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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Mechanical Engineering Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Majors in the state of California for 2027

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Considering a degree in Mechanical Engineering?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Mechanical Engineering majors who live in California.
Rankings are calculated by estimating the net price at every college offering Mechanical Engineering 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
Mechanical Engineering
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 United States Air Force Academy 0 0 0 4,114 1335 0.1409
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, CO

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,114

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

1 United States Coast Guard Academy 0 0 0 1,063 1319 0.206
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,063

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

1 United States Military Academy 0 0 0 4,507 1335 0.1161
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Military Academy
West Point, NY

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,507

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

11.6 %

1 United States Naval Academy 0 0 0 4,474 1305 0.0927
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,474

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

9.3 %

5 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,354 1554 0.0611
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,354

Est. Median SAT

1,554

Acceptance Rate

6.1 %

6 California Institute of Technology 3000 93000 0.9675 971 1564 0.0379
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

971

Est. Median SAT

1,564

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

7 Princeton University 3500 83400 0.958 5,916 1528 0.0442
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

5,916

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

4.4 %

8 Stanford University 3600 1932100 0.9982 7,346 1542 0.038
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$1,932,100

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

7,346

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

8 University of Pennsylvania 3600 93100 0.9618 9,989 1535 0.0492
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

9,989

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

10 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3800 93300 0.9592 4,561 1542 0.0456
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$93,300

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

11 Santa Ana College 4600 23100 0.8003 27,248 0 0
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

27,248

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

11 University of Michigan-Flint 4600 43700 0.8952 5,534 1079 0.6734
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

5,534

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

13 California State University-Los Angeles 4900 69100 0.9295 22,077 965 0.9124
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

14 Harvard University 5900 96000 0.9387 6,738 1500 0.0418
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,738

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

4.2 %

15 University of Notre Dame 7200 89100 0.919 8,950 1497 0.0938
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

8,950

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

16 Washington University in St Louis 7500 102300 0.9267 8,153 1512 0.1192
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$102,300

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

8,153

Est. Median SAT

1,512

Acceptance Rate

11.9 %

17 Northwestern University 7700 94200 0.9183 9,060 1533 0.0769
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$94,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

17 Vanderbilt University 7700 98200 0.922 7,221 1527 0.0586
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$98,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

19 Franklin W Olin College of Engineering 7800 93800 0.9169 405 1527 0.252
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin W Olin College of Engineering
Needham, MA

Sticker Price

$93,800

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

405

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

20 California State University-Northridge 7900 36500 0.7827 32,846 1005 0.9176
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

21 Bakersfield College 8000 22500 0.6454 30,746 0 0.7948
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

30,746

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

79.5 %

21 Brigham Young University 8000 22200 0.6405 34,354 1374 0.6862
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

23 Utah State University 8200 25200 0.6743 26,629 1168 0.9212
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

24 Florida Atlantic University 8400 26900 0.6889 25,626 1150 0.5497
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

25,626

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

25 Columbia University in the City of New York 8700 98000 0.9115 9,164 1535 0.0386
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

25 Lamar University 8700 22900 0.6193 8,387 1040 0.8353
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

27 Carnegie Mellon University 8800 90900 0.9028 7,728 1528 0.1107
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

7,728

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

28 Portland State University 9200 26100 0.6483 14,932 1174 0.8586
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

29 University of Tulsa 9500 63100 0.85 2,852 1328 0.615
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

30 Rice University 9600 92500 0.8965 4,807 1528 0.0801
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$92,500

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,807

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

31 University of California-Berkeley 9900 44500 0.778 33,513 1407 0.1145
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

33,513

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

32 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 10100 41400 0.7561 8,945 1099 0.975
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

32 University of Central Florida 10100 31700 0.6821 60,083 1289 0.428
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

60,083

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

34 University of California-Davis 10200 38700 0.7372 31,695 1290 0.4435
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

31,695

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

35 University of Houston-Clear Lake 10300 10300 0 6,029 1075 0.9173
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$10,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,029

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

36 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 10500 26000 0.5978 22,313 1341 0.2996
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

22,313

Est. Median SAT

1,341

Acceptance Rate

30.0 %

36 Fairmont State University 10500 21600 0.513 3,090 970 0.9862
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,090

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

36 Savannah State University 10500 50900 0.794 2,966 950 1
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

39 Southern Utah University 10600 51400 0.7937 13,176 1140 0.9998
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

39 The University of Tennessee-Martin 10600 24800 0.5732 7,393 1125 0.8968
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

7,393

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.7 %

39 University of Rochester 10600 96300 0.8903 6,096 1448 0.4191
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

6,096

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

41.9 %

42 Cornell University 10700 93700 0.8857 16,138 1528 0.0838
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

16,138

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.4 %

42 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 10700 27400 0.6092 27,963 1090 0.8395
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

27,963

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

44 Marshall University 10900 39800 0.7259 9,960 1070 0.9663
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

45 California State University-Fresno 11000 19700 0.4408 21,954 995 0.9526
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

45 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 11000 31400 0.6498 14,249 1084 0.7761
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

14,249

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

47 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11100 33800 0.6718 40,996 1399 0.4175
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

