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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Mechanical Engineering Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Majors in North Carolina 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 North Carolina.
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 North Carolina.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of college paid after factoring in financial aid.The net prices displayed in these rankings are College Raptor's estimates.

“Typical” middle class family values used in the Net Price estimates on this page are:

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
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 Princeton University 4000 82600 0.9516 5,916 1528 0.0442
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,916

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

4.4 %

7 Yale University 5500 92200 0.94 6,667 1507 0.0475
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,667

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

4.8 %

8 Harvard University 5900 95600 0.9384 6,738 1500 0.0418
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$95,600

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,738

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

4.2 %

9 Vanderbilt University 7800 96200 0.9185 7,221 1527 0.0586
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

10 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 34,354 1374 0.6862
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

10 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8000 90000 0.9116 4,561 1542 0.0456
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

12 California Institute of Technology 8400 91800 0.9085 971 1564 0.0379
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

971

Est. Median SAT

1,564

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

12 Columbia University in the City of New York 8400 97100 0.914 9,164 1535 0.0386
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$97,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

14 Carnegie Mellon University 9000 90900 0.9007 7,728 1528 0.1107
#14

#14 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 %

15 Idaho State University 9500 23500 0.5966 10,834 0 0.8396
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

16 Rice University 9800 89100 0.8903 4,807 1528 0.0801
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

4,807

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

17 University of California-Davis 10200 38100 0.7328 31,695 1290 0.4435
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

31,695

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

18 University of Houston-Clear Lake 10300 10300 0 6,029 1075 0.9173
#18

#18 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 %

19 Savannah State University 10700 26700 0.6 2,966 950 1
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

20 Washington University in St Louis 10800 102300 0.8943 8,153 1512 0.1192
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$102,300

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

8,153

Est. Median SAT

1,512

Acceptance Rate

11.9 %

21 University of Notre Dame 10900 86200 0.874 8,950 1497 0.0938
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

8,950

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

22 Bucknell University 11100 113300 0.902 3,928 1275 0.322
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$113,300

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,928

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

32.2 %

23 Marshall University 11200 33400 0.6645 9,960 1070 0.9663
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

24 California State University-Fresno 11300 19600 0.4223 21,954 995 0.9526
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

25 University of Tulsa 11400 62900 0.8184 2,852 1328 0.615
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

26 Duke University 11500 92800 0.8756 6,525 1533 0.0524
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duke University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

6,525

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

26 Indiana State University 11500 25900 0.5569 6,352 1015 0.9157
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

28 Franklin W Olin College of Engineering 11600 89000 0.8693 405 1527 0.252
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin W Olin College of Engineering
Needham, MA

Sticker Price

$89,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

405

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

28 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11600 29100 0.6019 40,996 1399 0.4175
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

30 Northern Arizona University 11700 27900 0.5825 22,203 1129 0.8961
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

31 Cornell University 11800 93100 0.8735 16,138 1528 0.0838
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

16,138

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.4 %

31 Eastern Washington University 11800 28600 0.5879 7,640 1045 0.8526
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

7,640

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

31 The University of Texas at El Paso 11800 26900 0.5608 22,223 975 0.9994
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

22,223

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

34 Lafayette College 12000 85800 0.8606 2,675 1415 0.3116
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

34 University of Houston 12000 28400 0.5781 40,366 1224 0.7577
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

36 University of West Florida 12100 21500 0.4366 9,971 1120 0.5822
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,971

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

37 California State University-Northridge 12200 22000 0.4458 32,846 1005 0.9176
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

37 Ohio State University-Main Campus 12200 25700 0.5247 46,627 1366 0.492
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

39 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 12300 28900 0.5752 8,673 1095 0.9156
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

39 University of Pennsylvania 12300 92900 0.8676 9,989 1535 0.0492
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

9,989

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

41 The University of Texas at San Antonio 12400 25000 0.5033 31,127 1115 0.8679
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

41 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 29200 0.5745 39,193 1418 0.4081
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

43 University of California-Merced 12500 41900 0.7018 8,234 1070 0.9704
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

8,234

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

44 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,312 1134 0.7395
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

45 Boston University 12800 92800 0.8622 18,289 1475 0.1283
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

18,289

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

12.8 %

45 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12800 26500 0.5164 13,039 1020 0.894
#45

#45 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 %

45 Virginia Military Institute 12800 34400 0.6284 1,496 1184 0.7412
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,496

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

48 University of Arizona 12900 30900 0.5835 43,294 1186 0.8351
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

49 Navajo Technical University 13100 24900 0.4731 1,679 0 1
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Navajo Technical University
Crownpoint, NM

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,679

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

49 University of Michigan-Flint 13100 34900 0.6253 5,534 1079 0.6734
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

5,534

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

49 University of South Florida 13100 17100 0.2337 39,093 1255 0.4071
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

52 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13200 49100 0.7312 29,727 990 0.9229
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

29,727

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

53 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,667 1090 0.9711
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

