21,585 1182 0.9658
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

102 California State University-Los Angeles 18900 59200 0.6812 19,354 965 0.9125
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

102 University of Southern California 18900 71400 0.7355 21,023 1485 0.1002
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

104 Kansas State University 19000 28800 0.3403 15,650 1164 0.8199
#104

#104 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 %

104 Salem State University 19000 35100 0.4585 4,853 1100 0.9557
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

104 Simpson College 19000 59500 0.6808 1,140 1430 0.8888
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,140

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

104 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 19000 29400 0.3535 10,090 1075 0.9368
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

10,090

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

108 Middle Georgia State University 19200 48800 0.6066 7,485 1045 0.9977
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

7,485

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

99.8 %

109 University at Albany 19300 30900 0.3753 12,666 1245 0.6909
#109

#109 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 %

109 University of Nevada-Reno 19300 31800 0.3933 18,895 1134 0.7371
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

111 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,457 1256 0.7847
#111

#111 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 %

112 San Jose State University 19500 30000 0.3502 28,008 0 0.8461
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

113 Lincoln University 19600 24400 0.197 1,707 920 0
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

1,707

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

114 Mount Vernon Nazarene University 19800 56000 0.6466 1,631 1142 0.843
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,631

Est. Median SAT

1,142

Acceptance Rate

84.3 %

114 State University of New York at Oswego 19800 45700 0.5663 5,517 1174 0.8057
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

114 Texas Southern University 19800 25500 0.2239 6,619 920 0.9335
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

117 Grand View University 19900 52500 0.6215 1,483 1035 0.9843
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand View University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,483

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

117 Lake Erie College 19900 68000 0.7071 744 1065 0.6412
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

744

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

119 University of Wyoming 20000 26700 0.2497 8,130 1159 0.9688
#119

#119 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 %

120 Texas Tech University 20100 28000 0.2825 32,580 1200 0.7265
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

121 The University of Texas at Austin 20200 27000 0.2523 43,165 1335 0.2664
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

122 Central Connecticut State University 20300 29200 0.3049 8,170 1010 0.7333
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

122 Henderson State University 20300 37700 0.4619 1,493 1075 0.8192
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,493

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

124 Ball State University 20600 25900 0.2049 15,189 1170 0.855
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

124 South Dakota State University 20600 25200 0.1814 10,728 1120 0.9834
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,728

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

124 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 20600 50000 0.5877 3,856 1169 0.7518
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

124 Syracuse University 20600 83100 0.7521 15,958 1363 0.4611
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

124 University of the Incarnate Word 20600 73100 0.7184 4,638 1035 0.9813
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

4,638

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

129 Kentucky State University 20700 29200 0.291 1,546 925 0.9251
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

130 Bradley University 21000 65600 0.6802 3,596 1174 0.7675
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$65,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

130 North Dakota State University 21000 25700 0.1818 9,762 1110 0.9496
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

130 University of California-Irvine 21000 36200 0.4206 30,204 1333 0.2878
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

133 Elmhurst University 21100 67000 0.6853 3,170 1148 0.7357
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

134 Kennesaw State University 21200 53000 0.5998 42,840 1120 0.6919
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

134 Pennsylvania Western University 21200 28100 0.2458 7,586 1070 0.9433
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

134 Texas A&M University-College Station 21200 30600 0.3064 60,710 1278 0.5732
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

137 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 21400 40100 0.4655 36,588 1367 0.6535
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

137 SUNY at Purchase College 21400 28000 0.2353 3,283 1294 0.7405
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

139 Austin Peay State University 21500 32700 0.3429 8,926 0 0.9638
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

139 Azusa Pacific University 21500 63000 0.6589 2,996 1138 0.7959
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,996

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

139 Louisiana Christian University 21500 26000 0.1733 803 1065 0.8379
#139

#139 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 %

139 Rutgers University-Newark 21500 38900 0.4474 7,417 1214 0.7873
#139

#139 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 %

143 The College of New Jersey 21600 36800 0.4129 7,435 1248 0.6235
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

144 Loyola University New Orleans 21700 72100 0.6988 3,032 1145 0.9305
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