48 University of California-San Diego 11200 41600 0.7315 35,442 1375 0.2856
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

35,442

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

49 Eastern Washington University 11400 30700 0.6295 7,640 1045 0.8526
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,640

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

50 University of Alaska Fairbanks 11500 25800 0.5553 6,209 1144 0.6424
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,209

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

51 Central Connecticut State University 11600 34200 0.6605 9,463 1020 0.793
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

51 Midwestern State University 11600 21600 0.4624 4,303 1055 0.9347
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

51 University of California-Merced 11600 40700 0.7153 8,234 1070 0.9704
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

8,234

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

51 University of South Carolina Aiken 11600 23300 0.5023 3,379 1065 0.743
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,379

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

55 Francis Marion University 11700 31300 0.6262 3,793 1015 0.9508
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Francis Marion University
Florence, SC

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

55 Lafayette College 11700 91000 0.871 2,675 1415 0.3116
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$91,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

55 San Francisco State University 11700 46700 0.7489 19,444 1035 0.9644
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

58 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 11800 29300 0.5973 8,421 1054 0.9444
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

59 Louisiana Tech University 11900 42900 0.7225 11,071 1189 0.9073
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

60 Brown University 12000 94000 0.8722 7,951 1500 0.0634
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

7,951

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

6.3 %

61 University of West Florida 12100 50500 0.7611 9,971 1120 0.5822
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

9,971

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

62 Northern Arizona University 12200 30400 0.5979 22,203 1129 0.8961
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

62 Wayne State University 12200 32900 0.6289 16,390 1183 0.8359
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

64 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 12300 25900 0.5257 1,066 1197 0.4449
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

65 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12600 26500 0.5239 13,039 1020 0.894
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

65 North Carolina A & T State University 12600 17900 0.2969 12,497 1075 0.5125
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$17,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

12,497

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

65 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 12600 21300 0.4083 18,667 1090 0.9711
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$21,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

68 Boston University 12700 93200 0.8637 18,289 1475 0.1283
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$93,200

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

18,289

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

12.8 %

68 Navajo Technical University 12700 24000 0.4708 1,679 0 1
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Navajo Technical University
Crownpoint, NM

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,679

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

68 University of North Florida 12700 22400 0.4336 14,837 1124 0.6815
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

14,837

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

71 University of Houston 12800 21800 0.4127 40,366 1224 0.7577
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

72 University of South Florida 12900 22400 0.4245 39,093 1255 0.4071
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

73 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13000 27100 0.5195 29,727 990 0.9229
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

29,727

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

73 University of Arizona 13000 31000 0.5803 43,294 1186 0.8351
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

73 University of California-Santa Barbara 13000 43000 0.6979 23,091 1354 0.382
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

23,091

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

76 University of Georgia 13200 27200 0.514 32,824 1348 0.3425
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

77 Florida Polytechnic University 13300 20600 0.3539 1,690 1230 0.3477
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Polytechnic University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,690

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

34.8 %

78 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 13400 19000 0.295 11,994 1090 0.8651
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

79 University of Delaware 13500 34500 0.6095 19,287 1302 0.6924
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

80 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 13600 19600 0.306 10,995 1090 0.7476
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

10,995

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

81 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 13700 25600 0.464 10,396 1125 0.7162
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

81 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 61700 0.7774 39,193 1418 0.4081
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$61,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

81 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 13700 60900 0.7752 1,278 1025 0.3668
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,278

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

36.7 %

84 Eastern Michigan University 13800 33900 0.5923 10,034 1055 0.7772
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

84 Youngstown State University 13800 28400 0.5139 9,687 1120 0.9145
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

86 South Georgia State College 13900 43100 0.6768 1,893 0 1
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Georgia State College
Douglas, GA

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,893

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

86 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 13900 31000 0.5523 13,432 1225 0.8701
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

88 Western Michigan University 14000 26500 0.4721 13,714 1089 0.9121
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

89 University of Memphis 14100 26400 0.4668 15,538 1080 0.7878
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

90 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 14200 44000 0.6772 3,153 1035 0.7012
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

3,153

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

70.1 %

91 Arkansas Tech University 14300 31400 0.5438 8,279 1055 0.9747
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,279

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

91 West Virginia University 14300 73100 0.8041 18,206 1120 0.8514
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

93 New York University 14400 92100 0.8437 29,471 1520 0.0906
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

29,471

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.1 %

93 University of California-Riverside 14400 36500 0.6053 24,034 1199 0.8609
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

24,034

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

95 Texas A&M University-Texarkana 14600 44900 0.6752 1,994 1000 0.6354
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Texarkana, TX

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,994

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

95 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 14600 23900 0.389 6,045 1193 0.8938
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$23,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,045

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

97 Bucknell University 14700 95700 0.8468 3,928 1275 0.322
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

3,928

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

32.2 %

97 University of Hawaii at Manoa 14700 54400 0.7303 15,735 1069 0.8797
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

97 University of Nevada-Reno 14700 28200 0.4784 20,204 1109 0.8313
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

100 Colorado Mesa University 14800 66200 0.7766 9,459 1050 0.8314
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

9,459

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

100 Northern Michigan University 14800 33100 0.5529 6,650 1100 0.8505
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,650

