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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Journalism Majors

Most Affordable Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Communication, Colleges in South Dakota for 2027

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These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Journalism majors who live in South Dakota.
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 South Dakota.
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 College of the Ozarks 6600 38400 0.8291 1,454 1135 0.1199
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

12.0 %

2 Savannah State University 6900 29000 0.7616 2,966 925 0.4614
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

3 Le Moyne-Owen College 7800 21300 0.6332 659 865 0.9923
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Le Moyne-Owen College
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$21,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

659

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

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

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

5 Utah State University 8200 25200 0.6743 25,706 1176 0.9247
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

6 Washington and Lee University 9400 96200 0.9025 1,886 1488 0.1397
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

7 University of Richmond 9800 88400 0.8892 3,055 1484 0.222
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,055

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

8 Kentucky State University 10100 17400 0.4184 1,793 865 0.9608
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$17,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,793

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

96.1 %

9 Eastern Washington University 11500 31200 0.6315 6,952 995 0.9075
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,952

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

10 California State University-Fresno 11600 19600 0.4076 21,954 995 0.9526
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

10 Marshall University 11600 33400 0.6525 9,146 1065 0.9573
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

12 California State University-Sacramento 11700 31300 0.6265 28,820 1035 0.9399
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

13 Northeastern State University 11800 22900 0.4838 5,111 1055 0.9959
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,111

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

99.6 %

14 University of Houston 11900 28400 0.5817 39,257 1249 0.7392
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

15 Cameron University 12000 24400 0.5086 3,307 0 0
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cameron University
Lawton, OK

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,307

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

16 Boston University 12300 92800 0.8676 18,805 1475 0.1111
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

17 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 29200 0.5745 38,040 1418 0.452
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

18 California State University-Northridge 12500 22000 0.4326 32,756 1005 0.9345
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

19 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 13100 26500 0.5051 12,507 1010 0.8897
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

19 Rust College 13100 25400 0.4847 467 945 0.4867
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rust College
Holly Springs, MS

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

467

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

21 Eastern Illinois University 13300 24300 0.4496 6,785 985 0.6535
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

22 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 13400 19300 0.3057 10,084 1055 0.8572
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$19,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

10,084

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

23 Langston University 13500 21200 0.3634 1,742 0 0
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Langston University
Langston, OK

Sticker Price

$21,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

24 Western Kentucky University 13600 27000 0.4979 14,151 970 0.9387
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

25 Denison University 14100 69300 0.7972 2,394 1412 0.1739
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,394

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

17.4 %

25 University of Georgia 14100 26600 0.4699 32,399 1382 0.377
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

27 Arkansas Tech University 14600 27400 0.4675 8,145 1035 0.9589
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

27 Grand Valley State University 14600 25300 0.4234 19,002 1084 0.8302
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

29 Central Michigan University 14700 37800 0.6104 10,193 1095 0.8982
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

29 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14700 26500 0.4465 22,364 1159 0.7504
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

31 Northern Illinois University 14800 30400 0.5126 11,348 1070 0.6979
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

32 Miles College 14900 25400 0.4128 1,180 0 0
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miles College
Fairfield, AL

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,180

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

32 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 14900 28200 0.4715 3,084 1055 0.7533
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,084

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

34 California State University-Chico 15600 23500 0.3358 13,792 1075 0.9272
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

34 Lehigh University 15600 89600 0.8263 5,911 1436 0.2593
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,600

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

34 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 38800 0.5992 5,241 1095 0.8609
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

34 Trinity Washington University 15600 45900 0.6595 1,658 0 0.9952
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,658

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

38 Sam Houston State University 15800 30300 0.4782 17,787 1030 0.9026
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

39 Northeastern University 15900 89900 0.8231 17,432 1490 0.0522
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

17,432

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

39 University of West Georgia 15900 24600 0.354 9,103 1040 0.5161
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

9,103

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

41 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 16400 31000 0.4706 8,553 1045 0.8688
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

