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 0.8046 27,248 0 0
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

27,248

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

2 College of the Ozarks 6600 38400 0.8291 1,454 1135 0.1199
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

12.0 %

3 Savannah State University 6900 29000 0.7616 2,966 925 0.4614
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

4 Le Moyne-Owen College 7700 21300 0.6379 659 865 0.9923
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Le Moyne-Owen College
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$21,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

659

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

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 Richmond 9200 88400 0.896 3,055 1484 0.222
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,055

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

7 Washington and Lee University 9400 96200 0.9025 1,886 1488 0.1397
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

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

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA

Sticker Price

$17,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

8 Marshall University 10700 33400 0.6794 9,146 1065 0.9573
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

10 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 11000 26000 0.5786 22,033 1321 0.3132
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

22,033

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

31.3 %

10 Ohio State University-Main Campus 11000 25700 0.5713 46,815 1378 0.6057
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

12 Eastern Washington University 11400 31200 0.6347 6,952 995 0.9075
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,952

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

13 California State University-Northridge 11600 22000 0.4744 32,756 1005 0.9345
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

14 Santa Monica College 11700 33300 0.6478 23,453 0 0
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

23,453

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

14 University of Central Florida 11700 25300 0.5369 59,552 1280 0.4011
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

59,552

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

14 Wichita State University 11700 29800 0.6084 13,313 1073 0.9395
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

17 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 12000 28000 0.571 8,553 1045 0.8688
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

17 University of Houston 12000 28400 0.5781 39,257 1249 0.7392
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

19 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 12300 19300 0.3627 10,084 1055 0.8572
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$19,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

10,084

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

20 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12500 26500 0.5277 12,507 1010 0.8897
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

21 Denison University 13000 69300 0.8125 2,394 1412 0.1739
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,394

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

17.4 %

21 Rust College 13000 25400 0.4886 467 945 0.4867
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rust College
Holly Springs, MS

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

467

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

23 Boston University 13200 92800 0.8579 18,805 1475 0.1111
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

24 Missouri State University-Springfield 13400 25700 0.4786 20,584 1134 0.9053
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

24 University of Georgia 13400 26600 0.4969 32,399 1382 0.377
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

26 Northeastern State University 13500 20800 0.3504 5,111 1055 0.9959
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,111

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

99.6 %

27 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 13600 19000 0.2845 11,994 1090 0.865
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

28 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 47300 0.7099 38,040 1418 0.452
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

29 Fairmont State University 13800 21400 0.3556 3,088 970 0.9862
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$21,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,088

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

29 Utah State University 13800 20800 0.3369 25,706 1176 0.9247
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

31 Northern Illinois University 13900 30400 0.5445 11,348 1070 0.6979
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

32 Central Michigan University 14200 37800 0.6236 10,193 1095 0.8982
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

33 Arkansas Tech University 14300 27400 0.4784 8,145 1035 0.9589
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

33 Miles College 14300 25400 0.4364 1,180 0 0
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miles College
Fairfield, AL

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,180

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

35 Northeastern University 14500 89900 0.8387 17,432 1490 0.0522
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

17,432

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

36 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14700 26500 0.4472 22,364 1159 0.7504
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

37 California State University-Chico 14800 23700 0.3746 13,792 1075 0.9272
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

37 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 14800 29800 0.5029 3,084 1055 0.7533
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,084

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

37 University of Nebraska at Kearney 14800 22400 0.3388 4,213 1124 0.8949
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,213

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

40 Austin Peay State University 14900 29100 0.4884 8,926 1075 0.9641
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

40 Kentucky State University 14900 28900 0.4841 1,793 865 0.9608
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,793

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

96.1 %

42 Coastal Carolina University 15100 27200 0.445 10,811 1145 0.7527
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

10,811

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

42 Northwest Missouri State University 15100 37700 0.6009 5,241 1095 0.8609
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

44 University of Southern Indiana 15200 26000 0.4167 7,600 1145 0.9581
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

45 University of California-Irvine 15300 38000 0.5978 30,204 1333 0.2857
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

45 University of Southern California 15300 71400 0.786 20,630 1492 0.0981
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

47 Cameron University 15400 16600 0.0724 3,307 0 0
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cameron University
Lawton, OK

Sticker Price

$16,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

3,307

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

47 University of West Georgia 15400 24600 0.3744 9,103 1040 0.5161
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

9,103

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

49 Appalachian State University 15500 19500 0.2053 19,560 1190 0.9014
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