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

100 Pittsburg State University 14800 23900 0.3801 4,561 1055 0.5487
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$23,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

100 Stephen F Austin State University 14800 23400 0.3671 9,905 1055 0.8339
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

9,905

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

100 University of Maine 14800 29300 0.4952 9,182 1195 0.9562
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

105 Missouri State University-Springfield 14900 26000 0.4264 21,138 1134 0.9039
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

105 University of Mississippi 14900 27000 0.448 22,939 1172 0.9738
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

107 Case Western Reserve University 15000 92800 0.838 6,657 1484 0.3778
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,657

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

107 University of California-Irvine 15000 40400 0.6293 30,260 1333 0.2895
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

109 Bluefield State University 15100 45000 0.665 1,117 990 0.9723
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

110 California State University-Chico 15200 41000 0.6298 13,599 1054 0.9107
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

110 Central Michigan University 15200 38700 0.6071 10,238 1099 0.9104
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

110 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 15200 90700 0.8325 8,727 1055 0.9703
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

8,727

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

110 University of Southern California 15200 71400 0.7874 20,768 1499 0.1119
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

114 University of Kansas 15300 34900 0.5619 22,544 1176 0.9258
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

115 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15400 25800 0.4033 5,386 995 0.9092
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

116 Florida State University 15500 23000 0.3264 34,271 1369 0.2383
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

116 Oakland University 15500 28200 0.4507 12,770 1039 0.8897
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

12,770

Est. Median SAT

1,039

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

118 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 15600 24200 0.3561 7,637 1115 0.1865
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,637

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

18.7 %

119 Grand Valley State University 15700 28300 0.4445 19,154 1074 0.9271
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

119 University of Central Missouri 15700 26600 0.4094 10,397 1055 0.7439
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

10,397

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

121 Indiana State University 15800 32400 0.5126 6,352 1015 0.9157
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

122 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 15900 41200 0.6148 25,312 1134 0.7395
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

122 Duke University 15900 98600 0.8386 6,525 1533 0.0524
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duke University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$98,600

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,525

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

122 University of Florida 15900 22500 0.2932 37,283 1406 0.2033
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

125 McNeese State University 16100 27800 0.4212 5,668 1060 0.7827
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

5,668

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

125 Tennessee State University 16100 55800 0.7116 4,221 990 0.8463
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

4,221

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

125 The University of Texas at El Paso 16100 38700 0.5833 22,223 975 0.9994
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

22,223

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

128 The University of Texas at Tyler 16200 24900 0.3489 8,219 1100 0.9485
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

8,219

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

129 New Jersey Institute of Technology 16300 31500 0.4826 9,827 1329 0.6737
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

9,827

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

67.4 %

130 Texas Tech University 16400 27100 0.3947 34,021 1195 0.6906
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

131 Georgia Southern University 16500 20100 0.1787 25,595 1045 0.695
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

131 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington 16500 36400 0.546 2,710 1218 0.9374
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
Abington, PA

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,710

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

131 Union College 16500 93300 0.8231 1,954 1399 0.4342
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union College
Schenectady, NY

Sticker Price

$93,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

1,954

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

134 Sam Houston State University 16600 27100 0.3873 17,822 1035 0.9372
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

134 The University of Texas at Arlington 16600 28100 0.4099 32,545 1129 0.799
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

134 University of South Alabama 16600 22400 0.2594 9,530 1140 0.9455
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

134 Wright State University-Main Campus 16600 36500 0.5455 7,747 1073 0.9617
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

138 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 16700 20700 0.1932 8,673 1095 0.9156
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

138 The University of Texas at Dallas 16700 19400 0.1391 23,007 1281 0.6909
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

23,007

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

140 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 16900 44200 0.6183 1,829 1149 0.945
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$44,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,829

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

141 Weber State University 17000 20300 0.1629 31,672 1075 1
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

142 University of Colorado Boulder 17100 31800 0.4608 32,244 1351 0.7809
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

143 California State University-Sacramento 17300 27800 0.3794 28,619 1015 0.9357
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

143 Utah Tech University 17300 23300 0.2579 12,993 1065 1
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

12,993

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

145 Cal Poly Maritime Academy 17400 58400 0.7012 804 1110 0.9501
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cal Poly Maritime Academy
Vallejo, CA

Sticker Price

$58,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

804

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

145 University of Miami 17400 96300 0.8194 13,241 1408 0.1761
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

147 Texas A&M University-College Station 17500 29900 0.4141 60,710 1278 0.5732
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

147 University of Arkansas 17500 28500 0.3852 29,252 1179 0.7388
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

149 Northeastern University 17600 90000 0.8043 22,456 1481 0.0562
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

22,456

Est. Median SAT

1,481

Acceptance Rate

5.6 %

149 Prairie View A & M University 17600 25400 0.3071 9,022 960 0.7836
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

9,022

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

151 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 17700 25200 0.2972 7,088 1100 0.7448
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