54 University of California-Santa Barbara 13400 43000 0.6883 23,091 1354 0.382
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

23,091

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

55 The University of Texas at Dallas 13600 19400 0.2988 23,007 1281 0.6909
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

23,007

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

56 Florida Polytechnic University 13700 20600 0.3345 1,690 1230 0.3477
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Polytechnic University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,690

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

34.8 %

57 Fairmont State University 13800 21400 0.3556 3,090 970 0.9862
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$21,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,090

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

57 Utah State University 13800 20800 0.3369 26,629 1168 0.9212
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

59 Brown University 13900 94000 0.8521 7,951 1500 0.0634
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

7,951

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

6.3 %

60 Francis Marion University 14100 24100 0.4157 3,793 1015 0.9508
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Francis Marion University
Florence, SC

Sticker Price

$24,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

60 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 14100 19000 0.2581 11,994 1090 0.8651
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

62 Grand Valley State University 14200 25300 0.4393 19,154 1074 0.9271
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

62 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 14200 19600 0.2754 10,995 1090 0.7476
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

10,995

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

62 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 14200 22900 0.381 6,045 1193 0.8938
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,045

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

65 Saginaw Valley State University 14300 30100 0.5239 6,280 1050 0.7843
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,280

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

65 South Georgia State College 14300 24000 0.4046 1,893 0 1
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Georgia State College
Douglas, GA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,893

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

65 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 14300 19400 0.2642 14,865 1175 0.9113
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

14,865

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

68 Arkansas Tech University 14400 34400 0.5815 8,279 1055 0.9747
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,279

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

68 Northern Illinois University 14400 30400 0.5269 12,118 1070 0.7164
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

68 Union College 14400 92400 0.8441 1,954 1399 0.4342
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union College
Schenectady, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,954

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

71 Central Michigan University 14500 37800 0.6157 10,238 1099 0.9104
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

71 University of South Carolina Aiken 14500 23300 0.3778 3,379 1065 0.743
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,379

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

71 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 14500 36200 0.5994 1,278 1025 0.3668
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,278

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

36.7 %

74 Midwestern State University 14600 21600 0.3237 4,303 1055 0.9347
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

75 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14700 26500 0.4463 23,003 1164 0.7367
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

75 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 14700 28200 0.4786 3,153 1035 0.7012
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,153

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

70.1 %

77 Stanford University 14800 71700 0.794 7,346 1542 0.038
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,346

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

77 Stephen F Austin State University 14800 23400 0.3671 9,905 1055 0.8339
#77

#77 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 %

79 Case Western Reserve University 15200 91300 0.8339 6,657 1484 0.3778
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

6,657

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

79 Northeastern University 15200 89900 0.8309 22,456 1481 0.0562
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

22,456

Est. Median SAT

1,481

Acceptance Rate

5.6 %

79 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 15200 37900 0.599 8,945 1099 0.975
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

82 The University of Texas at Tyler 15300 24900 0.385 8,219 1100 0.9485
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,219

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

82 University of California-Irvine 15300 38000 0.5977 30,260 1333 0.2895
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

84 Western Carolina University 15400 16500 0.0697 10,268 1140 0.7076
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$16,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,268

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

84 Western Michigan University 15400 26500 0.4193 13,714 1089 0.9121
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

86 Lehigh University 15600 89600 0.8263 5,986 1436 0.2896
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,600

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

87 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 15700 29300 0.4642 8,421 1054 0.9444
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

87 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15700 25800 0.3916 5,386 995 0.9092
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

89 Kansas State University 15800 26100 0.3944 16,555 1163 0.875
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

90 Sam Houston State University 15900 27000 0.4112 17,822 1035 0.9372
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

90 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 15900 38400 0.5856 38,572 1455 0.3659
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

92 The University of Texas at Arlington 16000 27700 0.4218 32,545 1129 0.799
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

92 University of California-Riverside 16000 36500 0.5612 24,034 1199 0.8609
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

24,034

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

94 Weber State University 16100 23600 0.3174 31,672 1075 1
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

95 California State University-Long Beach 16200 25800 0.3722 36,056 1135 0.4543
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

96 California State University-Sacramento 16300 27600 0.4097 28,619 1015 0.9357
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

96 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 16300 25400 0.3588 9,040 1119 0.9666
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

9,040

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

98 University of Southern Maine 16400 23000 0.2866 5,549 1139 0.8241
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,549

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

99 Ferris State University 16500 31000 0.4685 8,980 1015 0.8237
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,980

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

99 University of Florida 16500 22500 0.2666 37,283 1406 0.2033
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

101 Arkansas State University 16600 28100 0.4095 11,189 1080 0.7818
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

11,189

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

101 Eastern Michigan University 16600 36100 0.5405 10,034 1055 0.7772
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

101 The University of Texas at Austin 16600 28000 0.4076 44,314 1356 0.2222
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