49 Lehigh University 15500 89600 0.8275 5,911 1436 0.2593
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,600

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

49 Radford University 15500 32000 0.5146 6,161 1070 0.8953
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

52 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 15600 24200 0.3561 7,890 1110 0.2056
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

53 California State University-Sacramento 15700 27700 0.4345 28,820 1035 0.9399
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

54 San Francisco State University 15800 46700 0.6611 19,444 1035 0.9644
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

54 University of Nebraska at Omaha 15800 23400 0.3252 11,756 1124 0.8698
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

56 Eastern Michigan University 15900 36100 0.5581 10,470 1055 0.7964
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

56 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 15900 28200 0.4356 7,353 1085 0.9077
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

56 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 15900 38400 0.5856 37,140 1406 0.4237
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

59 Wayne State University 16200 32900 0.5073 16,012 1174 0.8116
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

16,012

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

59 West Virginia University 16200 40900 0.6036 18,206 1125 0.89
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

61 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16400 22400 0.2683 9,351 1195 0.8234
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

9,351

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

62 Sam Houston State University 16500 27000 0.389 17,787 1030 0.9026
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

62 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 16500 26300 0.3704 19,701 1214 0.8749
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

64 The University of Texas at Austin 16600 28000 0.4076 43,165 1356 0.2664
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

65 Central Connecticut State University 16700 34000 0.5083 8,170 1075 0.7333
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

66 Northwestern Oklahoma State University 17000 28000 0.3929 1,787 980 0.6545
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,787

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

67 Salem State University 17200 28500 0.3964 4,867 1075 0.9588
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

68 Morgan State University 17300 28500 0.3928 9,027 965 0.8223
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

69 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 17500 39000 0.552 37,985 1390 0.5815
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

69 Texas A&M University-College Station 17500 29900 0.4153 60,710 1278 0.5743
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

69 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 17500 35300 0.5039 1,813 1109 0.9484
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,813

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

72 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

73 University at Albany 17800 30800 0.4221 12,666 1223 0.691
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

12,666

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

74 Texas Tech University 17900 27100 0.34 32,580 1200 0.7265
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

75 State University of New York at Oswego 18000 27700 0.3501 5,517 1180 0.8055
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

76 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 18100 25300 0.285 1,817 905 0.4118
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,817

Est. Median SAT

905

Acceptance Rate

41.2 %

76 Youngstown State University 18100 34000 0.4677 9,400 1115 0.8445
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

78 Georgia College & State University 18300 18300 0 6,006 1165 0.7823
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$18,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

79 Angelo State University 18500 23100 0.2003 9,702 1055 0.8301
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,702

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

79 Simpson College 18500 60500 0.6939 1,235 1430 0.8622
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,235

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

81 University of Central Oklahoma 18600 22700 0.1806 10,777 1075 0.7812
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

82 University of Rhode Island 18700 33900 0.4485 14,376 1148 0.7216
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

83 Quincy University 18800 57800 0.6746 1,072 1115 0.5093
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quincy University
Quincy, IL

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,072

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

50.9 %

84 University of Nevada-Reno 18900 28200 0.3295 19,117 1134 0.7371
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

85 Campbellsville University 19000 43200 0.5596 6,848 1075 0.7974
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,848

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.7 %

85 San Jose State University 19000 40800 0.5349 28,008 1124 0.8461
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

87 Rutgers University-Newark 19100 38000 0.4971 7,989 1159 0.7136
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

87 University of Mississippi 19100 27000 0.2925 21,585 1182 0.9658
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

89 California State University-Los Angeles 19400 38000 0.4896 19,586 965 0.9125
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

90 Eastern Illinois University 19500 28100 0.3066 6,785 985 0.6535
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

91 Loyola University New Orleans 19600 72100 0.728 3,007 1155 0.9305
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

3,007

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

92 Stillman College 19700 30300 0.3498 731 865 0.6225
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

731

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

93 Georgia State University 19900 26000 0.2348 27,415 1080 0.5544
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

27,415

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

93 Malone University 19900 57100 0.6519 992 1075 0.7586
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Malone University
Canton, OH

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

992

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

95 Iowa State University 20100 24200 0.1724 25,628 1207 0.8866
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

96 SUNY Buffalo State University 20200 39900 0.494 5,255 1109 0.7295
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,255

