Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Journalism Majors

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

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These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Journalism majors who live in Colorado.
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 Colorado.
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 College of the Ozarks 6600 38400 0.8291 1,454 1135 0.1199
#1

#1 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 %

2 Savannah State University 6800 29000 0.7651 2,966 925 0.4614
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

3 Le Moyne-Owen College 7800 21300 0.6332 659 865 0.9923
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Le Moyne-Owen College
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$21,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

659

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

4 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#4

#4 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 %

5 Utah State University 8200 25200 0.6743 25,706 1176 0.9247
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

6 Washington and Lee University 9400 96200 0.9025 1,886 1488 0.1397
#6

#6 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 %

7 University of Richmond 9600 88400 0.8915 3,055 1484 0.222
#7

#7 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 %

8 Eastern Washington University 11500 31200 0.6315 6,952 995 0.9075
#8

#8 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 %

9 California State University-Sacramento 11700 31300 0.6265 28,820 1035 0.9399
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

10 Northeastern State University 11800 22900 0.4838 5,111 1055 0.9959
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,111

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

99.6 %

10 Pikes Peak State College 11800 18700 0.3701 12,556 0 0
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$18,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

12,556

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

12 Boston University 12000 92800 0.8709 18,805 1475 0.1111
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

12 Marshall University 12000 36600 0.6718 9,146 1065 0.9573
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

12 University of Houston 12000 28400 0.5781 39,257 1249 0.7392
#12

#12 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 %

15 Arapahoe Community College 12100 25500 0.5228 15,012 0 0
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

15,012

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

16 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 29200 0.5745 38,040 1418 0.452
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

17 Ohio State University-Main Campus 12500 25700 0.513 46,815 1378 0.6057
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

18 Rust College 13100 25400 0.4847 467 945 0.4867
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rust College
Holly Springs, MS

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

467

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

19 Western Kentucky University 13300 27000 0.5079 14,151 970 0.9387
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

20 Denison University 13800 69300 0.8015 2,394 1412 0.1739
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,394

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

17.4 %

21 Arkansas Tech University 14400 34400 0.5815 8,145 1035 0.9589
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

22 Central Michigan University 14500 37800 0.6157 10,193 1095 0.8982
#22

#22 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 %

22 Northern Illinois University 14500 30400 0.5222 11,348 1070 0.6979
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

24 Miles College 14700 25400 0.4207 1,180 0 0
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miles College
Fairfield, AL

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,180

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

25 Kentucky State University 15000 28900 0.4806 1,793 865 0.9608
#25

#25 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 %

26 Northwest Missouri State University 15100 37700 0.6009 5,241 1095 0.8609
#26

#26 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 %

26 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 15100 29800 0.4928 3,084 1055 0.7533
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,084

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

28 Lehigh University 15400 89600 0.8286 5,911 1436 0.2593
#28

#28 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 %

28 Northeastern University 15400 89900 0.8287 17,432 1490 0.0522
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

17,432

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

30 University of Central Oklahoma 15500 28700 0.46 10,777 1075 0.7812
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

31 Cameron University 15600 16600 0.0603 3,307 0 0
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cameron University
Lawton, OK

Sticker Price

$16,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

3,307

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

32 Middle Georgia State University 15800 20700 0.2363 7,692 1065 0.9968
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,692

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

32 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 15800 38400 0.5882 37,140 1406 0.4237
#32

#32 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 %

34 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 15900 31000 0.4867 8,553 1045 0.8688
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

35 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16400 22400 0.2683 9,351 1195 0.8234
#35

#35 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 %

36 The University of Texas at Austin 16500 28000 0.4111 43,165 1356 0.2664
#36

#36 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 %

37 Eastern Michigan University 16600 36100 0.5401 10,470 1055 0.7964
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

37 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 16600 28200 0.4108 7,353 1085 0.9077
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

39 Missouri State University-Springfield 17200 35400 0.5147 20,584 1134 0.9053
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

39 West Virginia University 17200 40900 0.5792 18,206 1125 0.89
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

41 Sam Houston State University 17300 27000 0.3594 17,787 1030 0.9026
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

