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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

Most Affordable Colleges for Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management Majors in the state of Illinois for 2027

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Which colleges are most affordable for Illinois residents ? The answer may surprise you.
These rankings of the most affordable colleges for Illinois residents are based on the estimated net price for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of Illinois.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of the school paid by the student and family, after factoring in merit and grant aid from the college federal programs and work study.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
Illinois
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,354 1543 0.0611
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,354

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.1 %

2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 4000 93300 0.9568 4,561 1542 0.0456
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$93,300

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

3 University of Pennsylvania 4600 93100 0.951 9,989 1536 0.0492
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

9,989

Est. Median SAT

1,536

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

4 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 5600 40700 0.8615 35,358 1435 0.1642
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

5 University of Michigan-Flint 6100 43600 0.8603 5,534 1109 0.6734
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

5,534

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

6 Northwestern University 6500 90200 0.9278 9,060 1527 0.0769
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

7 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 7000 41500 0.8323 38,572 1406 0.3659
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

8 Washington University in St Louis 7500 102300 0.9267 8,153 1513 0.1192
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$102,300

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

8,153

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

11.9 %

9 Brigham Young University 8100 22300 0.6382 34,354 1374 0.6862
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

10 California Institute of Technology 8700 94600 0.9077 971 1557 0.0379
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

971

Est. Median SAT

1,557

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

10 Columbia University in the City of New York 8700 98000 0.9113 9,164 1535 0.0386
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

12 Carnegie Mellon University 9200 90900 0.8984 7,728 1528 0.1107
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

7,728

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

13 Portland State University 9600 43300 0.7788 14,932 1094 0.8586
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

14 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 10200 41300 0.7533 8,945 1099 0.975
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

14 University of California-Davis 10200 38600 0.7366 31,695 1290 0.4435
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

31,695

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

16 University of California-Merced 10300 40600 0.7466 8,234 1070 0.9704
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

8,234

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

17 Ohio State University-Main Campus 11100 33000 0.6638 46,627 1378 0.492
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

17 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 11100 28100 0.6048 8,421 1045 0.9444
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

19 Dalton State College 11300 35500 0.682 5,135 950 0.4343
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dalton State College
Dalton, GA

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

5,135

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

19 University of St Francis 11300 83800 0.8653 1,416 1145 0.6528
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Francis
Joliet, IL

Sticker Price

$83,800

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,416

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

21 Cornell University 11600 93700 0.8761 16,138 1521 0.0838
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

16,138

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

8.4 %

22 University of Virginia-Main Campus 11900 39000 0.6941 17,848 1470 0.1565
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

17,848

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

15.7 %

23 University of West Florida 12000 22200 0.459 9,971 1149 0.5822
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,971

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

24 Fort Valley State University 12300 54800 0.7754 2,699 1025 0.6587
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,699

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

65.9 %

25 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 31100 0.6022 39,193 1418 0.4081
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

26 Brown University 12900 94000 0.8627 7,951 1500 0.0634
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

7,951

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

6.3 %

27 Lewis University 13100 57700 0.7727 4,914 1099 0.6916
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

4,914

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

28 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13200 27100 0.5121 29,727 980 0.9229
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

29,727

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

28 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13200 27400 0.519 18,667 1090 0.9711
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

30 Louisiana Tech University 13300 42900 0.6899 11,071 1189 0.9073
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

30 Northeastern State University 13300 28600 0.5358 5,145 1055 0.9974
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

5,145

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

30 Northern Illinois University 13300 32200 0.5857 12,118 1070 0.7164
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

30 Wayne State University 13300 46800 0.7163 16,390 1174 0.8359
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

34 Albany State University 13400 33700 0.6029 6,154 855 0.7302
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albany State University
Albany, GA

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

6,154

Est. Median SAT

855

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

35 University of California-Riverside 13500 36500 0.6297 24,034 1199 0.8609
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

24,034

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

35 University of Delaware 13500 34500 0.6095 19,287 1294 0.6924
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

37 University of North Florida 13700 28100 0.5126 14,837 1150 0.6815
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,837

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

38 University of South Carolina-Upstate 13900 26800 0.482 4,789 1115 0.6671
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Upstate
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

39 Appalachian State University 14000 25500 0.4512 19,732 1190 0.9388
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

