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 Santa Ana College 4500 23100 0.8042 26,073 0 0
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

26,073

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

2 Northern Kentucky University 6900 25900 0.7346 10,163 1090 0.8307
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

2 Savannah State University 6900 40400 0.8283 2,857 950 0.8368
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

4 College of the Ozarks 7700 47200 0.8373 1,454 1135 0.1199
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

12.0 %

5 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

6 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 8200 30000 0.7264 40,754 1391 0.3915
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

6 Utah State University 8200 25200 0.6743 25,920 1176 0.9247
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

8 Le Moyne-Owen College 8500 26500 0.6798 646 865 0.9717
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Le Moyne-Owen College
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

646

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

9 Marshall University 8800 34400 0.7437 9,146 1065 0.9572
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

10 California State University-Northridge 9100 36500 0.7515 32,499 1005 0.881
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

11 Washington and Lee University 9400 96000 0.9024 1,886 1488 0.1397
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

12 Kentucky State University 9700 17400 0.4413 1,546 925 0.9251
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$17,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

13 University of Richmond 10000 88400 0.887 3,055 1484 0.222
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,055

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

14 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 10900 17300 0.3703 3,768 1005 0.7716
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA

Sticker Price

$17,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,768

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

15 Boston University 11100 91600 0.8791 18,805 1475 0.1111
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$91,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

16 Rust College 11200 32800 0.6593 429 860 0.3469
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rust College
Holly Springs, MS

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

429

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

34.7 %

17 Stillman College 11300 36000 0.6861 779 930 0.7422
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

17 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 11300 41800 0.7295 37,140 1442 0.4237
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

19 Eastern Washington University 11500 31200 0.6315 6,951 1055 0.9437
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

20 California State University-Fresno 11700 19700 0.4046 21,430 995 0.9638
#20

#20 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 %

20 Northeastern State University 11700 22900 0.4882 5,085 1035 0.9935
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,085

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

20 Santa Monica College 11700 33300 0.6478 23,164 0 0.4384
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

23,164

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

43.8 %

23 California State University-Sacramento 11900 30700 0.6121 28,226 1015 0.9343
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

24 Langston University 12100 35600 0.6608 1,743 902 0
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Langston University
Langston, OK

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,743

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

25 University of Central Florida 12200 25300 0.5172 59,649 1280 0.4471
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

26 Northwestern Oklahoma State University 12300 36200 0.6607 1,724 1000 0.6643
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

27 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12500 54500 0.7706 12,498 1010 0.8896
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

28 West Virginia University 12800 57700 0.778 18,614 1125 0.778
#28

#28 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 %

29 University of Houston 12900 23100 0.4417 39,257 1249 0.7392
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

30 Denison University 13000 69300 0.8125 2,406 1383 0.1693
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

30 Middle Tennessee State University 13000 23200 0.4396 18,042 1140 0.6909
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

32 Ohio State University-Main Campus 13100 25700 0.4897 46,815 1339 0.6057
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

33 Missouri State University-Springfield 13200 25700 0.4863 20,584 1134 0.9053
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

33 University of Nebraska at Omaha 13200 27800 0.5243 11,756 1124 0.8727
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

33 Youngstown State University 13200 26800 0.507 8,436 1065 0.8066
#33

#33 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 %

36 Northern Arizona University 13300 27100 0.5092 22,991 1145 0.8961
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

37 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 13400 28000 0.5211 8,553 1054 0.8688
#37

#37 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 %

38 Norfolk State University 13600 40300 0.6629 5,510 980 0.8746
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

5,510

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

39 Arkansas Tech University 13700 35900 0.6177 8,145 1035 0.9589
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

39 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 49300 0.7221 39,083 1412 0.4517
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

41 Cameron University 14000 16600 0.1569 3,307 945 1
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cameron University
Lawton, OK

Sticker Price

$16,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

3,307

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

41 Louisiana Tech University 14000 36900 0.6205 11,071 1164 0.9073
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

41 University of Nebraska at Kearney 14000 34100 0.5902 4,214 1090 0.8949
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