144 Missouri State University-Springfield 21700 35400 0.3874 20,584 1134 0.9053
#144

#144 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 %

144 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 21700 44100 0.5077 1,809 1109 0.9484
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,809

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

147 Malone University 21900 68800 0.6815 992 1075 0.7586
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Malone University
Canton, OH

Sticker Price

$68,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

992

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

147 Sterling College 21900 64300 0.6594 670 1090 0.8916
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sterling College
Sterling, KS

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

670

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

149 West Texas A & M University 22100 22400 0.0134 6,930 1060 0.5863
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,930

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

150 Creighton University 22200 86200 0.7427 4,647 1328 0.7975
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Creighton University
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

4,647

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

151 Southern Connecticut State University 22300 53200 0.5812 7,252 965 0.9482
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

151 University of Minnesota Duluth 22300 29800 0.2509 8,426 1235 0.8876
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

153 Keystone College 22400 42900 0.4776 894 1035 0.848
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

894

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

154 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 22500 36000 0.3746 4,421 1099 0.8555
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

154 Vermont State University 22500 26900 0.1633 4,087 960 0.8323
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

4,087

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

156 Eastern Nazarene College 22700 45000 0.4949 379 1034 0.5896
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Nazarene College
Quincy, MA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

379

Est. Median SAT

1,034

Acceptance Rate

59.0 %

156 San Francisco State University 22700 55400 0.5903 20,756 1035 0.9615
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

158 Saint Ambrose University 22800 55400 0.5881 1,939 1085 0.7733
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,939

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

159 Augustana College 22900 72800 0.6859 2,522 1163 0.6277
#159

#159 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 %

159 San Diego State University 22900 33100 0.3068 34,637 1208 0.3598
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

159 Washington State University 22900 36800 0.3783 14,346 1139 0.8797
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

162 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 23000 36700 0.3728 14,783 1124 0.8096
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

163 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks 23300 47300 0.5072 1,880 1185 0.9867
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
Reading, PA

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,880

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

163 Robert Morris University 23300 58000 0.5993 3,769 1180 0.9057
#163

#163 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 %

165 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 23400 26200 0.1078 3,768 995 0.7716
#165

#165 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 %

165 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23400 35000 0.3315 65,450 1203 0.8989
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

165 Bob Jones University 23400 41500 0.4359 2,477 1149 0.8729
#165

#165 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 %

165 State University of New York at New Paltz 23400 48600 0.5181 6,197 1260 0.6161
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

169 Oral Roberts University 23500 65400 0.6405 5,017 1139 0.989
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$65,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

170 Flagler College 23600 37600 0.372 2,409 785 0.8076
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

785

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

170 Webster University 23600 66700 0.6467 2,091 1105 0.9594
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,091

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

172 Muskingum University 23900 49600 0.5178 1,524 1020 0.8184
#172

#172 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 %

172 Our Lady of the Lake University 23900 58400 0.591 1,147 990 0.7246
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$58,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,147

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

174 Ohio University-Main Campus 24000 24300 0.0124 19,888 1209 0.8517
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

174 Point Park University 24000 57000 0.5793 2,337 1144 0.9691
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

174 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,965 1095 0.5958
#174

#174 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 %

177 The University of Olivet 24100 64300 0.6251 938 1055 0.9711
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Olivet
Olivet, MI

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

938

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

177 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 38000 0.3658 23,920 1390 0.5973
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

179 Northern Arizona University 24200 41400 0.4158 22,991 1145 0.8961
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

179 University of South Carolina-Columbia 24200 26300 0.0799 30,187 1292 0.6015
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

181 Johnson University 24300 31300 0.2258 708 1095 0.5377
#181

#181 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 %

181 The University of Findlay 24300 50500 0.5187 3,954 1124 0.8615
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Findlay
Findlay, OH

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,954

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

183 Franklin College 24400 59700 0.5921 931 1150 0.6978
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin College
Franklin, IN