42 Northwestern Oklahoma State University 17400 28000 0.3786 1,787 980 0.6545
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,787

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

43 Texas A&M University-College Station 17500 29900 0.4169 60,710 1278 0.5743
#43

#43 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 %

44 Salem State University 17700 28500 0.3789 4,867 1075 0.9588
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

44 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#44

#44 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 %

46 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 18000 21900 0.1783 10,084 1055 0.8572
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$21,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,084

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

47 Central Connecticut State University 18100 34000 0.4671 8,170 1075 0.7333
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

47 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 18100 22800 0.2064 11,994 1090 0.865
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

49 Texas Tech University 18500 27100 0.3179 32,580 1200 0.7265
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

49 University of Mississippi 18500 45000 0.5893 21,585 1182 0.9658
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

49 Youngstown State University 18500 34000 0.4559 9,400 1115 0.8445
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

52 Simpson College 18700 60500 0.6906 1,235 1430 0.8622
#52

#52 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 %

53 University of Nebraska at Kearney 18800 34100 0.4492 4,213 1124 0.8949
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,213

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

54 Quincy University 18900 57800 0.6728 1,072 1115 0.5093
#54

#54 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 %

55 Campbellsville University 19000 43200 0.5596 6,848 1075 0.7974
#55

#55 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 %

56 California State University-Los Angeles 19800 38000 0.479 19,586 965 0.9125
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

56 Stillman College 19800 30300 0.3465 731 865 0.6225
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

731

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

58 Pennsylvania Western University 19900 29000 0.3143 7,586 1045 0.9433
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

59 Loyola University New Orleans 20100 72100 0.721 3,007 1155 0.9305
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

3,007

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

60 Eastern Illinois University 20200 28100 0.2802 6,785 985 0.6535
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

61 Ohio University-Main Campus 20300 23200 0.125 20,444 1209 0.8499
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

61 University of Southern California 20300 75900 0.7329 20,630 1492 0.0981
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

63 Our Lady of the Lake University 20600 52900 0.6104 1,108 990 0.6578
#63

#63 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 %

63 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 20600 57800 0.6431 1,932 1193 0.9278
#63

#63 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 %

63 SUNY Buffalo State University 20600 39900 0.484 5,255 1109 0.7295
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,255

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

66 Central State University 20800 24700 0.1577 2,665 885 0.9861
#66

#66 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 %

66 Husson University 20800 42900 0.5156 2,763 1174 0.8095
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Husson University
Bangor, ME

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,763

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

68 Malone University 20900 57100 0.6344 992 1075 0.7586
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Malone University
Canton, OH

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

992

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

69 University of Nebraska at Omaha 21000 27800 0.2442 11,756 1124 0.8698
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

70 University of Memphis 21100 29600 0.2875 15,770 1075 0.7203
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

71 Louisiana Christian University 21500 26000 0.1733 763 1065 0.7719
#71

#71 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 %

72 Louisiana Tech University 21600 26100 0.1726 10,881 1189 0.864
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

10,881

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

73 South Dakota State University 21900 25200 0.1301 10,719 1120 0.9834
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,719

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

74 Austin Peay State University 22000 35900 0.3872 8,926 1075 0.9641
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

75 Grand Valley State University 22100 35900 0.3849 19,002 1084 0.8302
#75

#75 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 %

75 Lincoln University 22100 24900 0.1124 1,926 0 0
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

77 Lake Erie College 22200 62000 0.6421 941 1075 0.7036
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

941

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

77 The University of Olivet 22200 55600 0.6011 932 1025 0.8325
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Olivet
Olivet, MI

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

932

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

79 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 22400 43200 0.4816 3,825 1175 0.7841
#79

#79 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 %

80 California State University-Chico 22500 27000 0.1664 13,792 1075 0.9272
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

81 Augustana College 22700 72800 0.688 2,522 1163 0.6268
#81

#81 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 %

82 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3772 8,738 1079 0.948
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,738

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

83 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 23200 26200 0.1156 3,825 990 0.7572
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

