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 0.7458 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 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 %

9 Kentucky State University 9800 29700 0.6711 1,546 925 0.9251
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

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 Boston University 11300 91600 0.8769 18,805 1475 0.1111
#11

#11 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 %

11 Rust College 11300 32800 0.6562 429 860 0.3469
#11

#11 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 %

13 Cameron University 11500 24400 0.5291 3,307 945 1
#13

#13 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 %

13 Stillman College 11500 36000 0.6806 779 930 0.7422
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

13 Utah State University 11500 28500 0.5964 25,920 1176 0.9247
#13

#13 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 %

16 California State University-Sacramento 11700 30700 0.6186 28,226 1015 0.9343
#16

#16 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 %

17 Eastern Washington University 11800 28600 0.5879 6,951 1055 0.9437
#17

#17 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 %

17 Northeastern State University 11800 22900 0.4838 5,085 1035 0.9935
#17

#17 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 %

19 University of Houston 12000 28400 0.5781 39,257 1249 0.7392
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

20 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 12100 41900 0.7107 37,140 1442 0.4237
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

21 Langston University 12200 35600 0.658 1,743 902 0
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Langston University
Langston, OK

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,743

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

22 California State University-Fresno 12400 19600 0.3666 21,430 995 0.9638
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

23 University of Central Florida 12600 25300 0.5014 59,649 1280 0.4471
#23

#23 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 %

24 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 12700 34600 0.6336 8,975 1065 0.9721
#24

#24 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 %

25 Northwestern Oklahoma State University 12800 36200 0.6469 1,724 1000 0.6643
#25

#25 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 University of Nebraska at Omaha 12900 23400 0.4493 11,756 1124 0.8727
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

27 Louisiana Tech University 13000 36900 0.6476 11,071 1164 0.9073
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

27 West Virginia University 13000 57700 0.7745 18,614 1125 0.778
#27

#27 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 %

29 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 13200 54500 0.7577 12,498 1010 0.8896
#29

#29 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 %

29 Northern Illinois University 13200 29000 0.5437 11,349 1070 0.6979
#29

#29 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 %

31 Youngstown State University 13400 26800 0.4996 8,436 1065 0.8066
#31

#31 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 %

32 Denison University 13500 69300 0.8058 2,406 1383 0.1693
#32

#32 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 %

33 University of Southern Indiana 13600 26000 0.4752 5,347 1145 0.9581
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

34 Kansas State University 13700 26100 0.4756 15,650 1164 0.8199
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

34 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 49300 0.7221 39,083 1412 0.4517
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

72%

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 %

37 Ohio State University-Main Campus 13900 25700 0.4586 46,815 1339 0.6057
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

38 Arkansas Tech University 14100 35900 0.6065 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 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 %

40 Miles College 14400 29500 0.5112 1,151 0 0.5917
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miles College
Fairfield, AL

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,151

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

59.2 %

40 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 14400 23500 0.3879 10,090 1075 0.9368
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

10,090

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

42 Central Michigan University 14600 37400 0.6102 10,219 1095 0.8982
#42

#42 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 %

43 University of Hawaii at Manoa 14800 64500 0.7705 15,375 1179 0.866
#43

#43 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 %

44 California State University-Chico 15000 30700 0.5106 13,392 1117 0.9158
#44

#44 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 %

44 Northeastern University 15000 89900 0.8331 22,695 1490 0.0522
#44

#44 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 %

44 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 15000 22200 0.325 11,874 1082 0.8377
#44

#44 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 %

47 Northwest Missouri State University 15100 29000 0.4808 5,241 1075 0.8613
#47

#47 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 %

48 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 15200 37900 0.5985 5,474 1138 0.9198
#48

#48 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 %

48 Troy University 15200 26700 0.4306 10,222 1090 0.9604
#48

#48 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 %

50 University of Nebraska at Kearney 15300 22400 0.3165 4,214 1090 0.8949
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

4,214

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

51 Ball State University 15500 22400 0.3085 15,189 1170 0.855
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

51 University of Central Oklahoma 15500 28700 0.46 10,454 1055 0.8176
#51

#51 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 %

53 University of Memphis 15600 29900 0.4779 15,770 1075 0.7203
#53

#53 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 %

54 Lehigh University 15700 89600 0.8252 5,911 1436 0.2593
#54

#54 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 %

54 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 15700 24700 0.3671 8,765 1209 0.8799
#54

