Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Journalism Majors

Most Affordable Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Communication, Colleges in Iowa for 2026

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These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Journalism majors who live in Iowa.
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 Iowa.
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 6900 29000 0.7616 2,966 925 0.4614
#2

#2 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 %

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 Washington and Lee University 9400 96200 0.9025 1,886 1488 0.1397
#5

#5 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 %

6 University of Richmond 9500 88400 0.8926 3,055 1484 0.222
#6

#6 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 %

7 Utah State University 9700 26700 0.6361 25,706 1176 0.9247
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

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 30700 0.6186 28,820 1035 0.9399
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

10 Marshall University 11900 36600 0.6745 9,146 1065 0.9573
#10

#10 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 %

10 Northeastern State University 11900 22900 0.4794 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 %

12 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 12400 24900 0.5012 5,661 1085 0.982
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,661

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

13 Boston University 12600 92800 0.8644 18,805 1475 0.1111
#13

#13 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 %

14 Rust College 13100 25400 0.4847 467 945 0.4867
#14

#14 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 %

15 Western Kentucky University 13200 27000 0.5127 14,151 970 0.9387
#15

#15 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 %

16 Denison University 13600 69300 0.8037 2,394 1412 0.1739
#16

#16 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 %

17 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 50700 0.7294 38,040 1418 0.452
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$50,700

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

18 University of Houston 13900 22000 0.3675 39,257 1249 0.7392
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

19 Arkansas Tech University 14300 34400 0.5844 8,145 1035 0.9589
#19

#19 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 %

20 Central Michigan University 14400 37800 0.6183 10,193 1095 0.8982
#20

#20 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 %

20 Northern Illinois University 14400 30400 0.5268 11,348 1070 0.6979
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

22 Miles College 14600 25400 0.4246 1,180 0 0
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miles College
Fairfield, AL

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,180

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

23 Kentucky State University 15000 28900 0.4806 1,793 865 0.9608
#23

#23 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 %

24 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 15100 29800 0.4928 3,084 1055 0.7533
#24

#24 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 %

25 Austin Peay State University 15200 29100 0.478 8,926 1075 0.9641
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

25 Northeastern University 15200 89900 0.8309 17,432 1490 0.0522
#25

#25 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 %

27 Coastal Carolina University 15500 27200 0.4302 10,811 1145 0.7527
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,811

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

27 University of Central Oklahoma 15500 28700 0.46 10,777 1075 0.7812
#27

#27 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 %

29 Cameron University 15600 16600 0.0603 3,307 0 0
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cameron University
Lawton, OK

Sticker Price

$16,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

3,307

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

29 Lehigh University 15600 89600 0.8263 5,911 1436 0.2593
#29

#29 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 %

29 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 38800 0.5992 5,241 1095 0.8609
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

32 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 15700 31000 0.4932 8,553 1045 0.8688
#32

#32 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 %

33 Sam Houston State University 15800 30300 0.4782 17,787 1030 0.9026
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

34 Eastern Michigan University 16500 36100 0.542 10,470 1055 0.7964
#34

#34 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 %

34 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 16500 28200 0.4144 7,353 1085 0.9077
#34

#34 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 %

36 West Virginia University 17100 40900 0.5816 18,206 1125 0.89
#36

#36 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 %

37 Missouri State University-Springfield 17200 35400 0.5147 20,584 1134 0.9053
#37

#37 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 %

38 Northwestern Oklahoma State University 17400 28000 0.3786 1,787 980 0.6545
#38

#38 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 %

39 Texas A&M University-College Station 17500 29900 0.4159 60,710 1278 0.5743
#39

#39 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 %

40 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#40

#40 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 %

41 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 17800 21900 0.1875 10,084 1055 0.8572
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$21,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,084

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

42 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 17900 22800 0.2152 11,994 1090 0.865
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

43 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 18100 25300 0.285 1,817 905 0.4118
#43

#43 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 %

44 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 18200 39000 0.5345 37,985 1390 0.5815
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