40 Clayton State University 14100 21700 0.3497 5,551 965 0.6845
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clayton State University
Morrow, GA

Sticker Price

$21,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,551

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

40 Youngstown State University 14100 28400 0.5033 9,687 1115 0.9145
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

42 Eastern Michigan University 14200 33900 0.5805 10,034 1055 0.7772
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

43 Missouri State University-Springfield 14300 26600 0.4624 21,138 1134 0.9039
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

44 University of Memphis 14400 26400 0.4554 15,538 1075 0.7878
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

45 Central Michigan University 14500 37400 0.6129 10,238 1095 0.9104
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

46 Case Western Reserve University 14600 92800 0.8423 6,657 1475 0.3778
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,657

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

46 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 14600 24700 0.4082 8,329 1195 0.385
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

8,329

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

46 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 14600 23900 0.389 6,045 1193 0.8938
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$23,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,045

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

49 Florida Gulf Coast University 14900 40000 0.6275 14,434 1125 0.6344
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

14,434

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

50 University of Nevada-Reno 15000 28200 0.4677 20,204 1134 0.8313
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

51 West Virginia University 15100 73100 0.7931 18,206 1125 0.8514
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

52 University of North Texas at Dallas 15500 25000 0.3801 2,953 975 0.8445
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas at Dallas
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,953

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

53 Lehigh University 15700 89800 0.8252 5,986 1436 0.2896
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,800

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

53 University of Kansas 15700 34900 0.5504 22,544 1176 0.9258
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

55 Grand Valley State University 15800 28300 0.441 19,154 1084 0.9271
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

56 University of North Texas 15900 26200 0.3938 34,414 1114 0.7089
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,414

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

57 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 16000 26900 0.4059 9,847 1090 0.9309
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

57 Oakland University 16000 28200 0.4329 12,770 1130 0.8897
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

12,770

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

57 Southeastern Louisiana University 16000 52300 0.694 14,294 1075 0.915
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

14,294

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

60 Stanford University 16100 1932300 0.9917 7,346 1535 0.038
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$1,932,300

% Savings

99%

Undergraduates

7,346

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

61 North Carolina Wesleyan University 16400 77400 0.7885 1,262 980 0.8026
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina Wesleyan University
Rocky Mount, NC

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,262

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

80.3 %

61 Texas Tech University 16400 27900 0.4116 34,021 1200 0.6906
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

63 Grove City College 16500 39700 0.5851 2,247 1266 0.667
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,247

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

64 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16600 27600 0.3991 11,756 1124 0.8727
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

65 Georgia Southern University 16800 20100 0.1638 25,595 1065 0.695
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

65 The University of Texas at Arlington 16800 28100 0.4019 32,545 1129 0.799
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

67 Wright State University-Main Campus 16900 26600 0.365 7,747 1073 0.9617
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

68 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17000 26300 0.3538 19,787 1214 0.8807
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

69 College of Charleston 17200 33900 0.4931 10,596 1255 0.73
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

10,596

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

69 University of South Alabama 17200 22400 0.2326 9,530 1140 0.9455
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

71 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 17600 35600 0.5063 8,513 1203 0.9261
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

72 Morgan State University 17800 42200 0.5786 9,027 965 0.8223
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

73 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 17900 47900 0.6257 21,028 1435 0.1334
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$47,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

21,028

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

73 York College of Pennsylvania 17900 45800 0.6097 3,369 1153 0.7374
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

3,369

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

75 Kennesaw State University 18100 27400 0.3391 46,069 1119 0.7944
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

75 University of Alabama at Birmingham 18100 28500 0.3653 11,959 1260 0.8818
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

11,959

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

77 San Jose State University 18300 41100 0.5542 29,890 1124 0.8039
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

78 Central Washington University 18400 27900 0.341 10,033 1045 0.9061
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

78 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 18400 57800 0.6815 2,848 1195 0.2859
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,848

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

78 Rutgers University-Newark 18400 39200 0.5311 7,989 1159 0.7136
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

81 Georgia Military College 18800 38500 0.5113 6,461 0 0
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Military College
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,461

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

82 Texas A&M University-College Station 19200 29900 0.3573 60,710 1278 0.5732
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

83 Jackson State University 19400 28100 0.3091 4,967 950 0.9602
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,967