#54 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 %

56 Sam Houston State University 16000 30300 0.4716 17,787 1030 0.9026
#56

#56 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 %

57 Ohio University-Main Campus 16300 23200 0.2974 19,888 1209 0.8517
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

58 Eastern Illinois University 16400 27500 0.4027 6,785 990 0.6535
#58

#58 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 %

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 %

59 SUNY at Fredonia 16500 27800 0.407 2,876 1193 0.792
#59

#59 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 %

59 Wayne State University 16500 46200 0.643 16,173 1174 0.7786
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

62 Eastern Michigan University 16600 32000 0.4799 10,470 1055 0.7964
#62

#62 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 %

63 Texas State University 16800 26800 0.3727 36,268 1100 0.8908
#63

#63 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 %

64 Husson University 17200 48100 0.6418 2,762 1060 0.8095
#64

#64 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 %

64 University of Northern Colorado 17200 39100 0.5603 6,480 1085 0.9363
#64

#64 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 %

66 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 17300 29500 0.4133 3,102 1055 0.7533
#66

#66 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 %

66 University of Rhode Island 17300 33900 0.4898 14,376 1148 0.7216
#66

#66 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 %

68 Central Connecticut State University 17400 34000 0.488 8,170 1010 0.7333
#68

#68 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 %

68 University of South Alabama 17400 35200 0.5059 9,241 1140 0.7096
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

70 Georgia State University 17500 26000 0.3271 27,438 1089 0.5543
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

71 Morgan State University 17600 37200 0.5269 9,027 965 0.8223
#71

#71 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 %

72 Central State University 17700 21300 0.1687 2,676 885 0.9861
#72

#72 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 %

72 University of Miami 17700 96300 0.8159 13,250 1406 0.189
#72

#72 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 %

74 SUNY Buffalo State University 17800 44900 0.6031 5,205 1118 0.744
#74

#74 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 %

75 Campbellsville University 17900 43200 0.585 6,853 1055 0.9833
#75

#75 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 %

75 Georgia Southern University 17900 26800 0.3326 23,618 1065 0.8789
#75

#75 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 %

77 Quincy University 18000 68100 0.7351 1,072 1115 0.5093
#77

#77 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 %

78 San Francisco State University 18100 55400 0.6733 20,756 1035 0.9615
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

78 Simpson College 18100 59500 0.6959 1,140 1430 0.8888
#78

#78 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 %

78 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 18100 46600 0.6122 1,905 895 0.5754
#78

#78 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 %

81 Salem State University 18200 28500 0.3614 4,853 1100 0.9557
#81

#81 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 %

82 Georgia College & State University 18300 18300 0 6,006 1165 0.7823
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$18,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

82 University of Colorado Boulder 18300 30600 0.4019 32,100 1290 0.8115
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

84 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 18400 28200 0.3471 7,353 1085 0.9077
#84

#84 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 %

84 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,093 1302 0.7821
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

86 State University of New York at Oswego 18600 27700 0.3284 5,517 1164 0.8057
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

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 Rutgers University-Newark 18800 38000 0.505 7,417 1214 0.7873
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

7,417

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

89 University of Mississippi 18900 45000 0.5806 21,585 1182 0.9658
#89

#89 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 %

90 University of West Georgia 19100 48000 0.6024 9,157 1040 0.5161
#90

#90 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 %

91 California State University-Los Angeles 19300 59200 0.6745 19,354 965 0.9125
#91

#91 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 University at Albany 19300 30800 0.3728 12,666 1245 0.6909
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

12,666

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

93 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,457 1256 0.7847
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

94 Texas Southern University 19500 42500 0.5415 6,619 915 0.9335
#94

#94 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 %

95 Illinois Institute of Technology 19700 75200 0.7382 3,135 1299 0.5493
#95

#95 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 %

96 Grand View University 20000 52500 0.6187 1,483 1035 0.9843
#96

#96 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 %

96 University of Southern California 20000 75800 0.7365 20,630 1492 0.0981
#96

#96 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 %

98 Bradley University 20100 48500 0.5849 3,596 1174 0.7675
#98

#98 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 %

99 Lake Erie College 20400 60200 0.6611 744 1075 0.6412
#99

#99 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 %

100 Texas A&M University-College Station 20600 30700 0.3279 60,710 1278 0.5732
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

100 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 20600 31100 0.3364 19,701 1214 0.8749
#100