151 Yale University 17700 278600 0.9365 6,667 1507 0.0475
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$278,600

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,667

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

4.8 %

153 Kennesaw State University 17800 27400 0.3501 46,069 1119 0.7944
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

153 York College of Pennsylvania 17800 45800 0.6119 3,369 1153 0.7374
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

3,369

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

155 Central Washington University 18000 22700 0.2068 10,033 1060 0.9061
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

155 San Jose State University 18000 41200 0.5618 29,890 1135 0.8039
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

157 SUNY College of Technology at Alfred 18100 37500 0.5173 3,758 0 0.7236
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,758

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

158 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 18200 57800 0.685 2,848 1135 0.2859
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,848

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

158 University of Mary 18200 32600 0.442 2,821 1175 0.753
#158

#158 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 %

160 University of Alabama in Huntsville 18300 30500 0.3997 6,743 1266 0.6292
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

6,743

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

160 University of Pittsburgh-Bradford 18300 43500 0.579 1,094 1109 0.8917
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
Bradford, PA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

160 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,159 1372 0.7304
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,159

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

163 Idaho State University 18700 39100 0.5222 10,834 0 0.8396
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

163 Norwich University 18700 100600 0.8144 2,626 1186 0.7444
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$100,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

163 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18700 54000 0.6534 3,991 1010 0.9654
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$54,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

3,991

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

166 California State University-Fullerton 19100 41600 0.5414 40,705 960 0.8811
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

166 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 19100 38900 0.5085 1,973 1189 0.8142
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,973

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

168 Lehigh University 19300 89800 0.7852 5,986 1436 0.2896
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,800

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

169 University of Rhode Island 19500 47400 0.5887 14,466 1197 0.7456
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$47,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

14,466

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

170 Illinois College 19600 55200 0.6449 1,008 1059 0.7494
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois College
Jacksonville, IL

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,008

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

74.9 %

170 Rowan University 19600 41300 0.5257 17,157 1204 0.7654
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

172 Alabama A & M University 19700 51200 0.615 6,370 915 0.5795
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

6,370

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

173 University of South Carolina-Columbia 20000 26100 0.2334 31,845 1298 0.5651
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

174 Grove City College 20200 39700 0.4918 2,247 1248 0.667
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,247

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

174 SUNY Buffalo State University 20200 57800 0.6503 5,196 1050 0.8422
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

5,196

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

174 University of Missouri-Columbia 20200 38500 0.4738 25,141 1256 0.7613
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

177 South Dakota State University 20300 25200 0.1941 10,883 1115 0.9618
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,883

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

177 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20300 39200 0.4824 10,900 1222 0.8914
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

179 University of Wyoming 20400 27900 0.2682 8,138 1163 0.9695
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

180 King's College 20500 63100 0.6755 1,559 1135 0.9193
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,559

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

180 South Carolina State University 20500 30000 0.3162 3,059 925 0.6797
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,059

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

180 Syracuse University 20500 83600 0.7548 16,149 1374 0.4879
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

180 University of New Orleans 20500 30000 0.3162 5,419 1040 0.7431
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

184 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.3258 43,633 1342 0.4343
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

184 West Texas A & M University 20700 29200 0.2909 7,110 1060 0.6681
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,110

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

186 Ferris State University 20800 31000 0.3295 8,980 1015 0.8237
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,980

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

186 The University of Texas at San Antonio 20800 27800 0.2516 31,127 1115 0.8679
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

188 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks 20900 40900 0.4895 1,709 1218 0.9653
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
Reading, PA

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,709

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

189 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 17,556 1090 0.5386
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

190 Indiana Institute of Technology 21100 48800 0.5678 1,650 1055 0.7039
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Institute of Technology
Fort Wayne, IN

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,650

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

190 North Park University 21100 55900 0.6226 1,825 1075 0.6949
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Park University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,825

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

190 Schreiner University 21100 52600 0.5981 1,302 1000 0.9217
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,302

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

190 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 21100 51900 0.594 5,939 1065 0.5878
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

194 Iowa State University 21300 25700 0.1728 26,346 1212 0.8793
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

194 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 21300 49600 0.5702 4,047 1219 0.976
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

194 St. Mary's University 21300 82100 0.7408 2,330 1060 0.9508
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$82,100

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,330

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

194 University of the Pacific 21300 69800 0.6941 3,097 1313 0.6905
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

3,097

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

198 Grand Canyon University 21400 34000 0.3701 75,936 1075 0.7891
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

75,936

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

198 University of Missouri-Kansas City 21400 34000 0.3702 10,594 1193 0.6493
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

198 University of Virginia-Main Campus 21400 80400 0.7335 17,848 1470 0.1565
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

17,848

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

15.7 %

201 Loras College 21600 58400 0.6302 1,073 1110 0.6966
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loras College
Dubuque, IA

Sticker Price

$58,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,073

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

201 University of Alaska Anchorage 21600 26400 0.181 9,965 1095 1
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

203 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,490 1183 0.8863
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

203 Southern University and A & M College 21800 41600 0.4756 6,713 930 0.3512
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,713

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

35.1 %

205 University of Wisconsin-Stout 22000 25900 0.1506 6,227 1184 0.9171
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