4,214

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

41 University of Southern Indiana 14000 35900 0.6094 5,347 1145 0.9581
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

41 Western Washington University 14000 31600 0.5574 13,752 1218 0.9325
#41

#41 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 %

46 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 14100 19000 0.2581 11,874 1082 0.8377
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

47 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 14200 19300 0.2643 10,090 1075 0.9368
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$19,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,090

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

48 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 14300 37900 0.6222 5,474 1138 0.9198
#48

#48 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 %

48 Miles College 14300 29500 0.5146 1,151 0 0.5917
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miles College
Fairfield, AL

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,151

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

59.2 %

50 Central Michigan University 14400 37400 0.6155 10,219 1095 0.8982
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

50 Northern Illinois University 14400 30700 0.5296 11,349 1070 0.6979
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

52 California State University-Chico 14500 30700 0.5268 13,392 1117 0.9158
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

52 Northeastern University 14500 89900 0.8387 22,695 1490 0.0522
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

52 Texas State University 14500 24500 0.4075 36,268 1100 0.8908
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

55 University of Hawaii at Manoa 14600 86200 0.8311 15,375 1179 0.866
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

56 Grand Valley State University 14800 25300 0.4155 19,002 1233 0.8302
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

57 Wayne State University 15000 32900 0.5438 16,173 1174 0.7786
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

58 Northwest Missouri State University 15100 29000 0.4808 5,241 1075 0.8613
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

58 Radford University 15100 32000 0.5262 6,161 1070 0.8953
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

58 Troy University 15100 32600 0.5365 10,222 1090 0.9604
#58

#58 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 %

61 Murray State University 15200 27000 0.4371 8,281 1124 0.8568
#61

#61 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 %

61 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 15200 22400 0.3199 8,765 1209 0.8799
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

63 University of Memphis 15300 29900 0.4879 15,770 1075 0.7203
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

64 University of California-Irvine 15400 36300 0.5758 30,204 1333 0.2878
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

64 University of Central Oklahoma 15400 28700 0.4635 10,454 1055 0.8176
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

66 Eastern Illinois University 15500 27500 0.4343 6,785 990 0.6535
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

67 Lehigh University 15800 89600 0.8241 5,911 1436 0.2593
#67

#67 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 %

68 University of Southern California 16000 71400 0.7762 20,630 1492 0.0981
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

69 Appalachian State University 16100 19500 0.1746 19,560 1159 0.9014
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

70 Eastern Michigan University 16200 32000 0.4926 10,470 1055 0.7964
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

71 Sam Houston State University 16300 23000 0.2914 17,787 1030 0.9026
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

72 University of Florida 16400 22500 0.271 36,573 1399 0.242
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

73 Ohio University-Main Campus 16500 23200 0.2888 19,888 1209 0.8517
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

74 Husson University 16800 48100 0.6501 2,762 1060 0.8095
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Husson University
Bangor, ME

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,762

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

75 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 16900 29500 0.4269 3,102 1055 0.7533
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

3,102

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

75 University of Northern Colorado 16900 39100 0.568 6,480 1085 0.9363
#75

#75 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 %

75 University of South Alabama 16900 35200 0.5202 9,241 1140 0.7096
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

78 Morgan State University 17200 37200 0.5377 9,027 965 0.8223
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

79 Georgia State University 17300 26000 0.3348 27,438 1089 0.5543
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

80 Central State University 17400 21900 0.2057 2,676 885 0.9861
#80

#80 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 %

80 San Francisco State University 17400 55500 0.6867 20,756 1035 0.9615
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

80 University of Rhode Island 17400 46400 0.6245 14,376 1148 0.7216
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

83 Campbellsville University 17600 43200 0.592 6,853 1055 0.9833
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

83 University of Colorado Boulder 17600 30600 0.4248 32,100 1290 0.8115
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

