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 Savannah State University 6900 40400 0.8283 2,857 950 0.8368
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

2 Northern Kentucky University 7200 25900 0.723 10,163 1090 0.8307
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

3 College of the Ozarks 7900 47200 0.8331 1,454 1135 0.1199
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

12.0 %

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

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

5 Le Moyne-Owen College 8600 26500 0.676 646 865 0.9717
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Le Moyne-Owen College
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

646

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

6 Marshall University 9200 34400 0.732 9,146 1065 0.9572
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

7 California State University-Northridge 9300 36500 0.7454 32,499 1005 0.881
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

8 Fairmont State University 9400 21400 0.5615 3,060 975 0.9924
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$21,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,060

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

8 Washington and Lee University 9400 96000 0.9024 1,886 1488 0.1397
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

10 University of Richmond 10000 88400 0.887 3,055 1484 0.222
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,055

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

11 Kentucky State University 10100 17400 0.4184 1,546 925 0.9251
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$17,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

12 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 10700 17300 0.3807 3,768 1005 0.7716
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA

Sticker Price

$17,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,768

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

13 Boston University 11300 91600 0.8769 18,805 1475 0.1111
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$91,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

13 Rust College 11300 32800 0.6562 429 860 0.3469
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rust College
Holly Springs, MS

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

429

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

34.7 %

15 Cameron University 11500 24400 0.5291 3,307 945 1
#15

#15 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 %

15 Stillman College 11500 36000 0.6806 779 930 0.7422
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

15 Utah State University 11500 28500 0.5964 25,920 1176 0.9247
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

18 Eastern Washington University 11600 31200 0.6283 6,951 1055 0.9437
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

19 California State University-Sacramento 11700 30700 0.6186 28,226 1015 0.9343
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

20 Northeastern State University 11800 22900 0.4838 5,085 1035 0.9935
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,085

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

21 California State University-Fresno 12300 45900 0.7327 21,430 995 0.9638
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

22 University of Central Florida 12600 25300 0.5014 59,649 1280 0.4471
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

23 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 12700 34600 0.6336 8,975 1065 0.9721
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

8,975

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

24 Langston University 12800 21200 0.3965 1,743 902 0
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Langston University
Langston, OK

Sticker Price

$21,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,743

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

24 Northwestern Oklahoma State University 12800 36200 0.6469 1,724 1000 0.6643
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

26 West Virginia University 13000 57700 0.7745 18,614 1125 0.778
#26

#26 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 %

27 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 13200 54500 0.7577 12,498 1010 0.8896
#27

#27 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 %

27 Northern Illinois University 13200 29000 0.5435 11,349 1070 0.6979
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

29 Missouri State University-Springfield 13300 25700 0.4825 20,584 1134 0.9053
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

30 Youngstown State University 13400 26800 0.4996 8,436 1065 0.8066
#30

#30 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 %

31 Denison University 13500 69300 0.8058 2,406 1383 0.1693
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

31 University of Houston 13500 23100 0.4157 39,257 1249 0.7392
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

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 Coastal Carolina University 13700 27200 0.4964 10,811 1145 0.7527
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

10,811

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

34 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 51900 0.7365 39,083 1412 0.4517
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

36 Norfolk State University 13800 40300 0.658 5,510 980 0.8746
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

5,510

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

36 University of Nebraska at Kearney 13800 26000 0.469 4,214 1090 0.8949
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

4,214

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

38 Arkansas Tech University 14000 35900 0.6093 8,145 1035 0.9589
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

39 Louisiana Tech University 14300 36900 0.6124 11,071 1164 0.9073
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

39 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 14300 28100 0.4911 8,553 1054 0.8688
#39

#39 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 %

39 University of Southern Indiana 14300 35900 0.6005 5,347 1145 0.9581
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

42 Miles College 14400 29500 0.5112 1,151 0 0.5917
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miles College
Fairfield, AL

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,151

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

59.2 %

42 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 14400 19300 0.2539 10,090 1075 0.9368
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$19,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