#100 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 %

102 Lincoln University 20800 24900 0.1646 1,707 920 0
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,707

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

103 Loyola University New Orleans 20900 72100 0.7099 3,032 1145 0.9305
#103

#103 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 %

103 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 20900 57800 0.6391 1,083 1171 0.9278
#103

#103 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 %

103 Western Illinois University 20900 31000 0.3258 4,525 1000 0.7118
#103

#103 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 %

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 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 %

115 San Jose State University 22200 41100 0.46 28,008 0 0.8461
#115

#115 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 %

115 South Dakota State University 22200 25200 0.121 10,728 1120 0.9834
#115

#115 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 %

115 West Texas A & M University 22200 22400 0.0089 6,930 1060 0.5863
#115

#115 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 %

118 SUNY Brockport 22500 35100 0.359 5,816 1195 0.7068
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

120 St Bonaventure University 22800 61200 0.6274 2,048 1194 0.8165
#120

#120 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 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 22900 36000 0.3635 4,421 1100 0.8555
#121

#121 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 %

122 Mount Saint Mary College 23000 68400 0.6638 2,141 1090 0.8888
#122

#122 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 %

122 Murray State University 23000 27600 0.1651 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 %

122 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,771 1044 0.7933
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

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 %

126 Saint Cloud State University 23200 36800 0.371 8,209 1079 0.948
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

128 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 23300 36800 0.367 14,783 1124 0.8096
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

128 Robert Morris University 23300 58000 0.5988 3,769 1180 0.9057
#128

#128 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 %

128 State University of New York at New Paltz 23300 35700 0.347 6,197 1260 0.6161
#128

#128 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 %

131 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 23400 26200 0.1068 3,768 1005 0.7716
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,768

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

131 Bob Jones University 23400 41500 0.4355 2,477 1149 0.8729
#131

#131 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 %

131 The University of Alabama 23400 31000 0.245 34,389 1233 0.7665
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

134 Columbia College Chicago 23500 63200 0.6285 5,422 0 0.7549
#134

#134 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 %

134 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 23500 50000 0.5298 3,856 1185 0.7518
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

136 Webster University 23600 66700 0.6467 2,091 1105 0.9594
#136

#136 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 %

137 Oral Roberts University 23900 77400 0.6915 5,017 1139 0.989
#137

#137 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 %

137 University of Kentucky 23900 36100 0.3366 25,535 1193 0.9294
#137

#137 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 %

139 Point Park University 24000 57000 0.5793 2,337 1144 0.9691
#139

#139 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 %

139 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,965 1095 0.5958
#139

#139 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 %

141 Dominican University 24100 56000 0.5698 2,690 1060 0.9032
#141

#141 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 %

141 Northern Arizona University 24100 43700 0.4487 22,991 1145 0.8961
#141

#141 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 %

141 Our Lady of the Lake University 24100 58100 0.5848 1,147 990 0.7246
#141

#141 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 %

144 The University of Olivet 24200 64300 0.6236 938 1055 0.9711
#144

#144 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 %

145 University of Southern Mississippi 24400 26500 0.0792 10,193 1181 0.9912
#145

#145 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 %

146 American University 24800 83600 0.7031 7,476 1372 0.6187
#146

#146 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 %

147 Augustana College 24900 72800 0.6578 2,522 1163 0.6277
#147

#147 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 %

147 Bennett College 24900 55500 0.5515 195 905 0.3361
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennett College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

195

Est. Median SAT

905

Acceptance Rate

33.6 %

147 Temple University 24900 36400 0.3162 21,428 1245 0.8045
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

150 Franklin College 25100 61800 0.5937 931 1150 0.6978
#150

#150 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 %

150 Illinois State University 25100 35200 0.287 19,107 1115 0.8815
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

152 Dordt University 25200 52500 0.5197 1,695 1170 0.7116
#152

#152 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 %

153 Johnson University 25300 31300 0.1931 708 1070 0.5377
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson University
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

708

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

53.8 %

153 University of Kansas 25300 39900 0.3651 22,085 1176 0.9348
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

155 Missouri State University-Springfield 25700 26900 0.0446 20,584 1134 0.9053
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