6,227

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

206 Virginia Commonwealth University 22200 53400 0.5847 21,469 1167 0.9061
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

21,469

Est. Median SAT

1,167

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

207 Seattle Pacific University 22300 98900 0.7748 1,657 1174 0.9301
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

1,657

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

208 The University of Alabama 22400 33400 0.3292 35,621 1238 0.7117
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

208 Tufts University 22400 99000 0.7738 7,031 1497 0.1082
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$99,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

7,031

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

210 California Baptist University 22500 65400 0.6564 8,707 1024 0.8139
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

8,707

Est. Median SAT

1,024

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

210 Ohio University-Main Campus 22500 22500 0 20,786 1225 0.8689
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

212 Mount Vernon Nazarene University 22600 56000 0.5966 1,592 1109 0.8415
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,592

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

212 SUNY Maritime College 22600 59200 0.6186 1,401 1164 0.785
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Maritime College
Throggs Neck, NY

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,401

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

214 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 22700 34900 0.35 4,371 1084 0.865
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

214 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 22700 52400 0.5669 3,929 1095 0.949
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,929

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

214 University of San Diego 22700 83300 0.7277 6,049 1298 0.5358
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of San Diego
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$83,300

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

6,049

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

53.6 %

217 Saint Cloud State University 22800 36800 0.3803 8,209 1079 0.948
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

218 The College of New Jersey 23000 41200 0.4415 7,433 1243 0.6148
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,433

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

218 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 18,028 1059 0.7996
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

220 Point Park University 23300 54300 0.5707 2,498 1144 0.984
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,498

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

221 University of North Texas 23500 37400 0.3714 34,414 1094 0.7089
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

34,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

222 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 23600 40500 0.4174 21,388 1369 0.5945
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

223 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 46,249 1180 0.6085
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

46,249

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

223 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona 23700 47900 0.5048 2,280 1224 0.9675
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Altoona, PA

Sticker Price

$47,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,280

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

223 State University of New York at New Paltz 23700 35700 0.3357 6,113 1279 0.6267
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

226 University of Dayton 23900 64400 0.6286 7,252 1319 0.6659
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

227 Miami University-Oxford 24000 28300 0.1519 16,405 1284 0.74
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

227 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24000 38500 0.3764 24,019 1404 0.5989
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

229 University of Jamestown 24200 34400 0.2964 1,097 1055 0.88
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Jamestown
Jamestown, ND

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

230 Montana State University 24400 31600 0.2281 15,142 1184 0.9938
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

15,142

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

231 University at Buffalo 24600 34000 0.2765 21,192 1309 0.8059
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

232 University of St Thomas 24700 51400 0.5195 3,466 1095 0.8355
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,466

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

233 Messiah University 24800 54700 0.5467 2,722 1266 0.8107
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,722

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

234 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 24900 32900 0.2429 19,787 1197 0.8807
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

235 Saint Martin's University 25400 100700 0.7477 1,189 1103 0.9345
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA

Sticker Price

$100,700

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

1,189

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

236 Michigan State University 25500 28900 0.1193 41,415 1212 0.8324
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

237 Minnesota State University, Mankato 25600 28000 0.0854 13,433 1145 0.8844
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

237 Walla Walla University 25600 51700 0.5059 1,314 1159 0.604
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Walla Walla University
College Place, WA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,314

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

239 Christian Brothers University 25800 57600 0.5525 1,155 1110 0.867
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christian Brothers University
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,155

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

86.7 %

239 George Fox University 25800 92800 0.7222 3,530 1168 0.9282
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

3,530

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

239 Otterbein University 25800 79200 0.6746 2,292 1126 0.8388
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,126

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

239 University of Akron Main Campus 25800 28000 0.0784 11,691 1074 0.7722
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

243 Dordt University 25900 52500 0.5064 1,716 1205 0.6847
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,716

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

244 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26000 28400 0.0842 14,834 1149 0.7803
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

14,834

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

244 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 26000 28400 0.0843 2,216 1268 0.7987
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

246 California State University-Long Beach 26100 38800 0.3272 36,056 1135 0.4543
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

246 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5968 1,920 1174 0.9412
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,920

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

248 Northern Illinois University 26300 32100 0.1796 12,118 1070 0.7164
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

248 University of Alabama at Birmingham 26300 43400 0.3937 11,959 1260 0.8818
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

11,959

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

250 Trine University 26500 56100 0.5279 4,373 1159 0.8548
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trine University
Angola, IN

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,373

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

251 Michigan Technological University 27000 34700 0.2217 6,009 1247 0.8546
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,009

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

252 University of Central Oklahoma 27100 33800 0.198 10,777 1075 0.7812
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

252 University of Mount Union 27100 56300 0.5194 2,207 1089 0.782
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,207

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

254 Saginaw Valley State University 27200 39800 0.3167 6,280 1050 0.7843
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

6,280

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

254 Saint Ambrose University 27200 57700 0.5289 1,884 1065 0.8006
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,884

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

254 University of Minnesota Duluth 27200 31300 0.1307 8,706 1230 0.8906
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

