Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Journalism Majors

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

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These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Journalism majors who live in Maryland.
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 Maryland.
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 Patrick Henry College 3600 42000 0.9136 425 1345 0.7744
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Patrick Henry College
Purcellville, VA

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

425

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

2 Washington and Lee University 3900 87100 0.9554 1,886 1488 0.1397
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$87,100

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

3 Boston University 5200 88800 0.9419 18,805 1475 0.1111
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

4 CUNY Bernard M Baruch College 7400 34500 0.785 16,086 1293 0.5117
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

16,086

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

51.2 %

5 College of the Ozarks 7700 32800 0.7645 1,454 1135 0.1199
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

12.0 %

6 Arkansas Tech University 9800 22900 0.5715 8,145 1035 0.9589
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

7 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 21100 0.5125 4,721 1110 0.7782
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

8 Rust College 10400 18500 0.4389 429 860 0.3469
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rust College
Holly Springs, MS

Sticker Price

$18,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

429

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

34.7 %

9 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 10600 17300 0.3836 3,768 995 0.7716
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA

Sticker Price

$17,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,768

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

10 Brigham Young University 10800 29000 0.6272 32,221 1374 0.6919
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

11 Eastern Washington University 11500 30900 0.6273 6,951 1055 0.9437
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

12 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 11800 26200 0.5495 21,947 1335 0.3122
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

21,947

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

12 Northeastern State University 11800 22900 0.4846 5,085 1035 0.9935
#12

#12 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 %

14 Northwestern Oklahoma State University 12000 19100 0.3719 1,724 995 0.6643
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK

Sticker Price

$19,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

15 University of Richmond 12100 87400 0.862 3,055 1484 0.222
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

3,055

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

16 The University of Texas at Austin 12200 30700 0.6023 43,165 1335 0.2664
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

16 University of Central Florida 12200 23600 0.4831 59,649 1280 0.4471
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

18 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 27200 0.5443 39,083 1412 0.4517
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

19 Northern Kentucky University 12500 25900 0.5183 10,163 1090 0.8307
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

20 California State University-Northridge 12700 23200 0.4527 32,499 1005 0.9219
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

21 Langston University 12800 21200 0.3965 1,743 902 0.6096
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Langston University
Langston, OK

Sticker Price

$21,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,743

Est. Median SAT

902

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

22 Stillman College 13000 30900 0.5793 779 930 0.7422
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

22 Utah State University 13000 30000 0.5659 25,920 1176 0.9247
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

24 Denison University 13200 69300 0.8089 2,406 1383 0.1693
#24

#24 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 %

24 Texas State University 13200 23200 0.4313 36,268 1100 0.8908
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

26 Louisiana Tech University 13700 24800 0.4482 11,071 1164 0.9073
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

26 Northern Arizona University 13700 25400 0.461 22,991 1145 0.8961
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

28 Western Washington University 13800 31600 0.5637 13,752 1218 0.9325
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

29 Lehigh University 13900 85700 0.8383 5,911 1436 0.2593
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

30 Northern Illinois University 14000 29300 0.5214 11,349 1070 0.6979
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

30 Texas Tech University 14000 26800 0.4772 32,580 1200 0.7265
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

30 West Virginia University 14000 23300 0.3991 18,614 1125 0.778
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

33 Kansas State University 14100 26100 0.4583 15,650 1164 0.8199
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

33 University of Idaho 14100 26400 0.4656 9,574 1119 0.7553
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

35 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 14200 24900 0.429 5,474 1138 0.9198
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

35 Ohio State University-Main Campus 14200 25700 0.4469 46,815 1339 0.6057
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

37 Radford University 14300 21900 0.347 6,161 1070 0.8953
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$21,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

38 Miles College 14600 23900 0.3897 1,151 0 0.5917
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miles College
Fairfield, AL

Sticker Price

$23,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,151

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

59.2 %

38 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 36300 0.5973 5,241 1075 0.8613
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

40 Central Michigan University 15000 40600 0.6307 10,219 1095 0.8982
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

41 Indiana University-Southeast 15600 24600 0.3665 3,276 1090 0.8446
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

