Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Management Science Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Management Science, Management Sciences and Majors in California for 2026

About

Considering a degree in Management Science?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Management Science majors who live in California.
Rankings are calculated by estimating the net price at every college offering Management Science degrees for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of California.
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
Management Science
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Santa Ana College 4500 23100 0.8046 27,248 0 0
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

27,248

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

2 Emory University 7800 92500 0.9156 7,407 1499 0.1065
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$92,500

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,407

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

10.7 %

3 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#3

#3 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 %

4 Utah State University 8200 25200 0.6743 25,706 1176 0.9247
#4

#4 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 %

5 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8900 90000 0.9016 4,535 1542 0.0455
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,535

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

6 Southeastern Oklahoma State University 9400 20400 0.5397 3,224 1085 0.7643
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK

Sticker Price

$20,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,224

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

7 University of Pennsylvania 9500 92900 0.8977 11,478 1536 0.054
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

11,478

Est. Median SAT

1,536

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

8 Bucknell University 9600 91800 0.8959 3,920 1396 0.2893
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

9 Rice University 9800 89100 0.8903 4,789 1535 0.08
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

10 University of California-Davis 10200 38200 0.7339 32,273 1290 0.4183
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

11 University of Notre Dame 10300 86200 0.881 8,880 1500 0.1127
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

8,880

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

11.3 %

12 Eastern Washington University 11400 31200 0.6347 6,952 995 0.9075
#12

#12 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 %

13 Felician University 11700 58700 0.8008 1,870 1020 0.9401
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Felician University
Lodi, NJ

Sticker Price

$58,700

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,870

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

13 Santa Monica College 11700 33300 0.6478 23,453 0 0
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

23,453

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

15 University of Houston 12000 28400 0.5781 39,257 1249 0.7392
#15

#15 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 %

16 University of North Alabama 12800 28200 0.5464 7,662 1140 0.8731
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,662

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

17 Trinity University 13400 69600 0.8078 2,518 1423 0.2592
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

18 The University of Texas at Dallas 13600 19400 0.2988 21,858 1283 0.6513
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

18 University of California-Merced 13600 42000 0.6764 8,372 1070 0.9053
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

20 Grand Valley State University 13800 25300 0.4551 19,002 1084 0.8302
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

21 Northern Illinois University 13900 30400 0.5445 11,348 1070 0.6979
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

22 Arkansas Tech University 14100 34400 0.5902 8,145 1035 0.9589
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

22 Georgetown University 14100 92700 0.8479 7,833 1457 0.1291
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$92,700

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

7,833

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

12.9 %

24 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 14900 31000 0.5189 8,553 1045 0.8688
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

25 Wake Forest University 15000 91900 0.8364 5,490 1469 0.2167
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

Sticker Price

$91,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

5,490

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

21.7 %

26 University of Southern California 15300 71400 0.786 20,630 1492 0.0981
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

27 University of Kansas 15600 34900 0.5514 22,085 1176 0.9348
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

28 Arkansas State University 16200 28100 0.4237 9,985 1075 0.8226
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

29 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny 16300 44500 0.6333 352 1180 0.9647
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny
McKeesport, PA

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

352

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

30 University of Florida 16500 22500 0.2666 36,573 1399 0.242
#30

#30 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 %

31 Mid-America Christian University 16700 36800 0.5466 1,806 970 0.9176
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mid-America Christian University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,806

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

32 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto 16800 43500 0.6133 581 1132 0.9821
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto
Mont Alto, PA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

581

Est. Median SAT

1,132

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

33 Salem State University 17200 28500 0.3964 4,867 1075 0.9588
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

34 Wright State University-Main Campus 17300 26600 0.35 7,505 1073 0.9633
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

35 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 17500 39000 0.552 37,985 1390 0.5815
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

36 Rio Hondo College 17600 39500 0.5546 17,441 0 0
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

17,441

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

37 Boston College 17700 97600 0.8185 10,314 1490 0.1643
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

10,314

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

38 Bridgewater State University 17800 25400 0.3014 8,270 1180 0.8781
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,270

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

39 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 34,242 1273 0.7333
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

39 University of St Francis 18200 57800 0.6856 1,343 1145 0.6529
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Francis
Joliet, IL

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,343

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

41 Holy Family University 18300 56200 0.6749 2,643 1030 0.7104
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,643

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

42 University of Illinois Chicago 18400 30100 0.3893 22,495 1252 0.7735
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

