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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Mechanical Engineering Majors

Most Affordable Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Colleges for South Dakota Residents 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 South Dakota.
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 South Dakota.
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 1,108 1334 0.2244
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,108

Est. Median SAT

1,334

Acceptance Rate

22.4 %

1 United States Military Academy 0 0 0 4,473 1326 0.1245
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Military Academy
West Point, NY

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,473

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

12.5 %

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 91800 0.9709 6,356 1543 0.0644
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

6 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 4100 91100 0.9547 4,535 1542 0.0455
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$91,100

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

4,535

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

7 Princeton University 4300 83400 0.9485 5,813 1535 0.0462
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

8 Arkansas Tech University 4400 31400 0.8586 8,145 1035 0.9589
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

9 University of Pennsylvania 5700 93100 0.9392 11,478 1536 0.054
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

11,478

Est. Median SAT

1,536

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

10 Harvard University 5900 96000 0.9382 8,844 1535 0.0365
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

8,844

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.7 %

11 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 6300 40700 0.8443 34,454 1435 0.1564
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

12 Savannah State University 6900 28000 0.7525 2,966 925 0.4614
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

13 Vanderbilt University 8000 98000 0.9184 7,221 1527 0.0586
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

14 Brigham Young University 8100 22100 0.6333 32,952 1374 0.6778
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

14 Northwestern University 8100 92600 0.9126 9,399 1527 0.0769
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$92,600

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,399

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

16 California Institute of Technology 8400 94900 0.9116 987 1557 0.0257
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$94,900

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

987

Est. Median SAT

1,557

Acceptance Rate

2.6 %

17 University of Notre Dame 8700 86900 0.9004 8,880 1500 0.1127
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$86,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

8,880

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

11.3 %

18 Carnegie Mellon University 8800 90900 0.9028 7,377 1528 0.1166
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

7,377

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

19 Columbia University in the City of New York 9100 96500 0.9062 9,164 1535 0.0399
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$96,500

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.0 %

20 Franklin W Olin College of Engineering 9600 92800 0.8969 405 1527 0.252
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin W Olin College of Engineering
Needham, MA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

405

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

21 Idaho State University 9700 23500 0.5881 10,834 0 0
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

22 Rice University 9900 92600 0.8928 4,789 1535 0.08
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$92,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

23 Stephen F Austin State University 10100 27800 0.6356 9,129 1075 0.9399
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

23 University of California-Davis 10100 38600 0.7387 32,273 1290 0.4183
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

25 Southern Utah University 10600 22200 0.5235 13,126 1140 0.8179
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

25 University of Central Florida 10600 25300 0.5816 59,552 1280 0.4011
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

59,552

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

25 University of Rochester 10600 96300 0.8904 6,580 1462 0.4008
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

28 University of California-Merced 10700 48200 0.7782 8,372 1070 0.9053
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

29 Washington University in St Louis 10800 102300 0.8943 8,220 1513 0.1206
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$102,300

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

8,220

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

30 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11100 30900 0.6402 40,684 1331 0.3915
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

31 Yale University 11200 275000 0.9592 6,814 1507 0.0387
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$275,000

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

32 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 11400 26000 0.5621 22,033 1321 0.3132
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

22,033

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

31.3 %

33 Eastern Washington University 11500 31200 0.6315 6,952 995 0.9075
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,952

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

34 California State University-Fresno 11600 19600 0.4071 21,954 995 0.9526
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

35 Northern Arizona University 11700 30400 0.6164 22,990 1090 0.8961
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

35 The University of Texas at Dallas 11700 19400 0.3967 21,858 1283 0.6513
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

35 The University of Texas at El Paso 11700 35500 0.6703 21,118 980 0.9992
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

21,118

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

35 University of Tulsa 11700 63100 0.8151 2,852 1328 0.6151
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

39 Indiana State University 12100 25900 0.5337 6,224 1020 0.8077
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

39 University of Virginia-Main Campus 12100 38600 0.6859 17,885 1470 0.1681
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