41 Northeastern University 15600 89900 0.8268 22,695 1490 0.0522
#41

#41 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 %

41 University of Florida 15600 22300 0.3006 36,567 1399 0.242
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

41 University of South Carolina-Columbia 15600 27700 0.4369 30,187 1292 0.6015
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

45 Oakland University 15700 28000 0.4399 12,587 1050 0.8784
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester, MI

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

46 Appalachian State University 15800 19500 0.1895 19,560 1159 0.9014
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

47 University of Arizona 15900 30900 0.4862 45,025 1212 0.8614
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

47 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 15900 19000 0.1633 11,874 1082 0.8377
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

49 Waynesburg University 16100 45000 0.642 1,088 1099 0.9169
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,088

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

50 Middle Tennessee State University 16200 23200 0.3014 17,668 1124 0.68
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

51 Middle Georgia State University 16300 16300 0 7,485 1045 0.9977
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$16,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

7,485

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

99.8 %

51 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16300 22300 0.2687 8,765 1209 0.8799
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

53 University of Southern California 16400 76000 0.7841 21,023 1485 0.1002
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

54 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 16500 25200 0.3451 1,905 965 0.5754
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

55 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16700 64800 0.7423 21,075 1420 0.1534
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

56 Eastern Illinois University 16800 27700 0.3928 6,785 1020 0.6535
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

56 University of Georgia 16800 27100 0.379 31,514 1336 0.3719
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

56 University of Southern Mississippi 16800 23100 0.2725 10,193 1181 0.9912
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

59 Arkansas State University 16900 28100 0.3988 9,985 1075 0.7959
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

60 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17000 26300 0.354 19,701 1214 0.8749
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

61 Central State University 17100 23700 0.2789 2,676 885 0.9861
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,676

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

62 The College of New Jersey 17400 38200 0.544 7,435 1248 0.6235
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

63 Husson University 17500 48100 0.6355 2,762 1115 0.8095
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Husson University
Bangor, ME

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,762

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

63 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 17500 28800 0.3926 7,353 1085 0.9077
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

63 University of Rhode Island 17500 34400 0.491 14,376 1148 0.7216
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

63 University of South Alabama 17500 22400 0.2192 9,241 1140 0.7096
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

67 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 17800 32100 0.4461 3,856 1169 0.7518
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

68 Quincy University 18300 62900 0.7095 1,072 1115 0.5093
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quincy University
Quincy, IL

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,072

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

50.9 %

69 Campbellsville University 18400 41800 0.5597 6,411 1055 0.7235
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,411

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

69 Simpson College 18400 59400 0.6904 1,140 1430 0.8888
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,140

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

71 State University of New York at Oswego 18500 27500 0.3272 5,517 1174 0.8057
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

72 Eastern Michigan University 18600 36100 0.4848 10,470 1055 0.7964
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

73 Georgia College & State University 18800 21600 0.1295 6,006 1155 0.8779
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

74 Kentucky State University 18900 27600 0.3158 1,546 925 0.9251
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

75 San Jose State University 19000 29900 0.3643 28,008 0 0.8461
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

76 Towson University 19200 30000 0.3596 16,264 1093 0.8198
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

76 University of Mississippi 19200 27000 0.2888 21,585 1182 0.9658
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

76 Youngstown State University 19200 29300 0.3443 8,436 1065 0.8066
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

79 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,457 1256 0.7847
#79

#79 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 %

79 Wayne State University 19400 32300 0.3999 16,173 1174 0.7786
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

81 Loyola University New Orleans 19500 71100 0.726 3,032 1145 0.9305
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

81 Savannah State University 19500 27300 0.2852 2,857 950 0.8368
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

83 University of West Georgia 19600 23600 0.1692 9,157 1040 0.5161
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

84 Georgia State University 19700 26000 0.2425 27,438 1089 0.5543
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

85 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 19800 36200 0.4527 36,588 1367 0.6535
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Piscataway, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

86 University of Wyoming 19900 26700 0.2538 8,130 1159 0.9688
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

87 Iowa State University 20000 24200 0.1747 25,628 1207 0.8866
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

88 Marshall University 20200 36300 0.4438 9,165 1065 0.9572
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

89 Salem State University 20300 28500 0.2877 4,853 1100 0.9557
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

89 Texas Southern University 20300 25700 0.2104 6,619 920 0.9335
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

91 Mount Vernon Nazarene University 20500 55800 0.6331 1,631 1142 0.843
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,631

