Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Journalism Majors

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

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Considering a degree in Journalism?
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 Washington and Lee University 4300 87100 0.9508 1,886 1488 0.1397
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$87,100

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

2 Boston University 6000 88800 0.9329 18,805 1475 0.1111
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

3 CUNY Bernard M Baruch College 7600 34500 0.7792 16,086 1293 0.5117
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

16,086

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

51.2 %

4 College of the Ozarks 7900 32800 0.7584 1,454 1135 0.1199
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

12.0 %

5 Arkansas Tech University 9900 22900 0.5671 8,145 1035 0.9589
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

6 Kentucky State University 10300 17400 0.4069 1,546 925 0.9251
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$17,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

6 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 21100 0.5123 4,721 1110 0.7782
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

8 Rust College 10500 18500 0.4335 429 860 0.3469
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rust College
Holly Springs, MS

Sticker Price

$18,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

429

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

34.7 %

9 Brigham Young University 11000 29000 0.6203 32,221 1374 0.6919
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

10 Savannah State University 11400 17400 0.3441 2,857 950 0.8368
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$17,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

11 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 11600 34300 0.6614 37,140 1442 0.4237
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

12 Eastern Washington University 11800 28600 0.5884 6,951 1055 0.9437
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

13 The University of Texas at Austin 12100 30700 0.6055 43,165 1335 0.2664
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

13 University of Richmond 12100 87400 0.862 3,055 1484 0.222
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

3,055

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

15 Northern Kentucky University 12900 25900 0.5028 10,163 1090 0.8307
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

16 Utah State University 13000 30000 0.5659 25,920 1176 0.9247
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

17 Stillman College 13100 30900 0.5761 779 930 0.7422
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

18 Northeastern State University 13400 20800 0.3552 5,085 1035 0.9935
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,085

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

19 Denison University 13600 69300 0.8035 2,406 1383 0.1693
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

20 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,083 1412 0.4517
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

21 Lehigh University 13900 85700 0.8383 5,911 1436 0.2593
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

21 Louisiana Tech University 13900 24900 0.4411 11,071 1164 0.9073
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

23 Texas Tech University 14000 27000 0.4813 32,580 1200 0.7265
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

24 Northern Arizona University 14100 25400 0.4458 22,991 1145 0.8961
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

25 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14200 26500 0.463 22,351 1159 0.7504
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

26 West Virginia University 14300 23300 0.3862 18,614 1125 0.778
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

27 University of Idaho 14400 26400 0.4542 9,574 1119 0.7553
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

28 Norfolk State University 14500 26700 0.4568 5,510 950 0.8746
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,510

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

28 Northern Illinois University 14500 29300 0.5068 11,349 1070 0.6979
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

28 University of Nebraska at Kearney 14500 22700 0.3607 4,214 1090 0.8949
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,214

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

31 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 14600 24900 0.413 5,474 1138 0.9198
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

31 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 27900 0.476 5,241 1075 0.8613
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

33 Miles College 14800 23900 0.3813 1,151 0 0.5917
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miles College
Fairfield, AL

Sticker Price

$23,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,151

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

59.2 %

34 University of California-Irvine 15200 35300 0.5701 30,204 1333 0.2878
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

35 Central Michigan University 15300 40600 0.6233 10,219 1095 0.8982
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

36 University of South Carolina-Columbia 15500 24800 0.3744 30,187 1292 0.6015
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

37 California State University-Chico 15800 23500 0.3273 13,392 1117 0.9158
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

38 Indiana University-Southeast 15900 24600 0.3543 3,276 1090 0.8446
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

38 Troy University 15900 26700 0.4044 10,222 1090 0.9604
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,222

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

40 University of Arizona 16200 30900 0.4765 45,025 1212 0.8614
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

41 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16300 22300 0.2687 8,765 1209 0.8799
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

42 Northeastern University 16400 89900 0.8179 22,695 1490 0.0522
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

43 Utah Tech University 16600 23300 0.288 13,006 1045 1
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

44 Missouri State University-Springfield 16700 25700 0.3502 20,584 1134 0.9053
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