83 Northern Arizona University 23200 34100 0.322 22,990 1090 0.8961
#83

#83 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 %

83 Oklahoma City University 23200 64400 0.6399 1,514 1174 0.7702
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,514

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

83 Robert Morris University 23200 58000 0.6011 4,325 1145 0.8989
#83

#83 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 %

83 San Jose State University 23200 41100 0.4356 28,008 1124 0.8461
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

88 Bob Jones University 23300 41500 0.4383 2,312 1149 0.8616
#88

#88 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 %

89 North Central University 23500 43900 0.4649 759 1075 0.9898
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

759

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

90 West Texas A & M University 23600 29200 0.1916 6,926 1060 0.9868
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,926

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

91 Langston University 23800 43100 0.4473 1,742 0 0
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Langston University
Langston, OK

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

92 Dominican University 23900 56000 0.5728 2,690 1005 0.9032
#92

#92 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 %

93 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,853 990 0.6652
#93

#93 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 %

94 Abilene Christian University 24300 59000 0.5877 3,263 1189 0.6603
#94

#94 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 %

94 Saint Ambrose University 24300 55400 0.561 1,939 1085 0.7733
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,939

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

96 Bradley University 24400 50800 0.5196 3,596 1223 0.7676
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

96 Front Range Community College 24400 31400 0.2228 21,970 0 0
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

21,970

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

96 University of Kansas 24400 43000 0.432 22,085 1176 0.9348
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

99 Franklin College 24900 61800 0.5962 931 1150 0.698
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin College
Franklin, IN

Sticker Price

$61,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

931

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

100 Lewis University 25000 57700 0.5665 4,326 1099 0.7129
#100

#100 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 %

101 American University 25100 81600 0.6926 7,476 1375 0.6196
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,476

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

62.0 %

101 Drury University 25100 52900 0.5254 1,391 1228 0.5758
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drury University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,391

Est. Median SAT

1,228

Acceptance Rate

57.6 %

101 Johnson University 25100 31300 0.2004 746 1070 0.6511
#101

#101 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 %

104 Point Park University 25200 57000 0.5582 2,337 1140 0.9691
#104

#104 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 %

105 Doane University 25400 71000 0.6426 1,315 1125 0.9801
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Doane University
Crete, NE

Sticker Price

$71,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,315

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

98.0 %

106 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 25500 37900 0.3269 5,661 1085 0.982
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,661

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

107 University of Minnesota-Crookston 25600 28600 0.106 2,612 1095 0.8786
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Crookston
Crookston, MN

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,612

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

108 Evangel University 25800 40900 0.3696 1,511 1180 0.7161
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,511

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

108 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25800 34900 0.2611 4,371 1084 0.865
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

110 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 25900 34900 0.2577 1,817 905 0.4118
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

1,817

Est. Median SAT

905

Acceptance Rate

41.2 %

111 Concordia College at Moorhead 26000 50500 0.4853 1,864 1160 0.6265
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,864

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

111 Minnesota State University Moorhead 26000 28300 0.0806 3,375 1090 0.5876
#111

#111 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 %

113 Dordt University 26200 52500 0.5007 1,716 1205 0.6847
#113

#113 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 %

113 Messiah University 26200 54300 0.5172 2,618 1241 0.7897
#113

#113 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 %

113 Seattle Pacific University 26200 70000 0.6257 1,776 1180 0.834
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$70,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,776

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

116 Ball State University 26400 26400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#116

#116 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 %

117 University of Southern Mississippi 26500 26500 0 10,193 1181 0.9912
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

118 Georgia Southern University 26600 26800 0.0075 23,541 1065 0.8789
#118

#118 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 %

118 University of Arkansas 26600 28900 0.079 28,859 1179 0.743
#118

#118 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 %

118 University of La Verne 26600 67300 0.6044 3,050 1109 0.7117
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,050

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

121 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 26700 36800 0.2746 14,783 1124 0.8096
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

121 Flagler College 26700 61200 0.5636 2,409 1090 0.8076
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

121 Wingate University 26700 65000 0.5891 2,673 1100 0.9113
#121

#121 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 %

124 St Bonaventure University 26800 61200 0.562 2,042 1189 0.8165
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,042