Est. Median SAT

1,142

Acceptance Rate

84.3 %

91 San Diego State University 20500 28100 0.2706 34,637 1208 0.3598
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

93 Henderson State University 20600 32700 0.3702 1,493 1075 0.8192
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,493

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

94 University of Central Oklahoma 20700 22700 0.0881 10,454 1095 0.8176
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

94 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 20700 30300 0.3165 1,809 1109 0.9484
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,809

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

96 State University of New York at New Paltz 20800 26300 0.2094 6,197 1260 0.6161
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

97 Central Connecticut State University 20900 34000 0.3851 8,170 1010 0.7333
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

97 North Dakota State University 20900 25700 0.1861 9,762 1110 0.9496
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

97 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27100 0.2292 31,133 1456 0.448
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

97 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 20900 25300 0.1741 10,090 1075 0.9368
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

10,090

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

101 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,130 0 0.5256
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

102 Lake Erie College 21100 59400 0.6443 744 1065 0.6412
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

744

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

102 University of Miami 21100 70800 0.7023 13,250 1406 0.189
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

104 Austin Peay State University 21200 32700 0.3521 8,926 0 0.9638
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

104 SUNY at Purchase College 21200 28000 0.2424 3,283 1294 0.7405
#104

#104 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 %

104 SUNY Morrisville 21200 28500 0.2562 2,042 1028 0.9078
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Morrisville
Morrisville, NY

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,042

Est. Median SAT

1,028

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

107 Louisiana Christian University 21500 26000 0.1733 803 1065 0.8379
#107

#107 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 %

107 Missouri State University-Springfield 21500 35400 0.3932 20,584 1134 0.9053
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

107 Rutgers University-Newark 21500 38900 0.4474 7,417 1214 0.7873
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,417

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

110 Madonna University 21700 50400 0.5695 1,839 1005 0.9293
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Madonna University
Livonia, MI

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,839

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

111 Bloomfield College 21800 49900 0.5629 904 860 0.6723
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ

Sticker Price

$49,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

904

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

67.2 %

111 Canisius University 21800 53200 0.5898 1,724 1129 0.7224
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Canisius University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

113 Bradley University 21900 50900 0.5697 3,596 1174 0.7675
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

114 Grand View University 22000 52500 0.5812 1,483 1035 0.9843
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand View University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,483

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

115 Sterling College 22100 53600 0.5875 670 1090 0.8916
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sterling College
Sterling, KS

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

670

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

116 University of Nebraska at Kearney 22200 36100 0.3848 4,214 1090 0.8949
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

4,214

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

117 University of Maryland Global Campus 22500 35300 0.3631 50,793 0 0.7633
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

50,793

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

76.3 %

117 University of Memphis 22500 26400 0.148 15,770 1075 0.7203
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

119 Sam Houston State University 22600 23000 0.0174 17,787 1030 0.9026
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

119 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 22600 32600 0.3069 3,102 1055 0.7533
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

3,102

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

121 Eastern Nazarene College 22700 45000 0.4952 379 1034 0.5896
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Nazarene College
Quincy, MA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

379

Est. Median SAT

1,034

Acceptance Rate

59.0 %

121 West Texas A & M University 22700 24600 0.0772 6,930 1060 0.5863
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

6,930

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

123 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.687 2,522 1163 0.6277
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

124 Saint Ambrose University 23000 54500 0.578 1,939 1085 0.7733
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,939

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

124 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,771 1044 0.7933
#124

#124 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 %

126 Berry College 23200 60800 0.6182 2,254 1219 0.64
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

126 Robert Morris University 23200 58000 0.5994 3,769 1180 0.9057
#126

#126 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 Bob Jones University 23300 41500 0.4371 2,477 1149 0.8729
#128

#128 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 Georgia Southern University 23500 23800 0.0126 23,618 1065 0.8789
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

129 Syracuse University 23500 83100 0.7172 15,958 1363 0.4611
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

131 Ohio University-Main Campus 23600 24500 0.0367 19,888 1209 0.8517
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