44 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16700 64800 0.7426 21,075 1420 0.1534
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

44 University of Southern California 16700 76000 0.7802 21,023 1485 0.1002
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

47 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 16900 26000 0.3496 3,102 1055 0.7533
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,102

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

47 Waynesburg University 16900 45000 0.6238 1,088 1099 0.9169
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,088

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

49 University of Southern Mississippi 17000 23100 0.2639 10,193 1181 0.9912
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

50 Central State University 17400 23700 0.2662 2,676 885 0.9861
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,676

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

50 Eastern Illinois University 17400 27700 0.3716 6,785 1020 0.6535
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

52 Husson University 17900 48100 0.6272 2,762 1115 0.8095
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Husson University
Bangor, ME

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,762

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

52 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 17900 28800 0.3787 7,353 1085 0.9077
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

52 SUNY Brockport 17900 26200 0.3162 5,816 1195 0.7068
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

52 University of South Alabama 17900 22400 0.2013 9,241 1140 0.7096
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

56 Georgia Southern University 18000 23800 0.2441 23,618 1065 0.8789
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

56 Morgan State University 18000 19700 0.0864 9,027 965 0.8223
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$19,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

56 University of Maine 18000 29000 0.3797 591 1199 0.9684
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

59 The College of New Jersey 18100 38200 0.5257 7,435 1248 0.6235
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

60 Northwestern Oklahoma State University 18200 25300 0.2804 1,724 995 0.6643
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

61 Angelo State University 18400 23100 0.2035 9,779 1055 0.8301
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

61 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,093 1302 0.7821
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

63 Simpson College 18500 59400 0.6887 1,140 1430 0.8888
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,140

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

64 Quincy University 18600 62900 0.7047 1,072 1115 0.5093
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quincy University
Quincy, IL

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,072

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

50.9 %

65 Campbellsville University 18700 41800 0.5526 6,411 1055 0.7235
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,411

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

65 University of Mississippi 18700 45500 0.5895 21,585 1182 0.9658
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

67 Eastern Michigan University 18800 36100 0.4798 10,470 1055 0.7964
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

68 Texas State University 18900 28900 0.3455 36,268 1100 0.8908
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

69 Kansas State University 19000 28800 0.3401 15,650 1164 0.8199
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

69 Texas Southern University 19000 42400 0.5514 6,619 920 0.9335
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

71 Saint Cloud State University 19100 24500 0.2219 8,013 1094 0.9495
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

72 University at Albany 19200 30900 0.3785 12,666 1245 0.6909
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

12,666

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

73 The University of Montana 19400 25200 0.2299 8,014 1184 0.9586
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

73 Youngstown State University 19400 29300 0.3375 8,436 1065 0.8066
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

75 Loyola University New Orleans 19500 71100 0.726 3,032 1145 0.9305
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

76 California State University-Los Angeles 19600 39400 0.5031 19,354 965 0.9125
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

77 Georgia State University 19800 26000 0.2386 27,438 1089 0.5543
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

78 Central Connecticut State University 20000 27600 0.2756 8,170 1010 0.7333
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

79 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20100 38800 0.4817 36,588 1367 0.6535
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

79 University of Colorado Boulder 20100 30600 0.3431 32,100 1290 0.8115
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

81 Langston University 20200 30800 0.3446 1,743 902 0.6096
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Langston University
Langston, OK

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,743

Est. Median SAT

902

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

82 South Dakota State University 20500 25200 0.1866 10,728 1120 0.9834
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,728

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

83 Marshall University 20600 36300 0.4328 9,165 1065 0.9572
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

83 Salem State University 20600 28500 0.2772 4,853 1100 0.9557
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

85 Mount Vernon Nazarene University 20800 55800 0.6277 1,631 1142 0.843
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,631

Est. Median SAT

1,142

Acceptance Rate

84.3 %

86 North Dakota State University 20900 25700 0.1868 9,762 1110 0.9496
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

87 University of Miami 21100 70800 0.7023 13,250 1406 0.189
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

88 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 21200 25300 0.1622 10,090 1075 0.9368
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,090