257 Murray State University 27500 32400 0.1513 8,217 1124 0.8413
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

257 University of Bridgeport 27500 65800 0.5822 1,570 1000 0.8302
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,570

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

257 Vermont State University 27500 38700 0.2892 4,087 960 0.8323
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

4,087

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

260 Clarkson University 27600 78000 0.6463 2,163 1283 0.825
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,163

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

82.5 %

260 Marquette University 27600 63800 0.5675 8,206 1304 0.7802
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,304

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

260 North Dakota State University 27600 30400 0.092 9,762 1110 0.9496
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

263 John Brown University 27900 48300 0.422 2,091 1187 0.6802
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,091

Est. Median SAT

1,187

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

263 North Central College 27900 66700 0.5814 2,567 1203 0.8377
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,567

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

265 Grace College and Theological Seminary 28000 41800 0.3299 1,795 1130 0.8215
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grace College and Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,795

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

266 University of Hartford 28400 70100 0.5943 4,223 1224 0.9579
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

Sticker Price

$70,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

4,223

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

267 University of Southern Indiana 28600 40000 0.2846 5,347 1145 0.9581
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

268 Jacksonville University 28700 102400 0.7197 2,916 1210 0.5748
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$102,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,916

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

268 University of Detroit Mercy 28700 48100 0.4029 3,577 1159 0.7507
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,577

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

270 Oregon State University 28800 36700 0.216 31,253 1272 0.773
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

271 Alvernia University 28900 69400 0.5834 2,192 1195 0.5806
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alvernia University
Reading, PA

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,192

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

271 Clemson University 28900 37100 0.2207 23,401 1343 0.3834
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

271 University of Northern Iowa 28900 37300 0.2252 7,800 1115 0.9313
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,800

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

274 Milligan University 29100 56400 0.483 867 1200 0.7229
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milligan University
Milligan, TN

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

867

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

275 William Penn University 29300 48000 0.3892 1,366 1035 0.7311
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,366

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

276 Western Illinois University 29400 31800 0.0754 4,525 1000 0.7118
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

277 Lawrence Technological University 29500 99100 0.7027 2,661 1149 0.8101
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Sticker Price

$99,100

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

2,661

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

277 Thomas Jefferson University 29500 70000 0.5782 3,772 1255 0.8098
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$70,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,772

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

279 Southern Methodist University 29600 96900 0.6943 7,545 1427 0.4764
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$96,900

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

280 University of Iowa 29700 32100 0.0746 23,407 1203 0.799
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

281 Rochester Institute of Technology 29900 78300 0.6182 14,267 1363 0.6693
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,300

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

282 Gannon University 30000 52900 0.4333 2,768 1174 0.7416
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

283 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 30100 30100 0 11,087 1326 0.7397
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,087

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

284 George Mason University 30400 35700 0.1483 28,862 1271 0.8647
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

285 Western Kentucky University 30500 42800 0.2877 13,732 1090 0.9145
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

286 Alfred University 30600 67100 0.544 1,478 1229 0.48
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alfred University
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,478

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

48.0 %

286 University of Toledo 30600 42000 0.2715 10,726 1134 0.8889
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,726

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

288 Oklahoma Christian University 30800 45000 0.3147 2,098 1129 0.9654
#288

#288 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 %

289 University of North Dakota 30900 33700 0.0858 11,837 1189 0.8157
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,837

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

290 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 31100 50300 0.3816 21,028 1450 0.1334
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,028

Est. Median SAT

1,450

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

290 Kent State University at Kent 31100 37500 0.1706 21,144 1104 0.7603
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

21,144

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

76.0 %

292 Friends University 31300 58000 0.4599 1,084 1020 0.5174
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Friends University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,084

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

51.7 %

293 Ohio Northern University 31400 63500 0.5066 2,706 1203 0.7384
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,706

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

294 Angelo State University 31500 35400 0.1101 10,103 1045 0.7981
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,103

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

295 Cleveland State University 31600 32100 0.0156 9,418 1069 0.913
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

295 Tuskegee University 31600 45600 0.3071 2,660 1090 0.4868
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,660

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

297 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 31800 54400 0.4154 35,248 1289 0.6939
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

297 Villanova University 31800 92900 0.658 6,933 1466 0.2814
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

6,933

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

299 Lake Superior State University 31900 33300 0.042 1,405 1114 1
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

1,405

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

299 Wilkes University 31900 61900 0.4838 2,055 1188 0.9397
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,055

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

301 University of Louisville 32000 42100 0.2396 17,916 1134 0.7921
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

17,916

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

302 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 32100 41600 0.2283 9,040 1119 0.9666
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

9,040

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

303 University of Scranton 32300 78700 0.5893 3,689 1245 0.8006
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,689

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

304 Anderson University 32400 54700 0.4079 3,724 1209 0.5491
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, SC

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,724

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

304 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 32400 38400 0.1562 23,003 1164 0.7367
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

306 Liberty University 32500 44700 0.2729 52,961 1174 0.9898
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

52,961

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

307 North Carolina State University 32600 54800 0.4052 29,340 1374 0.3954
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