131 Oral Roberts University 23600 55600 0.5756 5,017 1139 0.989
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

131 University of Houston 23600 23600 0 39,257 1249 0.7392
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

134 Malone University 23700 55800 0.5753 992 1075 0.7586
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Malone University
Canton, OH

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

992

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

135 Cameron University 23800 43700 0.4552 3,307 945 1
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cameron University
Lawton, OK

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

3,307

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

135 Keystone College 23800 42900 0.445 894 1035 0.848
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

894

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

135 University of Kentucky 23800 36000 0.338 25,535 1193 0.9294
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

138 Muskingum University 23900 49600 0.5191 1,524 1020 0.8184
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,524

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

138 Tulane University of Louisiana 23900 83600 0.7144 7,283 1451 0.1398
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

140 Johnson University 24200 31300 0.2293 708 1095 0.5377
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson University
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

708

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

53.8 %

141 University of Central Arkansas 24300 29500 0.1757 8,268 1110 0.8949
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

142 Dominican University 24400 57000 0.5717 2,690 1035 0.9032
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,690

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

143 Minnesota State University Moorhead 24500 26600 0.082 3,413 1085 0.5295
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,413

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

53.0 %

143 Saint Cloud State University 24500 35100 0.303 8,013 1094 0.9495
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

145 American University 24600 82000 0.7002 7,476 1372 0.6187
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

7,476

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

145 Elmhurst University 24600 67000 0.6331 3,170 1148 0.7357
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

147 Flagler College 24700 37800 0.3468 2,409 785 0.8076
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
St. Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

785

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

148 Creighton University 24800 56600 0.5619 4,647 1328 0.7975
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Creighton University
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,647

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

149 The University of Tampa 24900 56900 0.562 10,594 1185 0.4034
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

150 California State University-Fresno 25000 35900 0.3035 21,430 995 0.9638
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

150 Dordt University 25000 52300 0.5218 1,695 1195 0.7116
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,695

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

150 Franklin College 25000 61800 0.5951 931 1150 0.6978
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin College
Franklin, IN

Sticker Price

$61,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

931

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

150 Lewis University 25000 57400 0.5641 4,326 1099 0.7128
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

150 Tennessee Technological University 25000 33700 0.2581 8,838 1159 0.8316
#150

#150 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 %

155 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 25100 36600 0.3146 65,450 1203 0.8989
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

156 The University of Olivet 25200 54000 0.5334 938 1055 0.9711
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Olivet
Olivet, MI

Sticker Price

$54,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

938

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

157 Bennett College 25400 48300 0.4742 195 920 0.3361
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennett College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

195

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

33.6 %

157 University of Kansas 25400 42000 0.395 22,085 1176 0.9348
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

157 University of North Texas 25400 25400 0 34,458 1114 0.7223
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

160 South Dakota State University 25500 28700 0.1109 10,728 1120 0.9834
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,728

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

160 University of Arkansas 25500 27700 0.0788 28,859 1179 0.7431
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

162 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 25600 36500 0.2983 14,783 1124 0.8096
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

162 The University of Findlay 25600 50200 0.4903 3,954 1124 0.8615
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Findlay
Findlay, OH

Sticker Price

$50,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,954

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

162 University of Minnesota-Crookston 25600 28600 0.1027 2,510 1095 0.8781
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Crookston
Crookston, MN

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

2,510

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

165 Kennesaw State University 25900 25900 0 42,840 1120 0.6919
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

165 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25900 32800 0.2101 4,421 1099 0.8555
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

167 Ball State University 26000 26000 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

167 Norfolk State University 26000 40300 0.3551 5,510 950 0.8746
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,510

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

167 University of the Incarnate Word 26000 59900 0.5663 4,638 1035 0.9813
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,638

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

170 North Central University 26100 43800 0.4039 865 1075 0.9082
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

865

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

171 Evangel University 26300 39900 0.341 1,843 1183 0.7161
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,843

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

171 Point Park University 26300 56800 0.5374 2,337 1144 0.9691
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

173 Pennsylvania Western University 26400 35600 0.2587 7,586 1070 0.9433
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

173 University of Alaska Fairbanks 26400 39100 0.3244 5,912 1149 0.6212
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