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 %

85 SUNY at Fredonia 17700 39600 0.5537 2,876 1193 0.792
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

85 SUNY Buffalo State University 17700 44900 0.6053 5,205 1118 0.744
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

85 University of Miami 17700 96300 0.8159 13,250 1406 0.189
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

89 Georgia Southern University 17800 23800 0.2525 23,618 1065 0.8789
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

90 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 17900 46600 0.6165 1,905 895 0.5754
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

895

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

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 %

91 Simpson College 18000 59500 0.6976 1,140 1430 0.8888
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,140

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

93 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,093 1302 0.7821
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

93 Middle Georgia State University 18400 46300 0.6021 7,485 1045 0.9977
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

7,485

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

99.8 %

95 State University of New York at Oswego 18500 27700 0.332 5,517 1164 0.8057
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

96 University of West Georgia 18700 48000 0.6107 9,157 1040 0.5161
#96

#96 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 %

97 California State University-Los Angeles 18900 59200 0.6812 19,354 965 0.9125
#97

#97 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 %

98 Salem State University 19000 35100 0.4585 4,853 1100 0.9557
#98

#98 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 %

99 University of Mississippi 19100 45000 0.5762 21,585 1182 0.9658
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

100 Texas Tech University 19300 27900 0.3086 32,580 1200 0.7265
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

100 The University of Montana 19300 25200 0.2339 8,014 1184 0.9586
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

102 University at Albany 19400 30800 0.3696 12,666 1245 0.6909
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

12,666

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

103 San Jose State University 19500 33700 0.4214 28,008 0 0.8461
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

104 Lincoln University 19600 40800 0.5201 1,707 920 0
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,707

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

105 Central Connecticut State University 19700 29500 0.332 8,170 1010 0.7333
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

106 Texas Southern University 19800 25500 0.2239 6,619 915 0.9335
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

107 Grand View University 19900 52500 0.6207 1,483 1035 0.9843
#107

#107 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 %

108 Lake Erie College 20000 60200 0.6677 744 1075 0.6412
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

744

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

109 Georgia College & State University 20200 52400 0.6144 6,006 1165 0.7823
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

110 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 20300 32800 0.3822 19,701 1214 0.8749
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

111 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 20400 34400 0.4069 14,783 1124 0.8096
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

112 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.3258 44,170 1327 0.4979
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

113 South Dakota State University 20800 25200 0.1767 10,728 1120 0.9834
#113

#113 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 %

114 Bradley University 21000 50800 0.5865 3,596 1174 0.7675
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

114 Loyola University New Orleans 21000 72100 0.7086 3,032 1145 0.9305
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

114 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 21000 57800 0.6375 1,083 1171 0.9278
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,083

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

117 Elmhurst University 21100 67000 0.6853 3,170 1148 0.7357
#117

#117 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 %

118 Kennesaw State University 21200 27200 0.2207 42,840 1120 0.6919
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

119 Pennsylvania Western University 21400 28200 0.2415 7,586 0 0.9433
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

120 Austin Peay State University 21500 29100 0.261 8,926 0 0.9638
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

120 Azusa Pacific University 21500 63000 0.6589 2,996 1138 0.7959
#120

#120 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 %

120 Louisiana Christian University 21500 26000 0.1733 803 1065 0.8379
#120

#120 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 %

123 Southern Connecticut State University 21600 59600 0.6376 7,252 965 0.9482
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

124 Malone University 21900 68800 0.6815 992 1075 0.7586
#124

#124 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 %

125 West Texas A & M University 22100 22400 0.0134 6,930 1060 0.5863
#125

#125 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 %

126 Keystone College 22300 48800 0.5433 894 1020 0.848
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

894

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

127 SUNY Brockport 22400 35100 0.3618 5,816 1195 0.7068
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

128 Mount Saint Mary College 22600 68400 0.6697 2,141 1090 0.8888
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,141

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

128 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 22600 36000 0.3719 4,421 1100 0.8555
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

130 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 22700 44400 0.4884 1,809 1109 0.9484
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,809