42 University of Florida 16500 22500 0.2666 36,573 1399 0.242
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

42 University of Kansas 16500 34900 0.5278 22,085 1176 0.9348
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

44 Goshen College 16600 55900 0.7037 780 995 0.8407
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Goshen College
Goshen, IN

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

780

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

45 Wayne State University 16800 32900 0.4891 16,012 1174 0.8116
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

16,012

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

46 Norfolk State University 16900 26700 0.3669 5,410 935 0.8777
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,410

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

47 University of Maine 17000 29300 0.42 9,601 1205 0.9664
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

48 Eastern Michigan University 17100 36100 0.5269 10,470 1055 0.7964
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

48 West Virginia University 17100 40900 0.5816 18,206 1125 0.89
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

50 Missouri State University-Springfield 17200 35400 0.5147 20,584 1134 0.9053
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

51 Texas A&M University-College Station 17400 29900 0.4178 60,710 1278 0.5743
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

51 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17400 26300 0.339 19,701 1214 0.8749
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

53 Northwestern Oklahoma State University 17500 28000 0.375 1,787 980 0.6545
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,787

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

54 Middle Tennessee State University 17700 23200 0.237 18,042 1140 0.6909
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

54 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

56 Georgia College & State University 18300 18300 0 6,006 1165 0.7823
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$18,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

57 State University of New York at Oswego 18400 27700 0.3356 5,517 1180 0.8055
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

57 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 18400 35300 0.4784 1,813 1109 0.9484
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,813

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

57 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 18400 22800 0.1932 11,994 1090 0.865
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

60 Angelo State University 18500 23100 0.1992 9,702 1055 0.8301
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,702

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

61 Simpson College 18700 60500 0.6906 1,235 1430 0.8622
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,235

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

61 University of Mississippi 18700 45000 0.5849 21,585 1182 0.9658
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

61 University of Nebraska at Kearney 18700 34100 0.4522 4,213 1124 0.8949
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,213

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

61 Youngstown State University 18700 34000 0.45 9,400 1115 0.8445
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

65 Central Connecticut State University 18800 34000 0.4466 8,170 1075 0.7333
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

66 Minnesota State University Moorhead 18900 28300 0.3311 3,375 1090 0.5876
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,375

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

66 Quincy University 18900 57800 0.6728 1,072 1115 0.5093
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quincy University
Quincy, IL

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,072

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

50.9 %

66 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 18900 32000 0.4098 3,825 1175 0.7841
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

69 The University of Montana 19100 25200 0.2418 7,891 1225 0.9586
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,891

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

70 Augustana University 19200 61200 0.6859 2,003 1189 0.6775
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,003

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

71 University of Northern Colorado 19300 30500 0.3672 6,480 1085 0.8585
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

72 Madonna University 19400 49200 0.606 1,828 980 0.6339
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Madonna University
Livonia, MI

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,828

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

72 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,449 1256 0.7847
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

74 University of Nevada-Reno 19600 28200 0.3047 19,117 1134 0.7371
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

75 SUNY Morrisville 19700 29100 0.3234 2,167 1109 0.9154
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Morrisville
Morrisville, NY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

2,167

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

75 University of Central Oklahoma 19700 22700 0.1322 10,777 1075 0.7812
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

77 Stillman College 19800 30300 0.3465 731 865 0.6225
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

731

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

78 California State University-Los Angeles 19900 38000 0.4764 19,586 965 0.9125
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

79 University of South Alabama 20100 22400 0.1029 9,241 1140 0.7096
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

80 Lasell University 20200 48500 0.5831 1,293 1095 0.8122
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lasell University
Newton, MA

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,293

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

81 Loyola University New Orleans 20300 72100 0.7183 3,007 1155 0.9305
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

3,007

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

82 SUNY Buffalo State University 20400 29400 0.3056 5,255 1109 0.7295
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,255