43 Quincy University 18800 57800 0.6746 1,072 1115 0.5093
#43

#43 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 %

44 Lee University 19400 37400 0.4816 3,271 1154 0.7052
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,271

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

44 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,449 1256 0.7847
#44

#44 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 %

46 Eastern Illinois University 19500 28100 0.3066 6,785 985 0.6535
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

47 Lasell University 19700 48500 0.5934 1,293 1095 0.8122
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lasell University
Newton, MA

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,293

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

48 Illinois College 19800 55200 0.6419 937 1059 0.7819
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois College
Jacksonville, IL

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

937

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

48 Ouachita Baptist University 19800 58200 0.66 1,729 1209 0.6752
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$58,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,729

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

67.5 %

50 University of Northern Iowa 19900 24000 0.172 7,711 1129 0.9274
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,711

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

50 University of Virginia-Main Campus 19900 78700 0.7472 17,885 1470 0.1681
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

17,885

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

16.8 %

52 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20200 45200 0.5537 31,035 1366 0.5478
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

53 Stetson University 20300 79100 0.7437 2,349 1179 0.716
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stetson University
DeLand, FL

Sticker Price

$79,100

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,349

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

53 University of Rochester 20300 93100 0.7822 6,580 1462 0.4008
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

55 Ohio University-Main Campus 20600 23200 0.1121 20,444 1209 0.8499
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

56 Piedmont University 21100 47200 0.553 1,159 1130 0.9328
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Piedmont University
Demorest, GA

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,159

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

57 La Roche University 21300 72600 0.7069 1,828 1059 0.7576
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

La Roche University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,828

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

58 Sterling College 21900 53900 0.5929 670 1070 0.4817
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sterling College
Sterling, KS

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

670

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

59 Lenoir-Rhyne University 22100 53000 0.5825 1,472 1075 0.8459
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,472

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

59 Old Dominion University 22100 32400 0.3177 17,746 1205 0.9036
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

61 Newman University 22300 54000 0.5867 2,529 1069 0.7398
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Newman University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$54,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,529

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

62 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton 22500 45900 0.5102 502 1189 0.9641
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton
Hazleton, PA

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

502

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

63 New York University 22600 91800 0.7535 29,060 1520 0.0923
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

64 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.6865 2,522 1163 0.6268
#64

#64 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 %

64 Hamline University 22800 56500 0.596 1,806 1163 0.8763
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$56,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,806

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

66 Faulkner University 22900 40600 0.4364 1,758 1025 0.7307
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Faulkner University
Montgomery, AL

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,758

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

67 Illinois State University 23200 36400 0.3623 19,107 1120 0.8815
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

67 University of South Carolina-Columbia 23200 24900 0.0682 30,187 1292 0.6015
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

69 Indiana State University 23500 32400 0.2748 6,224 1020 0.8077
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

69 York College of Pennsylvania 23500 45800 0.4873 3,369 1153 0.7374
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,369

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

71 Saint Norbert College 23700 63800 0.6283 1,970 1193 0.8574
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

72 Bradley University 23900 50800 0.5295 3,596 1223 0.7676
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

72 Texas Wesleyan University 23900 64500 0.6293 1,796 1060 0.6916
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Wesleyan University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,796

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

72 Wittenberg University 23900 65400 0.6345 1,227 1178 0.7235
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wittenberg University
Springfield, OH

Sticker Price

$65,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,227

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

75 Lewis University 24000 57700 0.5838 4,326 1099 0.7129
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

75 Saint Ambrose University 24000 55400 0.5664 1,939 1085 0.7733
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,939

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

77 Walla Walla University 25700 51700 0.503 1,313 1113 0.5077
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Walla Walla University
College Place, WA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,313

Est. Median SAT

1,113

Acceptance Rate

50.8 %

78 The University of Findlay 25800 50600 0.4897 4,062 1124 0.8337
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Findlay
Findlay, OH

Sticker Price

$50,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

4,062

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

79 Saginaw Valley State University 26000 38900 0.3327 6,135 1055 0.7207
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,135

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

80 Ball State University 26400 26400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#80

#80 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 %

80 University of Arkansas 26400 28900 0.0842 28,859 1179 0.743
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

82 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona 26500 48100 0.4494 2,371 1189 0.9806
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Altoona, PA

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,371

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

82 University of South Dakota 26500 29600 0.1056 7,619 1120 0.9878
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

7,619

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

84 Northwood University 26700 54500 0.5105 2,045 1055 0.6451
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwood University
Midland, MI