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

125 Troy University 26900 34700 0.2248 10,222 1090 0.9604
#125

#125 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 %

125 University of Idaho 26900 30600 0.1211 9,574 1119 0.7553
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

127 Keystone College 27000 36000 0.25 894 1020 0.848
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

894

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

127 University of Central Arkansas 27000 31200 0.137 8,268 1110 0.8949
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

129 University of Arizona 27100 37700 0.2815 44,848 1233 0.8614
#129

#129 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 %

130 California State University-Northridge 27300 36500 0.254 32,756 1005 0.9345
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

130 Kansas State University 27300 30400 0.104 15,650 1164 0.8169
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

132 Kennesaw State University 27400 27400 0 42,760 1120 0.6919
#132

#132 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 %

133 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,450 1044 0.9518
#133

#133 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 %

134 Murray State University 27600 32400 0.1477 7,851 1115 0.8568
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

7,851

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

134 Rider University 27600 60600 0.5443 3,145 1233 0.7864
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,145

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

136 Canisius University 27700 54700 0.4939 1,724 1186 0.7236
#136

#136 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 %

136 North Dakota State University 27700 30400 0.0882 9,762 1110 0.9496
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

138 Norfolk State University 27800 40100 0.3065 5,410 935 0.8777
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,410

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

138 Syracuse University 27800 83100 0.6653 15,957 1363 0.4592
#138

#138 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 %

140 Fairmont State University 27900 32200 0.1336 3,088 970 0.9862
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,088

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

140 Oral Roberts University 27900 52700 0.4704 5,017 1214 0.989
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

140 Wichita State University 27900 39800 0.3007 13,313 1073 0.9395
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

143 Texas State University 28000 28000 0 36,236 1100 0.8932
#143

#143 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 %

143 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 28000 32800 0.1459 19,701 1214 0.8749
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

145 Chestnut Hill College 28100 60100 0.5323 868 995 0.7446
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

868

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

146 Oakland University 28200 39300 0.2823 12,587 1130 0.8784
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

146 The University of Montana 28200 28200 0 7,891 1225 0.9586
#146

#146 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 %

148 Marietta College 28300 62200 0.5459 1,023 1075 0.7931
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marietta College
Marietta, OH

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,023

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

149 Grace College and Theological Seminary 28500 41800 0.3167 1,795 1130 0.8215
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grace College and Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,795

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

149 Knox College 28500 68800 0.5857 1,136 1281 0.7079
#149

#149 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 %

151 Iowa State University 28600 43300 0.3398 25,628 1207 0.8866
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

151 Webster University 28600 54700 0.4774 2,322 1109 0.8623
#151

#151 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 %

153 Elmhurst University 28800 67000 0.5704 3,213 1148 0.7364
#153

#153 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 %

153 Western Illinois University 28800 31000 0.0734 4,525 1015 0.7118
#153

#153 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 %

155 New England College 28900 65800 0.5608 1,032 930 0.9213
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England College
Henniker, NH

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,032

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

156 Milligan University 29000 55900 0.4815 865 1200 0.7229
#156

#156 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 %

156 Southern Methodist University 29000 90100 0.6781 7,285 1423 0.6335
#156

#156 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 %

158 Creighton University 29200 68000 0.5709 4,377 1328 0.7975
#158

#158 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 %

158 University of North Texas 29200 37400 0.2191 34,458 1114 0.7223
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

158 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29200 34000 0.1413 30,187 1292 0.6015
#158

#158 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 %

161 Huntington University 29300 44300 0.3384 1,588 1055 0.7564
#161

#161 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 %

162 Marquette University 29400 63800 0.5393 8,045 1309 0.8134
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

162 Northern Kentucky University 29400 32100 0.0842 10,163 1090 0.6765
#162

#162 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 %

164 Morgan State University 29500 41900 0.2962 9,027 965 0.8223
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

165 Southern Adventist University 29700 46900 0.3665 2,929 1134 0.655
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,929

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

166 Gannon University 29800 52900 0.4371 2,768 1133 0.7416
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,133

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

167 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#167

#167 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 %

168 University of West Georgia 30200 46800 0.3546 9,103 1040 0.5161
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