45 Simpson College 18600 60100 0.6901 1,235 1430 0.8622
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,235

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

46 University of Nebraska at Kearney 18700 34100 0.4522 4,213 1124 0.8949
#46

#46 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 %

47 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 18800 32000 0.4129 3,825 1175 0.7841
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

48 Quincy University 18900 57800 0.6728 1,072 1115 0.5093
#48

#48 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 %

49 Campbellsville University 19100 43200 0.5573 6,848 1075 0.7974
#49

#49 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 %

50 University of Mississippi 19500 27000 0.2777 21,585 1182 0.9658
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

51 SUNY at Purchase College 19700 28000 0.2959 3,257 1294 0.7405
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,257

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

52 California State University-Los Angeles 19800 38000 0.479 19,586 965 0.9125
#52

#52 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 %

52 Stillman College 19800 30300 0.3465 731 865 0.6225
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

731

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

54 Central Connecticut State University 19900 29500 0.3253 8,170 1075 0.7333
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

54 Wichita State University 19900 29800 0.3339 13,313 1073 0.9395
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

56 Loyola University New Orleans 20000 72100 0.7224 3,007 1155 0.9305
#56

#56 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 %

56 Youngstown State University 20000 34000 0.4118 9,400 1115 0.8445
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

58 University of Southern California 20100 75900 0.7356 20,630 1492 0.0981
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

59 Eastern Illinois University 20200 28100 0.2827 6,785 985 0.6535
#59

#59 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 %

60 University of Hawaii at Manoa 20300 32300 0.3713 15,375 1103 0.866
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

61 Ohio University-Main Campus 20500 23200 0.1164 20,444 1209 0.8499
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

61 SUNY Buffalo State University 20500 39900 0.4865 5,255 1109 0.7295
#61

#61 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 %

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 %

64 Husson University 20700 42900 0.5179 2,763 1174 0.8095
#64

#64 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 %

64 Malone University 20700 57100 0.6379 992 1075 0.7586
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Malone University
Canton, OH

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

992

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

66 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 20800 57800 0.6408 1,932 1193 0.9278
#66

#66 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 %

67 Central State University 20900 24700 0.1537 2,665 885 0.9861
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,665

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

67 University of Nebraska at Omaha 20900 27600 0.2431 11,756 1124 0.8698
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

69 University of Memphis 21000 29600 0.2909 15,770 1075 0.7203
#69

#69 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 %

70 Louisiana Christian University 21500 26000 0.1733 763 1065 0.7719
#70

#70 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 %

70 Louisiana Tech University 21500 26100 0.1764 10,881 1189 0.864
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,881

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

72 Grand Valley State University 22100 35900 0.3849 19,002 1084 0.8302
#72

#72 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 %

72 Lake Erie College 22100 62000 0.6437 941 1075 0.7036
#72

#72 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 %

72 South Dakota State University 22100 25200 0.1249 10,719 1120 0.9834
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

10,719

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

75 The University of Olivet 22200 55600 0.6011 932 1025 0.8325
#75

#75 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 %

76 California State University-Chico 22400 31000 0.2771 13,792 1075 0.9272
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

76 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 22400 22400 0 9,351 1195 0.8234
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,351

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

78 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.6867 2,522 1163 0.6268
#78

#78 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 %

79 Oklahoma City University 23000 64400 0.643 1,514 1174 0.7702
#79

#79 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 %

80 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.3737 8,738 1079 0.948
#80

#80 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 %

80 San Jose State University 23100 41100 0.4381 28,008 1124 0.8461
#80

#80 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 %

82 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 23300 26200 0.1107 3,825 990 0.7572
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

82 Robert Morris University 23300 58000 0.5988 4,325 1145 0.8989
#82

#82 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 %

84 Bob Jones University 23400 41500 0.4368 2,312 1149 0.8616
#84

#84 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 %

85 North Central University 23500 43900 0.4649 759 1075 0.9898
#85

#85 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 %

85 West Texas A & M University 23500 29200 0.195 6,926 1060 0.9868
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,926