175 Our Lady of the Lake University 26500 48200 0.4504 1,147 990 0.7246
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,147

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

176 Millsaps College 26800 62200 0.5689 547 1189 0.4312
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

176 Southwestern College 26800 69700 0.6157 938 1005 0.7443
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern College
Winfield, KS

Sticker Price

$69,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

938

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

176 Western Kentucky University 26800 26800 0 14,151 1090 0.9387
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

176 Wingate University 26800 65000 0.5876 2,673 1100 0.9113
#176

#176 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 %

180 Webster University 26900 54300 0.5042 2,091 1105 0.9594
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Webster Groves, MO

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,091

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

181 Fairmont State University 27200 32000 0.1502 3,060 1005 0.9924
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

3,060

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

182 Kent State University at Kent 27400 28400 0.0352 20,841 1105 0.8634
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

182 Seattle Pacific University 27400 62600 0.5624 1,776 1188 0.8339
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$62,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,776

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

182 Troy University 27400 32600 0.1594 10,222 1090 0.9604
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,222

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

182 University of Jamestown 27400 34400 0.2035 1,049 1110 0.8808
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Jamestown
Jamestown, ND

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

1,049

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

186 Rowan University 27500 40500 0.3209 16,199 1214 0.783
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

186 Utah Tech University 27500 35200 0.2188 13,006 1045 1
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
St. George, UT

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

188 Murray State University 27700 32400 0.1448 8,281 1124 0.8568
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

189 California State University-Long Beach 27800 38400 0.2764 35,843 1135 0.4628
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

190 University of Nebraska at Omaha 28000 28000 0 11,756 1124 0.8727
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

191 Grace College and Theological Seminary 28100 41800 0.3272 1,817 1080 0.8078
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grace College and Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,817

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

192 Augustana University 28200 61200 0.5391 2,003 1189 0.6775
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,003

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

193 Drury University 28300 52900 0.4649 1,391 1228 0.5758
#193

#193 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 %

193 Lipscomb University 28300 57600 0.5075 3,327 1214 0.6774
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

193 Marietta College 28300 62200 0.5448 1,023 1075 0.7929
#193

#193 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 %

196 Knox College 28600 61000 0.5314 1,136 1287 0.7079
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Knox College
Galesburg, IL

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,136

Est. Median SAT

1,287

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

196 Rochester Institute of Technology 28600 78100 0.6339 14,267 1363 0.6693
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

198 Lincoln University 28900 40900 0.2933 1,707 920 0
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,707

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

198 Western Illinois University 28900 31000 0.0704 5,025 990 0.7496
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

200 Montclair State University 29200 36300 0.1957 18,712 1058 0.8789
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

201 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 29400 52900 0.4444 37,140 1442 0.4237
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

202 New England College 29600 64600 0.5421 1,032 930 0.9213
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England College
Henniker, NH

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,032

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

203 Huntington University 29700 44300 0.3299 1,286 1095 0.7115
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntington University
Huntington, IN

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,286

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

204 California State University-Chico 29800 41000 0.2734 13,392 1117 0.9158
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

204 Dominican University of California 29800 69200 0.5697 1,127 1225 0.8392
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,127

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

204 Southern Adventist University 29800 46900 0.3643 2,827 1125 0.6661
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,827

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

204 Southern Methodist University 29800 81700 0.6355 7,285 1423 0.6335
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

208 Roosevelt University 29900 43300 0.3078 2,605 1015 0.9427
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,605

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

208 The University of Alabama 29900 29900 0 34,389 1233 0.7665
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

210 North Central College 30000 62700 0.5213 2,454 1203 0.7733
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

211 Belmont University 30200 67800 0.5538 7,167 1273 0.9528
#211

#211 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 %

212 DeSales University 30400 74500 0.5919 2,172 1175 0.7709
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DeSales University
Center Valley, PA

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,172

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

77.1 %

212 SUNY at Fredonia 30400 39600 0.2326 2,876 1193 0.792
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

212 SUNY Buffalo State University 30400 39500 0.2302 5,205 1118 0.744
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

215 Oklahoma Baptist University 30500 54700 0.4425 1,409 1110 0.6327
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,409