10,090

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

44 Central Michigan University 14600 37400 0.6102 10,219 1095 0.8982
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

45 University of Georgia 14800 26600 0.4446 31,514 1336 0.3719
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

45 University of Hawaii at Manoa 14800 64500 0.7705 15,375 1179 0.866
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

47 California State University-Chico 15000 30700 0.5106 13,392 1117 0.9158
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

47 Northeastern University 15000 89900 0.8331 22,695 1490 0.0522
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

47 Radford University 15000 32000 0.5318 6,161 1070 0.8953
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

47 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 15000 22200 0.325 11,874 1082 0.8377
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

51 Northwest Missouri State University 15100 29000 0.4808 5,241 1075 0.8613
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

52 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 15200 37900 0.5985 5,474 1138 0.9198
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

52 Troy University 15200 26700 0.4306 10,222 1090 0.9604
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,222

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

54 Wayne State University 15400 32900 0.5316 16,173 1174 0.7786
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

55 University of Central Oklahoma 15500 28700 0.46 10,454 1055 0.8176
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

56 Lehigh University 15600 89600 0.8263 5,911 1436 0.2593
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,600

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

56 University of Memphis 15600 29900 0.4779 15,770 1075 0.7203
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

58 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 15700 24700 0.3671 8,765 1209 0.8799
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

59 Oakland University 16000 28200 0.4329 12,587 1050 0.8784
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

59 Sam Houston State University 16000 30300 0.4716 17,787 1030 0.9026
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

61 Ohio University-Main Campus 16100 23200 0.306 19,888 1209 0.8517
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

62 University of South Alabama 16200 22400 0.2773 9,241 1140 0.7096
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

63 Eastern Illinois University 16400 27500 0.4024 6,785 990 0.6535
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

63 Lewis University 16400 57700 0.7155 4,326 1099 0.7128
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

65 SUNY at Fredonia 16500 27800 0.407 2,876 1193 0.792
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

66 Eastern Michigan University 16600 32000 0.4795 10,470 1055 0.7964
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

67 Texas State University 16800 26800 0.3727 36,268 1100 0.8908
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

68 Husson University 17200 48100 0.6418 2,762 1060 0.8095
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Husson University
Bangor, ME

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,762

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

68 University of Northern Colorado 17200 39100 0.5603 6,480 1085 0.9363
#68

#68 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 %

70 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 17300 29500 0.4133 3,102 1055 0.7533
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,102

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

70 University of Rhode Island 17300 33900 0.4898 14,376 1148 0.7216
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

72 Central Connecticut State University 17400 34000 0.488 8,170 1010 0.7333
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

72 Georgia State University 17400 45500 0.617 27,438 1089 0.5543
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

74 Morgan State University 17600 37200 0.5269 9,027 965 0.8223
#74

#74 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 %

75 Central State University 17700 21300 0.1687 2,676 885 0.9861
#75

#75 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 %

75 University of Miami 17700 96300 0.8159 13,250 1406 0.189
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

77 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 17800 48000 0.6287 3,856 1185 0.7518
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

77 SUNY Buffalo State University 17800 44900 0.6031 5,205 1118 0.744
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

79 Campbellsville University 17900 43200 0.585 6,853 1055 0.9833
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

79 Georgia Southern University 17900 26800 0.3326 23,618 1065 0.8789
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

81 Quincy University 18000 68100 0.7351 1,072 1115 0.5093
#81

#81 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 %

81 SUNY Brockport 18000 26200 0.3124 5,816 1195 0.7068
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

83 Simpson College 18100 59500 0.6959 1,140 1430 0.8888
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,140

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

83 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 18100 46600 0.6122 1,905 895 0.5754
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

895

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

85 Salem State University 18200 28500 0.3614 4,853 1100 0.9557
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

86 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 18400 28200 0.3471 7,353 1085 0.9077
#86

#86 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 %

87 Middle Georgia State University 18700 46300 0.5957 7,485 1045 0.9977
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

