Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Journalism Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Communication, Majors in the state of Illinois for 2026

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These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Journalism majors who live in Illinois.
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 Illinois.
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 Utah State University 0 21700 1 25,920 1176 0.9247
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$21,700

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

2 Brigham Young University 8000 22700 0.6463 32,221 1374 0.6919
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

3 College of the Ozarks 8200 32800 0.7493 1,454 1135 0.1199
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

12.0 %

4 Northern Kentucky University 8500 25900 0.6727 10,163 1090 0.8307
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

5 CUNY Brooklyn College 8700 31800 0.7274 11,562 1110 0.5836
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

11,562

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

6 CUNY Lehman College 8900 35100 0.7472 11,217 1020 0.4601
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

11,217

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

6 Indiana University-Southeast 8900 48300 0.8158 3,276 1090 0.8446
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

6 Marshall University 8900 27100 0.6705 9,165 1065 0.9572
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

6 Washington and Lee University 8900 96400 0.908 1,886 1488 0.1397
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,400

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

10 California State University-Northridge 9400 36500 0.7438 32,499 1005 0.9219
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

11 Fairmont State University 9500 21400 0.5568 3,060 1005 0.9924
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$21,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,060

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

12 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 24000 0.5723 4,721 1110 0.7782
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

13 Savannah State University 10600 40400 0.7368 2,857 950 0.8368
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

13 University of Alaska Fairbanks 10600 54800 0.8072 5,912 1149 0.6212
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

13 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 10600 35900 0.7042 40,754 1391 0.3915
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

16 Kentucky State University 10700 17400 0.384 1,546 925 0.9251
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$17,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

17 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 10800 17300 0.3772 3,768 995 0.7716
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA

Sticker Price

$17,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,768

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

18 Rust College 11300 18500 0.3901 429 860 0.3469
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rust College
Holly Springs, MS

Sticker Price

$18,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

429

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

34.7 %

19 Stillman College 11400 35800 0.6809 779 930 0.7422
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

20 Cameron University 11500 24400 0.5291 3,307 945 1
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cameron University
Lawton, OK

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,307

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

21 Northern Illinois University 11700 29000 0.5964 11,349 1070 0.6979
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

22 Eastern Washington University 11800 28600 0.5879 6,951 1055 0.9437
#22

#22 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 %

23 Eastern Illinois University 11900 24500 0.5135 6,785 1020 0.6535
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

24 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 12100 46900 0.7415 37,140 1442 0.4237
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

25 California State University-Fresno 12200 24800 0.5071 21,430 995 0.9638
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

25 University of Richmond 12200 88400 0.8621 3,055 1484 0.222
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

3,055

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

27 Northwestern Oklahoma State University 12500 36000 0.6534 1,724 995 0.6643
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

28 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 12600 41100 0.6941 8,975 1045 0.9721
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

8,975

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

29 West Virginia University 13100 57700 0.7728 18,614 1125 0.778
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

30 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 13200 54500 0.7577 12,498 1010 0.8896
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

31 Louisiana Tech University 13300 36900 0.6395 11,071 1164 0.9073
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

32 Youngstown State University 13400 26800 0.4996 8,436 1065 0.8066
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

33 University of Nebraska at Omaha 13600 27600 0.508 11,756 1124 0.8727
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

34 Boston University 13700 88800 0.846 18,805 1475 0.1111
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

34 University of Idaho 13700 25500 0.4631 9,574 1119 0.7553
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

34 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32300 0.576 39,083 1412 0.4517
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

37 Norfolk State University 13900 26700 0.4792 5,510 950 0.8746
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,510

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

37 Western Washington University 13900 31600 0.5606 13,752 1218 0.9325
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

39 Arkansas Tech University 14000 22900 0.3883 8,145 1035 0.9589
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

40 University of Hawaii at Manoa 14100 64500 0.7813 14,576 1179 0.6967
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

40 University of Houston 14100 23600 0.4031 39,257 1249 0.7392
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

42 Northeastern State University 14300 20800 0.312 5,085 1035 0.9935
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,085

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

42 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 14300 28100 0.4911 8,553 1054 0.8688
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

42 University of Southern Indiana 14300 36100 0.6037 5,347 1145 0.9581
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