9,103

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

169 Rochester Institute of Technology 30300 78100 0.6118 14,267 1381 0.6693
#169

#169 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 %

169 University of Hawaii at Manoa 30300 38400 0.2109 15,375 1103 0.866
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

171 Oklahoma Baptist University 30400 54700 0.4443 1,427 1025 0.4941
#171

#171 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 %

172 Dominican University of California 30500 69200 0.5595 1,114 1255 0.835
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,114

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

173 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 30600 39200 0.2197 12,507 1010 0.8897
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

174 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 30700 38500 0.2027 7,890 1110 0.2056
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

174 Palm Beach Atlantic University 30700 69000 0.5544 3,312 1094 0.8199
#174

#174 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 %

176 Bennett College 30800 43500 0.2922 180 940 0.5066
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennett College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

180

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

177 California State University-Long Beach 30900 38900 0.2058 36,082 1135 0.4627
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

177 Oklahoma Christian University 30900 45000 0.3121 2,098 1129 0.9654
#177

#177 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 %

177 San Francisco State University 30900 47700 0.3523 19,444 1035 0.9644
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

180 Siena Heights University 31000 46300 0.3303 1,628 980 0.689
#180

#180 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 %

181 Taylor University 31100 59100 0.4738 2,503 1229 0.7353
#181

#181 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 %

182 San Diego State University 31200 36100 0.1357 35,782 1208 0.3619
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

183 Mercer University 31300 63700 0.5089 4,690 1273 0.6889
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

184 Hampton University 31400 54800 0.427 3,728 947 0.6225
#184

#184 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 %

185 Missouri Baptist University 31500 53800 0.414 4,958 843 0.686
#185

#185 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 %

186 Angelo State University 31600 35400 0.1068 9,702 1055 0.8301
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

9,702

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

187 University of Southern Indiana 31700 41800 0.2433 7,600 1145 0.9581
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

188 Baylor University 31800 70300 0.5475 14,915 1321 0.5128
#188

#188 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 %

188 Grand View University 31800 58100 0.4525 1,500 1020 0.9909
#188

#188 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 %

188 Mount Saint Mary College 31800 68600 0.5364 2,141 1153 0.8888
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,141

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

191 Ithaca College 31900 72500 0.5599 4,268 1314 0.6901
#191

#191 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 %

191 The College of New Jersey 31900 45400 0.2971 7,435 1248 0.6229
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

193 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 32000 49500 0.3539 1,813 1109 0.9484
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,813

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

194 Azusa Pacific University 32200 66600 0.5162 2,759 1189 0.8843
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Sticker Price

$66,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,759

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

195 University of Scranton 32300 78700 0.5891 3,613 1250 0.8123
#195

#195 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 %

196 Belmont University 32400 69900 0.5371 7,175 1273 0.9528
#196

#196 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 %

196 SUNY Brockport 32400 35800 0.095 5,816 1195 0.7068
#196

#196 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 %

198 Berry College 32500 60900 0.4666 2,254 1219 0.64
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

198 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 32500 43100 0.2461 22,033 1321 0.3132
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

22,033

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

31.3 %

198 Lipscomb University 32500 57800 0.4373 3,336 1260 0.6773
#198

#198 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 %

198 University of Nevada-Reno 32500 32500 0 19,117 1134 0.7371
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

202 The University of Tampa 32600 56900 0.4267 10,598 1185 0.4034
#202

#202 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 %

203 Samford University 32700 64600 0.4939 4,210 1199 0.8236
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

204 Roosevelt University 32800 47600 0.3124 2,868 1049 0.9716
#204

#204 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 %

205 North Central College 32900 64900 0.4931 2,454 1203 0.7733
#205

#205 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 %

206 State University of New York at Oswego 33000 40200 0.1792 5,517 1180 0.8055
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

206 Suffolk University 33000 70300 0.5305 4,326 1209 0.8233
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

208 University of Rhode Island 33200 46400 0.2842 14,376 1148 0.7216
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