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

131 Saint Ambrose University 22800 55400 0.5881 1,939 1085 0.7733
#131

#131 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 %

131 St Bonaventure University 22800 61200 0.6274 2,048 1194 0.8165
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,048

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

133 Augustana College 22900 72800 0.6847 2,522 1163 0.6277
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

134 The University of Alabama 23200 31000 0.2514 34,389 1233 0.7665
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

135 State University of New York at New Paltz 23300 35700 0.347 6,197 1260 0.6161
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

136 Bob Jones University 23400 41500 0.4344 2,477 1149 0.8729
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,477

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

136 Robert Morris University 23400 58000 0.5972 3,769 1180 0.9057
#136

#136 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 %

138 Oral Roberts University 23500 77400 0.6967 5,017 1139 0.989
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

138 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 23500 50000 0.5298 3,856 1185 0.7518
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

140 Saint Cloud State University 23600 26300 0.1029 8,209 1079 0.948
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

141 Webster University 23700 66700 0.6452 2,091 1105 0.9594
#141

#141 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 %

142 Our Lady of the Lake University 23800 58100 0.59 1,147 990 0.7246
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$58,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,147

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

143 Point Park University 24000 57000 0.5793 2,337 1144 0.9691
#143

#143 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 %

144 The University of Olivet 24100 64300 0.6251 938 1055 0.9711
#144

#144 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 %

145 Dominican University 24200 56000 0.5688 2,690 1060 0.9032
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,690

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

145 University of Southern Mississippi 24200 26500 0.0868 10,193 1181 0.9912
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

147 American University 24300 83600 0.7091 7,476 1372 0.6187
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

7,476

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

147 Miami University-Oxford 24300 28400 0.1443 16,816 1299 0.754
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

149 Bennett College 24700 55500 0.5551 195 905 0.3361
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennett College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

195

Est. Median SAT

905

Acceptance Rate

33.6 %

150 Washington State University 24800 38700 0.3595 21,455 1131 0.8664
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

151 Dordt University 24900 52500 0.5254 1,695 1170 0.7116
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,695

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

152 Lewis University 25000 57700 0.5665 4,326 1099 0.7128
#152

#152 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 %

152 University of Kansas 25000 44000 0.4326 22,085 1176 0.9348
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

154 Franklin College 25100 61800 0.5928 931 1150 0.6978
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin College
Franklin, IN

Sticker Price

$61,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

931

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

155 Tennessee Technological University 25200 33700 0.2512 8,838 1159 0.8316
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

156 Johnson University 25400 31300 0.19 708 1070 0.5377
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson University
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

708

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

53.8 %

157 Michigan State University 25500 28900 0.1193 41,234 1223 0.848
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

157 SUNY at Purchase College 25500 37500 0.3201 3,283 1294 0.7405
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

159 Flagler College 25600 61100 0.5808 2,409 1090 0.8076
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

160 Seattle Pacific University 25700 77000 0.6666 1,776 1188 0.8339
#160

#160 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 %

161 Lipscomb University 25900 57800 0.5518 3,327 1214 0.6774
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

161 University of Minnesota-Crookston 25900 28600 0.0946 2,612 1095 0.8786
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Crookston
Crookston, MN

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

2,612

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

163 Doane University 26000 77700 0.665 1,323 1125 0.9801
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Doane University
Crete, NE

Sticker Price

$77,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,323

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

98.0 %

163 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 26000 43000 0.395 5,789 1060 0.5774
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

165 Concordia College at Moorhead 26100 50500 0.4818 1,799 1203 0.6306
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,799

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

63.1 %

166 Oakland University 26200 39700 0.3401 12,587 1050 0.8784
#166

#166 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 %

166 Oklahoma City University 26200 62200 0.5786 1,514 1174 0.7702
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,514

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

168 Evangel University 26300 44900 0.4139 1,843 1183 0.7161
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,843

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

168 Minnesota State University Moorhead 26300 28300 0.0691 3,413 1095 0.5295
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