45 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14500 26500 0.4546 22,351 1159 0.7504
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

46 Central Michigan University 14600 40700 0.6412 10,219 1095 0.8982
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

46 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 36300 0.5973 5,241 1075 0.8613
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

48 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 15100 24900 0.3929 5,474 1138 0.9198
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

48 Troy University 15100 32600 0.5365 10,222 1090 0.9604
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

10,222

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

50 University of North Texas 15400 25400 0.3943 34,458 1114 0.7223
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

51 Miles College 15700 29500 0.4672 1,151 0 0.5917
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miles College
Fairfield, AL

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,151

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

59.2 %

51 University of Memphis 15700 29800 0.4728 15,770 1075 0.7203
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

51 University of Nebraska at Kearney 15700 22400 0.2987 4,214 1090 0.8949
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

4,214

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

54 The University of Texas at Austin 15800 30500 0.4824 43,165 1335 0.2664
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

55 Ball State University 15900 22300 0.2864 15,189 1170 0.855
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

56 California State University-Long Beach 16100 25800 0.3761 35,843 1135 0.4628
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

56 Northeastern University 16100 89900 0.8209 22,695 1490 0.0522
#56

#56 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 %

58 University of Florida 16300 22500 0.2755 36,567 1399 0.242
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

59 Lehigh University 16500 89600 0.8163 5,911 1436 0.2593
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,600

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

59 Lewis University 16500 57700 0.7138 4,326 1099 0.7128
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

61 Eastern Michigan University 16600 31800 0.4775 10,470 1055 0.7964
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

61 University of Southern Mississippi 16600 23100 0.2812 10,193 1181 0.9912
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

61 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16600 37300 0.5547 8,765 1209 0.8799
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

61 Utah Tech University 16600 23300 0.288 13,006 1045 1
#61

#61 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 %

61 Waynesburg University 16600 45000 0.6302 1,088 1099 0.9169
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,088

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

66 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16800 64800 0.7406 21,075 1420 0.1534
#66

#66 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 %

67 University of South Alabama 16900 22400 0.246 9,241 1140 0.7096
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

68 University of Miami 17000 96400 0.8233 13,250 1406 0.189
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

69 California State University-Sacramento 17100 27700 0.3833 28,226 1015 0.9343
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

69 University of Kansas 17100 34900 0.5097 22,085 1176 0.9348
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

71 Denison University 17200 69300 0.7512 2,406 1383 0.1693
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

71 Missouri State University-Springfield 17200 25700 0.3307 20,584 1134 0.9053
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

71 University of Northern Colorado 17200 39100 0.5603 6,480 1085 0.9363
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

74 Sam Houston State University 17300 23000 0.2478 17,787 1030 0.9026
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

74 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 17300 29900 0.4212 3,102 1055 0.7533
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

3,102

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

76 Georgia State University 17500 45300 0.6137 27,438 1089 0.5543
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

77 Morgan State University 17600 37200 0.5269 9,027 965 0.8223
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

77 SUNY Buffalo State University 17600 44900 0.6075 5,205 1118 0.744
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

77 Western Kentucky University 17600 30700 0.4268 14,151 1090 0.9387
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

80 Canisius University 17700 64800 0.7274 1,724 1129 0.7224
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Canisius University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

80 Central State University 17700 21300 0.1687 2,676 885 0.9861
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$21,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

2,676

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

82 Husson University 17800 48100 0.6293 2,762 1115 0.8095
#82

#82 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 %

82 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17800 43700 0.5925 19,701 1214 0.8749
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

84 Texas State University 17900 27900 0.3588 36,268 1100 0.8908
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

85 Campbellsville University 18000 63200 0.7153 6,411 1055 0.7235
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

6,411

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

85 Quincy University 18000 68100 0.7351 1,072 1115 0.5093
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quincy University
Quincy, IL

Sticker Price

$68,100

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,072

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

50.9 %

87 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 18100 35200 0.4856 11,874 1082 0.8377
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

88 Georgia College & State University 18300 18300 0 6,006 1155 0.8779
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$18,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

88 Georgia Southern University 18300 23800 0.2315 23,618 1065 0.8789
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

90 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 18400 28200 0.3471 7,353 1085 0.9077
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