101 West Virginia University 16600 40900 0.5939 18,206 1120 0.8514
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

105 Georgia Southern University 16700 20100 0.1687 25,595 1045 0.695
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

105 Tennessee State University 16700 31000 0.4614 4,221 990 0.8463
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

4,221

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

105 University of Maine 16700 29300 0.4303 9,182 1195 0.9562
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

108 Northwestern University 16800 89500 0.8126 9,060 1533 0.0769
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

108 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 16800 34300 0.5103 5,753 1195 0.864
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

5,753

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

110 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17000 26300 0.3538 19,787 1197 0.8807
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

111 Missouri State University-Springfield 17200 35400 0.5147 21,138 1134 0.9039
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

112 Vermont State University 17400 26900 0.3525 4,087 960 0.8323
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

4,087

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

113 Montana Technological University 17600 30600 0.4243 2,310 1124 0.9799
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,310

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

98.0 %

113 University of Louisville 17600 29100 0.3956 17,916 1134 0.7921
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

17,916

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

113 University of Memphis 17600 26400 0.334 15,538 1080 0.7878
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

113 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 17600 27400 0.3575 27,963 1090 0.8395
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

27,963

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

117 Central Connecticut State University 17700 34000 0.4789 9,463 1020 0.793
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

117 SUNY College of Technology at Alfred 17700 38700 0.5421 3,758 0 0.7236
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,758

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

117 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,241 1408 0.1761
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

120 Utah Tech University 17800 23300 0.2364 12,993 1065 1
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

12,993

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

121 Cal Poly Maritime Academy 18100 48400 0.6263 804 1110 0.9501
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cal Poly Maritime Academy
Vallejo, CA

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

804

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

121 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18100 28600 0.3669 3,991 1010 0.9654
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,991

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

123 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 35,248 1289 0.6939
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

123 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18200 25200 0.2773 7,088 1100 0.7448
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

125 Texas A&M University-Texarkana 18300 33900 0.4601 1,994 1000 0.6354
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Texarkana, TX

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,994

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

125 University of Pittsburgh-Bradford 18300 33300 0.4505 1,094 1109 0.8917
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
Bradford, PA

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

125 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,159 1372 0.7304
#125

#125 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 %

128 Texas Tech University 18400 27100 0.3216 34,021 1195 0.6906
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

128 University of California-Berkeley 18400 43500 0.5775 33,513 1407 0.1145
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

33,513

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

128 Youngstown State University 18400 34000 0.4589 9,687 1120 0.9145
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

131 Central Washington University 18500 22700 0.1848 10,033 1060 0.9061
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

131 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 18500 32200 0.4252 2,848 1135 0.2859
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,848

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

133 Bluefield State University 18800 27600 0.3183 1,117 990 0.9723
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

133 University of Mary 18800 32600 0.4234 2,821 1175 0.753
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,821

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

135 Grand Canyon University 18900 33700 0.4392 75,936 1075 0.7891
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

75,936

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

135 McNeese State University 18900 27400 0.3102 5,668 1060 0.7827
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,668

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

135 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 18900 31000 0.3908 13,432 1225 0.8701
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

138 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 19100 22300 0.1435 26,213 1209 0.7778
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

139 University of Central Oklahoma 19200 22700 0.1542 10,777 1075 0.7812
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

140 University of Nevada-Reno 19300 28200 0.3154 20,204 1109 0.8313
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

140 University of Rhode Island 19300 33900 0.4308 14,466 1197 0.7456
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

14,466

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

140 Virginia State University 19300 29500 0.3455 5,124 955 0.8863
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,124

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

143 University of South Alabama 19400 22400 0.1342 9,530 1140 0.9455
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

144 Texas A&M University-College Station 19500 29900 0.3473 60,710 1278 0.5732
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

144 University of Mississippi 19500 27000 0.2777 22,939 1172 0.9738
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

146 Norwich University 19700 73800 0.7328 2,626 1186 0.7444
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

147 California State University-Los Angeles 19800 38000 0.479 22,077 965 0.9124
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

147 Illinois College 19800 55200 0.6413 1,008 1059 0.7494
#147

#147 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 %

149 University of Alabama in Huntsville 19900 30500 0.3473 6,743 1266 0.6292
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,743

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

149 University of Virginia-Main Campus 19900 78600 0.7467 17,848 1470 0.1565
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$78,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

17,848

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

15.7 %

151 Cleveland State University 20000 30900 0.3523 9,418 1069 0.913
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

151 University of Colorado Boulder 20000 31900 0.3716 32,244 1351 0.7809
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

151 University of New Orleans 20000 30600 0.347 5,419 1040 0.7431
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

154 San Diego State University 20200 28900 0.3011 36,196 1208 0.3741
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

154 SUNY Buffalo State University 20200 29400 0.3124 5,196 1050 0.8422
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,196

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

154 University of Hawaii at Manoa 20200 32300 0.3744 15,735 1069 0.8797
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