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

89 SUNY at Purchase College 21300 28000 0.2389 3,283 1294 0.7405
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

90 Austin Peay State University 21500 32700 0.3429 8,926 0 0.9638
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

90 Illinois State University 21500 35200 0.3907 19,107 1115 0.8815
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

90 Lake Erie College 21500 59400 0.6375 744 1065 0.6412
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

744

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

90 Louisiana Christian University 21500 26000 0.1733 803 1065 0.8379
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Christian University
Pineville, LA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

803

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

90 Rutgers University-Newark 21500 38900 0.4474 7,417 1214 0.7873
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,417

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

95 Madonna University 21900 50400 0.5655 1,839 1005 0.9293
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Madonna University
Livonia, MI

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,839

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

96 Saint Ambrose University 22000 54600 0.5969 1,939 1085 0.7733
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,939

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

97 Canisius University 22100 53200 0.5842 1,724 1129 0.7224
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Canisius University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

97 Grand View University 22100 49900 0.5575 1,483 1035 0.9843
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand View University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$49,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,483

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

99 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 22200 28000 0.207 5,789 1115 0.5774
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

100 Ball State University 22400 22400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

100 Bradley University 22400 50900 0.5599 3,596 1174 0.7675
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

100 Sterling College 22400 53600 0.5819 670 1090 0.8916
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sterling College
Sterling, KS

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

670

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

100 SUNY Buffalo State University 22400 32000 0.2999 5,205 1118 0.744
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

104 Southern Connecticut State University 22500 52500 0.572 7,252 965 0.9482
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

105 Bloomfield College 22600 49900 0.5469 904 860 0.6723
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ

Sticker Price

$49,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

904

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

67.2 %

106 Eastern Nazarene College 22700 45000 0.4956 379 1034 0.5896
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Nazarene College
Quincy, MA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

379

Est. Median SAT

1,034

Acceptance Rate

59.0 %

107 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.6872 2,522 1163 0.6277
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

107 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 22800 29300 0.2216 4,421 1099 0.8555
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

107 University of Memphis 22800 30000 0.2404 15,770 1075 0.7203
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

110 Washington State University 22900 36800 0.3783 14,346 1139 0.8797
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

110 West Texas A & M University 22900 24600 0.0691 6,930 1060 0.5863
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,930

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

112 Berry College 23100 60800 0.6199 2,254 1219 0.64
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

113 Henderson State University 23200 35900 0.3542 1,493 1075 0.8192
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,493

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

113 Robert Morris University 23200 58000 0.5998 3,769 1180 0.9057
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,769

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

115 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 23300 26200 0.1128 3,768 995 0.7716
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,768

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

115 Bob Jones University 23300 41500 0.4374 2,477 1149 0.8729
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,477

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

117 University of Minnesota Duluth 23400 29800 0.2139 8,426 1235 0.8876
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

118 Syracuse University 23500 83100 0.7172 15,958 1363 0.4611
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

118 The University of Alabama 23500 29900 0.2144 34,389 1233 0.7665
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

120 Muskingum University 23800 49600 0.5193 1,524 1020 0.8184
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,524

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

120 Ohio University-Main Campus 23800 24500 0.0285 19,888 1209 0.8517
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

122 Keystone College 23900 42900 0.4426 894 1035 0.848
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

894

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

122 Malone University 23900 55800 0.5717 992 1075 0.7586
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Malone University
Canton, OH

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

992

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

124 Dominican University 24000 56000 0.5714 2,690 1035 0.9032
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,690

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

124 Oral Roberts University 24000 55600 0.5688 5,017 1139 0.989
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

126 Johnson University 24100 31300 0.2299 708 1095 0.5377
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson University
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

708

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

53.8 %

127 Tulane University of Louisiana 24200 83600 0.7108 7,283 1451 0.1398
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

128 Cameron University 24300 43700 0.4438 3,307 945 1
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cameron University
Lawton, OK

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,307

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

129 Minnesota State University Moorhead 24400 26600 0.0828 3,413 1085 0.5295
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,413

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

53.0 %

130 Miami University-Oxford 24700 27200 0.0917 16,816 1299 0.754
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

130 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 24700 42300 0.4158 1,905 965 0.5754
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