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

84 Illinois Institute of Technology 19800 74500 0.7344 3,190 1307 0.6187
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

3,190

Est. Median SAT

1,307

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

85 Alabama A & M University 19900 51200 0.6118 6,370 915 0.5795
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

6,370

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

85 Winona State University 19900 29500 0.3267 5,317 1115 0.7549
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

87 Sam Houston State University 20000 30300 0.3396 17,822 1030 0.9372
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

88 Texas A&M University-Commerce 20200 39000 0.4822 9,666 1045 0.7498
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

9,666

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

88 Thomas University 20200 30100 0.3294 1,022 1110 0.383
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thomas University
Thomasville, GA

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,022

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

90 Syracuse University 20500 83600 0.7548 16,149 1363 0.4879
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

91 Hiram College 20600 48700 0.5768 991 1075 0.9748
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hiram College
Hiram, OH

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

991

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

91 Saint Leo University 20600 50000 0.5878 7,519 1110 0.7877
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

7,519

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

93 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.3258 43,633 1327 0.4343
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

93 Washington State University 20700 35900 0.4229 21,400 1125 0.861
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

95 Belhaven University 21100 43300 0.5121 1,614 1105 0.4975
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belhaven University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,614

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

96 Iowa State University 21300 25700 0.1728 26,346 1207 0.8793
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

96 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 21300 57200 0.628 3,825 1175 0.7841
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

96 The University of Texas at San Antonio 21300 27800 0.2336 31,127 1115 0.8679
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

96 Western Illinois University 21300 31800 0.3291 4,525 1015 0.7118
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

100 New Jersey City University 21400 40400 0.4701 3,871 1015 0.9838
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

100 University of Northern Iowa 21400 24800 0.1371 7,800 1129 0.9313
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

7,800

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

102 Boise State University 21700 43300 0.4989 25,308 1025 0.8389
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

103 Grand Canyon University 21800 34200 0.363 75,936 1075 0.7891
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

75,936

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

104 Upper Iowa University 22200 41700 0.4667 3,054 1035 0.9646
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA

Sticker Price

$41,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,054

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

105 Spring Hill College 22300 41600 0.4641 630 1114 0.664
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Hill College
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

630

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

106 Park University 22500 31300 0.2816 4,657 1035 0.6904
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,657

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

107 Bradley University 22600 59500 0.6194 3,258 1223 0.7459
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,258

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

108 Murray State University 22700 27600 0.1776 8,217 1115 0.8413
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

109 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 23000 34900 0.3414 4,371 1084 0.865
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

110 Northern Arizona University 23200 47300 0.5108 22,203 1090 0.8961
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

111 Marian University 23500 59800 0.6066 2,378 1085 0.9546
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marian University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,378

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

95.5 %

112 University of Houston 23600 28400 0.1692 40,366 1249 0.7577
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

113 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 46,249 1175 0.6085
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

46,249

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

114 Campbellsville University 24200 45100 0.4631 6,848 1075 0.7974
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

6,848

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.7 %

114 Walsh University 24200 46400 0.4784 1,523 1159 0.7074
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Walsh University
North Canton, OH

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,523

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

116 Elmhurst University 24300 67000 0.6376 3,170 1148 0.7501
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

117 Keystone College 24500 50500 0.5153 676 1020 0.7385
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

676

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

117 University of South Dakota 24500 26900 0.0891 7,515 1120 0.9884
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

7,515

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

119 University of South Florida 24800 36500 0.3202 39,093 1239 0.4071
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

120 Temple University 24900 36100 0.3105 21,031 1135 0.8622
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

121 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 25100 36900 0.3201 15,273 1124 0.8089
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

15,273

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

121 Tiffin University 25100 48000 0.4776 2,842 980 0.8007
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,842

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

123 Missouri Western State University 25600 39300 0.3498 3,550 1015 0.9981
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,550

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

99.8 %

124 Binghamton University 25700 32700 0.2159 14,559 1415 0.3731
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,559

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

125 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,415 1279 0.8324
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

126 Minnesota State University Moorhead 25900 28300 0.0847 3,375 1090 0.5885
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,375

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

58.9 %

127 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5968 1,920 1174 0.9412
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,920