156 University of Minnesota-Crookston 25800 28600 0.098 2,612 1095 0.8786
#156

#156 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 %

157 Doane University 26000 77700 0.665 1,323 1125 0.9801
#157

#157 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 %

158 Concordia College at Moorhead 26100 50500 0.4828 1,799 1203 0.6306
#158

#158 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 %

158 Flagler College 26100 61100 0.5727 2,409 1090 0.8076
#158

#158 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 %

158 Lipscomb University 26100 57800 0.5484 3,327 1214 0.6774
#158

#158 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 %

158 Seattle Pacific University 26100 77000 0.6614 1,776 1188 0.8339
#158

#158 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 Grand Valley State University 26200 36300 0.2786 19,002 1233 0.8302
#162

#162 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 %

162 Minnesota State University Moorhead 26200 28300 0.0725 3,413 1095 0.5295
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

3,413

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

53.0 %

162 North Central University 26200 43900 0.4035 865 1075 0.9082
#162

#162 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 %

165 Evangel University 26300 44900 0.4139 1,843 1183 0.7161
#165

#165 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 %

165 Iowa State University 26300 42800 0.3858 25,628 1207 0.8866
#165

#165 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 %

165 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 26300 43000 0.388 5,789 1060 0.5774
#165

#165 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 %

168 Ashland University 26500 56600 0.5322 5,180 1145 0.8053
#168

#168 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 %

168 Oklahoma City University 26500 62200 0.5738 1,514 1174 0.7702
#168

#168 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 %

170 Indiana University-Southeast 26700 29800 0.1024 3,276 1090 0.8446
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

170 University of Arkansas 26700 29600 0.0996 28,859 1179 0.7431
#170

#170 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 %

172 Oakland University 26800 39700 0.325 12,587 1050 0.8784
#172

#172 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 %

173 Wingate University 26900 65000 0.5855 2,673 1100 0.9113
#173

#173 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 %

174 University of Idaho 27100 45200 0.4001 9,574 1119 0.7553
#174

#174 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 %

175 University of Arizona 27200 38500 0.2932 45,025 1212 0.8614
#175

#175 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 %

176 University of Minnesota Duluth 27400 31100 0.1206 8,426 1235 0.8876
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

177 Fairmont State University 27500 32200 0.146 3,060 975 0.9924
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

3,060

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

177 Rowan University 27500 41600 0.3386 16,199 1214 0.783
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

179 Marquette University 27700 66200 0.5813 8,045 1309 0.8134
#179

#179 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 %

180 Long Island University 27800 59800 0.5356 11,753 1252 0.8977
#180

#180 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 %

180 Syracuse University 27800 83100 0.6654 15,958 1363 0.4611
#180

#180 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 %

182 North Dakota State University 27900 30400 0.0807 9,762 1110 0.9496
#182

#182 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 %

183 Creighton University 28000 65300 0.5709 4,647 1328 0.7975
#183

#183 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 %

183 The College of New Jersey 28000 42300 0.3379 7,435 1248 0.6235
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

185 Grace College and Theological Seminary 28300 41800 0.3221 1,817 1094 0.8078
#185

#185 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 %

186 Marietta College 28400 62200 0.5433 1,023 1075 0.7929
#186

#186 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 %

186 Messiah University 28400 54200 0.4762 2,618 1241 0.7897
#186

#186 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 %

188 Knox College 28600 68900 0.5846 1,136 1287 0.7079
#188

#188 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 %

188 Roosevelt University 28600 47600 0.3995 2,605 995 0.9427
#188

#188 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 %

190 Canisius University 28700 64800 0.5575 1,724 1180 0.7224
#190

#190 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 %

190 Drury University 28700 52900 0.4573 1,391 1228 0.5758
#190

#190 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 %

192 Wichita State University 29000 40600 0.2867 14,280 1094 0.7211
#192

#192 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 %

193 Chestnut Hill College 29100 75900 0.6167 972 995 0.7913
#193

#193 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 %

193 Milligan University 29100 55900 0.4793 834 1189 0.7027
#193

#193 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 %

195 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29300 33900 0.1358 30,187 1292 0.6015
#195