132 Elmhurst University 24900 67000 0.6286 3,170 1148 0.7357
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

132 The University of Tampa 24900 56900 0.562 10,594 1185 0.4034
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

134 American University 25000 82000 0.6953 7,476 1372 0.6187
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

7,476

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

134 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 25000 36600 0.3173 65,450 1203 0.8989
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

134 Creighton University 25000 56600 0.5584 4,647 1328 0.7975
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Creighton University
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,647

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

134 Franklin College 25000 61800 0.5954 931 1150 0.6978
#134

#134 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 %

134 Temple University 25000 36300 0.3116 21,428 1245 0.8045
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

134 Tennessee Technological University 25000 33700 0.2586 8,838 1159 0.8316
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

140 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 25200 25600 0.0157 11,874 1082 0.8377
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

141 Dordt University 25300 51400 0.5088 1,695 1195 0.7116
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,695

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

141 Flagler College 25300 37800 0.3309 2,409 785 0.8076
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

785

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

141 Lewis University 25300 57400 0.5588 4,326 1099 0.7128
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

141 The University of Olivet 25300 54000 0.5315 938 1055 0.9711
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Olivet
Olivet, MI

Sticker Price

$54,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

938

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

145 California State University-Fresno 25400 35900 0.2924 21,430 995 0.9638
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

146 Bennett College 25500 48300 0.4722 195 920 0.3361
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennett College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

195

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

33.6 %

147 University of Minnesota-Crookston 25600 28600 0.1034 2,510 1095 0.8781
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Crookston
Crookston, MN

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

2,510

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

148 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 25800 36500 0.2928 14,783 1124 0.8096
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

148 University of Kansas 25800 42000 0.3859 22,085 1176 0.9348
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

150 The University of Findlay 25900 50200 0.4843 3,954 1124 0.8615
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Findlay
Findlay, OH

Sticker Price

$50,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,954

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

151 California State University-Northridge 26100 36600 0.287 32,499 1005 0.9219
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

151 North Central University 26100 43800 0.4039 865 1075 0.9082
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

865

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

151 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,263 1395 0.4904
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

154 Point Park University 26200 56800 0.5391 2,337 1144 0.9691
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

155 Evangel University 26400 39900 0.3385 1,843 1183 0.7161
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,843

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

155 University of the Incarnate Word 26400 59900 0.5596 4,638 1035 0.9813
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,638

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

157 Iowa State University 26700 43300 0.3842 25,628 1207 0.8866
#157

#157 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 %

157 Millsaps College 26700 62200 0.5705 547 1189 0.4312
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

157 Our Lady of the Lake University 26700 48200 0.4462 1,147 990 0.7246
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,147

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

157 Pennsylvania Western University 26700 35600 0.2503 7,586 1070 0.9433
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

157 University of Alaska Fairbanks 26700 39100 0.3167 5,912 1149 0.6212
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

162 University of Arkansas 26800 30800 0.1302 28,859 1179 0.7431
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

162 Wingate University 26800 65000 0.5879 2,673 1100 0.9113
#162

#162 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 %

164 Oakland University 26900 39800 0.3243 12,587 1050 0.8784
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

164 Southwestern College 26900 69700 0.6143 938 1005 0.7443
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern College
Winfield, KS

Sticker Price

$69,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

938

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

166 Kennesaw State University 27000 27000 0 42,840 1120 0.6919
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

167 Webster University 27100 54300 0.5006 2,091 1105 0.9594
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,091

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

168 Fairmont State University 27400 32000 0.1439 3,060 1005 0.9924
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

3,060

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

168 Rowan University 27400 40500 0.3234 16,199 1214 0.783
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

168 University of Jamestown 27400 34400 0.2035 1,049 1110 0.8808
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Jamestown
Jamestown, ND

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

1,049

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

171 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,771 1044 0.7933
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

172 University of Nebraska at Omaha 27600 27600 0 11,756 1124 0.8727
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

173 Murray State University 27700 32400 0.1454 8,281 1124 0.8568
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

174 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 27800 41900 0.3364 42,604 1336 0.6056
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