154 University of Missouri-Columbia 20200 38500 0.4738 25,141 1256 0.7613
#154

#154 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 %

154 University of Southern California 20200 75900 0.7342 20,768 1499 0.1119
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

159 University of Rochester 20300 93100 0.7822 6,096 1448 0.4191
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,096

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

41.9 %

160 Alabama A & M University 20400 28200 0.2779 6,370 915 0.5795
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

6,370

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

161 Grove City College 20600 39700 0.4817 2,247 1248 0.667
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,247

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

161 Ohio University-Main Campus 20600 23200 0.1121 20,786 1225 0.8689
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

163 University of Alabama at Birmingham 20700 28500 0.274 11,959 1260 0.8818
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

11,959

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

164 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 17,556 1090 0.5386
#164

#164 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 %

165 North Park University 21100 53200 0.6033 1,825 1075 0.6949
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Park University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,825

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

166 SUNY Maritime College 21200 32000 0.3376 1,401 1164 0.785
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Maritime College
Throggs Neck, NY

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,401

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

167 Schreiner University 21300 52600 0.5945 1,302 1000 0.9217
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,302

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

168 Louisiana Tech University 21400 26100 0.1802 11,071 1189 0.9073
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

168 Northern Michigan University 21400 33100 0.3535 6,650 1100 0.8505
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,650

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

168 University of Missouri-Kansas City 21400 34000 0.3702 10,594 1193 0.6493
#168

#168 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 %

171 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 21500 35300 0.3906 5,986 1110 0.8916
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

172 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington 21700 36400 0.4034 2,710 1218 0.9374
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
Abington, PA

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,710

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

172 Tufts University 21700 98900 0.7803 7,031 1497 0.1082
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,031

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

174 Loras College 21800 58400 0.6267 1,073 1110 0.6966
#174

#174 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 %

175 Bradley University 21900 50800 0.5688 3,258 1174 0.7459
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,258

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

175 University of Alaska Anchorage 21900 26400 0.1696 9,965 1095 1
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

177 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 22100 29100 0.241 3,929 1095 0.949
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,929

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

178 Montana State University 22300 27100 0.1769 15,142 1184 0.9938
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

15,142

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

179 California State University-Chico 22400 31000 0.2771 13,599 1054 0.9107
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

180 Florida State University 22500 32400 0.306 34,271 1369 0.2383
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

181 New York University 22700 91800 0.7524 29,471 1520 0.0906
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

29,471

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.1 %

182 Murray State University 23000 27600 0.1667 8,217 1124 0.8413
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

182 San Jose State University 23000 41100 0.4405 29,890 1135 0.8039
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

182 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 18,028 1059 0.7996
#182

#182 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 %

185 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.3722 8,209 1079 0.948
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

186 Indiana Institute of Technology 23200 48800 0.5247 1,650 1055 0.7039
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Institute of Technology
Fort Wayne, IN

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,650

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

186 King's College 23200 63100 0.6327 1,559 1135 0.9193
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,559

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

188 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23500 34500 0.3192 8,513 1160 0.9261
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

188 West Texas A & M University 23500 29200 0.195 7,110 1060 0.6681
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

7,110

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

188 York College of Pennsylvania 23500 45800 0.4873 3,369 1153 0.7374
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,369

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

191 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona 23600 38200 0.382 2,280 1224 0.9675
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Altoona, PA

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,280

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

192 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 46,249 1180 0.6085
#192

#192 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 %

193 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 23800 90700 0.7376 8,727 1055 0.9703
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

8,727

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

194 Mount Vernon Nazarene University 24200 56000 0.568 1,592 1109 0.8415
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,592

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

194 Saint Ambrose University 24200 55400 0.5628 1,884 1065 0.8006
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,884

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

194 University of Kansas 24200 43000 0.437 22,544 1176 0.9258
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

197 Miami University-Oxford 24400 27500 0.1129 16,405 1284 0.74
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

198 Boise State University 24700 31200 0.2084 25,308 1025 0.8389
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

199 University at Buffalo 24800 34000 0.2706 21,192 1309 0.8059
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

200 Tennessee Technological University 25100 33700 0.2554 9,187 1163 0.7613
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

201 Point Park University 25200 57000 0.5582 2,498 1144 0.984
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,498

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

202 University of Dayton 25400 64200 0.6045 7,252 1319 0.6659
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

202 University of St Thomas 25400 50900 0.5012 3,466 1095 0.8355
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,466

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

204 South Dakota State University 25600 28700 0.1078 10,883 1115 0.9618
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,883

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

205 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25700 34900 0.2639 4,371 1084 0.865
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

205 Walla Walla University 25700 51700 0.5026 1,314 1159 0.604
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Walla Walla University
College Place, WA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,314

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

207 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,415 1212 0.8324
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

208 Messiah University 25900 54300 0.5228 2,722 1266 0.8107
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,722

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

208 Minnesota State University, Mankato 25900 28000 0.0747 13,433 1145 0.8844
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