91 Angelo State University 18500 23100 0.1979 9,779 1055 0.8301
#91

#91 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 %

91 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 18500 42300 0.5623 1,905 965 0.5754
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

93 Madonna University 18700 58300 0.6796 1,839 1005 0.9293
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Madonna University
Livonia, MI

Sticker Price

$58,300

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,839

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

94 Indiana University-Bloomington 18800 30900 0.3927 38,093 1302 0.7821
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

95 Saint Cloud State University 18900 24500 0.2311 8,013 1094 0.9495
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

95 University of Southern California 18900 76900 0.7544 21,023 1485 0.1002
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

97 Kansas State University 19000 31400 0.395 15,650 1164 0.8199
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

97 Simpson College 19000 59500 0.6808 1,140 1430 0.8888
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,140

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

99 University of Colorado Boulder 19100 30800 0.38 32,100 1290 0.8115
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

99 University of West Georgia 19100 48000 0.6024 9,157 1040 0.5161
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

101 Middle Georgia State University 19200 48800 0.6066 7,485 1045 0.9977
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

7,485

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

99.8 %

101 University of Nevada-Reno 19200 27600 0.3039 18,895 1134 0.7371
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

103 Salem State University 19300 35100 0.4499 4,853 1100 0.9557
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

104 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 19400 23500 0.1748 10,090 1075 0.9368
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

10,090

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

105 Ohio University-Main Campus 19500 24300 0.1976 19,888 1209 0.8517
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

105 The University of Montana 19500 25200 0.2259 8,014 1184 0.9586
#105

#105 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 %

107 State University of New York at Oswego 19800 45700 0.5663 5,517 1174 0.8057
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

107 Texas Southern University 19800 25500 0.2239 6,619 920 0.9335
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

107 University of Mississippi 19800 27000 0.2666 21,585 1182 0.9658
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

110 Lincoln University 19900 24400 0.1847 1,707 920 0
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

1,707

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

111 Mount Vernon Nazarene University 20000 56000 0.6431 1,631 1142 0.843
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,631

Est. Median SAT

1,142

Acceptance Rate

84.3 %

112 Bradley University 20100 62600 0.6784 3,596 1174 0.7675
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$62,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

112 Grand View University 20100 52500 0.6177 1,483 1035 0.9843
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand View University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,483

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

114 California State University-Los Angeles 20300 59200 0.6575 19,354 965 0.9125
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

114 Central Connecticut State University 20300 29200 0.3049 8,170 1010 0.7333
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

114 Lake Erie College 20300 68000 0.7012 744 1065 0.6412
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

744

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

117 Henderson State University 20400 37700 0.4593 1,493 1075 0.8192
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,493

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

118 Syracuse University 20600 83100 0.7521 15,958 1363 0.4611
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

119 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 20700 50000 0.5857 3,856 1169 0.7518
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

120 University of the Incarnate Word 20900 73100 0.7143 4,638 1035 0.9813
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

4,638

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

120 Western Illinois University 20900 31000 0.3266 5,025 990 0.7496
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

122 North Central College 21000 63700 0.6708 2,454 1203 0.7733
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

122 North Dakota State University 21000 25700 0.1818 9,762 1110 0.9496
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

122 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,130 0 0.5256
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

125 Texas A&M University-College Station 21200 30600 0.3064 60,710 1278 0.5732
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

126 Kennesaw State University 21400 53000 0.596 42,840 1120 0.6919
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

126 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 21400 40100 0.4655 36,588 1367 0.6535
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

126 SUNY at Purchase College 21400 28000 0.2353 3,283 1294 0.7405
#126

#126 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 %

126 University of Central Oklahoma 21400 22700 0.0573 10,454 1095 0.8176
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

130 Elmhurst University 21500 67000 0.6794 3,170 1148 0.7357
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

130 Louisiana Christian University 21500 26000 0.1733 803 1065 0.8379
#130

#130 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 %

130 Rutgers University-Newark 21500 38900 0.4474 7,417 1214 0.7873
#130

#130 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 %

133 Pennsylvania Western University 21600 28100 0.2316 7,586 1070 0.9433
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

133 The College of New Jersey 21600 36800 0.4129 7,435 1248 0.6235
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

135 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks 21800 47300 0.539 1,880 1185 0.9867
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
Reading, PA