174 University of North Texas 27800 37400 0.2568 34,458 1114 0.7223
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

176 Seattle Pacific University 27900 62600 0.5544 1,776 1188 0.8339
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$62,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,776

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

177 California State University-Long Beach 28100 38400 0.2686 35,843 1135 0.4628
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

177 Drury University 28100 52900 0.4687 1,391 1228 0.5758
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drury University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,391

Est. Median SAT

1,228

Acceptance Rate

57.6 %

179 Augustana University 28200 61200 0.5391 2,003 1189 0.6775
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,003

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

180 Drake University 28300 68500 0.5868 2,585 1226 0.6385
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

180 Marietta College 28300 62200 0.5451 1,023 1075 0.7929
#180

#180 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 %

182 Grace College and Theological Seminary 28400 41800 0.3193 1,817 1080 0.8078
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grace College and Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,817

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

183 Lipscomb University 28600 57600 0.5039 3,327 1214 0.6774
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

184 Radford University 28800 32800 0.122 6,161 1070 0.8953
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

184 Rochester Institute of Technology 28800 78100 0.6313 14,267 1363 0.6693
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

184 Western Illinois University 28800 31000 0.071 5,025 990 0.7496
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

187 Knox College 29000 61000 0.5248 1,136 1287 0.7079
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Knox College
Galesburg, IL

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,136

Est. Median SAT

1,287

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

188 Lincoln University 29100 40900 0.2884 1,707 920 0
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,707

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

189 University of Connecticut 29600 33200 0.1086 19,388 1324 0.5395
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

190 Huntington University 29700 44300 0.3299 1,286 1095 0.7115
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntington University
Huntington, IN

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,286

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

190 New England College 29700 64600 0.5406 1,032 930 0.9213
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England College
Henniker, NH

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,032

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

192 Southern Adventist University 29800 46900 0.3648 2,827 1125 0.6661
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,827

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

192 Southern Methodist University 29800 81700 0.6355 7,285 1423 0.6335
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

194 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#194

#194 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 %

194 North Central College 30000 62700 0.5213 2,454 1203 0.7733
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

196 Belmont University 30200 67800 0.554 7,167 1273 0.9528
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,167

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

197 Dominican University of California 30300 69200 0.5622 1,127 1225 0.8392
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,127

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

198 Oklahoma Baptist University 30400 54700 0.4429 1,409 1110 0.6327
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,409

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

198 SUNY at Fredonia 30400 39600 0.2326 2,876 1193 0.792
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

200 San Jose State University 30500 41000 0.2559 28,008 0 0.8461
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

201 St Bonaventure University 30600 61000 0.4981 2,048 1194 0.8165
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,048

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

202 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 30700 33100 0.0726 19,701 1214 0.8749
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

203 DeSales University 30800 74500 0.5865 2,172 1175 0.7709
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DeSales University
Center Valley, PA

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,172

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

77.1 %

203 Palm Beach Atlantic University 30800 69000 0.5537 3,094 1105 0.8832
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,094

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

205 Azusa Pacific University 30900 66000 0.532 2,996 1138 0.7959
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,996

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

205 Benedictine University 30900 48900 0.3681 1,972 1150 0.9523
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,972

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

205 SUNY Morrisville 30900 38400 0.1955 2,042 1028 0.9078
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Morrisville
Morrisville, NY

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,042

Est. Median SAT

1,028

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

208 Oklahoma Christian University 31000 45000 0.3105 2,012 1159 0.9707
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,012

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

208 Siena Heights University 31000 46300 0.3287 1,669 1000 0.6656
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,669

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

208 University of Hawaii at Manoa 31000 39500 0.2149 14,576 1179 0.6967
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

211 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 31100 42400 0.2666 21,947 1335 0.3122
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,947

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

211 University of Houston 31100 35200 0.1166 39,257 1249 0.7392
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

213 San Francisco State University 31200 45200 0.3099 20,756 1035 0.9615
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

214 University of West Georgia 31300 36000 0.1306 9,157 1040 0.5161
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