#195 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 %

196 Huntington University 29500 44300 0.3342 1,589 1055 0.7564
#196

#196 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 %

197 New England College 29700 65800 0.5487 1,032 930 0.9213
#197

#197 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 %

198 Southeastern University 29800 60500 0.5072 10,351 1110 0.6165
#198

#198 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 %

199 Southern Adventist University 29900 46900 0.3615 2,827 1112 0.6661
#199

#199 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 %

199 Southern Methodist University 29900 83200 0.641 7,285 1423 0.6335
#199

#199 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 %

201 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#201

#201 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 %

202 Dominican University of California 30100 69200 0.5648 1,127 1225 0.8392
#202

#202 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 %

203 Belmont University 30300 67800 0.5527 7,167 1273 0.9528
#203

#203 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 %

204 Gannon University 30500 52900 0.4238 2,768 1174 0.7416
#204

#204 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 %

204 University of North Texas 30500 37400 0.1844 34,458 1114 0.7223
#204

#204 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 %

206 Oklahoma Baptist University 30600 54700 0.4401 1,409 1110 0.5568
#206

#206 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 %

206 Samford University 30600 78000 0.6074 4,210 1199 0.8236
#206

#206 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 %

208 Azusa Pacific University 30900 66600 0.5357 2,996 1138 0.7959
#208

#208 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 %

208 Palm Beach Atlantic University 30900 69000 0.5524 3,094 1105 0.8832
#208

#208 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 %

208 Rochester Institute of Technology 30900 78100 0.6043 14,267 1363 0.6693
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

211 Indiana University-Indianapolis 31100 33200 0.0618 14,504 1145 0.7637
#211

#211 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 %

211 University of St Thomas 31100 70300 0.5579 6,044 1299 0.9125
#211

#211 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 %

213 Oklahoma Christian University 31200 45000 0.307 2,012 1138 0.9707
#213

#213 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 %

213 Siena Heights University 31200 46300 0.3254 1,669 1000 0.6656
#213

#213 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 %

213 Taylor University 31200 59100 0.4716 2,503 1235 0.7353
#213

#213 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 %

216 Coastal Carolina University 31300 45100 0.3061 10,811 1145 0.7527
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

10,811

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

217 Angelo State University 31800 35400 0.1003 9,779 1055 0.8301
#217

#217 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 %

217 Missouri Baptist University 31800 53800 0.4097 4,958 843 0.686
#217

#217 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 %

219 DePaul University 32000 67100 0.5231 14,188 1218 0.7589
#219

#219 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 %

219 Rider University 32000 60600 0.472 3,196 1214 0.794
#219

#219 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 %

221 Ithaca College 32200 72500 0.5557 4,268 1314 0.6901
#221

#221 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 %

222 Hampton University 32300 62400 0.482 3,728 956 0.6225
#222

#222 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 %

223 St. John's University-New York 32500 78000 0.583 15,640 1249 0.8343
#223

#223 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 %

224 Spring Arbor University 32600 51100 0.3628 1,091 1055 0.3733
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,091

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

224 Suffolk University 32600 69700 0.5326 4,324 1209 0.822
#224

#224 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 %

224 University of Scranton 32600 78700 0.5862 3,613 1220 0.8029
#224

#224 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 %

227 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 32700 43100 0.2415 21,947 1335 0.3122
#227

#227 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 %

227 The University of Tampa 32700 56900 0.425 10,594 1185 0.4034
#227

#227 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 %

229 Harding University 32900 47000 0.299 3,523 1193 0.3942
#229

#229 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 %

230 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 1095 0.5256
#230

#230 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 %

230 University of Oregon 33300 38600 0.1384 20,622 1250 0.883
#230

#230 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 %

232 California Baptist University 33700 65600 0.4861 8,417 1069 0.8535
#232

#232 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 %

232 Elizabethtown College 33700 55900 0.3974 1,903 1214 0.7787
#232

#232 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 %

232 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1421 0.4709
#232

#232 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 %

235 Drake University 33900 68500 0.5056 2,585 1226 0.6385
#235

#235 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 %

236 Loyola University Chicago 34000 68100 0.5008 12,538 1303 0.816
#236

#236 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 %

237 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 34100 58500 0.4179 36,588 1367 0.6535
#237

#237 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 %

237 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 34100 36100 0.0554 33,572 1264 0.8529
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