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

97 Husson University 20300 42900 0.5273 2,763 1174 0.8095
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Husson University
Bangor, ME

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,763

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

98 Our Lady of the Lake University 20400 52900 0.6142 1,108 990 0.6578
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,108

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

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

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

99 South Dakota State University 20600 25200 0.1836 10,719 1120 0.9834
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,719

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

99 University of Memphis 20600 29600 0.3044 15,770 1075 0.7203
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

102 Central State University 20700 24700 0.1618 2,665 885 0.9861
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

2,665

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

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

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,932

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

104 Louisiana Tech University 21000 26100 0.1956 10,881 1189 0.864
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

10,881

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

105 State University of New York at New Paltz 21200 26300 0.1941 6,862 1260 0.6161
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

106 Louisiana Christian University 21500 26000 0.1733 763 1065 0.7719
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Christian University
Pineville, LA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

763

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

107 Lake Erie College 21700 62000 0.6501 941 1075 0.7036
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

941

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

108 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,221 1204 0.8854
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

109 The University of Olivet 21900 55600 0.6065 932 1025 0.8325
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Olivet
Olivet, MI

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

932

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

110 Grand Valley State University 22100 35900 0.3849 19,002 1084 0.8302
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

110 Lincoln University 22100 24900 0.1124 1,926 0 0
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

112 Oklahoma City University 22300 64400 0.6539 1,514 1174 0.7702
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,514

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

112 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 22300 43200 0.4839 3,825 1175 0.7841
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

114 The University of Alabama 22400 31000 0.2772 34,389 1284 0.7665
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

115 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.6865 2,522 1163 0.6268
#115

#115 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

62.7 %

115 Indiana University-Southeast 22800 25900 0.1207 3,276 1090 0.8446
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

117 Northern Arizona University 23100 34100 0.3222 22,990 1090 0.8961
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

117 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.3731 8,738 1079 0.948
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,738

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

117 University of Southern Mississippi 23100 23100 0 10,193 1181 0.9912
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

117 West Texas A & M University 23100 29200 0.2087 6,926 1060 0.9868
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,926

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

121 Illinois State University 23200 36400 0.3623 19,107 1120 0.8815
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

122 Langston University 23300 43100 0.4589 1,742 0 0
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Langston University
Langston, OK

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

122 Robert Morris University 23300 58000 0.5985 4,325 1145 0.8989
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

4,325

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

124 Bob Jones University 23400 41500 0.4365 2,312 1149 0.8616
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,312

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

124 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 23400 34400 0.3197 14,783 1124 0.8096
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

124 North Central University 23400 43900 0.4671 759 1075 0.9898
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

759

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

127 San Diego State University 23600 28900 0.1846 35,782 1208 0.3619
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

128 Washington State University 23800 38700 0.3858 21,455 1125 0.8664
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

129 Bradley University 23900 50800 0.5295 3,596 1223 0.7676
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

129 University of Kansas 23900 43000 0.4448 22,085 1176 0.9348
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

131 Lewis University 24000 57700 0.5838 4,326 1099 0.7129
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

131 Miami University-Oxford 24000 27500 0.1274 16,816 1299 0.754
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

131 Saint Ambrose University 24000 55400 0.5664 1,939 1085 0.7733
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,939

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

131 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,853 990 0.6652
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,853

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

135 Dominican University 24100 56000 0.5701 2,690 1005 0.9032
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,690

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

136 Abilene Christian University 24300 59000 0.5877 3,263 1189 0.6603
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX

Sticker Price

$59,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,263

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

66.0 %

137 American University 24400 81600 0.7012 7,476 1375 0.6196
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

7,476

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

62.0 %

137 Pennsylvania Western University 24400 34400 0.2904 7,586 1045 0.9433
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

139 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 24900 37900 0.3427 5,661 1085 0.982
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,661

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

140 Franklin College 25000 61800 0.5946 931 1150 0.698
#140

#140 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 %

140 Tennessee Technological University 25000 33700 0.2564 9,187 1163 0.7613
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

142 Doane University 25100 71000 0.6468 1,315 1125 0.9801
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Doane University
Crete, NE

Sticker Price

$71,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,315

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

98.0 %

143 Johnson University 25200 31300 0.1956 746 1070 0.6511
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson University
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

746

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

143 Point Park University 25200 57000 0.5582 2,337 1140 0.9691
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

143 Seattle Pacific University 25200 70000 0.64 1,776 1180 0.834
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$70,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,776