7,485

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

99.8 %

88 University of Mississippi 18800 45000 0.5828 21,585 1182 0.9658
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

89 University of West Georgia 19100 48000 0.6024 9,157 1040 0.5161
#89

#89 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 %

90 California State University-Los Angeles 19300 59200 0.6745 19,354 965 0.9125
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

91 Texas Southern University 19500 42500 0.5415 6,619 915 0.9335
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

92 Illinois Institute of Technology 19700 75200 0.7382 3,135 1299 0.5493
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

3,135

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

93 University of Southern California 20000 75800 0.7365 20,630 1492 0.0981
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

94 Bradley University 20100 48500 0.5849 3,596 1174 0.7675
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

95 State University of New York at Oswego 20300 40200 0.4952 5,517 1164 0.8057
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

96 Georgia College & State University 20400 52400 0.6106 6,006 1165 0.7823
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

96 Lake Erie College 20400 60200 0.6611 744 1075 0.6412
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

744

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

98 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 20600 34400 0.4011 14,783 1124 0.8096
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

98 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 20600 31100 0.3359 19,701 1214 0.8749
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

100 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.3258 44,170 1327 0.4979
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

101 Lincoln University 20800 24900 0.1646 1,707 920 0
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,707

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

101 Loyola University New Orleans 20800 72100 0.7113 3,032 1145 0.9305
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

101 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 20800 57800 0.6406 1,083 1171 0.9278
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,083

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

101 Western Illinois University 20800 31000 0.3286 4,525 1000 0.7118
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

105 The College of New Jersey 20900 36800 0.4319 7,435 1248 0.6235
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

106 North Central College 21000 63700 0.6708 2,454 1203 0.7733
#106

#106 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 %

107 SUNY at Purchase College 21200 28000 0.2424 3,283 1294 0.7405
#107

#107 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 %

108 Kennesaw State University 21400 27200 0.2133 42,840 1120 0.6919
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

109 Elmhurst University 21500 67000 0.6794 3,170 1148 0.7357
#109

#109 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 %

109 Louisiana Christian University 21500 26000 0.1733 803 1065 0.8379
#109

#109 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 %

111 Austin Peay State University 21700 29100 0.2541 8,926 0 0.9638
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

111 Pennsylvania Western University 21700 28200 0.2309 7,586 0 0.9433
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

113 Malone University 22100 68800 0.6786 992 1075 0.7586
#113

#113 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 %

113 South Dakota State University 22100 25200 0.1243 10,728 1120 0.9834
#113

#113 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 %

113 Southern Connecticut State University 22100 59600 0.6292 7,252 965 0.9482
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

116 San Jose State University 22200 41100 0.46 28,008 0 0.8461
#116

#116 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 %

116 West Texas A & M University 22200 22400 0.0089 6,930 1060 0.5863
#116

#116 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 %

118 Keystone College 22500 48800 0.5392 894 1020 0.848
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

894

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

119 San Francisco State University 22700 55400 0.5903 20,756 1035 0.9615
#119

#119 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 %

119 St Bonaventure University 22700 61200 0.629 2,048 1194 0.8165
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,048

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

121 Indiana University-Southeast 22800 25900 0.1209 3,276 1090 0.8446
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

122 Murray State University 22900 27600 0.1682 8,281 1124 0.8568
#122

#122 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 %

123 Mount Saint Mary College 23000 68400 0.6638 2,141 1090 0.8888
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,141

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

123 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 23000 36000 0.3608 4,421 1100 0.8555
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

125 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 23100 44400 0.4794 1,809 1109 0.9484
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,809

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

126 Saint Ambrose University 23200 55400 0.5809 1,939 1085 0.7733
#126

#126 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 %

127 Robert Morris University 23300 58000 0.5986 3,769 1180 0.9057
#127

#127 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 %

127 State University of New York at New Paltz 23300 35700 0.347 6,197 1260 0.6161
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