3,413

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

53.0 %

168 North Central University 26300 43900 0.4012 865 1075 0.9082
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

865

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

171 Ashland University 26400 56600 0.534 5,180 1145 0.8053
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

5,180

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

171 Ball State University 26400 26400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

173 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26500 28400 0.0688 14,504 1145 0.7637
#173

#173 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 %

173 University of Arkansas 26500 29600 0.1065 28,859 1179 0.7431
#173

#173 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 %

175 Iowa State University 26900 43300 0.3784 25,628 1207 0.8866
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

176 Wingate University 27000 65000 0.5841 2,673 1100 0.9113
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wingate University
Wingate, NC

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,673

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

177 Marquette University 27200 66200 0.5888 8,045 1309 0.8134
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

177 University of Idaho 27200 30600 0.1113 9,574 1119 0.7553
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

179 Fairmont State University 27300 32200 0.1522 3,060 975 0.9924
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

3,060

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

179 Long Island University 27300 59800 0.5439 11,753 1252 0.8977
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

11,753

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

181 Syracuse University 27400 83100 0.6702 15,958 1363 0.4611
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

181 University of Arizona 27400 37700 0.2736 45,025 1212 0.8614
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

183 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,771 1044 0.7933
#183

#183 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 %

184 Creighton University 27900 65300 0.5724 4,647 1328 0.7975
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Creighton University
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$65,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,647

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

185 Grace College and Theological Seminary 28000 41800 0.33 1,817 1094 0.8078
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grace College and Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,817

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

185 North Dakota State University 28000 30400 0.0775 9,762 1110 0.9496
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

187 Messiah University 28100 54200 0.4817 2,618 1241 0.7897
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,618

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

188 Knox College 28200 68800 0.5901 1,136 1287 0.7079
#188

#188 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 %

189 Canisius University 28400 64800 0.5621 1,724 1180 0.7224
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Canisius University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

190 Chestnut Hill College 28500 75900 0.6246 972 995 0.7913
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

972

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

190 Marietta College 28500 62200 0.5423 1,023 1075 0.7929
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marietta College
Marietta, OH

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,023

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

192 Kansas State University 28700 41600 0.3084 15,650 1164 0.8199
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

193 The College of New Jersey 28800 42300 0.319 7,435 1248 0.6235
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

194 Biola University 28900 71200 0.5944 3,481 1268 0.7482
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

194 Drury University 28900 52900 0.4536 1,391 1228 0.5758
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drury University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,391

Est. Median SAT

1,228

Acceptance Rate

57.6 %

196 Wichita State University 29000 40600 0.2868 14,280 1094 0.7211
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

197 Western Illinois University 29100 31000 0.063 4,525 1000 0.7118
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

198 Milligan University 29200 55900 0.4785 834 1189 0.7027
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milligan University
Milligan, TN

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

834

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

70.3 %

199 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29400 33900 0.1328 30,187 1292 0.6015
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

200 Huntington University 29500 44300 0.3342 1,589 1055 0.7564
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntington University
Huntington, IN

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,589

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.6 %

200 New England College 29500 65800 0.5517 1,032 930 0.9213
#200

#200 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 %

202 Dominican University of California 29600 69200 0.5724 1,127 1225 0.8392
#202

#202 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 %

202 Southeastern University 29600 60500 0.5105 10,351 1110 0.6165
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

10,351

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

204 University of Alaska Anchorage 29700 29700 0 9,965 1095 0.5958
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

205 Gannon University 30000 52900 0.4333 2,768 1174 0.7416
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

205 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

205 Southern Adventist University 30000 46900 0.3595 2,827 1112 0.6661
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,827

Est. Median SAT

1,112

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

205 Southern Methodist University 30000 83200 0.6398 7,285 1423 0.6335
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$83,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

209 University of North Texas 30100 37400 0.1951 34,458 1114 0.7223
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