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

146 Drury University 25300 52900 0.5216 1,391 1228 0.5758
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drury University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,391

Est. Median SAT

1,228

Acceptance Rate

57.6 %

146 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25300 34900 0.2754 4,371 1084 0.865
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

148 Evangel University 25500 40900 0.3769 1,511 1180 0.7161
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,511

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

149 University of La Verne 25700 66800 0.6151 3,050 1109 0.7117
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA

Sticker Price

$66,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,050

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

149 University of Minnesota-Crookston 25700 28600 0.1008 2,612 1095 0.8786
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Crookston
Crookston, MN

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

2,612

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

149 Western Kentucky University 25700 41800 0.3851 14,151 970 0.9387
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

152 Azusa Pacific University 25900 63000 0.589 2,759 1189 0.8843
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,759

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

152 Messiah University 25900 54300 0.5228 2,618 1241 0.7897
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,618

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

154 Concordia College at Moorhead 26100 50500 0.4837 1,864 1160 0.6265
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,864

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

154 Dordt University 26100 52500 0.5026 1,716 1205 0.6847
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,716

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

156 Flagler College 26200 61200 0.5717 2,409 1090 0.8076
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

156 Minnesota State University Moorhead 26200 28300 0.0753 3,375 1090 0.5876
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,375

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

158 Keystone College 26300 36000 0.2695 894 1020 0.848
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

894

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

158 St Bonaventure University 26300 61200 0.5702 2,042 1189 0.8165
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,042

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

160 Ball State University 26400 26400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#160

#160 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 %

160 University of Arkansas 26400 28900 0.0842 28,859 1179 0.743
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

162 Georgia Southern University 26500 26800 0.0112 23,541 1065 0.8789
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

163 Kansas State University 26600 30400 0.1252 15,650 1164 0.8169
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

164 Troy University 26900 34700 0.2248 10,222 1090 0.9604
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,222

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

164 Wingate University 26900 65000 0.5868 2,673 1100 0.9113
#164

#164 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 %

166 University of Idaho 27100 30600 0.1146 9,574 1119 0.7553
#166

#166 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 %

167 Middle Georgia State University 27300 33400 0.1826 7,692 1065 0.9968
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

7,692

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

167 Norfolk State University 27300 40100 0.3189 5,410 935 0.8777
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,410

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

167 Syracuse University 27300 83100 0.6713 15,957 1363 0.4592
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,957

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

167 University of Arizona 27300 37700 0.2762 44,848 1233 0.8614
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

171 Kennesaw State University 27400 27400 0 42,760 1120 0.6919
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,760

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

171 Oakland University 27400 39300 0.3027 12,587 1130 0.8784
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

171 Oral Roberts University 27400 52700 0.4808 5,017 1214 0.989
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

174 Rowan University 27500 41300 0.3345 16,100 1219 0.7766
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

174 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,450 1044 0.9518
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,450

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

176 Murray State University 27700 32400 0.1431 7,851 1115 0.8568
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

7,851

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

177 Canisius University 27800 54700 0.492 1,724 1186 0.7236
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Canisius University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

177 Chestnut Hill College 27800 60100 0.5373 868 995 0.7446
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

868

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

177 North Dakota State University 27800 30400 0.0833 9,762 1110 0.9496
#177

#177 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 %

180 Grace College and Theological Seminary 28000 41800 0.3301 1,795 1130 0.8215
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grace College and Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,795

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

180 Texas State University 28000 28000 0 36,236 1100 0.8932
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

36,236

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

182 The University of Montana 28200 28200 0 7,891 1225 0.9586
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

7,891

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

183 New England College 28300 65800 0.57 1,032 930 0.9213
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England College
Henniker, NH

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,032

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

183 Webster University 28300 54700 0.4829 2,322 1109 0.8623
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,322

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

185 Knox College 28400 68800 0.5872 1,136 1281 0.7079
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Knox College
Galesburg, IL

Sticker Price

$68,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,136

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

185 Marietta College 28400 62200 0.5442 1,023 1075 0.7931
#185

#185 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 %

187 Elmhurst University 28500 67000 0.5748 3,213 1148 0.7364
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,213

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

187 University of North Texas 28500 37400 0.2378 34,458 1114 0.7223
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

189 Montclair State University 28900 36300 0.204 18,712 1058 0.8789
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