208 Otterbein University 25900 57300 0.5479 2,292 1126 0.8388
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,126

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

208 Seattle Pacific University 25900 70000 0.63 1,657 1174 0.9301
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$70,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,657

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

212 Christian Brothers University 26000 57600 0.549 1,155 1110 0.867
#212

#212 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 %

212 University of North Dakota 26000 28600 0.0909 11,837 1189 0.8157
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,837

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

214 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,616 1410 0.4818
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,616

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

214 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5968 1,920 1174 0.9412
#214

#214 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 %

216 Dordt University 26200 52500 0.5007 1,716 1205 0.6847
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,716

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

217 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 26300 28400 0.0738 2,216 1268 0.7987
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

217 St. Mary's University 26300 59800 0.5604 2,330 1060 0.9508
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,330

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

217 Tuskegee University 26300 42100 0.3757 2,660 1090 0.4868
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,660

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

220 Clarkson University 26400 78000 0.6617 2,163 1283 0.825
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,163

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

82.5 %

221 Kennesaw State University 26600 26600 0 46,069 1119 0.7944
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

222 Trine University 26700 56100 0.5243 4,373 1159 0.8548
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trine University
Angola, IN

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

4,373

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

223 University of Arkansas 26800 28900 0.0726 29,252 1179 0.7388
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

224 Oakland University 26900 39300 0.3154 12,770 1039 0.8897
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

12,770

Est. Median SAT

1,039

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

224 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 26900 41500 0.3516 42,604 1336 0.6056
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

224 University of Idaho 26900 45200 0.4045 9,656 1104 0.7476
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

224 Western Kentucky University 26900 27000 0.0037 13,732 1090 0.9145
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

228 University of Mount Union 27200 56300 0.5164 2,207 1089 0.782
#228

#228 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 %

229 Saint Martin's University 27300 71100 0.6163 1,189 1103 0.9345
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,189

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

230 University of Jamestown 27400 34400 0.2035 1,097 1055 0.88
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Jamestown
Jamestown, ND

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

230 Wright State University-Main Campus 27400 36500 0.2495 7,747 1073 0.9617
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

232 Rowan University 27500 41300 0.3345 17,157 1204 0.7654
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

232 University of Minnesota Duluth 27500 31300 0.1212 8,706 1230 0.8906
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

234 Syracuse University 27600 83100 0.6677 16,149 1374 0.4879
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

234 The University of Tennessee-Martin 27600 31500 0.1239 7,393 1125 0.8968
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

7,393

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.7 %

236 George Fox University 27700 69400 0.6012 3,530 1168 0.9282
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,530

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

237 Oregon Institute of Technology 27800 36400 0.2345 5,288 1138 0.9459
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,288

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

237 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks 27800 36700 0.2427 1,709 1218 0.9653
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
Reading, PA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,709

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

239 North Dakota State University 27900 30400 0.0822 9,762 1110 0.9496
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

239 Villanova University 27900 88800 0.6855 6,933 1466 0.2814
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

6,933

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

239 Wichita State University 27900 39800 0.2986 14,906 1065 0.7224
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

14,906

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

242 University of Northern Iowa 28100 36200 0.2238 7,800 1115 0.9313
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,800

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

243 John Brown University 28200 48300 0.4158 2,091 1187 0.6802
#243

#243 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 %

243 Mississippi State University 28200 32300 0.1266 19,093 1205 0.8363
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

245 Grace College and Theological Seminary 28400 41800 0.3197 1,795 1130 0.8215
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grace College and Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,795

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

246 Southern University and A & M College 28600 32900 0.1309 6,713 930 0.3512
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

6,713

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

35.1 %

246 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 32300 0.1145 11,691 1074 0.7722
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

246 University of Hartford 28600 70100 0.5916 4,223 1224 0.9579
#246

#246 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 %

246 University of North Texas 28600 37400 0.2351 34,414 1094 0.7089
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

34,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

250 Iowa State University 28800 43300 0.3355 26,346 1212 0.8793
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

250 North Central College 28800 64900 0.5563 2,567 1203 0.8377
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,567

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

252 University of South Carolina-Columbia 28900 34000 0.1501 31,845 1298 0.5651
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

252 University of Southern Indiana 28900 40000 0.2771 5,347 1145 0.9581
#252

#252 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 %

254 University of Detroit Mercy 29000 48100 0.3966 3,577 1159 0.7507
#254

#254 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 %

254 University of Iowa 29000 31100 0.0674 23,407 1203 0.799
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

256 Clemson University 29200 37100 0.2126 23,401 1343 0.3834
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

256 Marquette University 29200 63800 0.5424 8,206 1304 0.7802
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,304

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

256 Pittsburg State University 29200 36200 0.1931 4,561 1055 0.5487
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

259 Friends University 29500 53600 0.451 1,084 1020 0.5174
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Friends University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,084