209 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,254 1080 0.8955
#209

#209 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 %

210 California Baptist University 33400 65600 0.4908 8,417 1070 0.8488
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

210 SUNY at Purchase College 33400 38300 0.1278 3,257 1294 0.7405
#210

#210 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 %

212 Harding University 33500 47800 0.2987 3,536 1184 0.7052
#212

#212 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 %

212 University of Denver 33500 76300 0.5609 6,614 1347 0.7781
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,300

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,614

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

214 Drake University 33600 68500 0.5089 2,585 1259 0.6385
#214

#214 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 %

215 Elizabethtown College 33700 55300 0.3907 1,903 1214 0.7787
#215

#215 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 %

215 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5881 11,677 1430 0.4709
#215

#215 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 %

217 Spring Arbor University 33900 52700 0.3564 1,139 1124 0.5152
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,139

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

51.5 %

217 University of Minnesota Duluth 33900 38700 0.1237 8,426 1235 0.8875
#217

#217 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 %

219 SUNY at Fredonia 34000 39600 0.1416 2,771 1258 0.777
#219

#219 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 %

220 Gardner-Webb University 34100 50400 0.3235 1,861 1110 0.7721
#220

#220 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 %

220 Illinois Institute of Technology 34100 75200 0.5467 3,135 1307 0.5493
#220

#220 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 %

220 University of St Thomas 34100 70300 0.5152 6,270 1299 0.8536
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

223 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 34200 41000 0.1656 22,364 1159 0.7504
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

224 Sacred Heart University 34500 67500 0.4892 7,204 950 0.6536
#224

#224 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 %

224 Texas Southern University 34500 42500 0.1883 6,844 915 0.9691
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,844

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

226 Trevecca Nazarene University 34600 50900 0.32 1,903 1085 0.6944
#226

#226 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 %

227 Southeastern University 34700 60500 0.4262 10,172 1110 0.5298
#227

#227 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 %

228 Asbury University 34800 49100 0.2908 1,789 1197 0.634
#228

#228 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 %

229 Coastal Carolina University 34900 45100 0.2259 10,811 1145 0.7527
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

10,811

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

230 Mount Mercy University 35400 61200 0.4216 1,139 1110 0.8252
#230

#230 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 %

230 Temple University 35400 56400 0.3724 21,457 1135 0.8041
#230

#230 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 %

232 Roger Williams University 35600 63700 0.4413 4,038 1235 0.8771
#232

#232 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 %

233 State University of New York at New Paltz 35700 35700 0 6,862 1260 0.6161
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

234 Baldwin Wallace University 35900 66100 0.4571 2,862 1203 0.757
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$66,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

235 Dean College 36100 72900 0.5045 1,092 1015 0.7371
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dean College
Franklin, MA

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,092

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

236 North Greenville University 36200 46500 0.221 2,020 1164 0.6667
#236

#236 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 %

236 Siena College 36200 65100 0.444 3,467 1254 0.6902
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena College
Loudonville, NY

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,467

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

236 Tennessee Technological University 36200 38500 0.0592 9,187 1163 0.7613
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

239 Western Washington University 36300 36300 0 13,752 1272 0.9325
#239

#239 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 %

240 University of Northern Colorado 36400 39100 0.0691 6,480 1085 0.8585
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

241 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 36600 41600 0.1202 65,450 1203 0.8989
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

241 Eckerd College 36600 75100 0.5126 1,893 1255 0.758
#241

#241 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 %

243 Georgia State University 36700 45400 0.1917 27,415 1080 0.5544
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

27,415

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

244 Newberry College 36800 51100 0.2795 1,481 1010 0.8979
#244

#244 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 %

245 Concordia University-Wisconsin 36900 57000 0.3528 2,401 1209 0.782
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon, WI

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,401

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

245 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 36900 37100 0.0054 5,939 1065 0.5878
#245

#245 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 %

247 California State University-Fresno 37000 43800 0.1554 21,954 995 0.9526
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

248 University of Connecticut 37100 53600 0.3081 20,056 1329 0.5239
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

249 Indiana University-Southeast 37500 40800 0.0805 3,276 1090 0.8446
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

