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

Most Affordable Mass Communication/Media Studies Colleges for South Carolina Residents 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 South Carolina.
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 South Carolina.
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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 4900 86800 0.9433 4,576 1535 0.0485
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$86,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

4,576

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

2 North Carolina Central University 7000 27000 0.7416 6,595 971 0.8697
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

6,595

Est. Median SAT

971

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

3 Pitzer College 7600 90700 0.9161 1,242 1279 0.2516
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

4 Greenville Technical College 8300 18300 0.5481 10,661 0 0.5257
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$18,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

10,661

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

5 Pomona College 8600 88500 0.9028 1,766 1520 0.0709
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$88,500

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,766

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

6 Vassar College 9600 91500 0.8949 2,462 1499 0.1857
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$91,500

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

6 Wilberforce University 9600 32200 0.7012 602 890 0.5273
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilberforce University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

602

Est. Median SAT

890

Acceptance Rate

52.7 %

8 Nicholls State University 9800 25100 0.6094 5,612 1035 0.9602
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA

Sticker Price

$25,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

5,612

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

9 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5776 7,206 1015 0.7214
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,206

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

10 Wiley University 12100 20100 0.3977 636 0 0.9735
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wiley University
Marshall, TX

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

636

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

11 Brigham Young University 12500 29000 0.5686 32,221 1374 0.6919
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

12 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 12800 41000 0.6885 8,975 1045 0.9721
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

8,975

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

13 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13100 27100 0.5158 28,674 980 0.9401
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

14 Texas State University 13200 23200 0.4313 36,268 1100 0.8908
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

14 University of Virginia-Main Campus 13200 38500 0.657 17,901 1470 0.1681
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

17,901

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

16.8 %

16 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,428 1090 0.9529
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

17 Lane College 13500 24800 0.4548 822 865 0.5439
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lane College
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

822

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

54.4 %

18 University of North Alabama 13700 28200 0.5145 8,078 1124 0.7054
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,078

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

19 Principia College 13800 50000 0.7239 339 1155 0.4299
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Principia College
Elsah, IL

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

339

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

20 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 13900 19400 0.2836 14,416 1205 0.8851
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

21 Texas Tech University 14000 26800 0.4772 32,580 1200 0.7265
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

22 Claremont McKenna College 14100 96400 0.8537 1,390 1507 0.0959
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$96,400

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,390

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

9.6 %

23 University of Houston 14500 23600 0.3861 39,257 1249 0.7392
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

24 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 14700 23600 0.3769 7,557 1140 0.9037
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,557

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

25 Lander University 15100 24700 0.3861 3,669 1060 0.6792
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lander University
Greenwood, SC

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,669

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

25 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 15100 29900 0.4952 5,472 1214 0.906
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

27 Governors State University 15300 35200 0.5659 2,573 945 0.4827
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Governors State University
University Park, IL

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,573

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

48.3 %

27 Talladega College 15300 31400 0.5132 782 970 0.9925
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Talladega College
Talladega, AL

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

782

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

29 Lindsey Wilson College 15500 47600 0.6737 1,738 1035 0
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia, KY

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

30 Stephen F Austin State University 15800 22600 0.3005 9,129 1060 0.7445
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$22,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

30 Trinity University 15800 64800 0.7563 2,518 1402 0.2592
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

30 Wayne State College 15800 26400 0.402 3,902 1075 1
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State College
Wayne, NE

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

33 Alcorn State University 16000 24400 0.3446 2,532 925 0.4533
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,532

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

45.3 %

33 University of North Carolina at Pembroke 16000 23600 0.3225 5,437 990 0.9335
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke, NC

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,437

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

35 The University of Texas at Tyler 16200 24900 0.3489 7,683 1120 0.9402
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,683

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

35 Washburn University 16200 25200 0.3567 5,331 1015 1
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washburn University
Topeka, KS

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,331

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

37 Coastal Carolina University 16300 27200 0.4016 10,811 1145 0.7527
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,811

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

38 Southeast Missouri State University 16800 30300 0.4448 7,926 1080 0.6897
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,926

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

38 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16800 64800 0.7406 21,075 1420 0.1534
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

38 Voorhees University 16800 26400 0.3612 460 830 0.814
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Voorhees University
Denmark, SC

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

460

Est. Median SAT

830

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

41 Francis Marion University 17100 24100 0.2919 3,635 1015 0.8639
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Francis Marion University
Florence, SC