215 Dean College 31400 72000 0.5636 1,151 1015 0.736
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dean College
Franklin, MA

Sticker Price

$72,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,151

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

215 State University of New York at Oswego 31400 38300 0.1799 5,517 1174 0.8057
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

217 Freed-Hardeman University 31500 35100 0.1027 1,878 1180 0.9061
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

1,878

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

217 Mount Mercy University 31500 61200 0.4854 1,185 1075 0.7876
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,185

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

217 University of Rhode Island 31500 46700 0.3255 14,376 1148 0.7216
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

220 Missouri Baptist University 31600 53800 0.4126 4,958 843 0.686
#220

#220 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 %

221 CUNY Brooklyn College 31800 31800 0 11,562 1110 0.5836
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,562

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

221 Rider University 31800 64300 0.5053 3,196 1214 0.794
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,196

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

223 Samford University 32000 65200 0.5091 4,210 1199 0.8236
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

224 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 32100 44800 0.2835 3,856 1169 0.7518
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

225 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 32200 39200 0.1788 12,498 1010 0.8896
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

225 Sam Houston State University 32200 39900 0.193 17,787 1030 0.9026
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

225 Vermont State University 32200 38000 0.1528 4,087 960 0.8323
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

4,087

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

228 Hampton University 32300 47000 0.3128 3,728 956 0.6225
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

3,728

Est. Median SAT

956

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

229 Spring Arbor University 32400 51100 0.3658 1,091 1120 0.3733
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,091

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

229 University of Scranton 32400 78700 0.5881 3,613 1220 0.812
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,613

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

231 Widener University 32500 75300 0.5682 2,811 1155 0.8402
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$75,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,811

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

232 Carthage College 32600 58600 0.4441 2,675 1110 0.871
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$58,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

232 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 32600 38500 0.1533 7,890 1105 0.2056
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

232 University of Southern Indiana 32600 44900 0.2742 5,347 1145 0.9581
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

235 Liberty University 32700 43900 0.2551 52,823 1181 0.9932
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

52,823

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

235 Southeastern University 32700 60500 0.4592 10,351 1130 0.6165
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,351

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

237 Harding University 32800 47000 0.3023 3,523 1193 0.3942
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,523

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

39.4 %

237 Middle Georgia State University 32800 33100 0.0091 7,485 1045 0.9977
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

7,485

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

99.8 %

237 Roosevelt University 32800 47600 0.3119 2,605 1015 0.9427
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,605

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

240 Ohio Wesleyan University 32900 73700 0.5534 1,525 1241 0.556
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

241 University of Oregon 33100 38600 0.1424 20,622 1250 0.883
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

242 Mount Saint Mary College 33300 68400 0.5132 2,141 1090 0.8888
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,141

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

242 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 0 0.5256
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

244 Ithaca College 33600 72500 0.5365 4,268 1314 0.6901
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

4,268

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

245 Appalachian State University 33700 35800 0.0587 19,560 1159 0.9014
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

245 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1421 0.4709
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,677

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

245 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 33700 46200 0.2708 8,553 1054 0.8688
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

248 Gardner-Webb University 33800 50400 0.3295 1,840 1085 0.8702
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,840

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

249 Taylor University 34000 57600 0.4097 2,503 1235 0.7353
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Taylor University
Upland, IN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,503

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

250 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 34200 35100 0.0256 33,572 1264 0.8529
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

251 California State University-Sacramento 34400 44900 0.234 28,226 1015 0.9343
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

252 Baylor University 34600 70800 0.511 14,915 1277 0.5128
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

252 North Greenville University 34600 44800 0.2277 2,020 1164 0.6667
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,020

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

254 Asbury University 34900 49100 0.2892 2,066 1157 0.954
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Asbury University
Wilmore, KY

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,066

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

95.4 %

254 DePaul University 34900 59100 0.4093 14,188 1218 0.7589
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

254 State University of New York at New Paltz 34900 35100 0.0057 6,197 1260 0.6161
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

257 University of Nevada-Reno 35000 35000 0 18,895 1134 0.7371
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

258 California Baptist University 35100 65200 0.4616 8,417 1069 0.8535
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