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

87 Langston University 23700 43100 0.4496 1,742 0 0
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Langston University
Langston, OK

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

88 Washington State University 23800 38700 0.3863 21,455 1125 0.8664
#88

#88 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 %

89 Dominican University 24100 56000 0.5705 2,690 1005 0.9032
#89

#89 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 %

90 Abilene Christian University 24300 59000 0.5877 3,263 1189 0.6603
#90

#90 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 %

90 Bradley University 24300 50800 0.5216 3,596 1223 0.7676
#90

#90 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 %

90 Saint Ambrose University 24300 54900 0.5571 1,939 1085 0.7733
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,939

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

93 University of Kansas 24400 43000 0.4336 22,085 1176 0.9348
#93

#93 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 %

94 Northern Kentucky University 24600 32100 0.2338 10,163 1090 0.6765
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

95 Lewis University 24800 57700 0.57 4,326 1099 0.7129
#95

#95 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 %

96 American University 24900 81600 0.695 7,476 1375 0.6196
#96

#96 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 %

97 Franklin College 25000 61800 0.5948 931 1150 0.698
#97

#97 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 %

97 Pennsylvania Western University 25000 34400 0.273 7,586 1045 0.9433
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

99 Johnson University 25200 31300 0.1963 746 1070 0.6511
#99

#99 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 %

99 Point Park University 25200 57000 0.5582 2,337 1140 0.9691
#99

#99 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 %

101 Doane University 25300 71000 0.644 1,315 1125 0.9801
#101

#101 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 %

101 Drury University 25300 52900 0.5216 1,391 1228 0.5758
#101

#101 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 %

103 Northern Arizona University 25600 43200 0.4082 22,990 1090 0.8961
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

104 Evangel University 25700 40900 0.372 1,511 1180 0.7161
#104

#104 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 %

104 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25700 34900 0.2639 4,371 1084 0.865
#104

#104 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 %

104 University of Minnesota-Crookston 25700 28600 0.1015 2,612 1095 0.8786
#104

#104 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 %

107 Concordia College at Moorhead 26000 50500 0.4839 1,864 1160 0.6265
#107

#107 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 %

107 Seattle Pacific University 26000 70000 0.6286 1,776 1180 0.834
#107

#107 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 %

109 Messiah University 26100 54300 0.5191 2,618 1241 0.7897
#109

#109 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 %

109 Minnesota State University Moorhead 26100 28300 0.076 3,375 1090 0.5876
#109

#109 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 %

109 Salem State University 26100 43200 0.3961 4,867 1075 0.9588
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

112 Dordt University 26200 51400 0.4913 1,716 1205 0.6847
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,716

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

113 Ball State University 26400 26400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#113

#113 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 %

114 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 26500 36800 0.28 14,783 1124 0.8096
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

114 University of Southern Mississippi 26500 26500 0 10,193 1181 0.9912
#114

#114 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 %

116 Flagler College 26600 61200 0.5652 2,409 1090 0.8076
#116

#116 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 %

116 Georgia Southern University 26600 26800 0.0075 23,541 1065 0.8789
#116

#116 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 Iowa State University 26700 43300 0.3829 25,628 1207 0.8866
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

118 St Bonaventure University 26700 61200 0.5636 2,042 1189 0.8165
#118

#118 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 %

118 University of Arkansas 26700 28900 0.0745 28,859 1179 0.743
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

121 Drake University 26800 68500 0.6087 2,585 1259 0.6385
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

121 University of La Verne 26800 67300 0.6015 3,050 1109 0.7117
#121

#121 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 Wingate University 26800 65000 0.5871 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 Grand View University 26900 58100 0.5363 1,500 1020 0.9909
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand View University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$58,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,500

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

124 Keystone College 26900 36000 0.2528 894 1020 0.848
#124

#124 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 %

124 Troy University 26900 34700 0.2248 10,222 1090 0.9604
#124

#124 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 %

127 University of Idaho 27000 45200 0.4023 9,574 1119 0.7553
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

128 Kansas State University 27100 30400 0.1087 15,650 1164 0.8169
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

128 University of Arizona 27100 38100 0.2888 44,848 1233 0.8614
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

128 University of Minnesota Duluth 27100 31800 0.1464 8,426 1235 0.8875
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