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

128 University of Arkansas 26700 44500 0.3996 29,252 1179 0.7388
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

129 Weber State University 27300 31600 0.1362 31,672 0 1
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

130 North Dakota State University 27600 30400 0.092 9,762 1110 0.9496
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

130 University of Wisconsin-Stout 27600 30000 0.0798 6,227 1159 0.9171
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

6,227

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

132 Wayland Baptist University 27700 36500 0.2414 1,894 1010 0.5477
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,894

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

133 University of Hartford 28400 70100 0.5943 4,223 1224 0.9579
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

Sticker Price

$70,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

4,223

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

134 University of Utah 28600 32000 0.1061 29,335 1222 0.9015
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

29,335

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

90.2 %

135 Michigan Technological University 29000 34700 0.1641 6,009 1256 0.8546
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

6,009

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

136 Belmont Abbey College 29100 39000 0.2535 1,300 1094 0.7465
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont Abbey College
Belmont, NC

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

1,300

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

74.7 %

136 Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia 29100 112100 0.7403 4,999 1274 0.9296
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$112,100

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

4,999

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

138 University of Connecticut 29200 56600 0.4843 20,056 1329 0.5239
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

139 Brenau University 29500 53000 0.4438 1,336 1060 0.9317
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brenau University
Gainesville, GA

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,336

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

140 University of Toledo 29600 42000 0.2954 10,726 1229 0.8889
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

10,726

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

141 Gannon University 30500 52900 0.4238 2,768 1174 0.7416
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

141 Rochester Institute of Technology 30500 78300 0.6106 14,267 1381 0.6693
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,381

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

143 Alfred University 30600 67100 0.544 1,478 1239 0.48
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alfred University
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,478

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

48.0 %

143 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 30600 38600 0.2073 7,637 1110 0.1865
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

7,637

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

18.7 %

145 Marquette University 31000 75900 0.5915 8,206 1309 0.7802
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

146 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College 31700 50000 0.3675 858 975 0.7239
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Saint Mary of the Woods, IN

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

858

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

147 Baylor University 31900 70400 0.5471 14,183 1321 0.5222
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,400

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

14,183

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

52.2 %

148 Anderson University 32200 54700 0.4116 3,724 1209 0.5491
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, SC

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,724

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

149 McKendree University 32400 52900 0.3868 1,757 1098 0.7172
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McKendree University
Lebanon, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,757

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

71.7 %

149 Wilkes University 32400 61900 0.4765 2,055 1144 0.9397
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,055

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

151 Elon University 32600 69900 0.534 6,191 1215 0.6326
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,191

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

151 North Carolina State University 32600 54800 0.4052 29,340 1378 0.3954
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

29,340

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

153 Morningside University 33100 80100 0.5871 1,172 922 0.7104
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morningside University
Sioux City, IA

Sticker Price

$80,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,172

Est. Median SAT

922

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

154 Belmont University 33200 72300 0.5399 7,174 1273 0.9367
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$72,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,174

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

154 Milwaukee School of Engineering 33200 72600 0.5423 2,836 1277 0.6711
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,836

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

67.1 %

156 Adrian College 33400 70200 0.5242 1,675 1045 0.7257
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,675

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

156 John Carroll University 33400 73100 0.5434 2,408 1292 0.7732
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

John Carroll University
University Heights, OH

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,408

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

158 Middle Tennessee State University 33700 48300 0.3024 18,042 1140 0.6909
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

159 University of Indianapolis 33900 60700 0.4414 3,394 1080 0.728
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,394

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

72.8 %

160 Western Michigan University 34000 36400 0.066 13,714 1115 0.9121
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

161 Charleston Southern University 34100 48400 0.2971 3,126 1060 0.9646
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,126

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

162 University of Denver 34800 84100 0.5864 5,766 1347 0.8538
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$84,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

5,766

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

163 Auburn University 35300 35300 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

163 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 35300 43100 0.1811 22,313 1321 0.2996
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

22,313

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

30.0 %

165 University of Rhode Island 36000 58400 0.3835 14,466 1148 0.7456
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$58,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,466

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

166 East Carolina University 36800 42700 0.1381 21,693 1160 0.9003
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

21,693

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

167 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37400 66700 0.4394 31,536 1366 0.5457
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

168 University of Southern Maine 37500 37500 0 5,549 1144 0.8241
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,549