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,880

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

136 Austin Peay State University 22100 32700 0.3246 8,926 0 0.9638
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

136 Malone University 22100 68800 0.6786 992 1075 0.7586
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Malone University
Canton, OH

Sticker Price

$68,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

992

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

136 South Dakota State University 22100 25200 0.1219 10,728 1120 0.9834
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

10,728

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

136 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 22100 44100 0.4986 1,809 1109 0.9484
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,809

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

140 Creighton University 22200 86200 0.7427 4,647 1328 0.7975
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Creighton University
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

4,647

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

140 Freed-Hardeman University 22200 35900 0.3816 1,878 1180 0.9061
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,878

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

140 San Jose State University 22200 41100 0.46 28,008 0 0.8461
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

140 Sterling College 22200 64300 0.6547 670 1090 0.8916
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sterling College
Sterling, KS

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

670

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

140 West Texas A & M University 22200 22400 0.0089 6,930 1060 0.5863
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,930

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

145 California State University-Chico 22300 30700 0.2732 13,392 1117 0.9158
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

146 Keystone College 22500 42900 0.4752 894 1035 0.848
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

894

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

146 SUNY Brockport 22500 35400 0.3646 5,816 1195 0.7068
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

146 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 22500 43000 0.4763 5,789 1115 0.5774
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

149 Loyola University New Orleans 22600 72100 0.6863 3,032 1145 0.9305
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

150 Eastern Nazarene College 22700 45000 0.4949 379 1034 0.5896
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Nazarene College
Quincy, MA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

379

Est. Median SAT

1,034

Acceptance Rate

59.0 %

150 San Francisco State University 22700 55400 0.5903 20,756 1035 0.9615
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

152 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 22800 36000 0.3663 4,421 1099 0.8555
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

152 Southern Connecticut State University 22800 53200 0.5718 7,252 965 0.9482
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

152 University of California-Irvine 22800 36200 0.3706 30,204 1333 0.2878
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

155 Murray State University 23000 27600 0.166 8,281 1124 0.8568
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

156 University of Minnesota Duluth 23100 29800 0.2235 8,426 1235 0.8876
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

157 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 23200 36700 0.3674 14,783 1124 0.8096
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

157 Saint Ambrose University 23200 55400 0.5809 1,939 1085 0.7733
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,939

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

159 Robert Morris University 23300 58000 0.5993 3,769 1180 0.9057
#159

#159 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 %

160 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23400 35000 0.3315 65,450 1203 0.8989
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

160 Bob Jones University 23400 41500 0.4359 2,477 1149 0.8729
#160

#160 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 %

160 State University of New York at New Paltz 23400 48600 0.5181 6,197 1260 0.6161
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

163 Webster University 23600 66700 0.6467 2,091 1105 0.9594
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,091

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

164 Muskingum University 23900 49600 0.5178 1,524 1020 0.8184
#164

#164 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 %

164 Oral Roberts University 23900 65400 0.6344 5,017 1139 0.989
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$65,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

164 University of Kentucky 23900 36100 0.338 25,535 1193 0.9294
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

167 Point Park University 24000 57000 0.5793 2,337 1144 0.9691
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

167 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,965 1095 0.5958
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

169 Our Lady of the Lake University 24200 58400 0.5858 1,147 990 0.7246
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$58,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,147

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

169 The University of Olivet 24200 64300 0.6236 938 1055 0.9711
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Olivet
Olivet, MI

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

938

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

171 Flagler College 24300 37600 0.3534 2,409 785 0.8076
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

785

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

171 Johnson University 24300 31300 0.2258 708 1095 0.5377
#171

#171 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 %

173 Franklin College 24400 59700 0.5921 931 1150 0.6978
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin College
Franklin, IN

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

931

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

173 University of Central Arkansas 24400 29500 0.1719 8,268 1110 0.8949
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

175 Minnesota State University Moorhead 24600 26600 0.0779 3,413 1085 0.5295
#175

#175 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 %

175 Northern Arizona University 24600 41700 0.4104 22,991 1145 0.8961
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$41,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

175 The University of Findlay 24600 50500 0.5128 3,954 1124 0.8615
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Findlay
Findlay, OH