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,045

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

64.5 %

85 Iowa State University 26800 43300 0.3825 25,628 1207 0.8866
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

86 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 26900 37700 0.2867 4,047 1219 0.976
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

86 Troy University 26900 34700 0.2248 10,222 1090 0.9604
#86

#86 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 %

88 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 27500 32800 0.1596 19,701 1214 0.8749
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

89 Weber State University 28100 33900 0.171 31,672 0 0
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

90 Cornell College 28200 74800 0.6228 1,094 1243 0.799
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

91 University of Utah 28900 32000 0.0978 28,064 1237 0.8598
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

92 Southern Methodist University 29100 90100 0.677 7,285 1423 0.6335
#92

#92 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 %

93 University of Connecticut 29200 37000 0.2106 20,056 1329 0.5239
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

93 William Peace University 29200 50200 0.4178 722 1180 0.9425
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Peace University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$50,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

722

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

95 Creighton University 29300 68000 0.5694 4,377 1328 0.7975
#95

#95 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 %

96 Ferrum College 29400 49500 0.4068 724 990 0.8898
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA

Sticker Price

$49,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

724

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

97 Southern Adventist University 29900 46900 0.3632 2,929 1134 0.655
#97

#97 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 %

98 George Mason University 30400 35700 0.1483 28,334 1268 0.8748
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

98 Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia 30400 77600 0.6081 5,044 1274 0.8883
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$77,600

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

5,044

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

100 Jacksonville University 30500 74200 0.5888 2,946 1195 0.5694
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

100 Otterbein University 30500 57300 0.4677 2,211 1209 0.8453
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,211

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

102 Benedictine University 30900 48900 0.3681 1,972 1161 0.9523
#102

#102 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 %

103 Ohio Northern University 31000 63500 0.5119 2,706 1269 0.744
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,706

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

104 Rider University 31500 60600 0.4799 3,145 1233 0.7864
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,145

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

105 Farmingdale State College 32000 37800 0.1533 10,007 1145 0.6329
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

10,007

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

106 Belmont University 32500 69900 0.5359 7,175 1273 0.9528
#106

#106 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 %

106 University of Scranton 32500 78700 0.5872 3,613 1250 0.8123
#106

#106 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 %

108 Suffolk University 32600 70300 0.5362 4,326 1209 0.8233
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

109 Roosevelt University 32800 47600 0.3113 2,868 1049 0.9716
#109

#109 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 %

110 Auburn University 33700 34100 0.0117 27,907 1324 0.4592
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

110 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5881 11,677 1430 0.4709
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,677

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

112 Drake University 33800 68500 0.5068 2,585 1259 0.6385
#112

#112 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 %

113 LeTourneau University 34000 54800 0.3798 3,187 1178 0.3801
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,187

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

38.0 %

114 Southern New Hampshire University 34300 44300 0.2256 164,423 965 0.9951
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

164,423

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

115 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill 34500 61100 0.4354 624 1125 0.9664
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill
Schuylkill Haven, PA

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

624

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

116 Washburn University 34700 38400 0.0963 5,331 1095 0.9551
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washburn University
Topeka, KS

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,331

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

95.5 %

117 University of Montevallo 35200 44900 0.2162 2,642 1124 0.5385
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,642

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

118 Loyola Marymount University 35400 90800 0.6104 7,273 1353 0.4508
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$90,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

118 New Jersey City University 35400 39800 0.1107 3,871 1015 0.9838
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

118 Valparaiso University 35400 63200 0.4393 2,123 1189 0.8943
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

121 Hardin-Simmons University 36100 49700 0.2736 1,291 1110 0.9
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, TX

Sticker Price

$49,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

1,291

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

122 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 36200 41600 0.1298 65,450 1203 0.8989
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

123 Western Washington University 36300 36300 0 13,752 1272 0.9325
#123

#123 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 %

124 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington 36400 38100 0.0446 2,884 1175 0.9677
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
Abington, PA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

2,884

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

125 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 45,193 1175 0.5466
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

45,193

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

126 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 36800 37100 0.0081 5,939 1065 0.5878
#126

#126 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 %

127 Chaminade University of Honolulu 37500 57100 0.3435 1,831 1108 0.9143
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chaminade University of Honolulu
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,831

Est. Median SAT

1,108

Acceptance Rate

91.4 %

127 University of Southern Maine 37500 37500 0 5,525 1144 0.7923
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,525

