Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Mass Communication/Media Studies Majors

Most Affordable Mass Communication/Media Studies Colleges in California for 2026

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Considering a degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Mass Communication/Media Studies majors who live in California.
Rankings are calculated by estimating the net price at every college offering Mass Communication/Media Studies 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
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Wilberforce University 5400 35500 0.8479 822 965 0.405
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilberforce University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

822

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

40.5 %

2 Santa Monica College 6400 15500 0.588 23,453 0 0
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Sticker Price

$15,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

23,453

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

3 Wiley University 6700 20100 0.6662 712 0 0
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wiley University
Marshall, TX

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

712

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

4 Rio Hondo College 7100 21600 0.6726 17,441 0 0
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

17,441

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

5 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#5

#5 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 %

6 Pomona College 8400 89000 0.9051 1,700 1520 0.0709
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$89,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,700

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

7 Lane College 10200 25300 0.5957 738 865 0.4847
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lane College
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

738

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

48.5 %

8 East Central University 10400 24700 0.5795 2,644 1055 0.5815
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Central University
Ada, OK

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,644

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

8 Valdosta State University 10400 24800 0.5815 7,166 1015 0.7229
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,166

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

10 The University of Tennessee-Martin 10900 24800 0.561 6,809 1110 0.882
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,809

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

11 Vassar College 11200 92400 0.879 2,462 1499 0.1857
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

12 University of West Florida 11600 21500 0.4599 9,970 1149 0.5824
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,970

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

13 Fort Valley State University 12100 29700 0.5924 2,699 1025 0.6587
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,699

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

65.9 %

14 University of South Florida 12500 17100 0.2688 38,525 1239 0.4319
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

15 Denison University 13000 69300 0.8125 2,394 1412 0.1739
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,394

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

17.4 %

16 Pitzer College 13200 92500 0.8571 1,242 1279 0.2516
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$92,500

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

16 University of Houston 13200 22000 0.3993 39,257 1249 0.7392
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

18 Scripps College 13300 93900 0.8578 1,117 1475 0.3829
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,900

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

19 Trinity University 13400 69600 0.8078 2,518 1423 0.2592
#19

#19 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 %

20 Brown University 13900 94000 0.8521 7,910 1535 0.0539
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

20 Virginia Union University 13900 39400 0.6468 1,205 870 0.9799
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,205

Est. Median SAT

870

Acceptance Rate

98.0 %

22 California State University-San Marcos 14100 24700 0.4309 14,977 1040 0.951
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

14,977

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

23 Stephen F Austin State University 14300 23400 0.3884 9,129 1075 0.9399
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

24 Georgia Southwestern State University 14400 27400 0.475 3,024 1000 0.7517
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,024

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

25 Governors State University 14500 33800 0.5711 2,572 945 0.4827
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Governors State University
University Park, IL

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,572

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

48.3 %

26 Texas State University 14700 25500 0.4238 36,236 1100 0.8932
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

36,236

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

27 Wayne State College 14800 20300 0.2709 3,902 0 0
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State College
Wayne, NE

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

28 Concord University 14900 31700 0.5308 1,609 990 0.9256
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

28 Talladega College 14900 26900 0.4462 701 970 0.8542
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Talladega College
Talladega, AL

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

701

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

30 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 15100 37900 0.6016 8,945 1099 0.975
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

31 Trinity Washington University 15600 45900 0.6595 1,658 0 0.9952
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,658

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

32 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 15700 26900 0.4171 9,847 1090 0.9309
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

33 Alcorn State University 15800 25900 0.3899 2,532 925 0.4533
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,532

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

45.3 %

33 University of North Carolina at Pembroke 15800 23800 0.3359 5,437 1060 0.9326
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke, NC

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,437

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

35 Santa Ana College 15900 35300 0.5498 27,248 0 0
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

27,248

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

36 University of Southern Maine 16000 23000 0.304 5,525 1144 0.7923
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,525

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

37 Barton College 16100 57400 0.7201 1,149 1050 0.942
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Barton College
Wilson, NC

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

1,149

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

37 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 16100 34300 0.5308 5,472 1333 0.906
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

39 University of Maine 16200 29300 0.4474 9,601 1205 0.9664
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

40 Worcester State University 16300 31700 0.4852 4,868 1157 0.8799
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester State University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