131 California State University-Northridge 27200 36500 0.2559 32,756 1005 0.9345
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

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 %

132 Kent State University at Kent 27400 28400 0.0352 20,841 1105 0.8634
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

134 Rowan University 27500 41300 0.3345 16,100 1219 0.7766
#134

#134 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 %

134 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,450 1044 0.9518
#134

#134 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 %

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 Middle Georgia State University 27700 33400 0.1706 7,692 1065 0.9968
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,692

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

136 Murray State University 27700 32400 0.1437 7,851 1115 0.8568
#136

#136 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 %

136 Rider University 27700 60600 0.5426 3,145 1233 0.7864
#136

#136 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 %

140 Norfolk State University 27800 40100 0.3065 5,410 935 0.8777
#140

#140 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 %

140 North Dakota State University 27800 30400 0.084 9,762 1110 0.9496
#140

#140 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 %

140 Oral Roberts University 27800 52700 0.4717 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 Syracuse University 27800 83100 0.6653 15,957 1363 0.4592
#140

#140 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 %

144 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 27900 32800 0.148 19,701 1214 0.8749
#144

#144 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 Fairmont State University 28000 32200 0.1305 3,088 970 0.9862
#145

#145 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 %

145 Texas State University 28000 28000 0 36,236 1100 0.8932
#145

#145 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 %

147 Chestnut Hill College 28100 60100 0.5323 868 995 0.7446
#147

#147 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 %

147 Oakland University 28100 39300 0.2849 12,587 1130 0.8784
#147

#147 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 %

149 Marietta College 28300 62200 0.5445 1,023 1075 0.7931
#149

#149 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 %

150 Grace College and Theological Seminary 28400 41800 0.3196 1,795 1130 0.8215
#150

#150 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 %

151 Knox College 28500 68800 0.5857 1,136 1281 0.7079
#151

#151 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 %

152 Webster University 28600 54700 0.4774 2,322 1109 0.8623
#152

#152 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 28700 67000 0.5718 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 %

154 New England College 28800 65800 0.5624 1,032 930 0.9213
#154

#154 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 %

155 Western Illinois University 28900 31000 0.0693 4,525 1015 0.7118
#155

#155 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 %

156 University of Iowa 29000 31100 0.0691 22,738 1208 0.8362
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

156 University of North Texas 29000 37400 0.2244 34,458 1114 0.7223
#156

#156 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 Southern Methodist University 29100 90100 0.677 7,285 1423 0.6335
#158

#158 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 %

159 Creighton University 29200 68000 0.5709 4,377 1328 0.7975
#159

#159 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 %

159 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29200 34000 0.1413 30,187 1292 0.6015
#159

#159 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 29400 44300 0.3362 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 Gannon University 29600 52900 0.4408 2,768 1133 0.7416
#162

#162 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 %

163 Morgan State University 29700 41900 0.2914 9,027 965 0.8223
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

164 Southern Adventist University 29800 46900 0.3637 2,929 1134 0.655
#164

#164 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 %

165 University of West Georgia 30200 46800 0.3546 9,103 1040 0.5161
#165

#165 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 %

166 Dominican University of California 30300 69200 0.5624 1,114 1255 0.835
#166

#166 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 %

167 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 30500 39200 0.2222 12,507 1010 0.8897
#167

#167 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 %

167 Oklahoma Baptist University 30500 54700 0.4419 1,427 1025 0.4941
#167

#167 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 %

167 Rochester Institute of Technology 30500 78100 0.6093 14,267 1381 0.6693
#167

#167 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 %

170 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 30600 38500 0.2052 7,890 1110 0.2056
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

170 Lincoln University 30600 34500 0.1129 1,926 0 0
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

172 Bennett College 30800 43500 0.2922 180 940 0.5066
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennett College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