189 Western Illinois University 28900 31000 0.0686 4,525 1015 0.7118
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

191 Gannon University 29000 52900 0.4522 2,768 1133 0.7416
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,133

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

192 Milligan University 29100 55900 0.4801 865 1200 0.7229
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milligan University
Milligan, TN

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

865

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

192 Southern Methodist University 29100 90100 0.677 7,285 1423 0.6335
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

194 Creighton University 29300 68000 0.5694 4,377 1328 0.7975
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Creighton University
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,377

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

194 Huntington University 29300 44300 0.3384 1,588 1055 0.7564
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntington University
Huntington, IN

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,588

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.6 %

196 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29400 34000 0.1354 30,187 1292 0.6015
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

197 Dominican University of California 29600 69200 0.5725 1,114 1255 0.835
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,114

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

197 Northern Kentucky University 29600 32100 0.0779 10,163 1090 0.6765
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

199 University of Hawaii at Manoa 29700 38400 0.2265 15,375 1103 0.866
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

200 Southern Adventist University 29900 46900 0.3632 2,929 1134 0.655
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,929

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

201 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#201

#201 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 %

202 Bennett College 30100 43500 0.3083 180 940 0.5066
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennett College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

180

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

203 Oklahoma Baptist University 30500 54700 0.4415 1,427 1025 0.4941
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,427

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

49.4 %

203 Rochester Institute of Technology 30500 78100 0.6093 14,267 1381 0.6693
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,381

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

205 Saint Mary's College of California 30600 77000 0.6028 1,954 1175 0.8653
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,954

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

206 Mount Saint Mary College 30800 68600 0.551 2,141 1153 0.8888
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,141

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

206 Palm Beach Atlantic University 30800 69000 0.5531 3,312 1094 0.8199
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,312

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

208 California Baptist University 30900 64800 0.5223 8,417 1070 0.8488
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

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

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

210 Hampton University 31100 54800 0.4325 3,728 947 0.6225
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

3,728

Est. Median SAT

947

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

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

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,098

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

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

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,628

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

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

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Taylor University
Upland, IN

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,503

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

214 Concordia University-Wisconsin 31300 57000 0.4511 2,401 1209 0.782
#214

#214 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 %

215 Rider University 31500 60600 0.4799 3,145 1233 0.7864
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,145

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

216 Missouri Baptist University 31700 53800 0.4112 4,958 843 0.686
#216

#216 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 %

217 Baylor University 31900 70300 0.546 14,915 1321 0.5128
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

217 Marquette University 31900 66500 0.5203 8,045 1309 0.8134
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

219 Grand View University 32000 58100 0.4499 1,500 1020 0.9909
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand View University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$58,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,500

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

220 The College of New Jersey 32100 45400 0.2927 7,435 1248 0.6229
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

221 Ithaca College 32200 72500 0.5557 4,268 1314 0.6901
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,268

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

221 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 32200 36700 0.1209 41,303 1338 0.7975
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

223 Samford University 32400 64600 0.4986 4,210 1199 0.8236
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

223 SUNY Brockport 32400 35800 0.095 5,816 1195 0.7068
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

225 Belmont University 32500 69900 0.5359 7,175 1273 0.9528
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,175

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

225 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32500 35100 0.0742 30,564 1302 0.416
#225

#225 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 %

225 University of Scranton 32500 78700 0.5872 3,613 1250 0.8123
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,613

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

228 Lipscomb University 32600 57800 0.4368 3,336 1260 0.6773
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,336

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

228 Suffolk University 32600 70300 0.5362 4,326 1209 0.8233
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

230 The University of Tampa 32700 56900 0.425 10,598 1185 0.4034
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,598

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

231 Berry College 32800 60900 0.4617 2,254 1219 0.64
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

231 Roosevelt University 32800 47600 0.3113 2,868 1049 0.9716
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,868

Est. Median SAT

1,049

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

233 North Central College 33100 64900 0.49 2,454 1203 0.7733
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

234 University of Oregon 33200 38600 0.1405 20,622 1250 0.883
#234

#234 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 %

235 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,254 1080 0.8955
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

236 SUNY at Purchase College 33400 38300 0.1278 3,257 1294 0.7405
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,257

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

237 Biola University 33600 71200 0.5283 3,481 1268 0.7435
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

237 Elizabethtown College 33600 55300 0.3925 1,903 1214 0.7787
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

239 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5881 11,677 1430 0.4709
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,677