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,954

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

178 Dominican University 24800 55500 0.5522 2,690 1035 0.9032
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,690

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

179 Augustana College 24900 72800 0.6581 2,522 1163 0.6277
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

179 Dordt University 24900 69400 0.6411 1,695 1195 0.7116
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,695

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

179 Iowa State University 24900 41400 0.3993 25,628 1207 0.8866
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

179 Oklahoma Baptist University 24900 51700 0.5179 1,409 1110 0.6327
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,409

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

183 Miami University-Oxford 25200 28400 0.1126 16,816 1299 0.754
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

184 Bennett College 25500 56000 0.5445 195 920 0.3361
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennett College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

195

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

33.6 %

185 Marquette University 25600 69500 0.6319 8,045 1309 0.8134
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$69,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

186 University of Minnesota-Crookston 25800 28600 0.0988 2,510 1095 0.8781
#186

#186 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 %

187 Langston University 26000 37800 0.3123 1,743 902 0.6096
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Langston University
Langston, OK

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,743

Est. Median SAT

902

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

188 Lipscomb University 26100 74100 0.648 3,327 1214 0.6774
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

188 Seattle Pacific University 26100 77000 0.6614 1,776 1188 0.8339
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,776

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

190 North Central University 26200 43900 0.4035 865 1075 0.9082
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

865

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

190 Roosevelt University 26200 43300 0.3947 2,605 1015 0.9427
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,605

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

192 Evangel University 26300 44900 0.4139 1,843 1183 0.7161
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,843

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

193 Benedictine University 26500 48900 0.4581 1,972 1150 0.9523
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,972

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

193 Marietta College 26500 62300 0.5741 1,023 1075 0.7929
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marietta College
Marietta, OH

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,023

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

193 Southwestern College 26500 76300 0.653 938 1005 0.7443
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern College
Winfield, KS

Sticker Price

$76,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

938

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

193 University of Arizona 26500 38500 0.3113 45,025 1212 0.8614
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

197 Millsaps College 26600 62400 0.5739 547 1189 0.4312
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

198 Oakland University 26800 39700 0.325 12,587 1050 0.8784
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

198 University of Arkansas 26800 29600 0.097 28,859 1179 0.7431
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

200 Wingate University 26900 65000 0.5859 2,673 1100 0.9113
#200

#200 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 %

201 St Bonaventure University 27200 61300 0.5561 2,048 1194 0.8165
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$61,300

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,048

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

202 Columbia College Chicago 27300 63200 0.5684 5,422 0 0.7549
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

5,422

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

203 Kent State University at Kent 27400 28400 0.0352 20,841 1105 0.8634
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

203 University of Jamestown 27400 34400 0.2035 1,049 1110 0.8808
#203

#203 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 %

205 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,771 1044 0.7933
#205

#205 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 %

206 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 27600 36700 0.248 41,303 1338 0.7975
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

207 Long Island University 27800 59700 0.5347 11,753 1222 0.8977
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

11,753

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

208 University of South Carolina-Columbia 27900 27900 0 30,187 1292 0.6015
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

209 Augustana University 28200 61200 0.5391 2,003 1189 0.6775
#209

#209 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 %

210 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 28300 42900 0.3405 21,947 1335 0.3122
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

21,947

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

210 Grace College and Theological Seminary 28300 41800 0.3221 1,817 1080 0.8078
#210

#210 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 %

212 American University 28400 83600 0.6603 7,476 1372 0.6187
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

7,476

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

213 Illinois State University 28500 34000 0.1639 19,107 1115 0.8815
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

213 The University of Tampa 28500 56900 0.4987 10,594 1185 0.4034
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

215 DeSales University 28600 87600 0.6737 2,172 1175 0.7709
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DeSales University
Center Valley, PA

Sticker Price

$87,600

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,172

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

77.1 %

215 Knox College 28600 68900 0.5846 1,136 1287 0.7079
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Knox College
Galesburg, IL

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,136

Est. Median SAT

1,287

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

217 Drury University 28700 52900 0.4573 1,391 1228 0.5758
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drury University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,391