180

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

172 Palm Beach Atlantic University 30800 69000 0.5533 3,312 1094 0.8199
#172

#172 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 %

174 San Francisco State University 30900 47700 0.3523 19,444 1035 0.9644
#174

#174 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 %

175 California State University-Long Beach 31000 38900 0.2032 36,082 1135 0.4627
#175

#175 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 %

176 Oklahoma Christian University 31100 45000 0.3092 2,098 1129 0.9654
#176

#176 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 %

176 Siena Heights University 31100 46300 0.3275 1,628 980 0.689
#176

#176 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 %

176 Taylor University 31100 59100 0.4733 2,503 1229 0.7353
#176

#176 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 %

179 Hampton University 31400 54800 0.427 3,728 947 0.6225
#179

#179 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 %

179 San Diego State University 31400 36100 0.1301 35,782 1208 0.3619
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

181 Mount Mercy University 31500 61200 0.4845 1,139 1110 0.8252
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,139

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

82.5 %

181 University of Southern Indiana 31500 41800 0.2474 7,600 1145 0.9581
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

183 Mount Saint Mary College 31600 68600 0.5394 2,141 1153 0.8888
#183

#183 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 %

184 Angelo State University 31700 35400 0.1031 9,702 1055 0.8301
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,702

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

184 Missouri Baptist University 31700 53800 0.4116 4,958 843 0.686
#184

#184 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 Baylor University 31900 70300 0.546 14,915 1321 0.5128
#186

#186 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 %

186 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 31900 49500 0.3559 1,813 1109 0.9484
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,813

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

188 The College of New Jersey 32000 45400 0.2949 7,435 1248 0.6229
#188

#188 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 %

189 Ithaca College 32100 72500 0.5571 4,268 1314 0.6901
#189

#189 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 %

190 Azusa Pacific University 32300 66600 0.5147 2,759 1189 0.8843
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Sticker Price

$66,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,759

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

191 Belmont University 32400 69900 0.536 7,175 1273 0.9528
#191

#191 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 %

191 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 32400 43100 0.2484 22,033 1321 0.3132
#191

#191 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 %

191 Marquette University 32400 66500 0.5127 8,045 1309 0.8134
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

191 SUNY Brockport 32400 35800 0.095 5,816 1195 0.7068
#191

#191 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 %

195 Lipscomb University 32500 57800 0.4372 3,336 1260 0.6773
#195

#195 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 %

195 University of Scranton 32500 78700 0.5874 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 %

197 Berry College 32600 60900 0.465 2,254 1219 0.64
#197

#197 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 %

197 Samford University 32600 64600 0.4955 4,210 1199 0.8236
#197

#197 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 %

199 The University of Tampa 32700 56900 0.425 10,598 1185 0.4034
#199

#199 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 %

200 Roosevelt University 32800 47600 0.3115 2,868 1049 0.9716
#200

#200 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 %

201 Suffolk University 32900 70300 0.5319 4,326 1209 0.8233
#201

#201 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 %

202 State University of New York at Oswego 33000 40200 0.1792 5,517 1180 0.8055
#202

#202 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 %

202 University of Rhode Island 33000 46400 0.2886 14,376 1148 0.7216
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

204 North Central College 33100 64900 0.49 2,454 1203 0.7733
#204

#204 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 %

205 Illinois State University 33300 36400 0.0865 19,107 1120 0.8815
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

205 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,254 1080 0.8955
#205

#205 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 %

207 California Baptist University 33500 65600 0.4893 8,417 1070 0.8488
#207

#207 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 %

208 Elizabethtown College 33700 55300 0.3907 1,903 1214 0.7787
#208

#208 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 %

208 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5881 11,677 1430 0.4709
#208

#208 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 %

208 Harding University 33700 47800 0.296 3,536 1184 0.7052
#208

#208 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 %

208 Immaculata University 33700 47900 0.2967 1,652 1245 0.8576
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

Sticker Price

$47,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

212 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 34000 41000 0.1701 22,364 1159 0.7504
#212