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

#210 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 %

211 Belmont University 30400 67800 0.5518 7,167 1273 0.9528
#211

#211 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 %

212 Saint Mary's College of California 30600 77000 0.6028 1,955 1175 0.8856
#212

#212 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 %

213 Oklahoma Baptist University 30700 54700 0.4383 1,409 1110 0.5568
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,409

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

214 California Baptist University 30900 64800 0.5223 8,417 1069 0.8535
#214

#214 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 %

214 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 30900 43100 0.2833 21,947 1335 0.3122
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,947

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

214 Palm Beach Atlantic University 30900 69000 0.5516 3,094 1105 0.8832
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,094

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

217 Coastal Carolina University 31000 45100 0.3127 10,811 1145 0.7527
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

10,811

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

217 Rochester Institute of Technology 31000 78100 0.603 14,267 1363 0.6693
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

217 University of St Thomas 31000 70300 0.5594 6,044 1299 0.9125
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

220 Loyola Marymount University 31100 90800 0.6578 7,273 1353 0.4508
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$90,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

221 Oklahoma Christian University 31200 45000 0.3049 2,012 1138 0.9707
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,012

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

221 Taylor University 31200 59100 0.4717 2,503 1235 0.7353
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Taylor University
Upland, IN

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,503

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

223 Siena Heights University 31300 46300 0.3233 1,669 1000 0.6656
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,669

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

224 Illinois Institute of Technology 31400 75200 0.5826 3,135 1299 0.5493
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,135

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

225 Concordia University-Wisconsin 31500 57000 0.4476 2,401 1209 0.7819
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon, WI

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,401

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

225 Rider University 31500 60600 0.4803 3,196 1214 0.794
#225

#225 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 %

227 University of Nevada-Reno 31800 31800 0 18,895 1134 0.7371
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

228 Angelo State University 31900 35400 0.0976 9,779 1055 0.8301
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

228 Missouri Baptist University 31900 53800 0.408 4,958 843 0.686
#228

#228 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 %

230 Hampton University 32000 62400 0.4868 3,728 956 0.6225
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,728

Est. Median SAT

956

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

231 Ithaca College 32400 72500 0.553 4,268 1314 0.6901
#231

#231 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 %

231 St. John's University-New York 32400 78000 0.5842 15,640 1249 0.8343
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

15,640

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

233 North Central College 32500 64900 0.4993 2,454 1203 0.7733
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

233 Suffolk University 32500 69700 0.5341 4,324 1209 0.822
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$69,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,324

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

235 University of Scranton 32600 78700 0.5862 3,613 1220 0.8029
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,613

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

80.3 %

236 Spring Arbor University 32700 51100 0.3609 1,091 1055 0.3733
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,091

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

236 The University of Tampa 32700 56900 0.425 10,594 1185 0.4034
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

236 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32700 35100 0.0685 30,564 1302 0.416
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

239 Roosevelt University 32900 47600 0.31 2,605 995 0.9427
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,605

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

240 Harding University 33000 47000 0.2969 3,523 1193 0.3942
#240

#240 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 %

241 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 1095 0.5256
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

242 Elizabethtown College 33600 55900 0.3992 1,903 1214 0.7787
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

242 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 33600 58500 0.4265 36,588 1367 0.6535
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

244 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1421 0.4709
#244

#244 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 %

244 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 33700 36100 0.0664 33,572 1264 0.8529
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

246 University of Minnesota Duluth 34200 38700 0.1153 8,426 1235 0.8876
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

247 Hofstra University 34400 77000 0.5531 6,581 1323 0.6808
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

248 Pace University 34500 74800 0.5387 8,038 1274 0.7592
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,038

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

248 Siena College 34500 65100 0.4701 3,469 1260 0.7764
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena College
Loudonville, NY

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,469

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

250 Baylor University 34800 70300 0.5049 14,915 1277 0.5128
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

251 North Greenville University 34900 44800 0.2221 2,020 1164 0.6667
#251

#251 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 %

251 Trevecca Nazarene University 34900 50900 0.3136 1,903 1085 0.6944
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