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

83 Ohio University-Main Campus 20500 23200 0.1164 20,444 1209 0.8499
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

83 Our Lady of the Lake University 20500 52900 0.6123 1,108 990 0.6578
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,108

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

85 Hampshire College 20600 83900 0.7548 844 1254 0.7528
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

85 South Dakota State University 20600 25200 0.1826 10,719 1120 0.9834
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,719

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

85 University of Hawaii at Manoa 20600 32300 0.362 15,375 1103 0.866
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

85 University of Southern California 20600 75900 0.729 20,630 1492 0.0981
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

89 Central State University 20800 24700 0.1577 2,665 885 0.9861
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

2,665

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

89 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 20800 57800 0.6401 1,932 1193 0.9278
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,932

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

91 Husson University 21000 42900 0.5109 2,763 1174 0.8095
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Husson University
Bangor, ME

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,763

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

92 University of Nebraska at Omaha 21200 27800 0.237 11,756 1124 0.8698
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

93 Malone University 21300 57100 0.6274 992 1075 0.7586
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Malone University
Canton, OH

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

992

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

93 University of Memphis 21300 29600 0.2807 15,770 1075 0.7203
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

95 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,221 1204 0.8854
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

96 Louisiana Tech University 21900 26100 0.1611 10,881 1189 0.864
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,881

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

97 Austin Peay State University 22200 35900 0.3816 8,926 1075 0.9641
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

97 The University of Olivet 22200 55600 0.6011 932 1025 0.8325
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Olivet
Olivet, MI

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

932

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

97 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 22200 26000 0.1462 4,880 1124 0.8172
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

4,880

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

100 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 22400 22400 0 9,351 1195 0.8234
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,351

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

101 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.6862 2,522 1163 0.6268
#101

#101 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

62.7 %

102 University of South Dakota 22900 26000 0.1194 7,619 1120 0.9878
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

7,619

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

103 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.3725 8,738 1079 0.948
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,738

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

103 The University of Alabama 23100 31000 0.2546 34,389 1284 0.7665
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

103 University of Southern Mississippi 23100 23100 0 10,193 1181 0.9912
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

106 Northern Arizona University 23200 34100 0.322 22,990 1090 0.8961
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

107 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 23400 26200 0.1089 3,825 990 0.7572
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

107 Bob Jones University 23400 41500 0.4362 2,312 1149 0.8616
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,312

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

107 North Central University 23400 43900 0.4671 759 1075 0.9898
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

759

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

107 San Jose State University 23400 41100 0.4308 28,008 1124 0.8461
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

111 Oklahoma City University 23600 64400 0.6337 1,514 1174 0.7702
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,514

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

112 West Texas A & M University 23800 29200 0.1848 6,926 1060 0.9868
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,926

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

113 Dominican University 24100 56000 0.5697 2,690 1005 0.9032
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,690

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

114 Abilene Christian University 24300 59000 0.5877 3,263 1189 0.6603
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX

Sticker Price

$59,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,263

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

66.0 %

115 Saint Ambrose University 24500 55400 0.5574 1,939 1085 0.7733
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,939

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

116 Bradley University 24700 50800 0.5137 3,596 1223 0.7676
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

116 Muskingum University 24700 51400 0.5203 1,523 1020 0.8184
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,523

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

118 Franklin College 25100 61800 0.5943 931 1150 0.698
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin College
Franklin, IN

Sticker Price

$61,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

931

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

118 North Dakota State University 25100 27600 0.0908 9,762 1110 0.9496
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

118 Tennessee Technological University 25100 33700 0.2557 9,187 1163 0.7613
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

121 Drury University 25200 52900 0.5235 1,391 1228 0.5758
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drury University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,391

Est. Median SAT

1,228

Acceptance Rate

57.6 %

121 Johnson University 25200 31300 0.1948 746 1070 0.6511
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson University
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