Sticker Price

$24,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,635

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

41 University of South Florida 17100 17100 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

43 Albany State University 17200 29200 0.4112 6,018 865 0.9714
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albany State University
Albany, GA

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

6,018

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

43 Denison University 17200 69300 0.7512 2,406 1383 0.1693
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

45 Frostburg State University 17600 26900 0.3451 2,619 1082 0.892
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

46 Colorado Mesa University 17800 24800 0.2808 9,473 1050 0.9829
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

46 William Carey University 17800 34500 0.484 3,113 1193 0.5797
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,113

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

48 Macalester College 17900 88200 0.7974 2,144 1417 0.2852
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,144

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

48 Virginia State University 17900 29300 0.3897 4,829 935 0.891
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,829

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

50 University of Mary 18000 32600 0.4469 2,650 1189 0.7825
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,650

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

51 Columbia International University 18100 44800 0.5961 721 1079 0.9461
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia International University
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

721

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

51 Midwestern State University 18100 29000 0.3755 4,508 1055 0.8738
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

4,508

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

53 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 34,242 1260 0.7333
#53

#53 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

1,260

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

54 Delaware State University 18300 33100 0.4474 4,941 960 0.6167
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Delaware State University
Dover, DE

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,941

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

54 SUNY Oneonta 18300 29300 0.3754 4,681 1190 0.6959
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

56 East Tennessee State University 18400 26300 0.3006 10,633 1124 0.8706
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

10,633

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

57 Campbellsville University 18800 41800 0.5502 6,411 1055 0.7235
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,411

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

57 Indiana University-Bloomington 18800 30900 0.3927 38,093 1302 0.7821
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

59 Benedict College 18900 38300 0.5071 1,694 935 0.673
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedict College
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,694

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

59 Paine College 18900 29000 0.3479 344 910 0.862
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Paine College
Augusta, GA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

344

Est. Median SAT

910

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

61 Mid-America Christian University 19000 36800 0.4841 1,636 0 0
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mid-America Christian University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,636

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

61 Texas Southern University 19000 42400 0.5514 6,619 920 0.9335
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

63 McNeese State University 19100 29200 0.3463 5,560 1110 0.6755
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,560

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

67.6 %

64 Wright State University-Main Campus 19200 27000 0.2893 7,505 1059 0.9633
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

65 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

65 University of Memphis 19300 26400 0.2694 15,770 1075 0.7203
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

67 Randolph College 19500 60900 0.6798 694 1140 0.9371
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Randolph College
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

694

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

68 Lindenwood University 19600 35800 0.4529 4,663 1170 0.5684
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,663

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

56.8 %

68 Trinity Washington University 19600 44200 0.5572 1,604 0 0.9919
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$44,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,604

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

70 Loras College 19800 56900 0.6527 1,169 1110 0.1854
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loras College
Dubuque, IA

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,169

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

71 Emory & Henry University 20200 52400 0.6142 1,107 1070 0.9633
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emory & Henry University
Emory, VA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,107

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

71 University of Colorado Boulder 20200 30600 0.3398 32,100 1290 0.8115
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

73 Piedmont University 20400 47200 0.5678 1,159 1130 0.9328
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Piedmont University
Demorest, GA

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,159

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

73 Southwestern Assemblies of God University 20400 40500 0.4969 1,413 1045 0.8423
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Waxahachie, TX

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,413

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

75 Xavier University of Louisiana 20500 46000 0.5543 2,688 1075 0.6904
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,688

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

76 Virginia Union University 20800 31000 0.3289 1,170 900 0.978
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,170

Est. Median SAT

900

Acceptance Rate

97.8 %

77 Central Connecticut State University 20900 34000 0.3851 8,170 1010 0.7333
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

78 Texas Wesleyan University 21000 69500 0.6981 1,910 1045 0.6239
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Wesleyan University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$69,500

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,910

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

79 SUNY at Purchase College 21100 28000 0.246 3,283 1294 0.7405
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

80 Brown University 21300 93900 0.7729 7,910 1535 0.0539
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$93,900

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

80 Pennsylvania Western University 21300 29400 0.2756 7,586 1070 0.9433
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

82 Brenau University 21400 50900 0.5798 1,273 1105 0.8778
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brenau University
Gainesville, GA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,273