129 Bob Jones University 23400 41500 0.4366 2,477 1149 0.8729
#129

#129 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 %

129 Saint Cloud State University 23400 26300 0.1097 8,209 1079 0.948
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

131 Columbia College Chicago 23500 63200 0.6285 5,422 0 0.7549
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

5,422

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

132 Webster University 23600 66700 0.6467 2,091 1105 0.9594
#132

#132 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 %

133 Oral Roberts University 23900 77400 0.6913 5,017 1139 0.989
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

133 Point Park University 23900 57000 0.581 2,337 1144 0.9691
#133

#133 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 %

135 Dominican University 24000 56000 0.5713 2,690 1060 0.9032
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,690

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

136 Northern Arizona University 24100 43700 0.4484 22,991 1145 0.8961
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

136 Our Lady of the Lake University 24100 58100 0.5848 1,147 990 0.7246
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$58,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,147

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

136 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 38000 0.3658 23,920 1390 0.5973
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

139 The University of Olivet 24200 64300 0.6236 938 1055 0.9711
#139

#139 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 %

140 University of Central Arkansas 24400 29500 0.174 8,268 1124 0.8949
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

140 University of Southern Mississippi 24400 26500 0.0792 10,193 1181 0.9912
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

142 American University 24800 83600 0.7031 7,476 1372 0.6187
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

7,476

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

142 Augustana College 24800 72800 0.6587 2,522 1163 0.6277
#142

#142 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 %

144 Bennett College 24900 55500 0.5515 195 905 0.3361
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennett College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

195

Est. Median SAT

905

Acceptance Rate

33.6 %

145 Franklin College 25000 61800 0.5947 931 1150 0.6978
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin College
Franklin, IN

Sticker Price

$61,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

931

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

145 Tennessee Technological University 25000 33700 0.2566 8,838 1159 0.8316
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

147 Dordt University 25200 52500 0.5197 1,695 1170 0.7116
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,695

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

147 Drury University 25200 52900 0.5235 1,391 1228 0.5758
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drury University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,391

Est. Median SAT

1,228

Acceptance Rate

57.6 %

147 Johnson University 25200 31300 0.1958 708 1070 0.5377
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson University
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

708

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

53.8 %

150 University of Kansas 25300 39900 0.3647 22,085 1176 0.9348
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

151 Ball State University 25500 25500 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

152 University of Minnesota-Crookston 25700 28600 0.1009 2,612 1095 0.8786
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Crookston
Crookston, MN

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

2,612

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

153 Doane University 26000 77700 0.665 1,323 1125 0.9801
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Doane University
Crete, NE

Sticker Price

$77,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,323

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

98.0 %

154 Concordia College at Moorhead 26100 50500 0.4837 1,799 1203 0.6306
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,799

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

63.1 %

154 Flagler College 26100 61100 0.5727 2,409 1090 0.8076
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

154 Lipscomb University 26100 57800 0.5482 3,327 1214 0.6774
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

157 Grand Valley State University 26200 36300 0.2786 19,002 1233 0.8302
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

157 Iowa State University 26200 42800 0.3878 25,628 1207 0.8866
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

157 Minnesota State University Moorhead 26200 28300 0.0755 3,413 1095 0.5295
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,413

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

53.0 %

157 North Central University 26200 43900 0.4035 865 1075 0.9082
#157

#157 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 %

157 Seattle Pacific University 26200 77000 0.6601 1,776 1188 0.8339
#157

#157 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 %

162 Evangel University 26300 44900 0.4139 1,843 1183 0.7161
#162

#162 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 %

162 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26300 28400 0.0751 14,504 1145 0.7637
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

162 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 26300 43000 0.388 5,789 1060 0.5774
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

165 Ashland University 26500 56600 0.5322 5,180 1145 0.8053
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

5,180

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

165 Oklahoma City University 26500 62200 0.5738 1,514 1174 0.7702
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,514