17,885

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

16.8 %

41 University of California-San Diego 12200 39700 0.6926 34,955 1375 0.2671
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 29600 0.5802 38,040 1418 0.452
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

43 California State University-Northridge 12500 22000 0.4321 32,756 1005 0.9345
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

43 University of West Florida 12500 22200 0.4365 9,970 1149 0.5824
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,970

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

45 Bucknell University 12600 92800 0.864 3,920 1396 0.2893
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

45 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 12600 25900 0.5141 1,066 1197 0.4449
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

47 Cornell University 13100 93700 0.8601 16,128 1521 0.0876
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

16,128

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

8.8 %

47 University of North Florida 13100 22400 0.4157 13,735 1150 0.5324
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

49 Ohio State University-Main Campus 13200 25700 0.4858 46,815 1378 0.6057
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

50 University of South Florida 13300 16300 0.1836 38,525 1239 0.4319
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$16,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

51 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13400 25700 0.4784 28,674 980 0.9419
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

52 Boston University 13500 93200 0.8552 18,805 1475 0.1111
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$93,200

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

53 University of Delaware 13600 34500 0.6053 20,026 1294 0.706
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

20,026

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

54 Navajo Technical University 13800 25200 0.452 1,678 0 0
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Navajo Technical University
Crownpoint, NM

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,678

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

54 University of California-Santa Barbara 13800 43000 0.679 23,181 1354 0.3297
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

54 Utah State University 13800 20800 0.3369 25,706 1176 0.9247
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

57 Brown University 13900 94000 0.852 7,910 1535 0.0539
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

58 University of Georgia 14100 27200 0.4809 32,399 1382 0.377
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

59 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 14200 28900 0.5094 8,320 1090 0.8858
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

59 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 14200 22900 0.381 6,045 1193 0.8938
#59

#59 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 %

61 Saginaw Valley State University 14300 30100 0.5239 6,135 1055 0.7207
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,135

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

62 New York University 14400 92100 0.8437 29,060 1520 0.0923
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

63 South Georgia State College 14500 24000 0.3962 1,893 0 0
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Georgia State College
Douglas, GA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,893

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

64 University of Houston 14600 21800 0.3302 39,257 1249 0.7392
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

64 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 14600 19000 0.2318 11,994 1090 0.865
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

66 Louisiana Tech University 14700 26200 0.4386 10,881 1189 0.864
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

10,881

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

66 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 14700 19600 0.2499 10,632 1075 0.8859
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

10,632

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

66 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 14700 36200 0.5939 1,278 1025 0.3668
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,278

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

36.7 %

69 Murray State University 15100 27000 0.4423 7,851 1115 0.8568
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,851

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

70 Case Western Reserve University 15200 91800 0.8349 6,528 1475 0.3654
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

36.5 %

70 Central Michigan University 15200 38400 0.6046 10,193 1095 0.8982
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

72 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 15300 38300 0.6011 8,945 1099 0.975
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

73 Pittsburg State University 15400 23900 0.3551 4,472 1055 0.8942
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$23,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,472

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

74 California State University-Chico 15600 23500 0.3358 13,792 1075 0.9272
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

74 Missouri State University-Springfield 15600 25700 0.393 20,584 1134 0.9053
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

74 Northeastern University 15600 90000 0.8267 17,432 1490 0.0522
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

17,432

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

77 University of Central Missouri 15700 26600 0.4094 7,584 1055 0.638
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,584

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

63.8 %

78 Sam Houston State University 15800 30100 0.4751 17,787 1030 0.9026
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

78 Stanford University 15800 1528500 0.9897 7,904 1535 0.0361
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$1,528,500

% Savings

99%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

78 University of Alaska Fairbanks 15800 24300 0.3501 5,827 1157 0.6469
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,827