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

82 Olivet Nazarene University 21400 88800 0.759 2,704 1104 0.5586
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

82 University of St Francis 21400 57200 0.6257 1,338 1030 0.653
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Francis
Joliet, IL

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,338

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

85 Austin Peay State University 21500 32700 0.3429 8,926 0 0.9638
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

85 Missouri State University-Springfield 21500 35400 0.3932 20,584 1134 0.9053
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

85 University of West Florida 21500 21500 0 9,661 1120 0.5687
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,661

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

88 Florida College 21600 34200 0.3687 657 1064 0.6645
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida College
Temple Terrace, FL

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

657

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

89 Dillard University 21700 50400 0.5697 1,117 1080 0.4051
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dillard University
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

40.5 %

90 Tougaloo College 21800 29600 0.2639 725 985 0.0717
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, MS

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

725

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

91 Trinity International University-Illinois 22000 23600 0.0677 140 1100 0.9318
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity International University-Illinois
Deerfield, IL

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

140

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

92 Grand View University 22100 52500 0.5796 1,483 1035 0.9843
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand View University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,483

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

92 Houston Christian University 22100 56800 0.6109 2,899 1090 0.8458
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houston Christian University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,899

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

94 Muhlenberg College 22200 75600 0.7059 1,788 1324 0.6401
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,788

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

95 CUNY Queens College 22300 29300 0.2386 13,464 1146 0.6434
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

13,464

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

95 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,277 1115 0.6848
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,277

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

97 Hobart William Smith Colleges 22500 81100 0.7223 1,794 1313 0.6399
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hobart William Smith Colleges
Geneva, NY

Sticker Price

$81,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

1,794

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

98 Culver-Stockton College 22600 46600 0.5147 861 0 0.6518
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Culver-Stockton College
Canton, MO

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

861

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

65.2 %

99 Sam Houston State University 22700 23000 0.013 17,787 1030 0.9026
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

99 Southern Connecticut State University 22700 52500 0.5682 7,252 965 0.9482
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

99 University of the Ozarks 22700 41200 0.4505 782 1120 0.5951
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Ozarks
Clarksville, AR

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

782

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

102 Bloomfield College 22800 49900 0.5429 904 860 0.6723
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ

Sticker Price

$49,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

904

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

67.2 %

102 East Texas Baptist University 22800 49900 0.5426 1,634 1025 0.5776
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Texas Baptist University
Marshall, TX

Sticker Price

$49,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,634

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

57.8 %

104 Morris College 22900 27200 0.1586 421 0 0.9828
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morris College
Sumter, SC

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

421

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

104 Saint Norbert College 22900 62300 0.6325 1,970 1193 0.8574
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

104 University of South Carolina-Columbia 22900 22900 0 30,187 1292 0.6015
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

107 Fort Valley State University 23600 38900 0.393 2,558 940 0.628
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,558

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

107 Spalding University 23600 50400 0.5323 734 1050 0.9864
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spalding University
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

734

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

109 Florida International University 23700 34000 0.3029 44,904 1175 0.5466
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

110 Georgia Southwestern State University 23800 33200 0.2835 2,760 1055 0.7716
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,760

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

110 Life Pacific University 23800 47200 0.4962 396 1055 0.9395
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Life Pacific University
San Dimas, CA

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

396

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

112 Muskingum University 23900 49600 0.5178 1,524 1020 0.8184
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,524

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

112 Ohio University-Main Campus 23900 24500 0.0244 19,888 1209 0.8517
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

114 Hannibal-LaGrange University 24100 40800 0.4087 402 1125 0.5874
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hannibal-LaGrange University
Hannibal, MO

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

402

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

58.7 %

114 Morningside University 24100 59600 0.596 1,177 1125 0.7057
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morningside University
Sioux City, IA

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,177

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

114 Oral Roberts University 24100 55600 0.5664 5,017 1139 0.989
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

117 Bemidji State University 24300 26400 0.0786 3,610 1110 0.9131
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,610

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

117 Johnson University 24300 31300 0.2258 708 1095 0.5377
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson University
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

708

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

53.8 %

117 Wilson College 24300 43300 0.4385 1,180 1040 0.9532
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilson College
Chambersburg, PA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,180

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

120 University of Sioux Falls 24400 40100 0.3901 1,241 1055 0.8298
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,241

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

121 Saint Cloud State University 24500 35100 0.303 8,013 1094 0.9495
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