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

931

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

184 Minnesota State University Moorhead 24600 26600 0.0779 3,413 1085 0.5295
#184

#184 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 %

185 Dordt University 24700 69400 0.644 1,695 1195 0.7116
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,695

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

186 Dominican University 24900 55500 0.551 2,690 1035 0.9032
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,690

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

186 Lewis University 24900 57700 0.5682 4,326 1099 0.7128
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

186 Oklahoma Baptist University 24900 51700 0.5179 1,409 1110 0.6327
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,409

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

189 Iowa State University 25000 41500 0.3981 25,628 1207 0.8866
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

190 Tennessee Technological University 25100 33700 0.2548 8,838 1159 0.8316
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

191 Bennett College 25300 56000 0.5481 195 920 0.3361
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennett College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

195

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

33.6 %

192 University of Kansas 25500 42000 0.3924 22,085 1176 0.9348
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

193 Seattle Pacific University 25700 77000 0.6666 1,776 1188 0.8339
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,776

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

194 University of Minnesota-Crookston 25800 28600 0.0988 2,510 1095 0.8781
#194

#194 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 %

195 Lipscomb University 25900 74100 0.6507 3,327 1214 0.6774
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

196 North Central University 26100 43900 0.4058 865 1075 0.9082
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

865

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

197 Evangel University 26200 44900 0.4161 1,843 1183 0.7161
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,843

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

197 Oakland University 26200 39700 0.3401 12,587 1050 0.8784
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

197 Southwestern College 26200 76300 0.6569 938 1005 0.7443
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern College
Winfield, KS

Sticker Price

$76,300

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

938

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

200 University of Arizona 26300 37700 0.3028 45,025 1212 0.8614
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

201 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26400 28400 0.073 14,504 1145 0.7637
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

202 Marietta College 26500 62300 0.5741 1,023 1075 0.7929
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marietta College
Marietta, OH

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,023

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

202 University of Arkansas 26500 29600 0.1072 28,859 1179 0.7431
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

204 Millsaps College 26600 62400 0.5739 547 1189 0.4312
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

205 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 26700 42900 0.3778 21,947 1335 0.3122
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,947

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

206 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 26900 43000 0.3741 5,789 1115 0.5774
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

206 Wingate University 26900 65000 0.5859 2,673 1100 0.9113
#206

#206 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 %

208 Marquette University 27200 75100 0.638 8,045 1309 0.8134
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$75,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

208 St Bonaventure University 27200 61300 0.5561 2,048 1194 0.8165
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$61,300

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,048

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

210 Kent State University at Kent 27400 28400 0.0352 20,841 1105 0.8634
#210

#210 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 %

210 Long Island University 27400 59700 0.5414 11,753 1222 0.8977
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

11,753

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

210 University of Jamestown 27400 34400 0.2035 1,049 1110 0.8808
#210

#210 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 %

213 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,771 1044 0.7933
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

214 Grace College and Theological Seminary 28000 41800 0.3299 1,817 1080 0.8078
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grace College and Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,817

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

215 Augustana University 28200 61200 0.5391 2,003 1189 0.6775
#215

#215 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 %

215 DeSales University 28200 87600 0.6783 2,172 1175 0.7709
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DeSales University
Center Valley, PA

Sticker Price

$87,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,172

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

77.1 %

215 Knox College 28200 68800 0.5901 1,136 1287 0.7079
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Knox College
Galesburg, IL

Sticker Price

$68,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,136

Est. Median SAT

1,287

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

215 The University of Montana 28200 28200 0 8,014 1184 0.9586
#215

#215 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 %

219 American University 28400 83600 0.6603 7,476 1372 0.6187
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

7,476

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

220 The University of Tampa 28500 56900 0.4987 10,594 1185 0.4034
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

221 Biola University 28800 71200 0.5957 3,481 1268 0.7482
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

221 Drury University 28800 52900 0.4554 1,391 1228 0.5758
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drury University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,391

Est. Median SAT

1,228

Acceptance Rate

57.6 %

221 Wichita State University 28800 43400 0.3364 14,280 1094 0.7211
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

224 Western Illinois University 29000 31000 0.0668 5,025 990 0.7496
#224

#224 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 %

225 North Central College 29100 64900 0.5517 2,454 1203 0.7733
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

226 Rochester Institute of Technology 29300 78100 0.6249 14,267 1363 0.6693
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