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

167 University of Arkansas 26700 29600 0.0991 28,859 1179 0.7431
#167

#167 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 %

168 Wingate University 26800 65000 0.5869 2,673 1100 0.9113
#168

#168 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 %

169 University of Idaho 27000 45200 0.4023 9,574 1119 0.7553
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

170 University of Minnesota Duluth 27100 31800 0.1459 8,426 1235 0.8876
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

171 University of Arizona 27200 38500 0.2932 45,025 1212 0.8614
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

172 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,771 1044 0.7933
#172

#172 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 %

173 Marquette University 27700 66200 0.5813 8,045 1309 0.8134
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

174 Long Island University 27800 59800 0.5356 11,753 1252 0.8977
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

11,753

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

174 North Dakota State University 27800 30400 0.0835 9,762 1110 0.9496
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

174 Syracuse University 27800 83100 0.6654 15,958 1363 0.4611
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

177 Creighton University 28000 65300 0.5709 4,647 1328 0.7975
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Creighton University
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$65,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,647

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

178 Grace College and Theological Seminary 28300 41800 0.322 1,817 1094 0.8078
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grace College and Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,817

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

179 Marietta College 28400 62200 0.5443 1,023 1075 0.7929
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marietta College
Marietta, OH

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,023

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

179 Messiah University 28400 54200 0.4762 2,618 1241 0.7897
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,618

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

181 Knox College 28600 68900 0.5846 1,136 1287 0.7079
#181

#181 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 %

181 Roosevelt University 28600 47600 0.4003 2,605 995 0.9427
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,605

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

183 Canisius University 28800 64800 0.5559 1,724 1180 0.7224
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Canisius University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

184 Wichita State University 28900 40600 0.2888 14,280 1094 0.7211
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

185 Chestnut Hill College 29100 75900 0.6167 972 995 0.7913
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

972

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

185 Milligan University 29100 55900 0.4802 834 1189 0.7027
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milligan University
Milligan, TN

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

834

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

70.3 %

187 Kansas State University 29200 31400 0.0712 15,650 1164 0.8199
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

188 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29300 33900 0.1358 30,187 1292 0.6015
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

189 Huntington University 29500 44300 0.3342 1,589 1055 0.7564
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntington University
Huntington, IN

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,589

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.6 %

189 Montclair State University 29500 36300 0.1874 18,712 1058 0.8789
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

191 New England College 29700 65800 0.5487 1,032 930 0.9213
#191

#191 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 %

192 Southeastern University 29800 60500 0.5072 10,351 1110 0.6165
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

10,351

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

192 Southern Methodist University 29800 83200 0.6422 7,285 1423 0.6335
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$83,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

194 Southern Adventist University 29900 46900 0.3634 2,827 1112 0.6661
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,827

Est. Median SAT

1,112

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

195 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

196 Dominican University of California 30100 69200 0.5648 1,127 1225 0.8392
#196

#196 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 %

197 Gannon University 30500 52900 0.4238 2,768 1174 0.7416
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

197 Oklahoma Baptist University 30500 54700 0.4416 1,409 1110 0.5568
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,409

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

197 University of North Texas 30500 37400 0.1844 34,458 1114 0.7223
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

200 Samford University 30600 78000 0.6074 4,210 1199 0.8236
#200

#200 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 %

200 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 30600 62800 0.5124 37,140 1442 0.4237
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

202 Palm Beach Atlantic University 30800 69000 0.5531 3,094 1105 0.8832
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,094

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

202 Rochester Institute of Technology 30800 78100 0.6056 14,267 1363 0.6693
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

204 Azusa Pacific University 30900 66600 0.5357 2,996 1138 0.7959
#204

#204 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 %

205 Oklahoma Christian University 31100 45000 0.3089 2,012 1138 0.9707
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,012

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

205 Siena Heights University 31100 46300 0.3272 1,669 1000 0.6656
#205

#205 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 %

205 Taylor University 31100 59100 0.4731 2,503 1235 0.7353
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Taylor University
Upland, IN