259 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 35300 49600 0.2881 1,809 1109 0.9484
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,809

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

260 Roger Williams University 35700 63700 0.4401 4,050 1225 0.8778
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,050

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

260 Siena College 35700 65100 0.4517 3,469 1260 0.7764
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena College
Loudonville, NY

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,469

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

262 Abilene Christian University 35800 60700 0.4099 3,233 1129 0.6604
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,233

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

66.0 %

262 Baldwin Wallace University 35800 47300 0.2431 2,862 1194 0.757
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

264 Western Kentucky University 36100 41900 0.1385 14,151 1090 0.9387
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

265 University of Central Arkansas 36200 38400 0.0575 8,268 1110 0.8949
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

266 Ashland University 36400 52700 0.3091 5,180 1145 0.8053
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,180

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

266 Biola University 36400 52900 0.3122 3,481 1268 0.7482
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

266 Mercer University 36400 60500 0.3984 4,690 1273 0.6889
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

266 University of Denver 36400 76800 0.5259 6,619 1323 0.7729
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

270 University of Central Florida 36600 39600 0.0758 59,649 1280 0.4471
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

271 Newberry College 36700 50900 0.2793 1,462 1005 0.748
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Newberry College
Newberry, SC

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,462

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

272 University of Northern Colorado 36900 38900 0.0514 6,480 1085 0.9363
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

273 Immaculata University 37100 47800 0.2236 1,652 1245 0.8578
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

274 Long Island University 37300 59600 0.3744 11,753 1222 0.8977
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

11,753

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

275 Wichita State University 37400 39600 0.0556 14,280 1094 0.7211
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

276 Loyola University Chicago 37500 73500 0.4896 12,538 1303 0.816
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$73,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

12,538

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

277 Benedictine College 37600 50800 0.2599 2,391 1229 0.7645
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,391

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

278 University of Central Oklahoma 37700 38500 0.0208 10,454 1095 0.8176
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

279 Mount Saint Mary's University 37900 80700 0.5298 1,733 1015 0.7313
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$80,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,733

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

279 Queens University of Charlotte 37900 68200 0.444 1,225 1235 0.5651
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$68,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,225

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

281 Suffolk University 38400 73600 0.4785 4,324 1209 0.822
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

4,324

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

282 Oakwood University 38600 43300 0.1087 1,279 1020 0.507
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,279

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

282 University of Wyoming 38600 43800 0.1187 8,130 1159 0.9688
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

284 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38800 52900 0.2664 30,564 1298 0.416
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

285 Hofstra University 38900 74600 0.4784 6,581 1323 0.6808
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

285 Pacific University 38900 74900 0.4806 1,589 1106 0.8956
#285

#285 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 %

287 Wayne State University 39400 45500 0.134 16,173 1174 0.7786
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

288 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39600 53700 0.2627 23,920 1390 0.5973
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

289 Pace University 39700 74100 0.464 8,038 1274 0.7592
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,038

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

289 Seton Hall University 39700 67400 0.4108 6,146 1313 0.7326
#289

#289 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 %

291 San Diego State University 40200 40500 0.0074 34,637 1208 0.3598
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

292 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks 40300 40300 0 1,880 1185 0.9867
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
Reading, PA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,880

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

292 University of Georgia 40300 46000 0.1242 31,514 1336 0.3719
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

294 Marymount Manhattan College 40500 68600 0.4093 1,601 1224 0.8261
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,601

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

295 Saint Mary's College of California 40600 78700 0.4843 1,955 1175 0.8856
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,955

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

295 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 40600 56700 0.284 40,754 1391 0.3915
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

297 Marquette University 41400 75100 0.4489 8,045 1309 0.8134
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$75,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

298 Fairfield University 41500 77900 0.467 5,391 1350 0.3329
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$77,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,391

Est. Median SAT

1,350

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

299 Campbell University 41600 65100 0.3611 2,699 1120 0.872
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,699

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

300 Arkansas State University 41900 45700 0.083 9,985 1075 0.7959
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

300 Union University 41900 64100 0.3465 1,934 1242 0.6016
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union University
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,934