227 Oklahoma City University 29400 52000 0.4349 1,447 1190 0.7039
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,447

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

228 New England College 29500 65800 0.5517 1,032 930 0.9213
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England College
Henniker, NH

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,032

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

228 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 29500 42200 0.301 42,604 1336 0.6056
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

230 Dominican University of California 29600 69200 0.5724 1,127 1225 0.8392
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,127

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

231 Huntington University 29800 50200 0.4063 1,286 1095 0.7115
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntington University
Huntington, IN

Sticker Price

$50,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,286

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

231 Southern Methodist University 29800 82800 0.64 7,285 1423 0.6335
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$82,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

233 Southern Adventist University 29900 46900 0.3621 2,827 1125 0.6661
#233

#233 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 %

233 University of Rhode Island 29900 46300 0.3545 14,376 1148 0.7216
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

235 Montclair State University 30000 36300 0.1737 18,712 1058 0.8789
#235

#235 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 %

235 Roosevelt University 30000 43300 0.307 2,605 1015 0.9427
#235

#235 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 %

237 Samford University 30200 78000 0.6125 4,210 1199 0.8236
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

237 Southeastern University 30200 60500 0.5005 10,351 1130 0.6165
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

10,351

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

239 Belmont University 30300 67800 0.5529 7,167 1273 0.9528
#239

#239 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 %

239 Northern Kentucky University 30300 32000 0.0531 10,163 1090 0.8307
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

239 Wayne State University 30300 50900 0.4049 16,173 1174 0.7786
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

242 SUNY at Fredonia 30400 46400 0.3451 2,876 1193 0.792
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

243 Saint Mary's College of California 30600 77000 0.6028 1,955 1175 0.8856
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,955

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

243 SUNY Morrisville 30600 38300 0.2008 2,042 1028 0.9078
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Morrisville
Morrisville, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,042

Est. Median SAT

1,028

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

245 Freed-Hardeman University 30800 35900 0.142 1,878 1180 0.9061
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

1,878

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

246 Benedictine University 30900 48900 0.3681 1,972 1150 0.9523
#246

#246 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 %

246 California Baptist University 30900 64800 0.5223 8,417 1069 0.8535
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

248 Oklahoma Christian University 31100 45000 0.3076 2,012 1159 0.9707
#248

#248 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 %

249 Siena Heights University 31200 46300 0.3259 1,669 1000 0.6656
#249

#249 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 %

250 Palm Beach Atlantic University 31400 64500 0.5138 3,094 1105 0.8832
#250

#250 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 %

251 Rider University 31500 60600 0.4803 3,196 1214 0.794
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,196

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

252 Missouri Baptist University 31700 53800 0.4102 4,958 843 0.686
#252

#252 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 %

253 Liberty University 31900 44100 0.2766 52,823 1181 0.9932
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

52,823

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

254 Hampton University 32000 47000 0.3192 3,728 956 0.6225
#254

#254 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 %

255 University of St Thomas 32100 70300 0.5437 6,044 1270 0.9125
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

256 Ithaca College 32300 72500 0.5543 4,268 1314 0.6901
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

4,268

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

256 University of Scranton 32300 76300 0.5763 3,613 1220 0.812
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$76,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,613

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

258 St. John's University-New York 32400 80200 0.5961 15,640 1249 0.8343
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$80,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

15,640

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

258 Suffolk University 32400 74000 0.5619 4,324 1209 0.822
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$74,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,324

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

260 Carthage College 32600 58600 0.4441 2,675 1110 0.871
#260

#260 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 %

260 Spring Arbor University 32600 51100 0.3633 1,091 1120 0.3733
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,091

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

262 Mount Saint Mary College 32800 68400 0.5205 2,141 1090 0.8888
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,141

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

263 Harding University 32900 47000 0.2995 3,523 1193 0.3942
#263

#263 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 %

264 Ohio Wesleyan University 33100 93400 0.6458 1,525 1241 0.556
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$93,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