4,868

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

41 Paine College 16400 29000 0.434 390 910 0.9543
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Paine College
Augusta, GA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

390

Est. Median SAT

910

Acceptance Rate

95.4 %

42 Sam Houston State University 16500 27000 0.389 17,787 1030 0.9026
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

43 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16600 64800 0.7438 20,885 1420 0.1534
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,885

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

44 Central Connecticut State University 16700 34000 0.5083 8,170 1075 0.7333
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

44 Mid-America Christian University 16700 36800 0.5466 1,806 970 0.9176
#44

#44 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 %

46 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 16800 20700 0.1884 8,320 1090 0.8858
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

46 William Carey University 16800 33500 0.4992 3,052 1120 0.6029
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

60.3 %

48 Houston Christian University 16900 56800 0.7024 2,899 1090 0.8444
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houston Christian University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

2,899

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.4 %

48 Middle Tennessee State University 16900 23200 0.2715 18,042 1140 0.6909
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

50 Voorhees University 17100 28200 0.3938 440 830 0.6545
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Voorhees University
Denmark, SC

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

440

Est. Median SAT

830

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

51 Albany State University 17200 29000 0.4065 6,154 855 0.7302
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albany State University
Albany, GA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

6,154

Est. Median SAT

855

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

51 Lindsey Wilson College 17200 47100 0.6351 1,722 0 0
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia, KY

Sticker Price

$47,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,722

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

51 Missouri State University-Springfield 17200 35400 0.5147 20,584 1134 0.9053
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

51 Randolph College 17200 51700 0.6677 694 1140 0.9371
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Randolph College
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

694

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

51 Salem State University 17200 28500 0.3964 4,867 1075 0.9588
#51

#51 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 %

56 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 17300 27400 0.3684 27,132 1099 0.9617
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

27,132

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

56 Winston-Salem State University 17300 22800 0.2413 4,192 945 0.7826
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

4,192

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

58 Nicholls State University 17500 28500 0.3854 5,518 1100 0.908
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,518

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

58 Utah Tech University 17500 23300 0.2493 13,006 0 0
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

60 Delaware State University 17600 42200 0.5823 4,581 930 0.4658
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Delaware State University
Dover, DE

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

4,581

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

46.6 %

60 Tougaloo College 17600 34200 0.4853 1,286 985 0.5985
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, MS

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,286

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

62 Muhlenberg College 17900 74700 0.7601 1,737 1353 0.7199
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

1,737

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

62 Texas Tech University 17900 27100 0.34 32,580 1200 0.7265
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

62 University of California-Berkeley 17900 43600 0.5903 33,070 1407 0.1098
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

33,070

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

65 North Carolina Central University 18000 27600 0.3476 6,595 1060 0.8696
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,595

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

66 Benedict College 18100 33000 0.4511 1,628 915 0.957
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedict College
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,628

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

67 East Tennessee State University 18200 26100 0.3022 10,829 1124 0.8619
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

67 University of Mary 18200 32600 0.4423 2,821 1175 0.753
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,821

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

67 University of St Francis 18200 57800 0.6847 1,343 1145 0.6529
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Francis
Joliet, IL

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,343

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

70 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,093 1302 0.7821
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

71 Life Pacific University 18700 46900 0.602 460 1020 0.958
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Life Pacific University
San Dimas, CA

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

460

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

72 Emory & Henry University 18800 52400 0.6412 1,083 1145 0.8365
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emory & Henry University
Emory, VA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,083

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

72 McNeese State University 18800 27400 0.3138 5,668 1060 0.7827
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,668

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

72 Xavier University of Louisiana 18800 46000 0.5912 2,688 1075 0.6904
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,688

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

75 Campbellsville University 19000 43200 0.5596 6,848 1075 0.7974
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,848

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.7 %

76 Olivet Nazarene University 19200 62200 0.6922 2,711 1104 0.5586
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,711

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

77 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.9315
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

77 University of Arizona 19300 30900 0.376 44,848 1233 0.8614
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

79 Johnson C Smith University 19600 40800 0.5197 1,252 885 0.4521
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson C Smith University
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,252

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

80 Lasell University 19700 48500 0.5934 1,293 1095 0.8122
#80

#80 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 %

80 University of Virginia-Main Campus 19700 78700 0.7498 17,885 1470 0.1681
#80

#80 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 %

82 Lindenwood University 20000 35800 0.4417 4,663 1209 0.5684
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,663

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

56.8 %

83 Claremont McKenna College 20300 94500 0.7851 1,390 1507 0.0959
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,500