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

216 St Bonaventure University 30700 61000 0.4964 2,048 1194 0.8165
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
St. Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,048

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

216 University of Hawaii at Manoa 30700 39500 0.2225 14,576 1179 0.6967
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

218 San Francisco State University 30800 45200 0.3188 20,756 1035 0.9615
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

219 Azusa Pacific University 30900 66000 0.532 2,996 1138 0.7959
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,996

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

219 Benedictine University 30900 48900 0.3681 1,972 1150 0.9523
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,972

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

221 Oklahoma Christian University 31000 45000 0.31 2,012 1159 0.9707
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,012

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

222 Siena Heights University 31100 46300 0.3283 1,669 1000 0.6656
#222

#222 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 %

222 SUNY Brockport 31100 37900 0.1794 5,816 1195 0.7068
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

224 Dean College 31300 72000 0.565 1,151 1015 0.736
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dean College
Franklin, MA

Sticker Price

$72,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,151

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

224 Palm Beach Atlantic University 31300 64500 0.5148 3,094 1105 0.8832
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,094

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

224 Rider University 31300 64300 0.5131 3,196 1214 0.794
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,196

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

227 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 31400 36700 0.1444 5,789 1115 0.5774
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

228 Missouri Baptist University 31600 53800 0.4122 4,958 843 0.686
#228

#228 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 %

228 Samford University 31600 65200 0.5153 4,210 1199 0.8236
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

230 Angelo State University 31700 35400 0.1041 9,779 1055 0.8301
#230

#230 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 %

230 Vermont State University 31700 38000 0.166 4,087 960 0.8323
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph Center, VT

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

4,087

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

232 CUNY Brooklyn College 31800 31800 0 11,562 1110 0.5836
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,562

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

233 Freed-Hardeman University 31900 35100 0.0913 1,878 1180 0.9061
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

1,878

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

234 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 32000 39200 0.1839 12,498 1010 0.8896
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

235 Hampton University 32100 47000 0.3171 3,728 956 0.6225
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,728

Est. Median SAT

956

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

236 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32300 34700 0.0691 30,564 1298 0.416
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

236 University of Southern Indiana 32300 44900 0.2808 5,347 1145 0.9581
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

236 Widener University 32300 75300 0.5708 2,811 1155 0.8402
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$75,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,811

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

239 Spring Arbor University 32400 51100 0.3654 1,091 1120 0.3733
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,091

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

239 University of Scranton 32400 78700 0.5879 3,613 1220 0.812
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,613

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

241 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 32500 38500 0.1559 7,890 1105 0.2056
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

242 Carthage College 32600 58600 0.4441 2,675 1110 0.871
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$58,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

242 Southeastern University 32600 60500 0.4609 10,351 1130 0.6165
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,351

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

244 Harding University 32800 47000 0.3018 3,523 1193 0.3942
#244

#244 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 %

244 Liberty University 32800 43900 0.2528 52,823 1181 0.9932
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

52,823

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

244 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 32800 46200 0.2903 8,553 1054 0.8688
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

247 California State University-Los Angeles 32900 39400 0.1652 19,354 965 0.9125
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

247 Mount Saint Mary College 32900 68400 0.5191 2,141 1090 0.8888
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,141

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

249 Ohio Wesleyan University 33000 73700 0.552 1,525 1241 0.556
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

250 Ithaca College 33600 72500 0.5365 4,268 1314 0.6901
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

4,268

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

250 University of Minnesota Duluth 33600 37000 0.0928 8,426 1235 0.8876
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

252 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1421 0.4709
#252

#252 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 %

253 Gardner-Webb University 33800 50400 0.3295 1,840 1085 0.8702
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,840

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

254 California State University-Sacramento 34000 44900 0.2429 28,226 1015 0.9343
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

254 Taylor University 34000 57600 0.4093 2,503 1235 0.7353
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Taylor University
Upland, IN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,503

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

256 Auburn University 34400 34400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

257 North Greenville University 34600 44800 0.2272 2,020 1164 0.6667
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,020