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,503

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

205 University of St Thomas 31100 70300 0.5579 6,044 1299 0.9125
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

209 Missouri Baptist University 31700 53800 0.4113 4,958 843 0.686
#209

#209 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 %

210 Angelo State University 31800 35400 0.1027 9,779 1055 0.8301
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

211 Grand View University 31900 58100 0.45 1,483 1035 0.9843
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand View University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$58,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,483

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

212 DePaul University 32000 67100 0.5231 14,188 1218 0.7589
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

212 Rider University 32000 60600 0.472 3,196 1214 0.794
#212

#212 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 %

214 Ithaca College 32100 72500 0.5571 4,268 1314 0.6901
#214

#214 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 %

215 Hampton University 32300 62400 0.482 3,728 956 0.6225
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,728

Est. Median SAT

956

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

216 Belmont University 32500 69900 0.5359 7,167 1273 0.9528
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,167

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

216 St. John's University-New York 32500 78000 0.583 15,640 1249 0.8343
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

15,640

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

216 University of Scranton 32500 78700 0.5872 3,613 1220 0.8029
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,613

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

80.3 %

219 Suffolk University 32600 69700 0.5326 4,324 1209 0.822
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$69,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,324

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

220 The University of Tampa 32700 56900 0.425 10,594 1185 0.4034
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

221 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 32800 43100 0.2392 21,947 1335 0.3122
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

21,947

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

222 Harding University 32900 47000 0.3008 3,523 1193 0.3942
#222

#222 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 %

223 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 1095 0.5256
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

224 California Baptist University 33600 65600 0.4876 8,417 1069 0.8535
#224

#224 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 %

225 Elizabethtown College 33700 55900 0.3974 1,903 1214 0.7787
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

225 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1421 0.4709
#225

#225 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 %

227 Drake University 33800 68500 0.5068 2,585 1226 0.6385
#227

#227 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 %

228 Loyola University Chicago 34000 68100 0.5008 12,538 1303 0.816
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$68,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

12,538

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

229 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 34100 58500 0.4177 36,588 1367 0.6535
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

229 Spring Arbor University 34100 52700 0.3537 1,091 1055 0.3733
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,091

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

231 Pace University 34600 74800 0.5373 8,038 1274 0.7592
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,038

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

232 Baylor University 34700 70300 0.5063 14,915 1277 0.5128
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

232 Hofstra University 34700 77000 0.5492 6,581 1323 0.6808
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

232 Siena College 34700 65100 0.4671 3,469 1260 0.7764
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena College
Loudonville, NY

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,469

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

232 Trevecca Nazarene University 34700 50900 0.3172 1,903 1085 0.6944
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

236 Gardner-Webb University 35100 50400 0.3036 1,840 1145 0.8702
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,840

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

237 San Diego State University 35200 36100 0.0249 34,637 1208 0.3598
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

238 Mount Mercy University 35500 61200 0.4205 1,185 1110 0.7876
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,185

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

239 Dean College 35600 72900 0.5114 1,092 1015 0.7354
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dean College
Franklin, MA

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,092

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

240 Abilene Christian University 35700 60700 0.4115 3,233 1129 0.6604
#240

#240 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 %

240 Baldwin Wallace University 35700 66700 0.4649 2,862 1194 0.757
#240

#240 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 %

240 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 35700 42800 0.1646 22,351 1159 0.7504
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

243 Roger Williams University 35800 63700 0.439 4,038 1235 0.8771
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,038

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

244 Berry College 36000 60900 0.4091 2,254 1219 0.64
#244

#244 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 %

244 Immaculata University 36000 47800 0.2467 1,652 1245 0.8578
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

246 North Greenville University 36400 46500 0.2179 2,020 1164 0.6667
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,020

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

246 University of Denver 36400 76800 0.5257 6,619 1323 0.7729
#246

#246 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 %

248 Western Kentucky University 36600 42300 0.1348 14,151 1090 0.9387
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