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,390

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

9.6 %

84 Ohio University-Main Campus 20500 23200 0.1164 20,444 1209 0.8499
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

84 South Carolina State University 20500 30000 0.3162 2,950 930 0.8262
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

86 East Texas Baptist University 20600 47500 0.5662 1,634 1025 0.5776
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Texas Baptist University
Marshall, TX

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,634

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

57.8 %

86 Hampshire College 20600 83900 0.7548 844 1254 0.7528
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

86 Midwestern State University 20600 28600 0.2792 4,303 1010 0.9352
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

86 University of Memphis 20600 29600 0.3044 15,770 1075 0.7203
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

90 Florida College 20800 34200 0.3921 728 1099 0.6966
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida College
Temple Terrace, FL

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

728

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

90 Maryville University of Saint Louis 20800 48900 0.5742 5,692 1124 0.9508
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maryville University of Saint Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

5,692

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

92 Claflin University 20900 36000 0.4197 1,731 940 0.6493
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,731

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

92 Culver-Stockton College 20900 50600 0.5868 861 1025 0.991
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Culver-Stockton College
Canton, MO

Sticker Price

$50,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

861

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

94 Piedmont University 21100 47200 0.553 1,159 1130 0.9328
#94

#94 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 %

95 University of Sioux Falls 21200 40100 0.4712 1,241 1135 0.8289
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,241

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

82.9 %

96 Austin Peay State University 21500 35900 0.4011 8,926 1075 0.9641
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

97 Loras College 21700 58400 0.6289 1,123 1110 0.9986
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loras College
Dubuque, IA

Sticker Price

$58,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,123

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

98 Nelson University 21900 55500 0.6054 1,479 990 0.8902
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nelson University
Waxahachie, TX

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,479

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

99 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,317 1115 0.7549
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

100 Spalding University 22500 56200 0.5998 718 980 0.9945
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spalding University
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

718

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

100 University of the Ozarks 22500 41200 0.4554 778 1120 0.5951
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Ozarks
Clarksville, AR

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

778

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

102 Brenau University 22800 51700 0.5587 1,273 1060 0.8778
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brenau University
Gainesville, GA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,273

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

102 Juniata College 22800 73800 0.6909 1,242 1229 0.7891
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

104 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3772 8,738 1079 0.948
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,738

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

105 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 23100 24700 0.0648 7,490 1140 0.918
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

7,490

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

106 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23200 34500 0.3279 65,450 1203 0.8989
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

106 University of South Carolina-Columbia 23200 24900 0.0682 30,187 1292 0.6015
#106

#106 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 %

108 North Central University 23400 43900 0.4671 759 1075 0.9898
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

759

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

108 York College of Pennsylvania 23400 45800 0.4895 3,369 1153 0.7374
#108

#108 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 %

110 Saint Norbert College 23700 63800 0.6283 1,970 1193 0.8574
#110

#110 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 %

111 Minnesota State University, Mankato 23800 27100 0.1209 13,433 1145 0.8844
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

111 Texas Wesleyan University 23800 64500 0.6309 1,796 1060 0.6916
#111

#111 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 %

113 Morris College 24100 28100 0.1422 383 0 0
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morris College
Sumter, SC

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

383

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

114 Austin College 24200 73800 0.672 1,165 1214 0.4765
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin College
Sherman, TX

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,165

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

47.7 %

115 American University 24400 81600 0.7012 7,476 1375 0.6196
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

7,476

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

62.0 %

115 Pennsylvania Western University 24400 34400 0.2904 7,586 1045 0.9433
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

117 Muskingum University 24600 51400 0.5223 1,523 1020 0.8184
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,523

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

117 University of Saint Mary 24600 53700 0.5416 1,027 1040 0.8663
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth, KS

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,027

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

119 Wilson College 24800 44400 0.442 1,379 1055 0.9211
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilson College
Chambersburg, PA

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,379

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

120 Dillard University 24900 53600 0.5359 1,068 1055 0.4186
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dillard University
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,068

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

41.9 %

121 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 25000 53800 0.5355 2,803 1099 0.9576
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,803

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

122 Johnson University 25100 31300 0.2004 746 1070 0.6511
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson University
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