#212 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 %

212 Spring Arbor University 34000 52700 0.354 1,139 1124 0.5152
#212

#212 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 %

212 SUNY at Fredonia 34000 39600 0.1416 2,771 1258 0.777
#212

#212 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 %

215 Gardner-Webb University 34100 50400 0.3235 1,861 1110 0.7721
#215

#215 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 %

215 Illinois Institute of Technology 34100 75200 0.5467 3,135 1307 0.5493
#215

#215 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 %

217 University of St Thomas 34200 70300 0.5138 6,270 1299 0.8536
#217

#217 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 %

218 Southeastern University 34500 60500 0.4295 10,172 1110 0.5298
#218

#218 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 %

218 Texas Southern University 34500 42500 0.1883 6,844 915 0.9691
#218

#218 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 %

220 Sacred Heart University 34600 67500 0.4877 7,204 950 0.6536
#220

#220 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 %

221 Trevecca Nazarene University 34700 50900 0.3175 1,903 1085 0.6944
#221

#221 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 %

221 University of Oregon 34700 40200 0.1383 20,622 1250 0.883
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

223 University of Denver 34900 76900 0.5465 6,614 1347 0.7781
#223

#223 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 %

224 Asbury University 35000 49100 0.2881 1,789 1197 0.634
#224

#224 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 %

225 Temple University 35600 56400 0.3689 21,457 1135 0.8041
#225

#225 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 %

226 Baldwin Wallace University 35700 66100 0.4601 2,862 1203 0.757
#226

#226 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 %

226 Roger Williams University 35700 63700 0.4392 4,038 1235 0.8771
#226

#226 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 %

226 State University of New York at New Paltz 35700 35700 0 6,862 1260 0.6161
#226

#226 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 %

226 Texas Tech University 35700 38900 0.0823 32,580 1200 0.7265
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

230 Dean College 36000 72900 0.5059 1,092 1015 0.7371
#230

#230 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 %

231 Siena College 36100 65100 0.4456 3,467 1254 0.6902
#231

#231 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 %

232 University of Northern Colorado 36300 39100 0.0716 6,480 1085 0.8585
#232

#232 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 %

233 North Greenville University 36400 46500 0.2182 2,020 1164 0.6667
#233

#233 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 %

233 Tennessee Technological University 36400 38500 0.0558 9,187 1163 0.7613
#233

#233 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 %

235 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 36600 47500 0.2296 65,450 1203 0.8989
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

235 Georgia State University 36600 45400 0.1939 27,415 1080 0.5544
#235

#235 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 %

237 Eckerd College 36700 75100 0.5116 1,893 1255 0.758
#237

#237 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 %

238 California State University-Fresno 36900 43800 0.1577 21,954 995 0.9526
#238

#238 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 %

238 Newberry College 36900 51100 0.277 1,481 1010 0.8979
#238

#238 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 %

238 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 36900 37100 0.0054 5,939 1065 0.5878
#238

#238 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 %

241 University of Connecticut 37300 53600 0.3043 20,056 1329 0.5239
#241

#241 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 %

242 Benedictine College 37600 50800 0.2599 2,403 1241 0.9812
#242

#242 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 %

242 Bloomfield College of Montclair State University 37600 38500 0.0234 799 865 0.6974
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
Bloomfield, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

799

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

242 Indiana University-Southeast 37600 40800 0.0773 3,276 1090 0.8446
#242

#242 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 %

245 Marymount Manhattan College 37700 69900 0.4606 1,601 1224 0.8261
#245

#245 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 %

246 University of Nevada-Reno 38000 45800 0.1704 19,117 1134 0.7371
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

247 University of Central Arkansas 38100 40200 0.0534 8,268 1110 0.8949
#247

#247 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 %

248 Hofstra University 38200 76900 0.5032 6,581 1328 0.6808
#248

#248 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 %

248 Queens University of Charlotte 38200 68200 0.4396 1,225 1208 0.6208
#248

#248 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 %

250 Milligan University 38300 55900 0.3156 865 1200 0.7229
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milligan University
Milligan, TN