249 Eckerd College 36700 75100 0.5115 1,893 1255 0.758
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg, FL

Sticker Price

$75,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,893

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

250 Newberry College 37000 51100 0.2767 1,462 1010 0.748
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Newberry College
Newberry, SC

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,462

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

251 University of Connecticut 37300 43900 0.1505 20,056 1329 0.5239
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

252 California State University-Long Beach 37400 38600 0.0311 35,843 1135 0.4628
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

253 Benedictine College 37700 50800 0.2579 2,391 1223 0.7645
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,391

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

254 Queens University of Charlotte 37800 68200 0.4455 1,225 1235 0.5651
#254

#254 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 %

255 Bloomfield College of Montclair State University 37900 61600 0.3844 904 860 0.6723
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
Bloomfield, NJ

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

904

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

67.2 %

256 Asbury University 38000 49100 0.2267 2,066 1157 0.954
#256

#256 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 %

256 University of Nevada-Reno 38000 45800 0.1704 18,895 1134 0.7371
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

258 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 38500 38500 0 7,890 1105 0.2056
#258

#258 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 %

259 Oakwood University 38600 43300 0.1071 1,279 1020 0.507
#259

#259 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 %

260 Texas Tech University 38700 41000 0.0561 32,580 1200 0.7265
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

260 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38700 53400 0.2754 30,564 1302 0.416
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

262 Elon University 38800 58200 0.3332 6,452 1244 0.6635
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$58,200

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

263 Pacific University 39000 74900 0.4797 1,589 1106 0.8956
#263

#263 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 %

264 Seton Hall University 39700 67400 0.4107 6,146 1313 0.7326
#264

#264 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 %

265 Stony Brook University 39900 53000 0.2478 18,263 1404 0.4904
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

265 The University of Montana 39900 45900 0.1308 8,014 1184 0.9586
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

267 Rutgers University-Newark 40100 60500 0.3375 7,417 1214 0.7873
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,417

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

268 University of Wyoming 40200 45300 0.1134 8,130 1159 0.9688
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

269 Arkansas State University 40300 40800 0.012 9,985 1075 0.7959
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

270 Bethel University 40600 45800 0.1122 2,556 1209 0.878
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,556

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

270 Temple University 40600 55300 0.266 21,428 1245 0.8045
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

272 Saint Mary's College of California 40700 83400 0.5122 1,955 1175 0.8856
#272

#272 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 %

272 Washington State University 40700 56300 0.2775 21,455 1131 0.8664
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

274 Butler University 41100 68300 0.398 4,489 1279 0.8508
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$68,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

275 Quinnipiac University 41300 79200 0.4784 6,248 1209 0.77
#275

#275 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 %

276 Concordia University-Wisconsin 41400 57000 0.2738 2,401 1209 0.7819
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon, WI

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,401

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

277 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 41500 47200 0.1206 65,450 1203 0.8989
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

278 Campbell University 41700 65100 0.3601 2,699 1120 0.872
#278

#278 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 %

278 Illinois State University 41700 47300 0.1191 19,107 1115 0.8815
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

280 Union University 41900 64100 0.3454 1,934 1242 0.6016
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union University
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,934

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

281 Marymount Manhattan College 42200 69900 0.3963 1,601 1224 0.8261
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,601

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

281 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,965 1095 0.5958
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

283 Widener University 42300 79400 0.4674 2,811 1155 0.8402
#283

#283 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 %

284 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,185 1204 0.7871
#284

#284 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 %

284 Western Washington University 42400 51500 0.1769 13,752 1218 0.9325
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$51,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

286 Sacred Heart University 42800 67500 0.3662 6,960 1245 0.6768
#286

#286 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 %

287 Mount Saint Mary's University 43000 80700 0.4674 1,733 1015 0.7313
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$80,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,733

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

287 University of Maryland-College Park 43000 53400 0.1948 31,133 1456 0.448
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