249 Marymount Manhattan College 37500 69900 0.4635 1,601 1224 0.8261
#249

#249 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 %

251 Benedictine College 37600 50800 0.2599 2,403 1241 0.9812
#251

#251 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 %

252 Queens University of Charlotte 38200 68200 0.4396 1,225 1208 0.6208
#252

#252 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 %

253 Hofstra University 38300 76900 0.5019 6,581 1328 0.6808
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

253 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38300 53100 0.2786 30,564 1302 0.416
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

255 Oakwood University 38500 43300 0.1105 1,177 1005 0.4522
#255

#255 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 %

256 Southern Connecticut State University 38600 52900 0.2704 7,252 1005 0.9147
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

257 Pacific University 38800 74900 0.4816 1,589 1106 0.8956
#257

#257 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 %

258 Long Island University 38900 60000 0.3518 12,072 1229 0.8616
#258

#258 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 %

258 Loyola University Chicago 38900 74100 0.4749 12,538 1303 0.816
#258

#258 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 %

260 Bloomfield College of Montclair State University 39000 46600 0.163 799 865 0.6974
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
Bloomfield, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

799

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

261 Seton Hall University 39600 67400 0.4122 6,146 1313 0.7326
#261

#261 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 %

262 Stony Brook University 39700 53000 0.2506 18,263 1410 0.4904
#262

#262 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 %

262 University of Central Florida 39700 39700 0 59,552 1280 0.4011
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

59,552

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

262 University of South Alabama 39700 39700 0 9,241 1140 0.7096
#262

#262 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 %

265 Rutgers University-Newark 39800 57900 0.3125 7,989 1159 0.7136
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$57,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

266 University of Wyoming 40000 45300 0.1166 8,130 1179 0.9688
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

267 University of Maine 40100 45200 0.1129 9,601 1205 0.9664
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

268 Arkansas State University 40400 41000 0.0146 9,985 1075 0.8226
#268

#268 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 %

269 Saint Mary's College of California 40500 81500 0.5029 1,954 1175 0.8653
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA

Sticker Price

$81,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,954

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

270 Appalachian State University 40600 40600 0 19,560 1190 0.9014
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

270 Washington State University 40600 56300 0.28 21,455 1125 0.8664
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

270 Wayne State University 40600 46200 0.1212 16,012 1174 0.8116
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

16,012

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

273 Bethel University 40700 46000 0.1149 2,755 1214 0.878
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,755

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

274 Pace University 40800 74800 0.4544 8,038 1260 0.7592
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,038

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

275 Butler University 41100 67900 0.3949 4,489 1279 0.8508
#275

#275 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 %

276 Immaculata University 41600 47900 0.1316 1,652 1245 0.8576
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

Sticker Price

$47,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

276 Middle Tennessee State University 41600 46000 0.0956 18,042 1140 0.6909
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

278 Montclair State University 41900 46600 0.1009 18,712 1058 0.8789
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

279 Susquehanna University 42100 76800 0.452 2,246 1204 0.8143
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,246

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

279 University of Mount Olive 42100 50400 0.1643 1,944 1075 0.7575
#279

#279 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 %

281 Mount Saint Mary's University 42900 80700 0.4683 1,731 1015 0.7313
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$80,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,731

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

282 University of Florida 43100 45700 0.057 36,573 1399 0.242
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

283 University of Maryland-College Park 43200 53600 0.1942 31,133 1463 0.4479
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

284 Florida Institute of Technology 43300 68600 0.3686 3,666 1224 0.577
#284

#284 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 %

285 Radford University 43500 45700 0.0499 6,161 1070 0.8953
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

285 Widener University 43500 79400 0.4523 2,975 1184 0.7093
#285

#285 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 %

287 Texas Christian University 43700 87400 0.5002 11,049 1283 0.4449
#287

#287 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 %

288 Union University 43800 66000 0.3374 1,934 1242 0.6041
#288

#288 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 %

288 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43800 57100 0.2328 23,329 1239 0.766
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