746

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

121 Point Park University 25200 57000 0.5582 2,337 1140 0.9691
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

124 Pennsylvania Western University 25300 34400 0.2643 7,586 1045 0.9433
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

124 St Catherine University 25300 71900 0.6484 2,498 1140 0.9185
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,498

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

126 American University 25400 81600 0.6889 7,476 1375 0.6196
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,476

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

62.0 %

127 Lewis University 25500 57700 0.5578 4,326 1099 0.7129
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

128 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 25700 37900 0.3216 5,661 1085 0.982
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,661

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

129 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,234 1279 0.848
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

129 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 25800 34900 0.2606 1,817 905 0.4118
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

1,817

Est. Median SAT

905

Acceptance Rate

41.2 %

131 Evangel University 26000 40900 0.3647 1,511 1180 0.7161
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,511

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

131 Rider University 26000 60600 0.5707 3,145 1233 0.7864
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,145

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

133 Concordia College at Moorhead 26100 50500 0.4834 1,864 1160 0.6265
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,864

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

133 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 26100 34900 0.2525 4,371 1084 0.865
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

135 Dordt University 26200 52500 0.5007 1,716 1205 0.6847
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,716

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

136 Ball State University 26400 26400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

137 Georgia Southern University 26500 26800 0.0112 23,541 1065 0.8789
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

137 Salem State University 26500 43200 0.3868 4,867 1075 0.9588
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

139 University of Mobile 26600 48300 0.4489 1,308 1209 0.7789
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mobile
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

140 Missouri Western State University 26700 39300 0.3221 3,491 0 0
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,491

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

141 University of Arkansas 26800 28900 0.0729 28,859 1179 0.743
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

141 University of La Verne 26800 67300 0.6015 3,050 1109 0.7117
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,050

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

143 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 26900 36800 0.2692 14,783 1124 0.8096
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

143 Troy University 26900 34700 0.2248 10,222 1090 0.9604
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,222

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

143 Wingate University 26900 65000 0.5864 2,673 1100 0.9113
#143

#143 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 %

146 Flagler College 27000 61200 0.5587 2,409 1090 0.8076
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

146 University of Arizona 27000 37700 0.2842 44,848 1233 0.8614
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

148 St Bonaventure University 27100 61200 0.5571 2,042 1189 0.8165
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,042

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

148 University of Central Arkansas 27100 31200 0.1314 8,268 1110 0.8949
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

148 University of Idaho 27100 30600 0.1146 9,574 1119 0.7553
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

151 Keystone College 27200 36000 0.2445 894 1020 0.848
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

894

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

152 Kennesaw State University 27400 27400 0 42,760 1120 0.6919
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,760

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

153 University of Minnesota Duluth 27500 31300 0.1215 8,426 1235 0.8875
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

153 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,450 1044 0.9518
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,450

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

155 Kansas State University 27600 30400 0.0943 15,650 1164 0.8169
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

156 Canisius University 27700 54700 0.4939 1,724 1186 0.7236
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Canisius University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

156 Syracuse University 27700 83100 0.6665 15,957 1363 0.4592
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,957

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

158 Murray State University 27800 32400 0.1423 7,851 1115 0.8568
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

7,851

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

159 Wichita State University 27900 39800 0.2988 13,313 1073 0.9395
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

160 Middle Georgia State University 28000 33400 0.1616 7,692 1065 0.9968
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

7,692

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

160 Texas State University 28000 28000 0 36,236 1100 0.8932
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

36,236

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

162 Iowa State University 28200 42800 0.3403 25,628 1207 0.8866
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

162 Oral Roberts University 28200 52700 0.4652 5,017 1214 0.989
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

164 Marietta College 28400 62200 0.544 1,023 1075 0.7931
#164

#164 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 %

165 Knox College 28500 68800 0.5857 1,136 1281 0.7079
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Knox College
Galesburg, IL