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

258 Baylor University 34700 70800 0.5096 14,915 1277 0.5128
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

258 DePaul University 34700 59100 0.4127 14,188 1218 0.7589
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

260 Drake University 34800 68500 0.4925 2,585 1226 0.6385
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

261 Asbury University 34900 49100 0.2888 2,066 1157 0.954
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Asbury University
Wilmore, KY

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,066

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

95.4 %

261 Southern Connecticut State University 34900 52500 0.3356 7,252 965 0.9482
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

263 University of Nevada-Reno 35000 35000 0 18,895 1134 0.7371
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

264 California Baptist University 35100 65200 0.4616 8,417 1069 0.8535
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

265 Morgan State University 35300 37200 0.0511 9,027 965 0.8223
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

266 Mount Mercy University 35400 61200 0.4208 1,185 1075 0.7876
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,185

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

266 Siena College 35400 65100 0.4563 3,469 1260 0.7764
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena College
Loudonville, NY

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

3,469

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

268 Baldwin Wallace University 35500 47300 0.2494 2,862 1194 0.757
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

269 Abilene Christian University 35600 60700 0.4132 3,233 1129 0.6604
#269

#269 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 %

270 Roger Williams University 35700 63700 0.4397 4,050 1225 0.8778
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,050

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

271 University of Maine 35900 45100 0.204 591 1199 0.9684
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Machias, ME

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

272 Biola University 36200 52900 0.3159 3,481 1268 0.7482
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

272 Newberry College 36200 50400 0.2817 1,462 1005 0.748
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Newberry College
Newberry, SC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,462

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

274 Ashland University 36400 52700 0.3091 5,180 1145 0.8053
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,180

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

275 Mercer University 36500 60500 0.3967 4,690 1273 0.6889
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

275 University of Denver 36500 76800 0.5246 6,619 1323 0.7729
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

277 University of Northern Colorado 36700 38900 0.0566 6,480 1085 0.9363
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

277 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36700 38900 0.0561 23,351 1239 0.766
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

279 Long Island University 36900 59600 0.3811 11,753 1222 0.8977
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

11,753

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

280 Immaculata University 37200 47800 0.2215 1,652 1245 0.8578
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

281 Loyola University Chicago 37400 73500 0.491 12,538 1303 0.816
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$73,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

12,538

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

281 Wichita State University 37400 39600 0.0555 14,280 1094 0.7211
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

283 Queens University of Charlotte 37700 68200 0.447 1,225 1235 0.5651
#283

#283 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 %

283 University of Connecticut 37700 41800 0.0981 19,388 1324 0.5395
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

285 Benedictine College 37800 50800 0.256 2,391 1229 0.7645
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,391

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

286 Mount Saint Mary's University 38000 80700 0.5297 1,733 1015 0.7313
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$80,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,733

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

287 Washington State University 38500 53900 0.2855 14,346 1139 0.8797
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

288 Oakwood University 38600 43300 0.1083 1,279 1020 0.507
#288

#288 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 %

288 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 38600 44600 0.1345 22,351 1159 0.7504
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

288 Suffolk University 38600 73600 0.4758 4,324 1209 0.822
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

4,324

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

291 Hofstra University 38700 74600 0.4811 6,581 1323 0.6808
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

292 Pacific University 38900 74900 0.4803 1,589 1106 0.8956
#292

#292 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 %

293 The University of Montana 39400 43700 0.0984 8,014 1184 0.9586
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

294 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39600 53700 0.2626 23,920 1390 0.5973
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

295 Pace University 39700 74100 0.464 8,038 1274 0.7592
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,038

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

295 Seton Hall University 39700 67400 0.4108 6,146 1313 0.7326
#295

#295 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 %

297 Stony Brook University 39800 53000 0.2488 18,263 1395 0.4904
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

297 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 39800 56700 0.2981 40,754 1391 0.3915
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

299 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks 40300 40300 0 1,880 1185 0.9867
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
Reading, PA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,880

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

300 Saint Mary's College of California 40600 78700 0.4843 1,955 1175 0.8856
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,955

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

300 Temple University 40600 56100 0.2762 21,428 1245 0.8045
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

302 Marymount Manhattan College 40700 68600 0.4064 1,601 1224 0.8261
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,601

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

303 Marquette University 41100 75100 0.4529 8,045 1309 0.8134
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$75,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