290 Campbell University 44000 68700 0.3604 2,699 1120 0.8718
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,699

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

291 St. John's University-New York 44500 78000 0.4292 15,640 1249 0.8343
#291

#291 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 %

292 Ashland University 44900 56400 0.204 2,977 1125 0.764
#292

#292 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 %

292 Quinnipiac University 44900 79200 0.433 6,557 1245 0.7215
#292

#292 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 %

294 Duquesne University 45200 70500 0.3586 5,371 1274 0.8356
#294

#294 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 %

294 High Point University 45200 72900 0.3799 5,135 1263 0.7531
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

High Point University
High Point, NC

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,135

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

296 Georgia College & State University 45500 52400 0.1317 6,006 1165 0.7823
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

297 Illinois State University 45800 49100 0.0668 19,107 1120 0.8815
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

298 University of Georgia 45900 51600 0.1108 32,399 1382 0.377
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

299 Fairfield University 46000 84300 0.4542 5,391 1350 0.3329
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,391

Est. Median SAT

1,350

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

300 University of Colorado Boulder 46700 57700 0.1907 32,244 1351 0.7808
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

301 Biola University 47000 71200 0.34 3,481 1268 0.7435
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

302 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59700 0.2122 37,985 1390 0.5815
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

303 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1279 0.848
#303

#303 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 %

304 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,908 1139 0.8402
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,908

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

305 Purdue University-Main Campus 48500 51200 0.0543 44,819 1327 0.4987
#305

#305 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 %

306 University at Albany 48900 48900 0 12,666 1223 0.691
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

12,666

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

307 University of Kentucky 49000 58000 0.1561 25,534 1193 0.9294
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

308 DePaul University 49200 66000 0.2547 14,188 1254 0.7589
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

309 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50600 52900 0.0431 14,504 1149 0.7637
#309

#309 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 %

310 University of Iowa 50900 53200 0.0429 22,738 1208 0.8362
#310

#310 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 %

311 Chapman University 51300 93100 0.449 7,713 1353 0.6543
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,713

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

311 Point Loma Nazarene University 51300 68600 0.2519 3,246 1290 0.8368
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,246

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

313 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 52900 61200 0.1353 26,221 1204 0.8854
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

314 Columbia College Chicago 53200 68600 0.2246 5,422 0 0.8946
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

5,422

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

314 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53200 61000 0.1291 41,303 1338 0.7975
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

316 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 33,033 1264 0.8529
#316

#316 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 %

317 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,100 1219 0.7766
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

317 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53600 62800 0.1465 23,920 1397 0.5973
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

319 Emerson College 54500 82600 0.3402 3,908 1359 0.5131
#319

#319 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 %

320 The University of Alabama 55700 55800 0.0018 34,389 1284 0.7665
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

321 Elon University 55900 68900 0.1888 6,452 1215 0.6635
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

322 University of Missouri-Columbia 56900 59200 0.0385 24,449 1256 0.7847
#322

#322 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 %

323 Miami University-Oxford 57400 57400 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

324 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58200 64100 0.092 42,604 1336 0.6056
#324

#324 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 %

325 Auburn University 58500 58500 0 27,907 1324 0.4592
#325

#325 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 %

326 Howard University 60000 66500 0.0978 11,519 1208 0.4134
#326

#326 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 %

327 Thiel College 60500 69100 0.1244 833 1065 0.7155
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thiel College
Greenville, PA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

833

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

328 Indiana University-Bloomington 60700 63000 0.0362 38,093 1302 0.7821
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

329 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 61000 63200 0.0348 40,684 1331 0.3915
#329

#329 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 %

330 Pepperdine University 62200 94600 0.3425 3,553 1378 0.6286
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

331 University of Oregon 66700 68900 0.0331 20,622 1250 0.883
#331

#331 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 %

332 Fordham University 69600 95100 0.268 10,582 1406 0.5931
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$95,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,582

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

59.3 %

333 Gonzaga University 70600 76600 0.0783 5,281 1329 0.8169
#333

#333 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 %

334 University of California-Irvine 72000 75600 0.0476 30,204 1333 0.2857
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

335 Loyola Marymount University 74600 95500 0.2187 7,273 1353 0.4508
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$95,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

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

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