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

51.7 %

260 William Penn University 29600 48000 0.383 1,366 1035 0.7311
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,366

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

261 Michigan Technological University 29700 34700 0.1442 6,009 1247 0.8546
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,009

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

261 Western Illinois University 29700 31800 0.0659 4,525 1000 0.7118
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

263 Southern Methodist University 29800 90100 0.6692 7,545 1427 0.4764
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

264 Baylor University 29900 70300 0.5745 14,183 1302 0.5222
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

14,183

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

52.2 %

264 Lipscomb University 29900 57800 0.4838 3,327 1214 0.6774
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

266 Southern Utah University 30000 40800 0.2648 13,176 1140 0.9998
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

267 University of North Florida 30500 33000 0.0758 14,837 1124 0.6815
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

14,837

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

268 Alfred University 30600 67100 0.544 1,478 1229 0.48
#268

#268 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 %

268 Gannon University 30600 52900 0.4219 2,768 1174 0.7416
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

270 Jacksonville University 30800 74200 0.5847 2,916 1210 0.5748
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,916

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

270 Rochester Institute of Technology 30800 78100 0.6054 14,267 1363 0.6693
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

272 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 30900 38500 0.1975 7,637 1115 0.1865
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

7,637

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

18.7 %

272 George Mason University 30900 35700 0.1343 28,862 1271 0.8647
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

272 San Francisco State University 30900 47700 0.3523 19,444 1035 0.9644
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

272 The College of New Jersey 30900 45400 0.3191 7,433 1243 0.6148
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,433

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

272 University of Toledo 30900 42000 0.2644 10,726 1134 0.8889
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,726

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

277 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 31000 43100 0.281 22,313 1341 0.2996
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

22,313

Est. Median SAT

1,341

Acceptance Rate

30.0 %

277 Missouri University of Science and Technology 31000 36900 0.161 5,687 1305 0.7863
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

5,687

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

279 Oklahoma Christian University 31100 45000 0.308 2,098 1129 0.9654
#279

#279 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 %

280 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 31200 48800 0.361 21,028 1450 0.1334
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

21,028

Est. Median SAT

1,450

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

281 Lamar University 31300 38300 0.1829 8,387 1040 0.8353
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

282 Kent State University at Kent 31400 37500 0.1626 21,144 1104 0.7603
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

21,144

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

76.0 %

283 South Carolina State University 31500 41600 0.2427 3,059 925 0.6797
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,059

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

284 Lake Superior State University 31700 33300 0.048 1,405 1114 1
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

1,405

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

284 Ohio Northern University 31700 63500 0.5019 2,706 1203 0.7384
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,706

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

286 Angelo State University 31800 35400 0.1016 10,103 1045 0.7981
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

10,103

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

286 Farmingdale State College 31800 37800 0.1585 10,062 1125 0.6166
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,062

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

286 North Carolina A & T State University 31800 36700 0.1334 12,497 1075 0.5125
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

12,497

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

289 Rockhurst University 32200 62500 0.4848 1,964 1159 0.9392
#289

#289 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 %

290 Lawrence Technological University 32300 71900 0.5507 2,661 1149 0.8101
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,661

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

290 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 32300 40900 0.2103 4,047 1219 0.976
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

290 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 32300 36700 0.1199 42,565 1339 0.7887
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

293 Portland State University 32400 43100 0.248 14,932 1174 0.8586
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

294 University of Scranton 32500 78700 0.5867 3,689 1245 0.8006
#294

#294 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 %

295 Franciscan University of Steubenville 32700 44700 0.2684 3,219 1226 0.5836
#295

#295 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 %

295 Prairie View A & M University 32700 39600 0.1742 9,022 960 0.7836
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

9,022

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

297 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 32800 34500 0.0493 10,396 1125 0.7162
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

298 North Carolina State University 32900 54800 0.3997 29,340 1374 0.3954
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

29,340

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

298 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 32900 45100 0.2705 11,087 1326 0.7397
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

11,087

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

298 University of Wisconsin-Stout 32900 35000 0.0598 6,227 1184 0.9171
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

6,227

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

301 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 33000 49500 0.3337 1,829 1149 0.945
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,829

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

302 Illinois Institute of Technology 33200 75200 0.5587 3,190 1317 0.6187
#302

#302 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 %

302 Liberty University 33200 44600 0.2556 52,961 1174 0.9898
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

52,961

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

304 Wilkes University 33600 61900 0.4572 2,055 1188 0.9397
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,055

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

305 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5881 11,495 1436 0.4713
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,495

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

305 Harding University 33700 47800 0.2949 3,536 1184 0.7052
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,536

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

305 University of Bridgeport 33700 60500 0.4431 1,570 1000 0.8302
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,570

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

305 University of Central Missouri 33700 35800 0.0585 10,397 1055 0.7439
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