746

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

123 Bethune-Cookman University 25600 32700 0.2172 2,738 910 0.8824
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,738

Est. Median SAT

910

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

124 Clarkson University 25700 78000 0.6707 2,296 1302 0.7736
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,296

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

125 Black Hills State University 25800 28100 0.0813 3,198 1075 0.9633
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,198

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

125 Hannibal-LaGrange University 25800 40800 0.3674 452 1014 0.7263
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hannibal-LaGrange University
Hannibal, MO

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

452

Est. Median SAT

1,014

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

127 Azusa Pacific University 25900 63000 0.589 2,759 1189 0.8843
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,759

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

127 Shaw University 25900 34500 0.2495 877 767 0.8016
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shaw University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

877

Est. Median SAT

767

Acceptance Rate

80.2 %

129 Heidelberg University 26000 48600 0.4651 969 1100 0.8579
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Heidelberg University
Tiffin, OH

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

969

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

130 Flagler College 26200 61200 0.5717 2,409 1090 0.8076
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

131 St Bonaventure University 26300 61200 0.5702 2,042 1189 0.8165
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,042

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

131 University of South Dakota 26300 29600 0.1107 7,619 1120 0.9878
#131

#131 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 %

131 William Paterson University of New Jersey 26300 31100 0.1544 6,647 1153 0.9008
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

134 Bemidji State University 26400 26400 0 3,751 1075 0.5598
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,751

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

135 University of the Incarnate Word 26600 61400 0.567 4,638 1030 0.9814
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,638

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

136 Linfield University 26700 70600 0.6216 1,652 1145 0.8517
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Linfield University
McMinnville, OR

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

137 Colorado State University Pueblo 26800 30100 0.109 5,086 1124 0.949
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

5,086

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

138 Wright State University-Main Campus 26900 36500 0.2632 7,505 1073 0.9633
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

139 Hobart William Smith Colleges 27000 88300 0.6941 1,794 1308 0.6399
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hobart William Smith Colleges
Geneva, NY

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,794

Est. Median SAT

1,308

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

140 Missouri Valley College 27400 38200 0.2828 1,687 980 0.6918
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Valley College
Marshall, MO

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,687

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

140 Oral Roberts University 27400 52700 0.4799 5,017 1214 0.989
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

142 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 27600 27600 0 10,767 1326 0.7243
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,767

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

142 University of North Alabama 27600 37300 0.2601 7,662 1140 0.8731
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,662

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

144 Florida Southern College 27700 63200 0.5614 2,682 1264 0.6442
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,682

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

145 Francis Marion University 28100 40200 0.3013 3,692 1015 0.8639
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Francis Marion University
Florence, SC

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,692

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

145 Southern University and A & M College 28100 32900 0.1461 6,713 930 0.3512
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

6,713

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

35.1 %

147 Augustana University 28200 61200 0.5391 2,003 1189 0.6775
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,003

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

148 Concordia University-Saint Paul 28300 46000 0.3849 3,424 1209 0.7887
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Saint Paul
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,424

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

149 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 28400 36700 0.226 28,674 980 0.9419
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

149 Webster University 28400 54700 0.481 2,322 1109 0.8623
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,322

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

151 Wayland Baptist University 28500 37300 0.2361 2,087 1010 0.5596
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

2,087

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

152 Huston-Tillotson University 28900 28900 0 1,024 1043 0.3909
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huston-Tillotson University
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,024

Est. Median SAT

1,043

Acceptance Rate

39.1 %

153 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 29100 29200 0.0034 18,288 1090 0.9068
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

18,288

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

153 Wartburg College 29100 46900 0.3791 1,462 1174 0.7584
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wartburg College
Waverly, IA

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,462

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

155 Ferrum College 29200 49500 0.4098 724 990 0.8898
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA

Sticker Price

$49,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

724

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

156 Grambling State University 29700 35300 0.1587 4,313 950 0.4486
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grambling State University
Grambling, LA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

4,313

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

44.9 %

157 Baker University 30100 54800 0.4519 1,530 924 0.9419
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baker University
Baldwin City, KS

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,530

Est. Median SAT

924

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

158 Rochester Institute of Technology 30300 78100 0.6118 14,267 1381 0.6693
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,381

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

159 Lubbock Christian University 30400 49200 0.3825 1,313 1104 0.731
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,313