Sticker Price

$68,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,136

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

166 Oakland University 28600 39300 0.2721 12,587 1130 0.8784
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

167 Webster University 28800 54700 0.4737 2,322 1109 0.8623
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,322

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

168 Elmhurst University 28900 67000 0.5689 3,213 1148 0.7364
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,213

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

168 University of Southern Indiana 28900 40000 0.2774 7,600 1145 0.9581
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

168 Western Illinois University 28900 31000 0.0678 4,525 1015 0.7118
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

171 University of Iowa 29000 31100 0.0677 22,738 1208 0.8362
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

172 Southern Methodist University 29100 90100 0.677 7,285 1423 0.6335
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

172 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29100 34000 0.1442 30,187 1292 0.6015
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

174 Creighton University 29200 68000 0.5709 4,377 1328 0.7975
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Creighton University
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,377

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

175 Huntington University 29400 44300 0.3362 1,588 1055 0.7564
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntington University
Huntington, IN

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,588

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.6 %

176 University of North Texas 29500 37400 0.2111 34,458 1114 0.7223
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

177 Fairmont State University 29700 32200 0.0777 3,088 970 0.9862
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,088

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

177 University of Alaska Anchorage 29700 29700 0 9,853 990 0.6652
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,853

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

179 Southern Adventist University 29900 46900 0.3627 2,929 1134 0.655
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,929

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

180 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

181 Gannon University 30100 52900 0.4314 2,768 1133 0.7416
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,133

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

181 Northern Kentucky University 30100 32100 0.0623 10,163 1090 0.6765
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

183 Oklahoma Baptist University 30500 54700 0.4411 1,427 1025 0.4941
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,427

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

49.4 %

183 Rochester Institute of Technology 30500 78100 0.6093 14,267 1381 0.6693
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,381

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

185 Lincoln University 30600 34500 0.1129 1,926 0 0
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

186 Benedictine University 30900 48900 0.3681 1,972 1161 0.9523
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,972

Est. Median SAT

1,161

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

186 Bennett College 30900 43500 0.2899 180 940 0.5066
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennett College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

180

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

186 Dominican University of California 30900 69200 0.5536 1,114 1255 0.835
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,114

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

186 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 30900 38500 0.1975 7,890 1110 0.2056
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

186 Palm Beach Atlantic University 30900 69000 0.5529 3,312 1094 0.8199
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,312

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

191 California State University-Long Beach 31000 38900 0.2032 36,082 1135 0.4627
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

191 San Francisco State University 31000 47700 0.3502 19,444 1035 0.9644
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

193 Oklahoma Christian University 31100 45000 0.3082 2,098 1129 0.9654
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,098

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

193 Siena Heights University 31100 46300 0.3266 1,628 980 0.689
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,628

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

193 Taylor University 31100 59100 0.4725 2,503 1229 0.7353
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Taylor University
Upland, IN

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,503

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

196 Hampton University 31300 54800 0.4288 3,728 947 0.6225
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

3,728

Est. Median SAT

947

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

196 Illinois State University 31300 36400 0.1402 19,107 1120 0.8815
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

196 San Diego State University 31300 36100 0.1329 35,782 1208 0.3619
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

199 Missouri Baptist University 31700 53800 0.4107 4,958 843 0.686
#199

#199 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 %

200 Baylor University 31800 70300 0.5475 14,915 1321 0.5128
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

200 The College of New Jersey 31800 45400 0.2993 7,435 1248 0.6229
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

202 Ithaca College 32000 72500 0.5585 4,268 1314 0.6901
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,268

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

203 Mount Saint Mary College 32200 68600 0.5306 2,141 1153 0.8888
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,141

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

204 Azusa Pacific University 32300 66600 0.5147 2,759 1189 0.8843
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Sticker Price