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

865

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

251 Oakwood University 38600 43300 0.1074 1,177 1005 0.4522
#251

#251 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 %

251 Southern Connecticut State University 38600 52900 0.2704 7,252 1005 0.9147
#251

#251 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 %

251 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38600 53100 0.2729 30,564 1302 0.416
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

254 Long Island University 38900 60000 0.3518 12,072 1229 0.8616
#254

#254 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 %

255 Loyola University Chicago 39000 74100 0.4735 12,538 1303 0.816
#255

#255 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 %

255 Pacific University 39000 74900 0.4799 1,589 1106 0.8956
#255

#255 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 %

257 Rutgers University-Newark 39700 57900 0.3142 7,989 1159 0.7136
#257

#257 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 %

257 Seton Hall University 39700 67400 0.4107 6,146 1313 0.7326
#257

#257 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 %

257 University of Central Florida 39700 39700 0 59,552 1280 0.4011
#257

#257 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 %

257 University of South Alabama 39700 39700 0 9,241 1140 0.7096
#257

#257 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 %

261 Stony Brook University 39900 53000 0.2481 18,263 1410 0.4904
#261

#261 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 Maine 40000 45200 0.1151 9,601 1205 0.9664
#262

#262 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 %

263 University of Wyoming 40100 45300 0.1137 8,130 1179 0.9688
#263

#263 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 %

264 Bethel University 40400 45600 0.1131 2,755 1214 0.878
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,755

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

265 Arkansas State University 40500 41000 0.0122 9,985 1075 0.8226
#265

#265 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 %

265 Wayne State University 40500 46200 0.1234 16,012 1174 0.8116
#265

#265 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 %

267 Appalachian State University 40600 40600 0 19,560 1190 0.9014
#267

#267 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 %

267 Saint Mary's College of California 40600 81500 0.5017 1,954 1175 0.8653
#267

#267 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 %

269 Pace University 40800 74800 0.4544 8,038 1260 0.7592
#269

#269 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 %

270 Ohio State University-Main Campus 41000 53600 0.2352 46,815 1378 0.6057
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

271 Butler University 41100 67900 0.3949 4,489 1279 0.8508
#271

#271 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 %

272 Concordia University-Wisconsin 41400 57000 0.2738 2,401 1209 0.782
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon, WI

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,401

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

273 Middle Tennessee State University 41500 46000 0.0978 18,042 1140 0.6909
#273

#273 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 %

274 Western Washington University 41900 51500 0.1866 13,752 1272 0.9325
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$51,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

275 Montclair State University 42000 46600 0.0987 18,712 1058 0.8789
#275

#275 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 %

275 Susquehanna University 42000 76800 0.4533 2,246 1204 0.8143
#275

#275 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 %

277 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,853 990 0.6652
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,853

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

278 University of Mount Olive 42300 50400 0.1617 1,944 1075 0.7575
#278

#278 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 %

279 Mount Saint Mary's University 43000 80700 0.4675 1,731 1015 0.7313
#279

#279 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 %

280 University of Maryland-College Park 43100 53600 0.196 31,133 1463 0.4479
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

281 University of Florida 43200 45700 0.0548 36,573 1399 0.242
#281

#281 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 %

282 Florida Institute of Technology 43400 68600 0.3667 3,666 1224 0.577
#282

#282 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 %

283 Radford University 43600 45700 0.047 6,161 1070 0.8953
#283

#283 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 %

283 Widener University 43600 79400 0.451 2,975 1184 0.7093
#283

#283 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 %

285 Texas Christian University 43700 87400 0.5002 11,049 1283 0.4449
#285

#285 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 %

286 Union University 43900 66000 0.3354 1,934 1242 0.6041
#286

#286 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 %

286 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43900 57100 0.2305 23,329 1239 0.766
#286