253 Drake University 35000 68500 0.4892 2,585 1226 0.6385
#253

#253 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 %

254 Dean College 35100 72900 0.5182 1,092 1015 0.7354
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dean College
Franklin, MA

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,092

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

254 Gardner-Webb University 35100 50400 0.3036 1,840 1145 0.8702
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,840

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

256 Asbury University 35200 49100 0.2841 2,066 1157 0.954
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Asbury University
Wilmore, KY

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,066

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

95.4 %

257 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 35300 42800 0.1755 22,351 1159 0.7504
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

258 Baldwin Wallace University 35400 66700 0.4694 2,862 1194 0.757
#258

#258 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 %

259 Abilene Christian University 35500 60700 0.4148 3,233 1129 0.6604
#259

#259 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 %

259 Mount Mercy University 35500 61200 0.4191 1,185 1110 0.7876
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,185

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

261 San Diego State University 35600 36100 0.0138 34,637 1208 0.3598
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

262 Loyola University Chicago 35700 73600 0.515 12,538 1303 0.816
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,538

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

263 California State University-Long Beach 35800 38600 0.0725 35,843 1135 0.4628
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

264 Roger Williams University 35900 63700 0.4362 4,038 1235 0.8771
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,038

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

265 Berry College 36100 60900 0.4074 2,254 1219 0.64
#265

#265 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 %

266 Point Loma Nazarene University 36200 65400 0.4472 3,246 1296 0.8367
#266

#266 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 %

267 University of Central Arkansas 36400 38400 0.0509 8,268 1124 0.8949
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

268 Auburn University 36500 38000 0.0394 27,907 1324 0.4593
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

268 University of Denver 36500 76800 0.5244 6,619 1323 0.7729
#268

#268 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 %

270 Western Kentucky University 36600 42300 0.1348 14,151 1090 0.9387
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

271 Eckerd College 36800 75100 0.5102 1,893 1255 0.758
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg, FL

Sticker Price

$75,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,893

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

272 Bloomfield College of Montclair State University 36900 61600 0.4007 904 860 0.6723
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
Bloomfield, NJ

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

904

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

67.2 %

273 Newberry College 37100 51100 0.2732 1,462 1010 0.748
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Newberry College
Newberry, SC

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

1,462

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

274 University of Connecticut 37500 43900 0.1459 20,056 1329 0.5239
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

275 Queens University of Charlotte 37600 68200 0.4484 1,225 1235 0.5651
#275

#275 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 %

276 Benedictine College 37800 50800 0.256 2,391 1223 0.7645
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,391

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

276 Indiana University-Southeast 37800 40800 0.0725 3,276 1090 0.8446
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

278 The Master's University and Seminary 38300 53700 0.2862 1,914 1110 0.7589
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

279 Elon University 38400 58200 0.34 6,452 1244 0.6635
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$58,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

280 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 38500 38500 0 7,890 1105 0.2056
#280

#280 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 %

281 Oakwood University 38800 43300 0.1029 1,279 1020 0.507
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

1,279

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

282 Pacific University 39200 74900 0.4773 1,589 1106 0.8956
#282

#282 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 %

283 Rutgers University-Newark 39400 60500 0.349 7,417 1214 0.7873
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,417

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

284 Seton Hall University 39800 67400 0.4092 6,146 1313 0.7326
#284

#284 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 %

285 Stony Brook University 40000 53000 0.2444 18,263 1404 0.4904
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

286 Arkansas State University 40300 41000 0.016 9,985 1075 0.7959
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

286 Pepperdine University 40300 90100 0.5527 3,553 1378 0.6286
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

286 University of Wyoming 40300 45300 0.1094 8,130 1159 0.9688
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

289 Quinnipiac University 41000 79200 0.4822 6,248 1209 0.77
#289

#289 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 %

289 Temple University 41000 55300 0.2588 21,428 1245 0.8045
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

291 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 41200 42100 0.0214 65,450 1203 0.8989
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