289 University of Florida 43100 45600 0.0548 36,573 1399 0.242
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

290 Florida Institute of Technology 43400 68600 0.3665 3,677 1224 0.577
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,677

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

290 Ohio State University-Main Campus 43400 53700 0.1917 46,815 1339 0.6057
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

292 Fairfield University 43500 84300 0.4838 5,391 1350 0.3329
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,391

Est. Median SAT

1,350

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

293 Appalachian State University 43600 43600 0 19,560 1159 0.9014
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

294 Texas Christian University 43800 82400 0.4686 11,049 1283 0.4449
#294

#294 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 %

295 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43900 57100 0.2302 23,351 1239 0.766
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

296 Biola University 45100 71200 0.3667 3,481 1268 0.7482
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

297 University of Maine 45200 45200 0 591 1199 0.9684
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

298 The University of Texas at Austin 45300 45300 0 43,165 1348 0.2664
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

299 Duquesne University 45400 70500 0.3565 5,371 1270 0.8356
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,371

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

300 High Point University 45700 72900 0.373 5,006 1237 0.7683
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

High Point University
High Point, NC

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,006

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

301 Middle Tennessee State University 46000 46000 0 18,042 1140 0.6909
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

302 Mercer University 47100 63700 0.2607 4,690 1273 0.6889
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

303 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

304 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,914 1110 0.7589
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

305 University of Mount Olive 48300 50400 0.0424 1,937 1020 0.7775
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

1,937

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

306 University at Albany 48900 48900 0 12,666 1245 0.6909
#306

#306 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 %

306 University of Kentucky 48900 56600 0.1366 25,535 1193 0.9294
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

308 Point Loma Nazarene University 51100 68600 0.2556 3,246 1296 0.8367
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

3,246

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

308 University of Iowa 51100 53200 0.0401 22,738 1208 0.8362
#308

#308 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 %

310 Chapman University 51400 94000 0.4534 7,713 1357 0.6543
#310

#310 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 %

311 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53300 61000 0.1267 41,303 1338 0.7975
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

312 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53400 53400 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#312

#312 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 %

313 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#313

#313 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 %

314 Texas A&M University-College Station 54000 56100 0.038 60,710 1278 0.5732
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

315 University of Missouri-Columbia 54100 59200 0.0867 24,457 1256 0.7847
#315

#315 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 %

316 Emerson College 54600 82600 0.339 4,171 1359 0.4749
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,171

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

47.5 %

317 University of Colorado Boulder 55200 56600 0.0247 32,100 1290 0.8115
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

318 Miami University-Oxford 56600 56600 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

319 The University of Alabama 57100 57100 0 34,389 1233 0.7665
#319

#319 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 %

320 University of La Verne 57400 67300 0.1472 2,414 1123 0.4848
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,414

Est. Median SAT

1,123

Acceptance Rate

48.5 %

321 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 58100 66100 0.121 40,754 1391 0.3915
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$66,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

322 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58200 64100 0.0921 42,604 1336 0.6056
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

323 Howard University 58300 76900 0.2418 11,519 1208 0.4134
#323

#323 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 %

324 Auburn University 58700 58700 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$58,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

325 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 59100 61200 0.0349 26,500 1183 0.8857
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

326 Thiel College 60600 69100 0.123 830 1065 0.7189
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thiel College
Greenville, PA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

830

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.9 %

327 Indiana University-Bloomington 60800 63000 0.0339 38,093 1302 0.7821
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

328 Pepperdine University 62200 96200 0.3536 3,553 1378 0.6286
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

329 University of Oregon 66800 68900 0.031 20,622 1250 0.883
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

330 Fordham University 70000 95000 0.263 10,582 1406 0.5931
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,582

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

59.3 %

331 University of California-Irvine 72800 74700 0.0254 30,204 1333 0.2878
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

332 Loyola Marymount University 74700 95600 0.2187 7,273 1353 0.4508
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$95,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

333 Gonzaga University 75400 77800 0.0308 5,281 1303 0.8169
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$77,800

% Savings

3%

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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