10,397

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

309 Colorado Mesa University 33900 40000 0.1521 9,459 1050 0.8314
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

9,459

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

310 Thomas Jefferson University 34000 68100 0.5009 3,772 1255 0.8098
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$68,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,772

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

311 Spring Arbor University 34100 52700 0.3529 1,133 1124 0.6518
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,133

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

65.2 %

312 Milwaukee School of Engineering 34200 70200 0.5131 2,836 1283 0.6711
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,836

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

67.1 %

312 University of Alaska Fairbanks 34200 41100 0.1678 6,209 1144 0.6424
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

6,209

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

312 University of Indianapolis 34200 60700 0.4365 3,394 1080 0.728
#312

#312 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 %

312 University of St Thomas 34200 70300 0.5138 6,270 1299 0.8548
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

316 University of the Pacific 34400 71500 0.5192 3,097 1313 0.6905
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$71,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,097

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

317 Southern New Hampshire University 34700 44300 0.2166 164,423 965 0.9951
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

164,423

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

318 Valparaiso University 35200 63000 0.441 2,056 1183 0.8994
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,056

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

319 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 35300 56700 0.3775 12,122 1283 0.8296
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

320 New York Institute of Technology 35500 83600 0.5749 3,646 1298 0.8102
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,646

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

321 State University of New York at New Paltz 35700 35700 0 6,113 1279 0.6267
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

322 Anderson University 35800 46900 0.2364 1,096 1035 0.7934
#322

#322 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 %

322 Drexel University 35800 83900 0.5734 12,318 1354 0.699
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

12,318

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

69.9 %

324 Cedarville University 35900 57000 0.3702 5,794 1232 0.6529
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,794

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

325 Temple University 36000 56400 0.3618 21,031 1172 0.8622
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

326 University of Missouri-St Louis 36100 61100 0.4099 12,798 1157 0.1421
#326

#326 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 %

327 Colorado School of Mines 36200 60100 0.3977 6,195 1399 0.6069
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

6,195

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

60.7 %

328 Hofstra University 36400 76900 0.5266 6,599 1369 0.7267
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

329 Fairfield University 36500 84300 0.5669 5,671 1345 0.2505
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

5,671

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

25.1 %

330 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 36600 53100 0.3106 32,041 1324 0.4358
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

331 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 36900 37100 0.0054 5,939 1065 0.5878
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

332 University of Connecticut 37300 53600 0.3043 20,056 1329 0.5239
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

333 Benedictine College 37600 50800 0.2599 2,404 1241 0.9812
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,404

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

333 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37600 66300 0.433 31,536 1366 0.5457
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

335 Kettering University 37700 71800 0.4749 1,212 1204 0.7867
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kettering University
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$71,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,212

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

336 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 38000 40100 0.0523 25,054 1225 0.7762
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

337 Milligan University 38300 55900 0.3146 867 1200 0.7229
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milligan University
Milligan, TN

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

867

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

337 Washington State University 38300 53900 0.2895 21,400 1131 0.861
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

339 LeTourneau University 38400 54800 0.2995 2,903 1242 0.4879
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,903

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

340 California State University-Fullerton 38600 41500 0.0698 40,705 960 0.8811
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

341 Western New England University 38700 69200 0.4409 2,616 1199 0.8348
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

342 Alvernia University 38800 69400 0.4408 2,192 1195 0.5806
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alvernia University
Reading, PA

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,192

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

343 Manhattan University 38900 74100 0.4749 2,378 1174 0.8216
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,378

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

343 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 38900 38900 0 1,973 1189 0.8142
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,973

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

345 University of Denver 39100 76900 0.4918 5,766 1292 0.8538
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,766

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

346 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 39300 44400 0.1148 1,066 1197 0.4449
#346

#346 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

347 Saint Vincent College 39500 64600 0.3886 1,157 1140 0.7863
#347

#347 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 %

348 University of Central Florida 39700 39700 0 60,083 1289 0.428
#348

#348 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

60,083

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

349 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 39800 42500 0.0636 14,249 1084 0.7761
#349

#349 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,249

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

350 California Baptist University 40100 65600 0.3887 8,707 1024 0.8139
#350

#350 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,707

Est. Median SAT

1,024

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

351 University of Wyoming 40200 45300 0.1125 8,138 1163 0.9695
#351

#351 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

352 University of Illinois Chicago 40300 50600 0.2036 24,260 1174 0.7576
#352

#352 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$50,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

353 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,534 1399 0.0941
#353

#353 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 %

354 Wayne State University 40500 46200 0.1234 16,390 1183 0.8359
#354

#354 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

355 Bethel University 41100 46200 0.1104 2,883 1214 0.8868
#355

#355 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,883

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

355 University of New Haven 41100 67300 0.3891 4,969 1219 0.5589
#355

#355 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,969

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

357 University of San Diego 41600 85900 0.5158 6,049 1298 0.5358
#357

#357 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of San Diego
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$85,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,049

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

53.6 %

358 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 41700 83200 0.4988 2,160 1374 0.809
#358