$66,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,759

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

205 SUNY Brockport 32400 35800 0.095 5,816 1195 0.7068
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

206 Belmont University 32500 69900 0.5356 7,175 1273 0.9528
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,175

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

206 Berry College 32500 60900 0.4666 2,254 1219 0.64
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

206 Lipscomb University 32500 57800 0.4375 3,336 1260 0.6773
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,336

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

206 Morgan State University 32500 41900 0.2245 9,027 965 0.8223
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

206 University of Scranton 32500 78700 0.5869 3,613 1250 0.8123
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,613

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

211 The University of Tampa 32600 56900 0.4267 10,598 1185 0.4034
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,598

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

212 Marquette University 32800 66500 0.5067 8,045 1309 0.8134
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

212 Roosevelt University 32800 47600 0.3111 2,868 1049 0.9716
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,868

Est. Median SAT

1,049

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

214 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 32900 43100 0.2368 22,033 1321 0.3132
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

22,033

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

31.3 %

214 Samford University 32900 64600 0.4908 4,210 1199 0.8236
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

216 North Central College 33100 64900 0.49 2,454 1203 0.7733
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

217 Suffolk University 33200 70300 0.5277 4,326 1209 0.8233
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

218 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,254 1080 0.8955
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

219 SUNY at Purchase College 33400 38300 0.1278 3,257 1294 0.7405
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,257

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

220 Spring Hill College 33600 41600 0.1924 782 1114 0.7657
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Hill College
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

782

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

220 University of Rhode Island 33600 46400 0.2756 14,376 1148 0.7216
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

222 Harding University 33700 47800 0.2951 3,536 1184 0.7052
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,536

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

223 Drake University 33800 68500 0.5064 2,585 1259 0.6385
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

223 Elizabethtown College 33800 55300 0.3889 1,903 1214 0.7787
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

223 Immaculata University 33800 47500 0.2882 1,652 1245 0.8576
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

226 SUNY at Fredonia 33900 39600 0.1441 2,771 1258 0.777
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

227 George Washington University 34000 81800 0.5845 11,677 1430 0.4709
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

11,677

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

228 Gardner-Webb University 34100 50400 0.3235 1,861 1110 0.7721
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,861

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

228 Spring Arbor University 34100 52700 0.3531 1,139 1124 0.5152
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,139

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

51.5 %

228 University of St Thomas 34100 70300 0.5152 6,270 1299 0.8536
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

231 Sacred Heart University 34400 67500 0.4907 7,204 950 0.6536
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,204

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

232 Texas Southern University 34500 42500 0.1883 6,844 915 0.9691
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,844

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

232 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 34500 36100 0.0443 33,033 1264 0.8529
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

234 Trevecca Nazarene University 34800 50900 0.3166 1,903 1085 0.6944
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

234 University of Denver 34800 76900 0.5478 6,614 1347 0.7781
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,614

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

236 Coastal Carolina University 35100 45100 0.2215 10,811 1145 0.7527
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,811

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

237 California Baptist University 35200 65600 0.4634 8,417 1070 0.8488
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

238 Temple University 35600 56400 0.3689 21,457 1135 0.8041
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

239 State University of New York at New Paltz 35700 35700 0 6,862 1260 0.6161
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

240 Roger Williams University 35800 63700 0.4385 4,038 1235 0.8771
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,038

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

241 Baldwin Wallace University 36100 66100 0.454 2,862 1203 0.757
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$66,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

241 Dean College 36100 72900 0.5045 1,092 1015 0.7371
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dean College
Franklin, MA

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,092

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

241 Texas Tech University 36100 38900 0.072 32,580 1200 0.7265
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

244 Western Washington University 36300 36300 0 13,752 1272 0.9325
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

245 Siena University 36600 65100 0.4379 3,467 1254 0.6902
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena University
Loudonville, NY

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,467

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

246 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 36800 41600 0.1154 65,450 1203 0.8989
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