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

169 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 37800 51900 0.2716 2,775 1099 0.9747
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

170 University of Central Arkansas 37900 40200 0.0595 8,238 1110 0.9157
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,238

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

171 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38200 54400 0.2978 32,041 1302 0.4358
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

172 East Tennessee State University 38400 38500 0.0026 10,829 1124 0.8619
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

173 Mississippi State University 39000 53400 0.2695 19,093 1214 0.8363
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

173 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 39000 44400 0.1215 1,066 1197 0.4449
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

175 Point University 39300 44600 0.1189 1,997 1059 0.4426
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point University
West Point, GA

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

1,997

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

44.3 %

176 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 39500 42800 0.0772 14,657 1195 0.7583
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

177 University of Alaska Anchorage 39800 42200 0.0568 9,965 990 1
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

178 Rowan University 39900 53600 0.2555 17,157 1219 0.7654
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

179 Drexel University 40400 86400 0.5324 12,318 1339 0.699
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$86,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

12,318

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

69.9 %

179 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,534 1399 0.0941
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

181 Kansas State University 40900 41900 0.0238 16,555 1164 0.875
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

182 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 41400 55300 0.2516 21,388 1375 0.5945
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

183 University of San Diego 41500 85900 0.5169 6,049 1298 0.5358
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of San Diego
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$85,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,049

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

53.6 %

184 University of Central Florida 42100 42100 0 60,083 1280 0.428
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

60,083

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

185 Bryant University 42300 78500 0.4612 3,511 1265 0.6484
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryant University
Smithfield, RI

Sticker Price

$78,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

3,511

Est. Median SAT

1,265

Acceptance Rate

64.8 %

186 University of Maryland-College Park 42900 58600 0.2679 31,875 1463 0.4503
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$58,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

187 University of Florida 43100 45700 0.0569 37,283 1399 0.2033
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

188 Arkansas State University 43200 44600 0.0314 11,189 1075 0.7818
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

11,189

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

189 Texas Christian University 44300 87400 0.4933 11,152 1268 0.4809
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

11,152

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

48.1 %

190 Oregon State University 44800 61900 0.2758 31,253 1272 0.773
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

191 Mercer University 45000 65400 0.3123 4,719 1273 0.643
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$65,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,719

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

192 Colorado Christian University 45400 63200 0.2815 8,200 1110 1
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,200

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

193 Reinhardt University 46900 59300 0.2091 1,129 1070 0.6154
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Reinhardt University
Waleska, GA

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

1,129

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

194 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 61500 0.234 37,985 1390 0.5815
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$61,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

195 Calvin University 47700 57400 0.1689 3,359 1222 0.6791
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

3,359

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

196 Ashland University 47900 57000 0.1596 2,977 1125 0.764
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

2,977

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

197 University of Kentucky 48500 59900 0.1905 25,535 1193 0.9294
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

198 University of Arizona 48600 48600 0 43,294 1233 0.8351
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

199 The University of Texas at Austin 50300 59100 0.1488 44,314 1356 0.2222
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

200 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 50800 63800 0.2038 42,565 1338 0.7887
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

201 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 51100 86300 0.4079 5,833 1438 0.6725
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,833

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

202 Quinnipiac University 51200 79700 0.3578 6,610 1245 0.7031
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

6,610

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

70.3 %

203 University of California-Berkeley 51700 76600 0.3249 33,513 1407 0.1145
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$76,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

33,513

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

204 Clarkson University 52500 92300 0.4312 2,163 1302 0.825
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$92,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,163

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

82.5 %

205 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53500 63400 0.1562 24,019 1397 0.5989
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$63,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

206 Howard University 55000 88500 0.3787 11,519 1208 0.4134
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$88,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

207 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58300 63700 0.0848 42,604 1336 0.6056
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

208 Caldwell University 60200 65600 0.0823 1,619 1245 0.7134
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Caldwell University
Caldwell, NJ

Sticker Price

$65,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

1,619

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

209 Clemson University 61300 63700 0.0376 23,401 1343 0.3834
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

210 Hofstra University 62100 83300 0.2546 6,599 1328 0.7267
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$83,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

211 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 63600 67600 0.0591 40,996 1331 0.4175
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$67,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

212 University of California-Irvine 72100 75200 0.0412 30,260 1333 0.2895
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

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

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