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

239 Harding University 33700 47800 0.2956 3,536 1184 0.7052
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,536

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

241 Drake University 33800 68500 0.5068 2,585 1259 0.6385
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

242 University of Minnesota Duluth 34000 38700 0.1198 8,426 1235 0.8875
#242

#242 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 %

243 Gardner-Webb University 34100 50400 0.3235 1,861 1110 0.7721
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,861

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

243 Spring Arbor University 34100 52700 0.3536 1,139 1124 0.5152
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,139

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

51.5 %

243 Texas Southern University 34100 42500 0.1978 6,844 915 0.9691
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,844

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

246 Illinois Institute of Technology 34200 75200 0.5454 3,135 1307 0.5493
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,135

Est. Median SAT

1,307

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

246 Southeastern University 34200 60500 0.4345 10,172 1110 0.5298
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

53.0 %

246 SUNY at Fredonia 34200 39600 0.1365 2,771 1258 0.777
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

249 Sacred Heart University 34300 67500 0.4922 7,204 950 0.6536
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,204

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

249 University of St Thomas 34300 70300 0.5124 6,270 1299 0.8536
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

251 Trevecca Nazarene University 34700 50900 0.3171 1,903 1085 0.6944
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

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

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,614

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

253 Asbury University 35000 49100 0.2877 1,789 1197 0.634
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Asbury University
Wilmore, KY

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,789

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

254 Baldwin Wallace University 35300 66100 0.4662 2,862 1203 0.757
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$66,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

255 Loyola Marymount University 35400 90800 0.6104 7,273 1353 0.4508
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$90,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

256 Dean College 35500 72900 0.5128 1,092 1015 0.7371
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dean College
Franklin, MA

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,092

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

256 Mount Mercy University 35500 61200 0.4204 1,139 1110 0.8252
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,139

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

82.5 %

256 Siena College 35500 65100 0.4548 3,467 1254 0.6902
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena College
Loudonville, NY

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,467

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

259 Temple University 35600 56400 0.3689 21,457 1135 0.8041
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

260 Roger Williams University 35800 63700 0.4389 4,038 1235 0.8771
#260

#260 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 %

261 University of Northern Colorado 36000 39100 0.0793 6,480 1085 0.8585
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

262 Point Loma Nazarene University 36100 65400 0.4484 3,246 1290 0.8368
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$65,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,246

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

263 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 36200 41600 0.1298 65,450 1203 0.8989
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

264 Western Washington University 36300 36300 0 13,752 1272 0.9325
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

265 North Greenville University 36400 46500 0.2178 2,020 1164 0.6667
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,020

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

266 Eckerd College 36700 75100 0.5114 1,893 1255 0.758
#266

#266 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 %

267 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 36800 37100 0.0081 5,939 1065 0.5878
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

267 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36800 38900 0.0547 23,329 1239 0.766
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

269 Newberry College 37000 51100 0.2766 1,481 1010 0.8979
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Newberry College
Newberry, SC

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,481

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

270 Bloomfield College of Montclair State University 37100 38500 0.0364 799 865 0.6974
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
Bloomfield, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

799

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

271 California State University-Fresno 37300 43800 0.1485 21,954 995 0.9526
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

272 University of Connecticut 37400 53600 0.3025 20,056 1329 0.5239
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

273 Benedictine College 37800 50800 0.256 2,403 1241 0.9812
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,403

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

274 Marymount Manhattan College 37900 69900 0.4578 1,601 1224 0.8261
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,601

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

274 Queens University of Charlotte 37900 68200 0.444 1,225 1208 0.6208
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$68,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,225

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

274 Southern Connecticut State University 37900 52900 0.2837 7,252 1005 0.9147
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

277 Hofstra University 38000 76900 0.5058 6,581 1328 0.6808
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

278 University of Central Arkansas 38100 40200 0.0529 8,268 1110 0.8949
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

279 The Master's University and Seminary 38300 53700 0.2862 1,908 1139 0.8402
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,908

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

280 Oakwood University 38600 43300 0.107 1,177 1005 0.4522
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,177

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

281 Long Island University 38800 60000 0.3535 12,072 1229 0.8616
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

12,072

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

282 Pacific University 39000 74900 0.4796 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 Loyola University Chicago 39200 74100 0.4708 12,538 1303 0.816
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