122 Claflin University 24600 33700 0.2707 1,754 945 0.7255
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

1,754

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

122 Meredith College 24600 65800 0.6265 1,206 1237 0.7418
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Meredith College
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,206

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

124 East Central University 24700 33300 0.2584 2,644 1055 0.5815
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Central University
Ada, OK

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,644

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

125 Heidelberg University 24900 48600 0.4877 933 1100 0.6773
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Heidelberg University
Tiffin, OH

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

933

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

126 Scripps College 25100 94800 0.735 1,117 1472 0.3829
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,472

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

127 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,234 1223 0.848
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

128 Bethune-Cookman University 25900 32700 0.208 2,739 915 0.8824
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

2,739

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

129 Bethel College-North Newton 26000 63400 0.5898 507 1034 0.935
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel College-North Newton
North Newton, KS

Sticker Price

$63,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

507

Est. Median SAT

1,034

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

129 Black Hills State University 26000 28100 0.074 3,279 1075 0.9531
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

3,279

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

129 Otterbein University 26000 66500 0.6094 2,211 1114 0.8452
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,211

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

129 The University of Tennessee-Martin 26000 31500 0.1747 6,817 1110 0.882
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

6,817

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

133 North Central University 26100 43800 0.4039 865 1075 0.9082
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

865

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

133 Shaw University 26100 35100 0.2562 843 865 0.3048
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shaw University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

843

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

30.5 %

135 Southern University and A & M College 26200 32900 0.2039 6,571 960 0.4987
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,571

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

136 Point Park University 26300 56800 0.5374 2,337 1144 0.9691
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

137 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 26400 36500 0.2769 27,082 1099 0.8459
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

137 University of the Incarnate Word 26400 59900 0.5596 4,638 1035 0.9813
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,638

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

139 Ferrum College 26600 44700 0.4045 747 1035 1
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

747

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

139 Maryville University of Saint Louis 26600 48900 0.4557 5,692 1090 0.9508
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maryville University of Saint Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,692

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

139 University of South Dakota 26600 29600 0.1038 7,619 1120 0.9878
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

7,619

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

142 University of Arizona 26800 35200 0.2384 45,025 1212 0.8614
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

143 North Greenville University 26900 44800 0.3988 2,020 1164 0.6667
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,020

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

144 Webster University 27200 54300 0.4987 2,091 1105 0.9594
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,091

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

145 Flagler College 27400 37800 0.2753 2,409 1100 0.8076
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

145 Johnson C Smith University 27400 41000 0.3314 1,252 885 0.4521
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson C Smith University
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,252

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

147 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 27500 53300 0.4839 2,803 1105 0.9576
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,803

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

147 Worcester State University 27500 34000 0.191 4,892 1140 0.8799
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester State University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

4,892

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

149 Winthrop University 27600 44000 0.3715 3,969 1130 0.7925
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,969

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

150 Hampshire College 27700 80400 0.6552 844 1254 0.7528
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

150 Missouri Valley College 27700 38100 0.2729 1,558 985 0.5269
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Valley College
Marshall, MO

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

1,558

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

52.7 %

152 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 27800 40300 0.31 20,418 1375 0.5808
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

153 Utah Tech University 27900 35200 0.2075 13,006 1045 1
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

153 Winston-Salem State University 27900 39000 0.2847 4,192 945 0.7826
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,192

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

155 Barton College 28000 57400 0.5126 1,149 1050 0.942
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Barton College
Wilson, NC

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,149

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

155 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 28000 41900 0.3317 42,604 1336 0.6056
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

155 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 28000 28000 0 10,767 1326 0.7243
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,767

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

158 Concordia University-Saint Paul 28100 45700 0.3852 3,361 1160 0.7887
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Saint Paul
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,361

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

158 University of Denver 28100 76800 0.634 6,619 1349 0.7729
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

1,349

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

160 Augustana University 28200 61200 0.5391 2,003 1189 0.6775
#160

#160 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 %

160 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 28200 36700 0.232 41,303 1338 0.7975
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

162 American University 28400 82000 0.6538 7,476 1372 0.6187
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

7,476

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

162 California State University-San Marcos 28400 38400 0.2602 14,977 970 0.951
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

14,977

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

164 Linfield University 28500 69900 0.5926 1,641 1145 0.8517
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Linfield University
McMinnville, OR

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,641

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

165 Austin College 28600 81500 0.6492 1,167 1214 0.4765
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin College
Sherman, TX