Est. Median SAT

1,228

Acceptance Rate

57.6 %

218 Wichita State University 28800 43400 0.3364 14,280 1094 0.7211
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

219 Radford University 28900 32800 0.1189 6,161 1070 0.8953
#219

#219 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 %

220 Rochester Institute of Technology 29300 78100 0.6249 14,267 1363 0.6693
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

221 Oklahoma City University 29500 52000 0.433 1,447 1190 0.7039
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,447

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

221 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 29500 42200 0.301 42,604 1336 0.6056
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

223 New England College 29700 65800 0.5487 1,032 930 0.9213
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England College
Henniker, NH

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,032

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

224 Huntington University 29800 50200 0.4063 1,286 1095 0.7115
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntington University
Huntington, IN

Sticker Price

$50,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,286

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

224 Southern Methodist University 29800 82800 0.64 7,285 1423 0.6335
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$82,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

226 Southern Adventist University 29900 46900 0.3621 2,827 1125 0.6661
#226

#226 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 %

226 Texas Tech University 29900 29900 0 32,580 1200 0.7265
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

228 Dominican University of California 30100 69200 0.5648 1,127 1225 0.8392
#228

#228 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 %

229 Belmont University 30300 67800 0.5529 7,167 1273 0.9528
#229

#229 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 %

230 Southeastern University 30400 60500 0.4972 10,351 1130 0.6165
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

10,351

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

230 SUNY at Fredonia 30400 46400 0.3451 2,876 1193 0.792
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

230 University of Rhode Island 30400 46300 0.3437 14,376 1148 0.7216
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

233 Samford University 30600 78000 0.6074 4,210 1199 0.8236
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

233 Wayne State University 30600 50900 0.399 16,173 1174 0.7786
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

235 SUNY Morrisville 30800 38300 0.1956 2,042 1028 0.9078
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Morrisville
Morrisville, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,042

Est. Median SAT

1,028

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

236 Azusa Pacific University 30900 66600 0.5357 2,996 1138 0.7959
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Sticker Price

$66,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,996

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

237 Indiana University-Indianapolis 31100 33200 0.0625 14,504 1145 0.7637
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

237 Oklahoma Christian University 31100 45000 0.3076 2,012 1159 0.9707
#237

#237 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 %

239 Siena Heights University 31200 46300 0.3259 1,669 1000 0.6656
#239

#239 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 %

240 Palm Beach Atlantic University 31400 64500 0.5138 3,094 1105 0.8832
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,094

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

241 Missouri Baptist University 31700 53800 0.4102 4,958 843 0.686
#241

#241 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 %

242 Liberty University 31900 44100 0.2766 52,823 1181 0.9932
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

52,823

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

243 DePaul University 32000 72500 0.5587 14,188 1218 0.7589
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

243 Rider University 32000 60600 0.472 3,196 1214 0.794
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,196

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

245 Ithaca College 32200 72500 0.5557 4,268 1314 0.6901
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,268

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

245 University of St Thomas 32200 70300 0.5423 6,044 1270 0.9125
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

247 University of Scranton 32300 76300 0.5763 3,613 1220 0.812
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$76,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,613

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

248 Hampton University 32400 47000 0.3107 3,728 956 0.6225
#248

#248 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 %

248 Vermont State University 32400 39100 0.1716 4,087 960 0.8323
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

4,087

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

250 Suffolk University 32500 74000 0.5605 4,324 1209 0.822
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$74,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,324

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

250 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32500 39500 0.1772 30,564 1298 0.416
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

252 Carthage College 32600 58600 0.4441 2,675 1110 0.871
#252

#252 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 %

252 Spring Arbor University 32600 51100 0.3633 1,091 1120 0.3733
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,091

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

252 St. John's University-New York 32600 80200 0.5936 15,640 1249 0.8343
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$80,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

15,640

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

255 Harding University 32900 47000 0.2995 3,523 1193 0.3942
#255

#255 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 %

256 Ohio Wesleyan University 33000 93400 0.6469 1,525 1241 0.556
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$93,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

257 Mount Saint Mary College 33200 68400 0.5147 2,141 1090 0.8888
#257

#257 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 %

257 University of Oregon 33200 38600 0.1391 20,622 1250 0.883
#257

#257 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 %

259 California Baptist University 33600 65600 0.4876 8,417 1069 0.8535
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