12,538

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

284 University of Maine 39600 45200 0.124 9,601 1205 0.9664
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

285 University of South Alabama 39700 39700 0 9,241 1140 0.7096
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

286 Seton Hall University 39800 67400 0.4092 6,146 1313 0.7326
#286

#286 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 %

287 Stony Brook University 39900 53000 0.2477 18,263 1410 0.4904
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

288 Pepperdine University 40200 92400 0.5648 3,553 1378 0.6286
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

288 University of Wyoming 40200 45300 0.1133 8,130 1179 0.9688
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

290 Arkansas State University 40600 41000 0.0098 9,985 1075 0.8226
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

290 Pace University 40600 74800 0.4571 8,038 1260 0.7592
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,038

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

292 Bethel University 41000 46200 0.1112 2,755 1214 0.878
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,755

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

293 Middle Tennessee State University 41100 46000 0.1065 18,042 1140 0.6909
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

294 Butler University 41300 67900 0.3919 4,489 1279 0.8508
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

295 Campbell University 41700 65100 0.36 2,699 1120 0.8718
#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 Susquehanna University 41800 76800 0.4559 2,246 1204 0.8143
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,246

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

297 Immaculata University 42000 47900 0.1233 1,652 1245 0.8576
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

Sticker Price

$47,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

298 Mount Saint Mary's University 42100 79300 0.4686 1,731 1015 0.7313
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$79,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,731

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

299 University of Mount Olive 42300 50400 0.1613 1,944 1075 0.7575
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,944

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

300 University of Maryland-College Park 42600 53600 0.2054 31,133 1463 0.4479
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

301 University of Florida 43200 45700 0.0548 36,573 1399 0.242
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

302 Florida Institute of Technology 43400 68600 0.3664 3,666 1224 0.577
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,666

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

303 Widener University 43600 79400 0.451 2,975 1184 0.7093
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

304 Fairfield University 43700 84300 0.4815 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 87400 0.498 11,049 1283 0.4449
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

305 Union University 43900 66000 0.3351 1,934 1242 0.6041
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union University
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,934

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

307 St. John's University-New York 44400 78000 0.4305 15,640 1249 0.8343
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

15,640

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

308 Quinnipiac University 44800 79200 0.4343 6,557 1245 0.7215
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,557

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

309 Ashland University 45000 56400 0.2022 2,977 1125 0.764
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,977

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

310 Duquesne University 45400 70500 0.3565 5,371 1274 0.8356
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,371

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

311 High Point University 45600 72900 0.3744 5,135 1263 0.7531
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

High Point University
High Point, NC

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,135

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

312 University of Colorado Boulder 46400 57700 0.1959 32,244 1351 0.7808
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

313 Mercer University 46700 63700 0.267 4,690 1273 0.6889
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

314 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1279 0.848
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

315 Purdue University-Main Campus 48600 51200 0.0513 44,819 1327 0.4987
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

44,819

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

316 DePaul University 49100 66000 0.2562 14,188 1254 0.7589
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

317 University of Kentucky 49200 58000 0.1532 25,534 1193 0.9294
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

318 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50800 52900 0.0403 14,504 1149 0.7637
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

319 University of Iowa 51100 53200 0.04 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 0.8946
#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

89.5 %

321 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 33,033 1264 0.8529
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

322 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53700 62800 0.1449 23,920 1397 0.5973
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

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

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,908

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

324 Elon University 57000 68900 0.1728 6,452 1215 0.6635
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

325 University of Missouri-Columbia 57100 59200 0.036 24,449 1256 0.7847
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

326 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58300 64100 0.0905 42,604 1336 0.6056
#326

#326 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 %

327 Auburn University 58500 58500 0 27,907 1324 0.4592
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

328 Howard University 59900 66500 0.0993 11,519 1208 0.4134
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

329 Thiel College 60400 69100 0.1259 833 1065 0.7155
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thiel College
Greenville, PA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

833

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

330 Indiana University-Bloomington 60800 63000 0.0338 38,093 1302 0.7821
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

331 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 61100 63200 0.0332 40,684 1331 0.3915
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

332 Chapman University 62100 91500 0.3215 7,713 1353 0.6543
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$91,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,713

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

333 Fordham University 70000 95100 0.2638 10,582 1406 0.5931
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$95,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,582

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

59.3 %

334 Gonzaga University 70800 76600 0.0757 5,281 1329 0.8169
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$76,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

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

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