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

81 Florida State University 15900 23000 0.309 32,720 1360 0.2422
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

82 The University of Texas at Arlington 16000 27700 0.4218 32,545 1129 0.799
#82

#82 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 %

83 Duke University 16200 98500 0.8357 6,523 1527 0.0571
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duke University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$98,500

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,523

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.7 %

84 California State University-Long Beach 16400 25800 0.3644 36,082 1135 0.4627
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

84 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 16400 31000 0.4706 8,553 1045 0.8688
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

84 Weber State University 16400 20300 0.1925 31,672 0 0
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

87 California State University-Sacramento 16500 27700 0.405 28,820 1035 0.9399
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

87 Northern Illinois University 16500 30400 0.4594 11,348 1070 0.6979
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

89 North Carolina State University 16600 28500 0.4184 28,422 1378 0.4174
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

89 Portland State University 16600 26100 0.3644 15,414 1094 0.9087
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

91 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16700 22300 0.2509 24,868 1214 0.796
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

92 Grove City College 16800 39700 0.5776 2,341 1266 0.7232
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,341

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

93 Francis Marion University 17000 37000 0.5405 3,692 1015 0.8639
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Francis Marion University
Florence, SC

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,692

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

94 Georgia Southern University 17100 20100 0.1489 23,541 1065 0.8789
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

95 Kansas State University 17300 26400 0.3429 15,650 1164 0.8169
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

95 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 17300 26500 0.3488 22,364 1159 0.7504
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

97 University of Miami 17400 96300 0.8194 13,250 1406 0.189
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

97 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17400 26300 0.3386 19,701 1214 0.8749
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

99 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 17500 34300 0.4899 5,472 1333 0.906
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

100 Marshall University 17600 39800 0.5576 9,146 1065 0.9573
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

101 Eastern Michigan University 17700 36100 0.51 10,470 1055 0.7964
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

102 Prairie View A & M University 17800 25400 0.2993 8,877 975 0.7931
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,877

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

102 Vermont State University 17800 26900 0.3377 4,108 960 0.8167
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,108

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

104 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 17900 43800 0.5908 20,591 1435 0.1407
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

20,591

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

104 University of Central Oklahoma 17900 28900 0.3808 10,777 1075 0.7812
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

104 University of Memphis 17900 26400 0.3226 15,770 1075 0.7203
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

104 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 17900 27400 0.3465 27,132 1099 0.9617
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

27,132

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

108 Montana Technological University 18000 29600 0.3914 1,497 1120 0.9105
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,497

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

108 University of Louisville 18000 29100 0.3818 17,086 1148 0.7941
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

110 Wright State University-Main Campus 18100 26600 0.3199 7,505 1073 0.9633
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

111 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 34,242 1273 0.7333
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

111 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18200 28600 0.3634 4,218 1030 0.9489
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

113 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,276 1379 0.653
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

114 Angelo State University 18500 23100 0.1987 9,702 1055 0.8301
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,702

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

115 Lafayette College 18600 91000 0.7952 2,775 1427 0.3145
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$91,000

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

31.5 %

115 University of Mississippi 18600 45200 0.5882 21,585 1182 0.9658
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

117 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 18700 38600 0.5152 2,737 1195 0.2272
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,737

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

22.7 %

118 Grand Canyon University 18800 33700 0.4422 75,936 1075 0.7891
#118

#118 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 %

119 North Park University 18900 55100 0.6567 1,841 1075 0.6851
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Park University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,841

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

120 Bluefield State University 19000 27600 0.3111 1,117 990 0.9723
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

121 Kennesaw State University 19200 27400 0.299 42,760 1120 0.6919
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

42,760

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

121 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 19200 31000 0.3811 13,432 1225 0.8701
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

123 Union College 19300 93400 0.7937 2,065 1393 0.4392
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union College
Schenectady, NY