265 University of Oregon 33200 38600 0.1391 20,622 1250 0.883
#265

#265 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 %

266 Loyola Marymount University 33300 111100 0.7002 7,273 1353 0.4508
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$111,100

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

266 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 0 0.5256
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

268 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1421 0.4709
#268

#268 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 %

269 Gardner-Webb University 33800 50400 0.3294 1,840 1085 0.8702
#269

#269 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 %

270 Taylor University 34100 57600 0.4074 2,503 1235 0.7353
#270

#270 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 %

271 Pace University 34500 100800 0.6575 8,038 1274 0.7592
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$100,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

8,038

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

271 Siena College 34500 83600 0.5875 3,469 1260 0.7764
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena College
Loudonville, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,469

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

271 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 34500 36100 0.0443 33,572 1264 0.8529
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

274 North Greenville University 34700 44800 0.2248 2,020 1164 0.6667
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,020

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

275 Baylor University 34800 71100 0.5105 14,915 1277 0.5128
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

276 Drake University 34900 68500 0.4909 2,585 1226 0.6385
#276

#276 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 %

276 Newberry College 34900 49000 0.2872 1,462 1005 0.748
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Newberry College
Newberry, SC

Sticker Price

$49,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,462

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

278 Asbury University 35000 49100 0.2866 2,066 1157 0.954
#278

#278 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 %

279 Dean College 35100 72900 0.5182 1,151 1015 0.736
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dean College
Franklin, MA

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,151

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

280 University of Mount Olive 35300 35300 0 1,937 945 0.7775
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,937

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

281 Baldwin Wallace University 35400 66700 0.4694 2,862 1194 0.757
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

282 Abilene Christian University 35500 60700 0.4148 3,233 1129 0.6604
#282

#282 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 %

282 Mount Mercy University 35500 61200 0.42 1,185 1075 0.7876
#282

#282 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 %

284 Roger Williams University 35800 63700 0.4381 4,050 1225 0.8778
#284

#284 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 %

285 Berry College 36100 60900 0.4074 2,254 1219 0.64
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

285 Point Loma Nazarene University 36100 65400 0.4475 3,246 1296 0.8367
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$65,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,246

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

287 University of Central Arkansas 36300 38400 0.0541 8,268 1110 0.8949
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

288 University of Denver 36500 76800 0.5244 6,619 1323 0.7729
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

289 Ashland University 36600 52700 0.3053 5,180 1145 0.8053
#289

#289 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 %

289 Loyola University Chicago 36600 93200 0.6072 12,538 1303 0.816
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$93,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

12,538

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

291 Bloomfield College 36900 61600 0.4007 904 860 0.6723
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

904

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

67.2 %

291 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36900 38900 0.0533 23,351 1239 0.766
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

293 Mount Saint Mary's University 37100 79300 0.5317 1,733 1015 0.7313
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$79,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,733

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

294 Marymount Manhattan College 37200 69900 0.4678 1,601 1224 0.8261
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,601

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

295 Hofstra University 37600 77000 0.5115 6,581 1323 0.6808
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

295 Queens University of Charlotte 37600 68200 0.4484 1,225 1235 0.5651
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$68,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,225

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

297 Benedictine College 37800 76200 0.5036 2,391 1229 0.7645
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$76,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,391

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

298 University of Connecticut 37900 43900 0.1368 19,388 1324 0.5395
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

299 Auburn University 38000 38000 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

299 Immaculata University 38000 47900 0.2069 1,652 1245 0.8578
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

Sticker Price

$47,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

301 Elon University 38500 76600 0.4976 6,452 1244 0.6635
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$76,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

301 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 38500 38500 0 7,890 1105 0.2056
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

303 Oakwood University 38700 43300 0.1057 1,279 1020 0.507
#303

#303 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 %

304 Pacific University 39000 74900 0.4789 1,589 1106 0.8956
#304

#304 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 %

305 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 39200 60900 0.3565 30,564 1298 0.416
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