29,340

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

307 Wichita State University 32600 42200 0.2276 14,906 1065 0.7224
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

14,906

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

309 Rockhurst University 32700 62500 0.4767 1,964 1159 0.9392
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,964

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

309 San Diego State University 32700 37100 0.1187 36,196 1208 0.3741
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

309 University of Idaho 32700 34300 0.0467 9,656 1104 0.7476
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

312 Franciscan University of Steubenville 32800 44700 0.2661 3,219 1226 0.5836
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville, OH

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

3,219

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

313 Milwaukee School of Engineering 33100 72600 0.5437 2,836 1283 0.6711
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,836

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

67.1 %

314 Illinois Institute of Technology 33200 75200 0.5587 3,190 1317 0.6187
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,190

Est. Median SAT

1,317

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

315 Harding University 33400 47800 0.3012 3,536 1184 0.7052
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,536

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

316 Baylor University 33600 70400 0.523 14,183 1302 0.5222
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

14,183

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

52.2 %

317 Spring Arbor University 33800 52700 0.3586 1,133 1124 0.6518
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,133

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

65.2 %

318 University of Indianapolis 33900 60700 0.4414 3,394 1080 0.728
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,394

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

72.8 %

319 University of Illinois Chicago 34000 51300 0.3371 24,260 1174 0.7576
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

320 George Washington University 34300 81800 0.5808 11,495 1436 0.4713
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

11,495

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

321 Southern New Hampshire University 34900 64600 0.4598 164,423 965 0.9951
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

164,423

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

322 Auburn University 35000 35000 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

323 Bradley University 35100 60300 0.418 3,258 1174 0.7459
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$60,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

3,258

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

324 Loyola Marymount University 35300 99300 0.6446 7,187 1347 0.4821
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$99,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,187

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

324 New York Institute of Technology 35300 83600 0.5781 3,646 1298 0.8102
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,646

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

326 Valparaiso University 35400 63200 0.4393 2,056 1183 0.8994
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,056

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

327 Anderson University 35500 46900 0.2428 1,096 1035 0.7934
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, IN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,096

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

328 Cedarville University 35600 57000 0.3754 5,794 1232 0.6529
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,794

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

329 Temple University 35700 57200 0.3756 21,031 1172 0.8622
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

330 University of Missouri-St Louis 35800 61100 0.4148 12,798 1157 0.1421
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

12,798

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

14.2 %

330 Western New England University 35800 70600 0.4927 2,616 1199 0.8348
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

332 Missouri University of Science and Technology 35900 56300 0.3622 5,687 1305 0.7863
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,687

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

332 New England Institute of Technology 35900 89400 0.5983 1,718 1030 0.6673
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI

Sticker Price

$89,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,718

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

334 Farmingdale State College 36100 37800 0.0449 10,062 1125 0.6166
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

10,062

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

334 Tennessee Technological University 36100 38500 0.0622 9,187 1163 0.7613
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

336 Colorado School of Mines 36200 62900 0.4247 6,195 1399 0.6069
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

6,195

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

60.7 %

336 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 36200 54000 0.3297 32,041 1324 0.4358
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$54,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

338 Virginia Military Institute 36900 71100 0.4813 1,496 1184 0.7412
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,496

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

338 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 36900 66700 0.4469 31,536 1366 0.5457
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

340 University of Connecticut 37100 66200 0.4399 20,056 1329 0.5239
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

341 University of Southern Maine 37500 37500 0 5,549 1139 0.8241
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,549

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

342 Benedictine College 37700 52500 0.2817 2,404 1241 0.9812
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,404

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

342 Kettering University 37700 98700 0.6183 1,212 1204 0.7867
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kettering University
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$98,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,212

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

342 Montana Technological University 37700 51500 0.2681 2,310 1124 0.9799
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

Sticker Price

$51,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,310

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

98.0 %

342 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 37700 40100 0.0598 25,054 1225 0.7762
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

342 Washington State University 37700 53600 0.2967 21,400 1131 0.861
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

342 Widener University 37700 79400 0.5254 2,975 1179 0.7093
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

348 University of St Thomas 38100 74800 0.4906 6,270 1299 0.8548
#348

#348 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

349 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 38300 55500 0.3102 12,122 1283 0.8296
#349

#349 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

350 Wentworth Institute of Technology 38400 71800 0.4652 4,182 1317 0.8783
#350

#350 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$71,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

4,182

Est. Median SAT

1,317

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

351 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 38800 40300 0.0372 26,213 1209 0.7778
#351

#351 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

352 Mississippi State University 39000 53400 0.2695 19,093 1205 0.8363
#352

#352 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

352 Oregon Institute of Technology 39000 43400 0.1013 5,288 1138 0.9459
#352

#352 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,288

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

354 Drexel University 39200 86400 0.5466 12,318 1354 0.699
#354

#354 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$86,400

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

12,318

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

69.9 %

354 Saint Vincent College 39200 64600 0.3932 1,157 1140 0.7863
#354

#354 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Vincent College
Latrobe, PA

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,157

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

356 University of Denver 39300 84100 0.5329 5,766 1292 0.8538
#356

#356 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$84,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