260 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1421 0.4709
#260

#260 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 %

261 Drake University 33800 68500 0.5059 2,585 1226 0.6385
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

261 Gardner-Webb University 33800 50400 0.3294 1,840 1085 0.8702
#261

#261 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 %

263 Taylor University 34100 57600 0.4074 2,503 1235 0.7353
#263

#263 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 %

264 Pace University 34500 100800 0.6575 8,038 1274 0.7592
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$100,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

8,038

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

265 Baylor University 34700 71100 0.5119 14,915 1277 0.5128
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

265 North Greenville University 34700 44800 0.2248 2,020 1164 0.6667
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,020

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

265 San Diego State University 34700 37200 0.0672 34,637 1208 0.3598
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

265 Siena College 34700 83600 0.5851 3,469 1260 0.7764
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena College
Loudonville, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,469

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

269 Newberry College 34900 49000 0.2872 1,462 1005 0.748
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Newberry College
Newberry, SC

Sticker Price

$49,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,462

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

270 University of Mount Olive 35300 35300 0 1,937 945 0.7775
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,937

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

271 Mount Mercy University 35500 61200 0.42 1,185 1075 0.7876
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,185

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

272 Dean College 35600 72900 0.5114 1,151 1015 0.736
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dean College
Franklin, MA

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,151

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

273 Abilene Christian University 35700 60700 0.4115 3,233 1129 0.6604
#273

#273 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 %

273 Baldwin Wallace University 35700 66700 0.4649 2,862 1194 0.757
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

275 Roger Williams University 35800 63700 0.4381 4,050 1225 0.8778
#275

#275 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 %

276 Berry College 36000 60900 0.4091 2,254 1219 0.64
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

277 Auburn University 36300 38000 0.0447 27,907 1324 0.4593
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

278 Tennessee Technological University 36400 38500 0.0539 8,838 1159 0.8316
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

278 University of Denver 36400 76800 0.5257 6,619 1323 0.7729
#278

#278 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 %

280 Loyola University Chicago 36500 88100 0.5858 12,538 1303 0.816
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

12,538

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

281 Ashland University 36600 52700 0.3053 5,180 1145 0.8053
#281

#281 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 %

282 University of Central Florida 36800 39600 0.0707 59,649 1280 0.4471
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

283 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36900 38900 0.0533 23,351 1239 0.766
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

284 Marymount Manhattan College 37100 69900 0.4692 1,601 1224 0.8261
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,601

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

285 Hofstra University 37500 77000 0.5128 6,581 1323 0.6808
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

286 Benedictine College 37600 76200 0.5063 2,391 1229 0.7645
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$76,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,391

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

287 Queens University of Charlotte 37800 68200 0.4455 1,225 1235 0.5651
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$68,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,225

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

287 University of Connecticut 37800 43900 0.1391 19,388 1324 0.5395
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

289 Bloomfield College 37900 61600 0.3844 904 860 0.6723
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

904

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

67.2 %

289 Immaculata University 37900 47900 0.209 1,652 1245 0.8578
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

Sticker Price

$47,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

291 Asbury University 38000 49100 0.2255 2,066 1157 0.954
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Asbury University
Wilmore, KY

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,066

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

95.4 %

291 Mount Saint Mary's University 38000 80700 0.529 1,733 1015 0.7313
#291

#291 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 %

293 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 38500 38500 0 7,890 1105 0.2056
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

294 Washington State University 38600 53900 0.2835 14,346 1139 0.8797
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

295 Oakwood University 38700 43300 0.1057 1,279 1020 0.507
#295

#295 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 %

296 University of Wyoming 38800 43800 0.1158 8,130 1159 0.9688
#296

#296 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 %

297 Elon University 38900 76600 0.4924 6,452 1244 0.6635
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$76,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

298 Pacific University 39000 74900 0.4789 1,589 1106 0.8956
#298

#298 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 %

299 Butler University 39500 69300 0.43 4,489 1279 0.8508
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

300 Seton Hall University 39700 67400 0.4107 6,146 1313 0.7326
#300

#300 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 %

301 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39800 53800 0.2603 23,920 1390 0.5973
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

302 Stony Brook University 39900 53000 0.2467 18,263 1395 0.4904
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

303 Arkansas State University 40500 42500 0.0475 9,985 1075 0.7959
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

304 Saint Mary's College of California 40700 83400 0.5122 1,955 1175 0.8856
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,955