246 Georgia State University 36800 45400 0.1895 27,415 1080 0.5544
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

27,415

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

246 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 36800 37100 0.0081 5,939 1065 0.5878
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

249 Newberry College 37000 51100 0.2761 1,481 1010 0.8979
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Newberry College
Newberry, SC

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,481

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

250 Vermont State University 37200 38700 0.0387 4,108 960 0.8167
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

4,108

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

251 University of Connecticut 37300 53600 0.3043 20,056 1329 0.5239
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

252 Benedictine College 37400 50800 0.2639 2,403 1241 0.9812
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,403

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

253 Indiana University-Southeast 37600 40800 0.0762 3,276 1090 0.8446
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

253 Marymount Manhattan College 37600 69900 0.4621 1,601 1224 0.8261
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,601

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

255 Milligan University 38300 55900 0.3148 865 1200 0.7229
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milligan University
Milligan, TN

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

865

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

255 Washington State University 38300 53900 0.2897 21,455 1125 0.8664
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

257 Hofstra University 38400 76900 0.5006 6,581 1328 0.6808
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

257 Queens University of Charlotte 38400 68200 0.4367 1,225 1208 0.6208
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$68,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,225

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

259 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38500 53100 0.2748 30,564 1302 0.416
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

260 Oakwood University 38700 43300 0.1064 1,177 1005 0.4522
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,177

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

261 Long Island University 39000 60000 0.3502 12,072 1229 0.8616
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

12,072

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

261 Loyola University Chicago 39000 74100 0.4735 12,538 1303 0.816
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

12,538

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

261 Pacific University 39000 74900 0.4793 1,589 1106 0.8956
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR

Sticker Price

$74,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,589

Est. Median SAT

1,106

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

264 Seton Hall University 39600 67400 0.4122 6,146 1313 0.7326
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ

Sticker Price

$67,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

6,146

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

265 University of Central Florida 39700 39700 0 59,552 1280 0.4011
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

59,552

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

266 Stony Brook University 39900 53000 0.2473 18,263 1410 0.4904
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

267 Rutgers University-Newark 40200 57900 0.3056 7,989 1159 0.7136
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$57,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

267 University of Wyoming 40200 45300 0.1127 8,130 1179 0.9688
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

269 Arkansas State University 40300 41000 0.0171 9,985 1075 0.8226
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

270 Bethel University 40400 45600 0.1121 2,755 1214 0.878
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,755

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

271 Appalachian State University 40600 40600 0 19,560 1190 0.9014
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

272 Saint Mary's College of California 40700 81500 0.5004 1,954 1175 0.8653
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA

Sticker Price

$81,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,954

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

273 Butler University 40900 67900 0.3978 4,489 1279 0.8508
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

273 Pace University 40900 74800 0.4531 8,038 1260 0.7592
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,038

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

275 Montclair State University 42000 46600 0.0987 18,712 1058 0.8789
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

275 Ohio State University-Main Campus 42000 53600 0.2165 46,815 1378 0.6057
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

277 Susquehanna University 42200 76800 0.4507 2,246 1204 0.8143
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,246

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

278 University of Mount Olive 42300 50400 0.1608 1,944 1075 0.7575
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,944

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

279 Mount Saint Mary's University 43000 80700 0.4672 1,731 1015 0.7313
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$80,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,731

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

280 University of Maryland-College Park 43500 53600 0.1886 31,133 1463 0.4479
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

281 Florida Institute of Technology 43600 68700 0.3652 3,666 1224 0.577
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,666

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

281 Radford University 43600 45700 0.046 6,161 1070 0.8953
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

281 Texas Christian University 43600 87400 0.5014 11,049 1283 0.4449
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

281 Widener University 43600 79400 0.451 2,975 1184 0.7093
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

285 Union University 43900 66000 0.3347 1,934 1242 0.6041
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union University
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,934