Sticker Price

$81,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,167

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

47.7 %

166 Clarkson University 28800 78000 0.6309 2,296 1302 0.7736
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,296

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

167 Huston-Tillotson University 28900 28900 0 982 925 0.6769
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huston-Tillotson University
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

982

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

168 Concord University 29100 46500 0.3741 1,609 990 0.9256
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

169 Wartburg College 29300 46900 0.3748 1,454 1105 0.9941
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wartburg College
Waverly, IA

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

170 Cedar Crest College 30000 66000 0.5451 886 1095 0.9913
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

886

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

171 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 30100 41000 0.2656 8,320 1074 0.8858
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

172 Texas A&M University-Texarkana 30200 46500 0.3502 1,760 1065 0.8014
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Texarkana, TX

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

173 Baker University 30300 54800 0.4481 1,264 1040 0.9418
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baker University
Baldwin City, KS

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,264

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

173 Belmont University 30300 67800 0.5529 7,167 1273 0.9528
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,167

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

173 Fisher College 30300 60900 0.502 1,384 961 0.7075
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fisher College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,384

Est. Median SAT

961

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

173 Lubbock Christian University 30300 49000 0.3815 1,322 1070 0.7589
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$49,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,322

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

177 Jacksonville University 30500 66200 0.5396 2,946 1195 0.5696
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

177 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 30500 52900 0.4236 37,140 1442 0.4237
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

179 Rochester Institute of Technology 30600 78100 0.6083 14,267 1363 0.6693
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

180 West Virginia Wesleyan College 30700 52800 0.4182 938 1090 0.951
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

938

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

181 The College of Wooster 31000 82600 0.6254 1,738 1344 0.5953
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

182 Oklahoma Christian University 31100 45000 0.3076 2,012 1159 0.9707
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,012

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

183 Florida Southern College 31300 63200 0.5044 2,626 1219 0.5909
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

59.1 %

184 Dean College 31500 72000 0.5622 1,151 1015 0.736
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dean College
Franklin, MA

Sticker Price

$72,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,151

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

185 Adrian College 31700 67500 0.53 1,678 1060 0.6843
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,678

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

68.4 %

186 North Carolina A & T State University 31900 36400 0.1235 12,216 1020 0.4617
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

12,216

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.2 %

186 Saint Michael's College 31900 68400 0.5333 1,120 1240 0.8451
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Michael's College
Colchester, VT

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,120

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

188 Illinois State University 32000 34000 0.061 19,107 1115 0.8815
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

189 Bridgewater College 32100 40200 0.2009 1,407 1174 0.9172
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

1,407

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

189 South Carolina State University 32100 41600 0.2283 2,950 865 0.8262
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

191 Southern Nazarene University 32200 48400 0.334 1,465 1055 0.7703
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Nazarene University
Bethany, OK

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,465

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

192 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 32300 39500 0.1825 6,306 1214 0.9075
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

193 University of Bridgeport 32400 60500 0.4646 1,479 1065 0.6431
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,479

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

194 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 32600 39900 0.1829 9,967 1080 0.9475
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

195 University of Southern Indiana 32700 44900 0.2718 5,347 1145 0.9581
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

196 Southeastern University 32800 60500 0.4576 10,351 1130 0.6165
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,351

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

196 University of Missouri-St Louis 32800 59200 0.446 12,151 1154 0.5716
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

12,151

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

198 University of Oregon 33200 38600 0.1391 20,622 1250 0.883
#198

#198 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 %

199 Ursinus College 33300 83700 0.6022 1,502 1303 0.9177
#199

#199 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 %

200 CUNY Hunter College 33600 33600 0 17,027 1240 0.5422
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,027

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

54.2 %

200 Grambling State University 33600 35300 0.0482 4,279 955 0.2368
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grambling State University
Grambling, LA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

4,279

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

23.7 %

202 Elizabethtown College 33700 54600 0.383 1,903 1214 0.7787
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

203 LeTourneau University 34000 54600 0.3772 3,184 1178 0.3801
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,184

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

38.0 %

204 Montana State University Billings 34100 34600 0.0144 3,881 1035 0.9991
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

205 Minnesota State University, Mankato 34200 37200 0.0826 12,897 1110 0.9133
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

206 Auburn University 34400 34400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

207 Washington College 34700 81400 0.5735 923 1272 0.5689
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington College
Chestertown, MD