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

304 Temple University 40700 55600 0.268 21,428 1245 0.8045
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

306 Quinnipiac University 41300 79200 0.4784 6,248 1209 0.77
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,248

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

307 Campbell University 41700 65100 0.3591 2,699 1120 0.872
#307

#307 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 %

307 Middle Tennessee State University 41700 46000 0.0935 17,668 1124 0.68
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

309 Union University 42000 64100 0.3445 1,934 1242 0.6016
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union University
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,934

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

310 Montclair State University 42100 46200 0.0888 18,712 1058 0.8789
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

311 Widener University 42300 79400 0.4674 2,811 1155 0.8402
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,811

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

312 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,185 1204 0.7871
#312

#312 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 %

313 Biola University 42600 71200 0.4018 3,481 1268 0.7482
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

314 University of Maryland-College Park 42700 44900 0.049 31,133 1456 0.448
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

315 Sacred Heart University 42800 67500 0.3662 6,960 1245 0.6768
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,960

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

316 Purdue University-Main Campus 43200 46200 0.0665 44,170 1327 0.4979
#316

#316 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 %

317 CUNY Bernard M Baruch College 43400 43400 0 16,086 1293 0.5117
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,086

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

51.2 %

318 Fairfield University 43600 83600 0.4783 5,391 1350 0.3329
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,391

Est. Median SAT

1,350

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

319 Florida Institute of Technology 43700 68800 0.3647 3,677 1224 0.577
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,677

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

320 Texas Christian University 43800 82400 0.4686 11,049 1283 0.4449
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

321 University of Maine 44600 45100 0.0111 591 1199 0.9684
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

322 Duquesne University 45400 70500 0.3557 5,371 1269 0.8356
#322

#322 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 %

323 Appalachian State University 45800 50400 0.0913 19,560 1159 0.9014
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

323 High Point University 45800 81300 0.4366 5,006 1209 0.7683
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

High Point University
High Point, NC

Sticker Price

$81,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,006

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

325 University of Georgia 45900 51600 0.1108 31,514 1336 0.3719
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

326 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#326

#326 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 %

327 Tulane University of Louisiana 48700 94900 0.4867 7,283 1451 0.1398
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$94,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

328 University at Albany 48900 48900 0 12,666 1245 0.6909
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

12,666

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

329 Ohio State University-Main Campus 50900 53100 0.0414 46,815 1339 0.6057
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

330 Point Loma Nazarene University 51100 68600 0.2547 3,246 1296 0.8367
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,246

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

330 University of Iowa 51100 53200 0.039 22,738 1208 0.8362
#330

#330 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 %

332 Chapman University 51400 94000 0.4534 7,713 1357 0.6543
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,713

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

333 Mercer University 51600 63900 0.1925 4,690 1273 0.6889
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$63,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

334 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53400 53400 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

335 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

336 University of Missouri-Columbia 54100 59200 0.0857 24,457 1256 0.7847
#336

#336 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 %

337 Emerson College 55800 82600 0.3245 4,171 1339 0.4749
#337

#337 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 %

338 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 56900 58900 0.0352 26,500 1183 0.8857
#338

#338 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 %

339 The University of Alabama 57100 57100 0 34,389 1233 0.7665
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

340 University of La Verne 57300 66800 0.1422 2,414 1123 0.4847
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA

Sticker Price

$66,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,414

Est. Median SAT

1,123

Acceptance Rate

48.5 %

341 Howard University 58300 76900 0.2418 11,519 1208 0.4134
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

342 Pepperdine University 62200 105300 0.4094 3,553 1378 0.6286
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

Sticker Price

$105,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

343 Loyola Marymount University 65700 111100 0.4086 7,273 1353 0.4508
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$111,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

344 Thiel College 67400 69100 0.0246 831 1065 0.7189
#344

#344 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thiel College
Greenville, PA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

831

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.9 %

345 Fordham University 70100 95000 0.262 10,307 1415 0.5628
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,307

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

56.3 %

346 Gonzaga University 75400 82700 0.0882 5,281 1303 0.8169
#346

#346 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$82,700

% Savings

9%

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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