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

160 Otterbein University 30500 57300 0.4677 2,211 1209 0.8453
#160

#160 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 %

161 Oklahoma Christian University 30900 45000 0.3121 2,098 1129 0.9654
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,098

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

162 Frostburg State University 31000 43000 0.2792 3,422 1095 0.8918
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

162 The College of Wooster 31000 83100 0.6277 1,738 1344 0.5953
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

162 University of Southern Indiana 31000 41800 0.2601 7,600 1145 0.9581
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

165 North Carolina A & T State University 31100 36700 0.1525 12,497 1075 0.499
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

12,497

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

166 Columbia International University 31500 44800 0.2965 965 1079 0.9447
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia International University
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

965

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

167 Grand View University 31800 58100 0.4525 1,500 1020 0.9909
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand View University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$58,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,500

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

167 Saint Michael's College 31800 68500 0.536 1,120 1240 0.8451
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Michael's College
Colchester, VT

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,120

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

169 Bridgewater College 31900 40200 0.206 1,407 1174 0.9172
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

1,407

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

169 Marquette University 31900 66500 0.5203 8,045 1309 0.8134
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

171 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 32100 36700 0.1249 41,303 1338 0.7975
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

172 Belmont University 32400 69900 0.5371 7,175 1273 0.9528
#172

#172 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 %

173 Lander University 32900 37700 0.1275 3,776 1055 0.8131
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lander University
Greenwood, SC

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,776

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

174 University of Oregon 33000 38600 0.1444 20,622 1250 0.883
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

175 Ursinus College 33200 83700 0.6037 1,502 1303 0.9177
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ursinus College
Collegeville, PA

Sticker Price

$83,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,502

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

176 Rhode Island College 33300 45100 0.2616 5,154 995 0.9182
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,154

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

177 Morningside University 33400 60600 0.4487 1,172 922 0.7104
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morningside University
Sioux City, IA

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,172

Est. Median SAT

922

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

177 SUNY at Purchase College 33400 38300 0.1278 3,257 1294 0.7405
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,257

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

179 Adrian College 33500 70200 0.5226 1,673 1045 0.7253
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,673

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

180 Colorado Mesa University 33600 40000 0.1599 9,473 1055 0.8203
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

180 Elizabethtown College 33600 55300 0.3925 1,903 1214 0.7787
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

182 Winthrop University 33700 52500 0.3583 3,969 1130 0.7925
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,969

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

183 Fisher College 33800 65300 0.4818 1,536 961 0.7068
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fisher College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$65,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,536

Est. Median SAT

961

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

184 LeTourneau University 33900 54800 0.3817 3,187 1178 0.3801
#184

#184 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 %

184 Louisiana State University-Shreveport 33900 34100 0.0059 2,651 1085 0.5055
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

2,651

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

50.6 %

186 Texas Southern University 34100 42500 0.1978 6,844 915 0.9691
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,844

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

187 Southeastern University 34200 60500 0.4345 10,172 1110 0.5298
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

53.0 %

188 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 34400 35900 0.0418 6,306 1214 0.9075
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

189 Washington College 34500 81400 0.576 923 1272 0.5689
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington College
Chestertown, MD

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

923

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

190 Washburn University 34600 38400 0.0989 5,331 1095 0.9551
#190

#190 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 %

191 Meredith College 34700 64200 0.4596 1,206 1237 0.7418
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Meredith College
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,206

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

192 Seton Hill University 34900 65000 0.463 1,501 1134 0.7953
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,501

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.5 %

192 University of Denver 34900 76900 0.5465 6,614 1347 0.7781
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,614

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

194 Montana State University Billings 35000 35100 0.0028 3,881 1090 0.9947
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

195 Bethel College-North Newton 35100 60100 0.416 509 1070 0.935
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel College-North Newton
North Newton, KS

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

509

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

195 University of Missouri-St Louis 35100 59200 0.4072 12,317 1152 0.6267
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

12,317

Est. Median SAT

1,152

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

195 Virginia State University 35100 42200 0.1684 5,124 955 0.8863
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

5,124

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

198 Temple University 35400 56400 0.3724 21,457 1135 0.8041
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

199 Dean College 35500 72900 0.5128 1,092 1015 0.7371
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dean College
Franklin, MA

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,092

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

200 Anderson University 35700 46900 0.2403 1,092 1035 0.7934
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, IN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,092

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

200 State University of New York at New Paltz 35700 35700 0 6,862 1260 0.6161
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