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

286 Campbell University 44100 68700 0.3579 2,699 1120 0.8718
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,699

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

287 St. John's University-New York 44600 78000 0.4279 15,640 1249 0.8343
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

15,640

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

288 Ashland University 44900 56400 0.204 2,977 1125 0.764
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,977

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

288 Quinnipiac University 44900 79200 0.433 6,557 1245 0.7215
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,557

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

290 High Point University 45200 72900 0.3799 5,135 1263 0.7531
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

High Point University
High Point, NC

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,135

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

290 James Madison University 45200 45200 0 20,973 1260 0.7152
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,973

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

292 Mercer University 45300 65400 0.3078 4,690 1273 0.6889
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$65,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

293 Duquesne University 45400 70500 0.3561 5,371 1274 0.8356
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,371

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

294 Morehouse College 45700 53300 0.1425 2,847 1090 0.4396
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

44.0 %

294 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 45700 58800 0.223 23,329 1239 0.766
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

296 Fairfield University 46000 84300 0.4542 5,391 1350 0.3329
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,391

Est. Median SAT

1,350

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

297 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47000 59700 0.2127 37,985 1390 0.5815
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

298 Biola University 47100 71200 0.3386 3,481 1268 0.7435
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

299 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,908 1139 0.8402
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,908

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

300 The University of Texas at Arlington 48000 55800 0.1398 32,545 1129 0.799
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

300 University of Colorado Boulder 48000 57700 0.1677 32,244 1351 0.7808
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

302 Purdue University-Main Campus 48600 51200 0.0508 44,819 1327 0.4987
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

44,819

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

303 University at Albany 48900 48900 0 12,666 1223 0.691
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

12,666

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

304 University of Kentucky 49100 58000 0.1541 25,534 1193 0.9294
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

305 DePaul University 49200 66000 0.2547 14,188 1254 0.7589
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

306 The University of Texas at Austin 49800 59400 0.1617 43,165 1356 0.2664
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

306 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 49800 62200 0.1995 37,140 1406 0.4237
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

308 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50800 52900 0.0398 14,504 1149 0.7637
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

309 Chapman University 51500 93100 0.4469 7,713 1353 0.6543
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,713

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

310 Point Loma Nazarene University 53300 68600 0.2231 3,246 1290 0.8368
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

3,246

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

310 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53300 61000 0.1262 41,303 1338 0.7975
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

312 Columbia College Chicago 53600 68600 0.2188 5,422 0 0.8946
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

5,422

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

312 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,100 1219 0.7766
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

314 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53800 62800 0.1433 23,920 1397 0.5973
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

315 Emerson College 54500 82600 0.3402 3,908 1359 0.5131
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,908

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

316 Elon University 55700 68900 0.1917 6,452 1215 0.6635
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

317 Miami University-Oxford 57400 57400 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

318 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58100 64100 0.0936 42,604 1336 0.6056
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

319 Auburn University 58500 58500 0 27,907 1324 0.4592
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

320 Howard University 60000 66500 0.0978 11,519 1208 0.4134
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

321 Thiel College 60500 69100 0.1244 833 1065 0.7155
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thiel College
Greenville, PA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

833

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

322 Indiana University-Bloomington 60900 63000 0.0334 38,093 1302 0.7821
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

322 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 60900 63200 0.0364 40,684 1331 0.3915
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

324 Pepperdine University 62200 94600 0.3425 3,553 1378 0.6286
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

325 University of Oregon 64200 71300 0.0997 20,622 1250 0.883
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

326 Fordham University 70000 95100 0.2638 10,582 1406 0.5931
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$95,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,582

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

59.3 %

327 Gonzaga University 70600 76600 0.0783 5,281 1329 0.8169
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$76,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

328 Loyola Marymount University 71600 95500 0.2501 7,273 1353 0.4508
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$95,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

329 University of California-Irvine 71900 75600 0.049 30,204 1333 0.2857
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

School data is from 2023–2024 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

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