239 Pace University 34600 74800 0.5373 8,038 1274 0.7592
#239

#239 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 %

240 Baylor University 34700 70300 0.5063 14,915 1277 0.5128
#240

#240 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 %

240 Hofstra University 34700 77000 0.5492 6,581 1323 0.6808
#240

#240 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 %

240 Siena College 34700 65100 0.4671 3,469 1260 0.7764
#240

#240 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 %

243 North Greenville University 34800 44800 0.2242 2,020 1164 0.6667
#243

#243 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 %

243 Trevecca Nazarene University 34800 50900 0.3155 1,903 1085 0.6944
#243

#243 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 %

245 Gardner-Webb University 35100 50400 0.3036 1,840 1145 0.8702
#245

#245 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 %

246 San Diego State University 35300 36100 0.0221 34,637 1208 0.3598
#246

#246 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 %

247 Mount Mercy University 35500 61200 0.4198 1,185 1110 0.7876
#247

#247 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 %

248 Dean College 35600 72900 0.5114 1,092 1015 0.7354
#248

#248 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 %

249 Abilene Christian University 35700 60700 0.4115 3,233 1129 0.6604
#249

#249 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 %

249 Baldwin Wallace University 35700 66700 0.4649 2,862 1194 0.757
#249

#249 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 %

249 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 35700 42800 0.1649 22,351 1159 0.7504
#249

#249 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 %

252 Roger Williams University 35800 63700 0.4376 4,038 1235 0.8771
#252

#252 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 %

253 Berry College 36000 60900 0.4091 2,254 1219 0.64
#253

#253 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 %

254 Immaculata University 36100 47800 0.2446 1,652 1245 0.8578
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

255 University of Central Arkansas 36300 38400 0.0534 8,268 1124 0.8949
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

256 University of Denver 36400 76800 0.5257 6,619 1323 0.7729
#256

#256 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 %

257 Tennessee Technological University 36500 38500 0.0532 8,838 1159 0.8316
#257

#257 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 %

258 Western Kentucky University 36600 42300 0.1348 14,151 1090 0.9387
#258

#258 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 %

259 Eckerd College 36700 75100 0.5109 1,893 1255 0.758
#259

#259 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 %

260 Newberry College 37000 51100 0.275 1,462 1010 0.748
#260

#260 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 %

261 California State University-Long Beach 37400 38600 0.0311 35,843 1135 0.4628
#261

#261 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 %

261 University of Connecticut 37400 43900 0.1482 20,056 1329 0.5239
#261

#261 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 %

263 Benedictine College 37700 50800 0.2579 2,391 1223 0.7645
#263

#263 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 %

264 Queens University of Charlotte 37800 68200 0.4455 1,225 1235 0.5651
#264

#264 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 %

265 Bloomfield College of Montclair State University 37900 61600 0.3844 904 860 0.6723
#265

#265 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 %

266 University of Nevada-Reno 38000 45800 0.1704 18,895 1134 0.7371
#266

#266 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 %

267 Asbury University 38100 49100 0.225 2,066 1157 0.954
#267

#267 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 %

268 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 38500 38500 0 7,890 1105 0.2056
#268

#268 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 %

269 Oakwood University 38700 43300 0.1051 1,279 1020 0.507
#269

#269 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 %

269 Texas Tech University 38700 41000 0.0561 32,580 1200 0.7265
#269

#269 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 %

271 Elon University 38800 58200 0.3332 6,452 1244 0.6635
#271

#271 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 %

271 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38800 53400 0.2735 30,564 1302 0.416
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

273 Pacific University 39100 74900 0.4785 1,589 1106 0.8956
#273

#273 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 %

274 Seton Hall University 39700 67400 0.4107 6,146 1313 0.7326
#274

#274 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 %

275 The University of Montana 39900 45900 0.1308 8,014 1184 0.9586
#275

#275 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 %

276 Stony Brook University 40000 53000 0.2462 18,263 1404 0.4904
#276

#276 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 %

277 University of Wyoming 40200 45300 0.1115 8,130 1159 0.9688
#277

#277 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 %

278 Arkansas State University 40300 40800 0.0126 9,985 1075 0.7959
#278

#278 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 %

279 Bethel University 40700 45800 0.1104 2,556 1209 0.878
#279

#279 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 %

279 Saint Mary's College of California 40700 83400 0.5122 1,955 1175 0.8856
#279

#279 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 %

281 Butler University 41100 68300 0.398 4,489 1279 0.8508
#281

#281 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 %

281 Washington State University 41100 56300 0.2706 21,455 1131 0.8664
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

283 Quinnipiac University 41300 79200 0.4784 6,248 1209 0.77
#283

#283 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 %

284 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 41500 47200 0.1206 65,450 1203 0.8989
#284