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

129 Hofstra University 38000 76900 0.5058 6,581 1328 0.6808
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

130 University of Central Arkansas 38100 40200 0.0529 8,268 1110 0.8949
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

131 University of Charleston 39100 51200 0.2361 2,348 1075 0.6152
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Charleston
Charleston, WV

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

2,348

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

132 Rutgers University-Newark 39200 57900 0.3229 7,989 1159 0.7136
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$57,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

132 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39200 39800 0.0151 24,868 1214 0.796
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

132 Xavier University 39200 68100 0.4246 4,239 1218 0.8641
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$68,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,239

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

135 Cumberland University 39300 47500 0.1713 2,745 1055 0.6733
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

2,745

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

136 Saint Vincent College 39400 64600 0.3891 1,284 1135 0.6173
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Vincent College
Latrobe, PA

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,284

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

137 McKendree University 40100 52200 0.2323 1,757 1098 0.7172
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McKendree University
Lebanon, IL

Sticker Price

$52,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,757

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

71.7 %

138 The University of Texas at San Antonio 40200 52100 0.2285 31,127 1115 0.8679
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

138 University of Wyoming 40200 45300 0.1133 8,130 1179 0.9688
#138

#138 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 %

140 Pace University 40600 74800 0.4571 8,038 1260 0.7592
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,038

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

141 Susquehanna University 41800 76800 0.4559 2,246 1204 0.8143
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,246

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

142 Seattle University 42100 74600 0.4355 4,078 1305 0.7692
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,078

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

143 Bryant University 42600 75900 0.4385 3,200 1265 0.6546
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryant University
Smithfield, RI

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,200

Est. Median SAT

1,265

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

143 University of Maryland-College Park 42600 53600 0.2054 31,133 1463 0.4479
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

145 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42800 56200 0.2385 11,355 1222 0.8816
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,355

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

146 Manhattan University 43800 74100 0.4088 2,744 1274 0.7894
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,744

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

147 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2745 31,253 1272 0.773
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

148 University of California-San Diego 45300 74600 0.3925 34,955 1375 0.2671
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

149 Duquesne University 45400 70500 0.3565 5,371 1274 0.8356
#149

#149 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 %

150 Saint Louis University 46400 80900 0.4262 10,413 1305 0.7504
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,413

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

151 Purdue University-Main Campus 48600 51200 0.0513 44,819 1327 0.4987
#151

#151 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 %

152 Drexel University 48900 83900 0.4172 13,309 1339 0.7944
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

13,309

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

153 DePaul University 49100 66000 0.2562 14,188 1254 0.7589
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

154 Stevens Institute of Technology 49700 85800 0.4206 4,236 1445 0.4758
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,236

Est. Median SAT

1,445

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

155 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 49800 62200 0.1995 37,140 1406 0.4237
#155

#155 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 %

156 University of Portland 51000 84800 0.3986 2,986 1277 0.8917
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Portland
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,986

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

157 University of Iowa 51100 53200 0.04 22,738 1208 0.8362
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

158 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 33,033 1264 0.8529
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

159 California Lutheran University 53400 70000 0.2374 2,297 1254 0.7567
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA

Sticker Price

$70,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

2,297

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

160 Savannah College of Art and Design 54700 66400 0.1762 15,552 1174 0.8298
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

15,552

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

161 The University of Alabama 55800 56800 0.0176 34,389 1284 0.7665
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

162 Elon University 57000 68900 0.1728 6,452 1215 0.6635
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

163 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58300 64100 0.0905 42,604 1336 0.6056
#163

#163 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 %

164 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine 60400 64100 0.0577 1,236 1193 0.9811
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine
Media, PA

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

1,236

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

165 Mercyhurst University 60800 68000 0.1059 2,274 1090 0.8102
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,274

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

166 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 61000 66000 0.0758 5,472 1333 0.906
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

167 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 61100 63200 0.0332 40,684 1331 0.3915
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

168 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver 63900 63900 0 482 1195 0.9565
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver
Monaca, PA

Sticker Price

$63,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

482

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

168 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College 63900 63900 0 3,244 1224 0.9683
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$63,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,244

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

170 Stonehill College 70600 70600 0 2,568 1150 0.6628
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stonehill College
Easton, MA

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

2,568

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

171 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,177 1140 0.8278
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,177

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

82.8 %

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

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Join thousands of students and parents learning about finding the right college, admissions secrets, scholarships, financial aid, and more.

College Raptor Loading Screen College Raptor Loading Screen