291 Bethel University 41200 46200 0.1074 2,556 1209 0.878
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,556

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

291 Butler University 41200 68300 0.3965 4,489 1279 0.8508
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$68,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

291 Widener University 41200 79400 0.4813 2,811 1155 0.8402
#291

#291 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 %

295 Campbell University 41800 65100 0.3573 2,699 1120 0.872
#295

#295 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 %

296 Mount Saint Mary's University 42100 79300 0.4686 1,733 1015 0.7313
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$79,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,733

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

296 Union University 42100 64100 0.3426 1,934 1242 0.6016
#296

#296 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 %

298 Montclair State University 42200 46200 0.0866 18,712 1058 0.8789
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

299 Marymount Manhattan College 42400 69900 0.3934 1,601 1224 0.8261
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,601

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

299 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,185 1204 0.7871
#299

#299 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 %

301 University of Maryland-College Park 42600 53400 0.2023 31,133 1456 0.448
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

302 Sacred Heart University 43000 67500 0.3632 6,960 1245 0.6768
#302

#302 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 %

303 Florida Institute of Technology 43600 68600 0.3639 3,677 1224 0.577
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,677

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

304 Fairfield University 43800 84300 0.4803 5,391 1350 0.3329
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,391

Est. Median SAT

1,350

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

305 Texas Christian University 43900 82400 0.4674 11,049 1283 0.4449
#305

#305 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 %

306 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 44100 57100 0.2271 23,351 1239 0.766
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

307 Immaculata University 44500 47800 0.069 1,652 1245 0.8578
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

308 University of Maine 45200 45200 0 9,601 1178 0.9664
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

309 Illinois State University 45300 47300 0.0413 19,107 1115 0.8815
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

309 The University of Texas at Austin 45300 45300 0 43,165 1348 0.2664
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

311 Duquesne University 45500 70500 0.354 5,371 1270 0.8356
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,371

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

312 University of Georgia 45900 51600 0.1108 31,514 1336 0.3719
#312

#312 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 %

313 High Point University 46000 72900 0.3689 5,006 1237 0.7683
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

High Point University
High Point, NC

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,006

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

314 Mercer University 47900 63700 0.2482 4,690 1273 0.6889
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

315 University of Mount Olive 48400 50400 0.0388 1,937 1020 0.7775
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

1,937

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

316 DePaul University 48700 67100 0.2742 14,188 1218 0.7589
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

317 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 48900 61200 0.2003 26,500 1183 0.8857
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

318 University of Kentucky 49000 56600 0.1339 25,535 1193 0.9294
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

319 University of Iowa 51200 53200 0.0368 22,738 1208 0.8362
#319

#319 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 %

320 Columbia College Chicago 52300 68600 0.2378 5,422 0 0.7549
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,422

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

321 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53500 61000 0.1238 41,303 1338 0.7975
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

322 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#322

#322 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 %

323 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53900 64200 0.1604 23,920 1390 0.5973
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

324 Texas A&M University-College Station 54200 56100 0.0348 60,710 1278 0.5732
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

325 Emerson College 54600 82600 0.339 4,171 1359 0.4749
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,171

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

47.5 %

326 University of Missouri-Columbia 57200 59200 0.033 24,457 1256 0.7847
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

327 University of La Verne 57400 66800 0.1408 2,414 1123 0.4848
#327

#327 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 %

328 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58300 64100 0.0905 42,604 1336 0.6056
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

329 Howard University 58400 76900 0.2405 11,519 1208 0.4134
#329

#329 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 %

330 Thiel College 60600 69100 0.123 830 1065 0.7189
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thiel College
Greenville, PA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

830

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.9 %

331 Chapman University 62300 87200 0.2858 7,713 1357 0.6543
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$87,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,713

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

332 University of Oregon 67000 68900 0.0284 20,622 1250 0.883
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

333 Fordham University 70400 95000 0.2588 10,582 1406 0.5931
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,582

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

59.3 %

334 Gonzaga University 75600 77800 0.0283 5,281 1303 0.8169
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$77,800

% Savings

3%

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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