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

302 St. John's University-New York 42100 80100 0.4742 15,640 1249 0.8343
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$80,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

15,640

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

303 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,965 1095 0.5958
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

304 Quinnipiac University 42300 79200 0.4658 6,248 1209 0.77
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,248

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

305 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,185 1204 0.7871
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,185

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

306 Ohio State University-Main Campus 42800 52100 0.1785 46,815 1339 0.6057
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

306 University of Maryland-College Park 42800 52900 0.1909 31,133 1456 0.448
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

308 Purdue University-Main Campus 43000 46200 0.0693 44,170 1327 0.4979
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

309 Butler University 43300 64500 0.3286 4,489 1279 0.8508
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

310 Florida Institute of Technology 43400 68600 0.3675 3,677 1224 0.577
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,677

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

311 University of Florida 43600 45600 0.0438 36,567 1399 0.242
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

312 Texas Christian University 43700 81900 0.4664 11,049 1283 0.4449
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

313 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43800 57100 0.2315 23,351 1239 0.766
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

314 CUNY Lehman College 44400 45800 0.0306 11,217 1020 0.4601
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

11,217

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

315 Western Washington University 44800 50900 0.1197 13,752 1218 0.9325
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

316 Georgia College & State University 45200 52400 0.1374 6,006 1155 0.8779
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

317 Duquesne University 45300 70500 0.3575 5,371 1269 0.8356
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,371

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

318 High Point University 45600 70500 0.3533 5,006 1209 0.7683
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

High Point University
High Point, NC

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,006

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

319 Point Loma Nazarene University 45700 68600 0.3339 3,246 1296 0.8367
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,246

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

320 Middle Tennessee State University 45800 45800 0 17,668 1124 0.68
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

321 Montclair State University 46300 46600 0.0064 18,712 1058 0.8789
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

322 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

323 University of Mount Olive 48200 50400 0.0438 1,937 945 0.7775
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

1,937

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

324 University of St Thomas 50100 70300 0.2875 6,044 1270 0.9125
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

325 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50700 52900 0.0417 14,504 1145 0.7637
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

326 University of Iowa 51000 53200 0.0415 22,738 1208 0.8362
#326

#326 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 %

326 University of Kentucky 51000 56000 0.0893 25,535 1193 0.9294
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

328 Chapman University 51300 87300 0.4125 7,713 1357 0.6543
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,713

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

329 Oklahoma City University 52000 52000 0 1,447 1190 0.7039
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,447

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

330 Texas A&M University-College Station 52600 56100 0.0625 60,710 1278 0.5732
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

331 Fordham University 52700 94600 0.4431 10,307 1415 0.5628
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

10,307

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

56.3 %

332 Sacred Heart University 53100 75200 0.2939 6,960 1245 0.6768
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,960

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

333 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53200 61000 0.1279 41,303 1338 0.7975
#333

#333 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 %

334 University of Missouri-Columbia 54000 59200 0.0879 24,457 1256 0.7847
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

335 Auburn University 55400 55400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

336 Emerson College 55800 82600 0.3245 4,171 1339 0.4749
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

4,171

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

47.5 %

337 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 56700 58900 0.0374 26,500 1183 0.8857
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

338 Howard University 58300 61600 0.0536 11,519 1208 0.4134
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

339 Pepperdine University 62100 92800 0.3307 3,553 1378 0.6286
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

340 University of La Verne 62200 66500 0.0647 2,414 1123 0.4847
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

2,414

Est. Median SAT

1,123

Acceptance Rate

48.5 %

341 Thiel College 62400 69100 0.0969 831 1065 0.7189
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thiel College
Greenville, PA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

831

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.9 %

342 Elon University 65800 67300 0.0223 6,452 1244 0.6635
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

343 Columbia College Chicago 67200 67200 0 5,422 0 0.7549
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$67,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,422

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

344 Loyola Marymount University 72500 94300 0.2311 7,273 1353 0.4508
#344

#344 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$94,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

345 Gonzaga University 73200 73200 0 5,281 1303 0.8169
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

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