#284 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 %

284 Concordia University-Wisconsin 41500 57000 0.2721 2,401 1209 0.7819
#284

#284 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 %

286 Campbell University 41700 65100 0.3588 2,699 1120 0.872
#286

#286 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 %

287 Union University 42000 64100 0.3441 1,934 1242 0.6016
#287

#287 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 %

288 Marymount Manhattan College 42200 69900 0.3963 1,601 1224 0.8261
#288

#288 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 %

288 Montclair State University 42200 46200 0.0866 18,712 1058 0.8789
#288

#288 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 %

290 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,185 1204 0.7871
#290

#290 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 %

290 Widener University 42400 79400 0.4661 2,811 1155 0.8402
#290

#290 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 %

292 Western Washington University 42500 51500 0.1749 13,752 1218 0.9325
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$51,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

293 Sacred Heart University 42800 67500 0.3662 6,960 1245 0.6768
#293

#293 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 %

294 Mount Saint Mary's University 43000 80700 0.4669 1,733 1015 0.7313
#294

#294 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 %

294 University of Maryland-College Park 43000 53400 0.1948 31,133 1456 0.448
#294

#294 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 %

296 University of Florida 43200 45600 0.0526 36,573 1399 0.242
#296

#296 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 %

297 Florida Institute of Technology 43500 68600 0.3653 3,677 1224 0.577
#297

#297 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 %

298 Appalachian State University 43600 43600 0 19,560 1159 0.9014
#298

#298 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 %

298 Fairfield University 43600 84300 0.4827 5,391 1350 0.3329
#298

#298 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 %

300 Radford University 43700 45700 0.0448 6,161 1070 0.8953
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

301 Texas Christian University 43800 82400 0.4686 11,049 1283 0.4449
#301

#301 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 %

302 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 44000 57100 0.2287 23,351 1239 0.766
#302

#302 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 %

303 Biola University 45200 71200 0.3653 3,481 1268 0.7482
#303

#303 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 %

303 University of Maine 45200 45200 0 9,601 1178 0.9664
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

305 The University of Texas at Austin 45300 45300 0 43,165 1348 0.2664
#305

#305 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 %

306 Duquesne University 45400 70500 0.3553 5,371 1270 0.8356
#306

#306 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 %

307 High Point University 45800 72900 0.3717 5,006 1237 0.7683
#307

#307 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 %

308 University of Georgia 45900 51600 0.1108 31,514 1336 0.3719
#308

#308 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 %

309 Middle Tennessee State University 46000 46000 0 18,042 1140 0.6909
#309

#309 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 %

310 Mercer University 47200 63700 0.2591 4,690 1273 0.6889
#310

#310 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 %

310 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#310

#310 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 %

312 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,914 1110 0.7589
#312

#312 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 %

313 University of Mount Olive 48400 50400 0.0407 1,937 1020 0.7775
#313

#313 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 %

314 Purdue University-Main Campus 48700 51200 0.0498 44,170 1327 0.4979
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

315 University of Iowa 51100 53200 0.0385 22,738 1208 0.8362
#315

#315 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 %

316 Point Loma Nazarene University 51200 68600 0.2544 3,246 1296 0.8367
#316

#316 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 %

317 Chapman University 51400 94000 0.4534 7,713 1357 0.6543
#317

#317 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 %

318 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53400 61000 0.1253 41,303 1338 0.7975
#318

#318 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 %

319 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53800 64200 0.1619 23,920 1390 0.5973
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

320 Emerson College 54600 82600 0.339 4,171 1359 0.4749
#320

#320 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 %

321 Miami University-Oxford 56600 56600 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#321

#321 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 %

322 University of La Verne 57400 67300 0.1472 2,414 1123 0.4848
#322

#322 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 %

323 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 58100 66100 0.121 40,754 1391 0.3915
#323

#323 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 %

324 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58200 64100 0.0921 42,604 1336 0.6056
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

325 Howard University 58300 76900 0.2418 11,519 1208 0.4134
#325

#325 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 %

326 Auburn University 58700 58700 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#326

#326 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 %

327 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 59100 61200 0.0335 26,500 1183 0.8857
#327

#327 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 %

328 Thiel College 60700 69100 0.1215 830 1065 0.7189
#328

#328 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 %

329 Pepperdine University 62200 96200 0.3536 3,553 1378 0.6286
#329

#329 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 %

330 Fordham University 70200 95000 0.2609 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 74900 95600 0.2166 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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