306 Butler University 39600 69300 0.4286 4,489 1279 0.8508
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

307 Seton Hall University 39800 67400 0.4092 6,146 1313 0.7326
#307

#307 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 %

308 Stony Brook University 39900 53000 0.2467 18,263 1395 0.4904
#308

#308 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 %

309 Temple University 40800 55600 0.2662 21,428 1245 0.8045
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

310 Quinnipiac University 41000 79200 0.4822 6,248 1209 0.77
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,248

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

311 Widener University 41100 79400 0.4825 2,811 1155 0.8402
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,811

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

312 Middle Tennessee State University 41300 46000 0.1022 17,668 1124 0.68
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

313 Campbell University 41700 65100 0.3591 2,699 1120 0.872
#313

#313 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 %

314 Union University 42000 64100 0.3445 1,934 1242 0.6016
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union University
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,934

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

315 University of Maryland-College Park 42300 44900 0.0579 31,133 1456 0.448
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

316 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,185 1204 0.7871
#316

#316 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 %

317 Sacred Heart University 43000 67500 0.3632 6,960 1245 0.6768
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

6,960

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

318 Purdue University-Main Campus 43200 46200 0.0665 44,170 1327 0.4979
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

319 Fairfield University 43700 83600 0.4771 5,391 1350 0.3329
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,391

Est. Median SAT

1,350

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

319 Florida Institute of Technology 43700 68800 0.3647 3,677 1224 0.577
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,677

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

321 Texas Christian University 43900 82400 0.4674 11,049 1283 0.4449
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

322 University of Maine 44300 45100 0.0177 591 1199 0.9684
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

323 Pepperdine University 44800 105300 0.5748 3,553 1378 0.6286
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

Sticker Price

$105,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

324 Duquesne University 45400 70500 0.3557 5,371 1269 0.8356
#324

#324 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 %

325 University of Georgia 45900 51600 0.1108 31,514 1336 0.3719
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

326 High Point University 46000 81300 0.4341 5,006 1209 0.7683
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

High Point University
High Point, NC

Sticker Price

$81,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

5,006

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

327 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 46600 58900 0.2099 26,500 1183 0.8857
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

328 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#328

#328 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 %

329 DePaul University 48700 72500 0.3283 14,188 1218 0.7589
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

329 Tulane University of Louisiana 48700 94900 0.4867 7,283 1451 0.1398
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$94,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

331 Ohio State University-Main Campus 50100 53100 0.0565 46,815 1339 0.6057
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

332 Columbia College Chicago 50600 68600 0.2625 5,422 0 0.7549
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,422

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

333 University of Kentucky 51000 56400 0.0959 25,535 1193 0.9294
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

334 University of Iowa 51100 53200 0.039 22,738 1208 0.8362
#334

#334 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 %

335 Mercer University 51800 63900 0.1894 4,690 1273 0.6889
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$63,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

336 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53400 61000 0.1257 41,303 1338 0.7975
#336

#336 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 %

337 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#337

#337 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 %

338 Emerson College 55800 82600 0.3245 4,171 1339 0.4749
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

4,171

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

47.5 %

339 Miami University-Oxford 56400 56400 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

340 The University of Alabama 57100 57100 0 34,389 1233 0.7665
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

341 University of La Verne 57300 66800 0.1423 2,414 1123 0.4847
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA

Sticker Price

$66,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,414

Est. Median SAT

1,123

Acceptance Rate

48.5 %

342 Howard University 58400 76900 0.2405 11,519 1208 0.4134
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

343 Chapman University 61900 87000 0.2876 7,713 1357 0.6543
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$87,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,713

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

344 University of Colorado Boulder 64600 73300 0.1187 32,100 1290 0.8115
#344

#344 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$73,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

345 Thiel College 66600 69100 0.0362 831 1065 0.7189
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thiel College
Greenville, PA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

831

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.9 %

346 Fordham University 70100 95000 0.262 10,307 1415 0.5628
#346

#346 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,307

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

56.3 %

347 Gonzaga University 75600 82700 0.0858 5,281 1303 0.8169
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$82,700

% Savings

9%

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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