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

923

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

208 DePaul University 35000 59100 0.4076 14,188 1218 0.7589
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

209 Delaware Valley University 35500 63800 0.4434 1,768 1180 0.9326
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Delaware Valley University
Doylestown, PA

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,768

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

209 Mount Mercy University 35500 61200 0.42 1,185 1075 0.7876
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,185

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

211 Colorado State University Pueblo 35600 38700 0.0795 5,086 1000 0.9821
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,086

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

212 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 35800 43500 0.1771 13,179 1110 0.8883
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

213 University of Southern Maine 36200 37100 0.0243 5,525 1129 0.7931
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

5,525

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

214 University of Maine 36300 45100 0.1952 591 1199 0.9684
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

215 Rhode Island College 37300 45800 0.1857 5,157 995 0.9182
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

5,157

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

216 Oglethorpe University 38500 68600 0.4387 1,361 1216 0.886
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,361

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

217 Saint Joseph's College of Maine 39100 63600 0.3854 1,059 1055 0.8172
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Standish, ME

Sticker Price

$63,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,059

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

218 Pace University 39700 74100 0.464 8,038 1274 0.7592
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,038

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

219 Concordia University Ann Arbor 39800 53300 0.2532 1,044 1095 0.7209
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

1,044

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

220 Stony Brook University 39900 53000 0.2467 18,263 1395 0.4904
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

221 Temple University 40500 56100 0.278 21,428 1245 0.8045
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

222 Marymount Manhattan College 40600 68600 0.4079 1,601 1224 0.8261
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,601

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

223 Endicott College 40900 63200 0.3528 3,176 1255 0.7229
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Endicott College
Beverly, MA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,176

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

224 University of North Carolina Asheville 41300 41600 0.0072 3,030 1254 0.9194
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Asheville
Asheville, NC

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

3,030

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

225 Concordia University-Wisconsin 41400 53900 0.2319 2,401 1209 0.7819
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon, WI

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,401

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

225 York College of Pennsylvania 41400 41400 0 3,308 1135 0.942
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,308

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

227 Hofstra University 41600 74600 0.4422 6,581 1323 0.6808
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

228 Iona University 41700 69000 0.3957 3,382 1214 0.8694
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iona University
New Rochelle, NY

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,382

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

229 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 41800 42500 0.0165 14,449 1195 0.7816
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

230 Quinnipiac University 42400 79200 0.4646 6,248 1209 0.77
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

6,248

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

230 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,185 1204 0.7871
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,185

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

232 Marist College 42700 90500 0.5284 5,551 1279 0.5651
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$90,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

5,551

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

233 Central Christian College of Kansas 43100 45200 0.0459 437 1020 0.957
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Christian College of Kansas
McPherson, KS

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

437

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

234 Rochester University 43400 45400 0.0457 1,144 980 0.653
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

1,144

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

235 Texas Christian University 43600 81900 0.4677 11,049 1283 0.4449
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

236 CUNY Lehman College 45400 45800 0.0087 11,217 1037 0.4601
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

11,217

Est. Median SAT

1,037

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

237 Point Loma Nazarene University 45700 68600 0.3334 3,246 1296 0.8367
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,246

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

238 Middle Tennessee State University 45800 45800 0 17,668 1124 0.68
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

239 Virginia Commonwealth University 50400 52300 0.0363 21,210 1171 0.9232
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

240 Lynn University 51600 64200 0.1963 2,861 1130 0.7347
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,861

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

241 William Paterson University of New Jersey 52000 57000 0.0877 6,546 1153 0.9252
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

6,546

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

242 University of San Francisco 53800 83200 0.3532 5,321 1292 0.6171
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$83,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,321

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

243 Miami University-Oxford 56100 56100 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

244 Hawaii Pacific University 58800 60900 0.0341 3,533 1120 0.8587
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

3,533

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

245 The New School 65500 104000 0.3702 1,449 1268 0.8333
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New School
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$104,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,449

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

246 Elon University 65800 67300 0.0223 6,452 1244 0.6635
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

247 Berea College 70100 70100 0 1,527 1235 0.1934
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berea College
Berea, KY

Sticker Price

$70,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,527

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

19.3 %

248 University of California-Berkeley 74600 75500 0.0119 33,469 1407 0.1104
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

249 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,177 1204 0.8278
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,177

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

82.8 %

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

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