#286 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 %

288 Campbell University 44100 68700 0.3586 2,699 1120 0.8718
#288

#288 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 %

289 The University of Montana 44400 45000 0.0133 7,891 1225 0.9586
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

7,891

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

290 St. John's University-New York 44500 78000 0.4292 15,640 1249 0.8343
#290

#290 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 %

291 Ashland University 44900 56400 0.204 2,977 1125 0.764
#291

#291 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 %

291 Quinnipiac University 44900 79200 0.433 6,557 1245 0.7215
#291

#291 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 %

293 Duquesne University 45300 70500 0.3568 5,371 1274 0.8356
#293

#293 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 Georgia College & State University 45400 52400 0.1336 6,006 1165 0.7823
#294

#294 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 %

294 High Point University 45400 72900 0.3771 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 Fairfield University 46100 84300 0.453 5,391 1350 0.3329
#296

#296 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 %

297 Biola University 47200 71200 0.3372 3,481 1268 0.7435
#297

#297 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 %

297 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1279 0.848
#297

#297 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 %

299 University of Colorado Boulder 47300 57700 0.1806 32,244 1351 0.7808
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

300 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,908 1139 0.8402
#300

#300 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 %

301 Purdue University-Main Campus 48600 51200 0.0517 44,819 1327 0.4987
#301

#301 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 %

302 University of Georgia 48800 51600 0.0542 32,399 1382 0.377
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

303 Mercer University 48900 63700 0.2324 4,690 1273 0.6889
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

303 University at Albany 48900 48900 0 12,666 1223 0.691
#303

#303 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 %

305 University of Kentucky 49100 58000 0.1538 25,534 1193 0.9294
#305

#305 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 %

306 DePaul University 49200 66000 0.2547 14,188 1254 0.7589
#306

#306 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 %

307 The University of Texas at Austin 49800 59400 0.1617 43,165 1356 0.2664
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

307 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 49800 62200 0.1995 37,140 1406 0.4237
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

309 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50700 52900 0.0406 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 Chapman University 51500 93100 0.4469 7,713 1353 0.6543
#310

#310 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 %

310 Point Loma Nazarene University 51500 68600 0.2485 3,246 1290 0.8368
#310

#310 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 %

312 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 53000 61200 0.1332 26,221 1204 0.8854
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

312 Columbia College Chicago 53000 68600 0.2275 5,422 0 0.8946
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,422

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

314 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 33,033 1264 0.8529
#314

#314 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 %

314 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53300 61000 0.127 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 Massachusetts-Amherst 53700 62800 0.1449 23,920 1397 0.5973
#316

#316 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 %

317 University of Missouri-Columbia 54000 59200 0.087 24,449 1256 0.7847
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

318 Emerson College 54500 82600 0.3402 3,908 1359 0.5131
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,908

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

319 The University of Alabama 55800 55800 0 34,389 1284 0.7665
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

320 Elon University 56200 68900 0.1844 6,452 1215 0.6635
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

321 Miami University-Oxford 57400 57400 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#321

#321 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 %

322 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58200 64100 0.092 42,604 1336 0.6056
#322

#322 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 %

323 Auburn University 58500 58500 0 27,907 1324 0.4592
#323

#323 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 %

324 Howard University 60000 66500 0.0978 11,519 1208 0.4134
#324

#324 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 %

325 Thiel College 60600 69100 0.123 833 1065 0.7155
#325

#325 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 %

326 Indiana University-Bloomington 60800 63000 0.0342 38,093 1302 0.7821
#326

#326 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 %

327 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 61000 63200 0.0348 40,684 1331 0.3915
#327

#327 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 %

328 Pepperdine University 62200 94600 0.3425 3,553 1378 0.6286
#328

#328 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 %

329 Fordham University 69900 95100 0.2649 10,582 1406 0.5931
#329

#329 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 %

330 Gonzaga University 70700 76600 0.077 5,281 1329 0.8169
#330

#330 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 %

331 Loyola Marymount University 71600 95500 0.2501 7,273 1353 0.4508
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$95,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

332 University of California-Irvine 72000 75600 0.0476 30,204 1333 0.2857
#332

#332 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 %

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

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