5,766

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

357 Boise State University 39500 50100 0.2114 25,308 1025 0.8389
#357

#357 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

358 Stony Brook University 39600 53000 0.2527 18,616 1410 0.4818
#358

#358 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,616

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

359 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 40000 59200 0.3241 5,986 1110 0.8916
#359

#359 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

360 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 40100 83500 0.5196 2,160 1374 0.809
#360

#360 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$83,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,160

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

361 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,534 1399 0.0941
#361

#361 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

362 Virginia State University 41200 42800 0.0374 5,124 955 0.8863
#362

#362 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

5,124

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

363 Fairfield University 42000 84400 0.5025 5,671 1345 0.2505
#363

#363 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$84,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,671

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

25.1 %

364 Bethel University 42300 47700 0.1132 2,883 1214 0.8868
#364

#364 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,883

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

365 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 42400 55100 0.2306 8,513 1160 0.9261
#365

#365 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

366 Old Dominion University 42500 50500 0.1584 17,504 1205 0.9135
#366

#366 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,504

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

91.4 %

366 University of Maryland-College Park 42500 58500 0.2733 31,875 1456 0.4503
#366

#366 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

368 Seattle University 42700 85300 0.4993 4,370 1299 0.7313
#368

#368 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$85,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,370

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

369 Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology 42800 77400 0.447 1,552 1143 0.8378
#369

#369 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Flushing, NY

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,552

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

370 Arkansas State University 43000 44600 0.0358 11,189 1080 0.7818
#370

#370 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

11,189

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

370 Saint Louis University 43000 84300 0.4896 9,331 1250 0.7499
#370

#370 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,331

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

372 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 43100 88100 0.5106 35,358 1448 0.1642
#372

#372 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

373 Florida Institute of Technology 43300 68700 0.3694 4,279 1234 0.5796
#373

#373 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,279

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

374 Merrimack College 43400 78800 0.4492 4,123 1124 0.6927
#374

#374 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,123

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

69.3 %

375 Union University 43600 66000 0.3391 1,856 1242 0.5857
#375

#375 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union University
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,856

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

376 Kansas State University 43900 48400 0.0919 16,555 1163 0.875
#376

#376 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

377 LeTourneau University 44700 57300 0.2197 2,903 1242 0.4879
#377

#377 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$57,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,903

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

378 University of New Haven 46300 70700 0.3449 4,969 1219 0.5589
#378

#378 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$70,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,969

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

379 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott 46500 63800 0.2724 3,229 1258 0.7658
#379

#379 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
Prescott, AZ

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

3,229

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

380 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 61500 0.234 37,985 1390 0.5815
#380

#380 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$61,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

381 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47200 66500 0.2915 7,886 1271 0.6481
#381

#381 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,886

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

64.8 %

382 Santa Clara University 47300 84500 0.4405 6,695 1399 0.4788
#382

#382 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$84,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,695

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

47.9 %

383 University of Kentucky 48100 59900 0.1977 25,535 1193 0.9294
#383

#383 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

384 Stevens Institute of Technology 48600 86200 0.4363 4,206 1430 0.5068
#384

#384 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,206

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

385 Lipscomb University 48700 69900 0.3035 3,327 1214 0.6774
#385

#385 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

386 The University of Texas at Austin 49000 58900 0.1681 44,314 1356 0.2222
#386

#386 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

387 Ohio State University-Main Campus 49400 64400 0.2329 46,627 1366 0.492
#387

#387 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

387 Quinnipiac University 49400 79700 0.3804 6,610 1250 0.7031
#387

#387 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,610

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

70.3 %

389 University of Portland 50200 84800 0.408 2,814 1288 0.9178
#389

#389 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Portland
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,814

Est. Median SAT

1,288

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

390 Binghamton University 50400 52800 0.0453 14,559 1404 0.3731
#390

#390 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

14,559

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

390 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50400 85400 0.41 5,461 1292 0.6189
#390

#390 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,461

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

392 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 50800 63800 0.2038 42,565 1339 0.7887
#392

#392 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

393 Manhattan University 51200 72900 0.2975 2,378 1174 0.8216
#393

#393 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,378

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

394 University of Utah 51300 53700 0.0446 29,335 1222 0.9015
#394

#394 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

29,335

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

90.2 %

395 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 52800 86300 0.3882 5,833 1440 0.6725
#395

#395 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,833

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

396 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 52900 53300 0.0075 34,447 1273 0.8804
#396

#396 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

397 Howard University 54800 88500 0.381 11,519 1208 0.4134
#397

#397 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$88,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

398 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 54900 68800 0.2022 38,572 1455 0.3659
#398

#398 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$68,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

399 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58500 63600 0.0803 42,604 1336 0.6056
#399

#399 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$63,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

400 Hofstra University 58900 83300 0.293 6,599 1369 0.7267
#400

#400 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$83,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

401 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 63300 68100 0.0705 5,753 1195 0.864
#401

#401 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$68,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,753

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

402 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College 64000 64000 0 3,211 1243 0.9594
#402

#402 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,211

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

403 Gonzaga University 71000 77700 0.0862 4,976 1328 0.7962
#403

#403 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$77,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

4,976

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

404 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,294 1229 0.7328
#404

#404 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,294

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

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

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