#358 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$83,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,160

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

359 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 41800 55200 0.2427 21,388 1369 0.5945
#359

#359 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

360 Anderson University 42200 53600 0.2127 3,724 1209 0.5491
#360

#360 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, SC

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

3,724

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

361 Old Dominion University 42300 47700 0.1132 17,504 1205 0.9135
#361

#361 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

17,504

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

91.4 %

362 Seattle University 42500 85100 0.5004 4,370 1299 0.7313
#362

#362 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$85,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,370

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

363 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42600 56200 0.2421 10,900 1222 0.8914
#363

#363 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

364 University of Maryland-College Park 43100 53600 0.196 31,875 1456 0.4503
#364

#364 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

365 Widener University 43400 79400 0.4535 2,975 1179 0.7093
#365

#365 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

366 Florida Institute of Technology 43600 68700 0.3651 4,279 1234 0.5796
#366

#366 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 %

366 Merrimack College 43600 78800 0.4467 4,123 1124 0.6927
#366

#366 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 %

368 Union University 43900 66000 0.3346 1,856 1242 0.5857
#368

#368 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union University
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,856

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

368 Wentworth Institute of Technology 43900 67900 0.3534 4,182 1317 0.8783
#368

#368 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

4,182

Est. Median SAT

1,317

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

370 Florida Atlantic University 44400 44400 0 25,626 1150 0.5497
#370

#370 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,626

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

371 New England Institute of Technology 44600 68200 0.3458 1,718 1030 0.6673
#371

#371 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI

Sticker Price

$68,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,718

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

372 Quinnipiac University 44800 79200 0.4343 6,610 1250 0.7031
#372

#372 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,610

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

70.3 %

373 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2743 31,253 1272 0.773
#373

#373 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

374 Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology 45100 56100 0.1962 1,552 1143 0.8378
#374

#374 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Flushing, NY

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

1,552

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

375 University of California-San Diego 46100 77200 0.4029 35,442 1375 0.2856
#375

#375 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$77,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

35,442

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

376 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46200 86300 0.4644 5,833 1440 0.6725
#376

#376 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,833

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

377 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott 46800 63800 0.2677 3,229 1258 0.7658
#377

#377 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 %

378 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47000 59700 0.2125 37,985 1390 0.5815
#378

#378 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

379 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47500 66500 0.2869 7,886 1271 0.6481
#379

#379 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 %

380 University of Delaware 47800 61300 0.221 19,287 1302 0.6924
#380

#380 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$61,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

381 Purdue University-Main Campus 48600 51200 0.0506 43,633 1342 0.4343
#381

#381 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

382 Saint Louis University 48800 80900 0.3966 9,331 1250 0.7499
#382

#382 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,331

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

383 University of Kentucky 49200 58000 0.1525 25,535 1193 0.9294
#383

#383 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

384 Stevens Institute of Technology 49700 85800 0.4206 4,206 1430 0.5068
#384

#384 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,206

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

385 University of Georgia 49900 51600 0.0329 32,824 1348 0.3425
#385

#385 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

386 University of Portland 50300 84800 0.4069 2,814 1288 0.9178
#386

#386 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 %

387 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50500 83600 0.3958 5,461 1292 0.6189
#387

#387 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,461

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

388 Binghamton University 50700 52800 0.0397 14,559 1404 0.3731
#388

#388 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,559

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

389 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50800 52900 0.0396 14,834 1149 0.7803
#389

#389 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,834

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

390 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 51000 84700 0.398 35,358 1448 0.1642
#390

#390 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

391 University of Utah 51600 53700 0.039 29,335 1222 0.9015
#391

#391 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 %

392 Virginia Commonwealth University 52400 52800 0.0076 21,469 1167 0.9061
#392

#392 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

21,469

Est. Median SAT

1,167

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

393 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 34,447 1273 0.8804
#393

#393 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

394 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53800 62800 0.1433 24,019 1404 0.5989
#394

#394 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

395 Howard University 55100 66500 0.1715 11,519 1208 0.4134
#395

#395 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

396 The University of Alabama 55700 58500 0.0478 35,621 1238 0.7117
#396

#396 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

397 Santa Clara University 57700 85400 0.3243 6,695 1399 0.4788
#397

#397 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

6,695

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

47.9 %

398 Auburn University 58500 58500 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#398

#398 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

399 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 59100 61200 0.0342 26,490 1183 0.8863
#399

#399 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

400 New Jersey Institute of Technology 63700 63700 0 9,827 1329 0.6737
#400

#400 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,827

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

67.4 %

401 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College 63900 63900 0 3,211 1243 0.9594
#401

#401 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$63,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,211

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

402 Gonzaga University 70800 76600 0.0757 4,976 1328 0.7962
#402

#402 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$76,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

4,976

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

403 Loyola Marymount University 78000 95500 0.1832 7,187 1347 0.4821
#403

#403 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$95,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

7,187

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

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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