304 Fairfield University 41500 77900 0.467 5,391 1350 0.3329
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$77,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,391

Est. Median SAT

1,350

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

305 Campbell University 41600 65100 0.3608 2,699 1120 0.872
#305

#305 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 %

306 Union University 41900 64100 0.3462 1,934 1242 0.6016
#306

#306 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 %

307 Quinnipiac University 42000 79200 0.4696 6,248 1209 0.77
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,248

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

307 St. John's University-New York 42000 80100 0.4754 15,640 1249 0.8343
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$80,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

15,640

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

309 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 42200 55100 0.2343 42,604 1336 0.6056
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

309 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,965 1095 0.5958
#309

#309 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 %

311 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,185 1204 0.7871
#311

#311 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 %

312 Purdue University-Main Campus 43000 46200 0.0689 44,170 1327 0.4979
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

313 Butler University 43200 64500 0.3301 4,489 1279 0.8508
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

314 Florida Institute of Technology 43400 68600 0.3672 3,677 1224 0.577
#314

#314 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 %

315 Texas Christian University 43800 81900 0.4652 11,049 1283 0.4449
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

316 CUNY Lehman College 44100 45800 0.0371 11,217 1020 0.4601
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

11,217

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

317 Illinois State University 45100 47300 0.0462 19,107 1115 0.8815
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

318 Duquesne University 45300 70500 0.3573 5,371 1269 0.8356
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,371

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

319 High Point University 45800 70500 0.3504 5,006 1209 0.7683
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

High Point University
High Point, NC

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,006

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

320 Point Loma Nazarene University 45900 68600 0.3307 3,246 1296 0.8367
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,246

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

321 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#321

#321 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 %

322 University at Albany 48100 48700 0.0123 12,666 1245 0.6909
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

12,666

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

323 University of Mount Olive 48200 50400 0.0434 1,937 945 0.7775
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

1,937

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

324 University of St Thomas 50300 70300 0.2847 6,044 1270 0.9125
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
St. Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

325 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50700 52900 0.0413 14,504 1145 0.7637
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

326 University of Iowa 51000 53200 0.0411 22,738 1208 0.8362
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

327 Chapman University 51300 87300 0.4125 7,713 1357 0.6543
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,713

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

328 University of Colorado Boulder 51400 56300 0.087 32,100 1290 0.8115
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

329 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 51700 51700 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

330 Oklahoma City University 52000 52000 0 1,447 1190 0.7039
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,447

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

330 Texas A&M University-College Station 52000 56100 0.0728 60,710 1278 0.5732
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

332 Fordham University 52400 94600 0.4463 10,307 1415 0.5628
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

10,307

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

56.3 %

333 Sacred Heart University 52900 75200 0.2966 6,960 1245 0.6768
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

6,960

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

334 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53300 61000 0.1275 41,303 1338 0.7975
#334

#334 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 %

335 University of California-Irvine 54800 64800 0.1543 30,204 1333 0.2878
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

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

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

4,171

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

47.5 %

337 Miami University-Oxford 56100 56100 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

338 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 56800 58900 0.0371 26,500 1183 0.8857
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

339 Howard University 58400 61600 0.052 11,519 1208 0.4134
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

340 Indiana University-Bloomington 58900 61100 0.0358 38,093 1302 0.7821
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

341 University of La Verne 62100 66500 0.0662 2,414 1123 0.4847
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

2,414

Est. Median SAT

1,123

Acceptance Rate

48.5 %

342 Pepperdine University 62200 92800 0.3296 3,553 1378 0.6286
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

343 Elon University 66100 67300 0.0178 6,452 1244 0.6635
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

344 University of Oregon 66700 68900 0.0317 20,622 1250 0.883
#344

#344 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 %

345 Thiel College 66900 69100 0.0318 831 1065 0.7189
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thiel College
Greenville, PA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

831

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.9 %

346 Columbia College Chicago 67200 67200 0 5,422 0 0.7549
#346

#346 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$67,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,422

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

347 Loyola Marymount University 72600 94300 0.23 7,273 1353 0.4508
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$94,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

348 Gonzaga University 73200 73200 0 5,281 1303 0.8169
#348

#348 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

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

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