200 The University of Texas at Tyler 35700 56700 0.3701 7,683 1120 0.9402
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,683

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

203 Point Loma Nazarene University 36000 65400 0.4491 3,246 1290 0.8368
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$65,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,246

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

204 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 45,193 1175 0.5466
#204

#204 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 %

205 Northwest Nazarene University 37600 62800 0.4011 1,043 1134 0.6474
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,043

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

206 Marymount Manhattan College 37800 69900 0.4592 1,601 1224 0.8261
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,601

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

206 Texas A&M University-Texarkana 37800 54900 0.3114 1,982 1000 0.6354
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Texarkana, TX

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,982

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

208 Hofstra University 38000 76900 0.5058 6,581 1328 0.6808
#208

#208 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 %

208 Southern Nazarene University 38000 48400 0.2144 1,456 0 0
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Nazarene University
Bethany, OK

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

1,456

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

208 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 38000 38700 0.0181 14,416 1210 0.8851
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

211 Saint Joseph's College of Maine 38100 65000 0.4136 1,097 1055 0.8351
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Standish, ME

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

212 Bloomfield College of Montclair State University 38200 46600 0.1802 799 865 0.6974
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
Bloomfield, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

799

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

213 Delaware Valley University 39100 66900 0.4156 1,768 1208 0.9321
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Delaware Valley University
Doylestown, PA

Sticker Price

$66,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,768

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

214 Stony Brook University 39700 53000 0.2506 18,263 1410 0.4904
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

215 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 40100 44100 0.0907 13,432 1225 0.8701
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

216 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 40200 50000 0.1962 34,242 1273 0.7333
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

217 Pace University 40600 74800 0.4571 8,038 1260 0.7592
#217

#217 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 %

217 University of San Francisco 40600 83900 0.5164 5,321 1292 0.6171
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

5,321

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

219 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 40800 55200 0.2608 25,900 1375 0.5808
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

25,900

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

220 Iona University 41500 69900 0.4065 3,382 1220 0.8694
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iona University
New Rochelle, NY

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,382

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

221 SUNY Oneonta 41700 41700 0 4,681 1234 0.696
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$41,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

222 Oglethorpe University 41800 68600 0.3906 1,396 1216 0.8845
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,396

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

223 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 42400 42400 0 14,449 1195 0.784
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

224 University of North Carolina Asheville 42700 42700 0 3,032 1248 0.9192
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Asheville
Asheville, NC

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

225 Central Christian College of Kansas 42900 45200 0.0505 454 1020 0.5271
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Christian College of Kansas
McPherson, KS

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

454

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

52.7 %

226 Rochester Christian University 43200 45400 0.0502 1,161 970 0.9765
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Christian University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

1,161

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

227 Marist University 43700 75800 0.4234 5,551 1279 0.5651
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

5,551

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

228 Texas Christian University 43900 87400 0.498 11,049 1283 0.4449
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

229 Quinnipiac University 44800 79200 0.4343 6,557 1245 0.7215
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,557

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

230 Illinois State University 45800 49100 0.0668 19,107 1120 0.8815
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

231 University of Colorado Boulder 46400 57700 0.1959 32,244 1351 0.7808
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

232 Mercer University 46600 63700 0.2686 4,690 1273 0.6889
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

233 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1279 0.848
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

234 DePaul University 49100 66000 0.2562 14,188 1254 0.7589
#234

#234 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 %

235 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 49800 62200 0.1995 37,140 1406 0.4237
#235

#235 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 %

236 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50600 52900 0.0431 14,504 1149 0.7637
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

237 Virginia Commonwealth University 51300 52800 0.0284 21,210 1148 0.9262
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

238 Lynn University 51500 66000 0.2197 2,861 1130 0.7347
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,861

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

239 Elon University 56900 68900 0.1743 6,452 1215 0.6635
#239

#239 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 %

240 Miami University-Oxford 57400 57400 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

241 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58300 64100 0.0905 42,604 1336 0.6056
#241

#241 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 %

242 Auburn University 58500 58500 0 27,907 1324 0.4592
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

243 The New School 68000 90100 0.2453 6,591 1268 0.6347
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New School
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

6,591

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

244 Berea College 69000 69000 0 1,527 1235 0.1934
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berea College
Berea, KY

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,527

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

19.3 %

245 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,177 1140 0.8278
#245

#245 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.

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