Sticker Price

$93,400

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

2,065

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

43.9 %

123 University of Mary 19300 32600 0.4067 2,821 1175 0.753
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,821

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

125 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 19400 37900 0.4874 37,985 1390 0.5815
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

125 University of Illinois Chicago 19400 30100 0.3552 22,495 1252 0.7735
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

127 Lehigh University 19500 89600 0.7828 5,911 1436 0.2593
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,600

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

128 University of New Orleans 19600 27200 0.2794 5,419 1040 0.7431
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

129 Illinois College 19800 55200 0.6413 937 1059 0.7819
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois College
Jacksonville, IL

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

937

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

130 University of Alabama in Huntsville 19900 30500 0.3473 6,800 1293 0.6857
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,800

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

130 University of Northern Iowa 19900 24000 0.1705 7,711 1129 0.9274
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,711

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

132 Norwich University 20100 76000 0.7351 2,626 1186 0.7444
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

133 McNeese State University 20200 27400 0.2627 5,668 1060 0.7827
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,668

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

133 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20200 45100 0.5524 31,035 1366 0.5478
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

135 Youngstown State University 20300 34000 0.403 9,400 1115 0.8445
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

136 SUNY Buffalo State University 20400 28400 0.2812 5,255 1109 0.7295
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,255

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

136 Texas A&M University-College Station 20400 29900 0.3172 60,710 1278 0.5743
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

138 San Diego State University 20500 28900 0.2907 35,782 1208 0.3619
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

139 South Dakota State University 20600 25200 0.1822 10,719 1120 0.9834
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,719

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

139 University of Hawaii at Manoa 20600 32300 0.362 15,375 1103 0.866
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

139 University of Southern California 20600 76200 0.7296 20,630 1492 0.0981
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,200

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

142 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 20700 34500 0.3995 65,450 1203 0.8989
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

142 University of Wyoming 20700 27900 0.2574 8,130 1179 0.9688
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

144 Ferris State University 20900 31000 0.3263 8,991 1015 0.9139
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,991

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.4 %

144 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27100 0.2288 31,133 1463 0.4479
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

146 North Dakota State University 21000 25700 0.1826 9,762 1110 0.9496
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

147 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 21200 39200 0.4594 11,355 1222 0.8816
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

11,355

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

148 Schreiner University 21300 52600 0.5945 1,120 1070 0.882
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,120

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

148 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 21300 34100 0.3759 3,084 1055 0.7533
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,084

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

150 Midwestern State University 21500 38900 0.4476 4,303 1010 0.9352
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

151 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,221 1204 0.8854
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

151 Loras College 21800 58400 0.6267 1,123 1110 0.9986
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loras College
Dubuque, IA

Sticker Price

$58,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,123

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

153 Northern Michigan University 21900 33100 0.3384 6,684 1100 0.8402
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

153 University of Alaska Anchorage 21900 26400 0.1696 9,853 990 0.6652
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

9,853

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

155 Grand Valley State University 22000 36600 0.3993 19,002 1084 0.8302
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

156 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington 22200 36400 0.3896 2,884 1175 0.9677
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
Abington, PA

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,884

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

157 Syracuse University 22400 83600 0.7321 15,957 1363 0.4592
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

15,957

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

157 University of Wisconsin-Stout 22400 25900 0.1344 6,136 1159 0.8767
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

6,136

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

159 Ohio University-Main Campus 22500 22500 0 20,444 1209 0.8499
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

160 Montana State University 22600 25600 0.117 15,046 1184 0.8214
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

15,046

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

160 Virginia Commonwealth University 22600 33600 0.3271 21,210 1148 0.9262
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

162 Southern University and A & M College 22700 25100 0.0955 6,713 930 0.3512
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$25,100

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

6,713

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

35.1 %

162 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 22700 37100 0.388 5,939 1065 0.5878
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

164 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 22800 28400 0.197 2,216 1268 0.7987
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

165 University of South Dakota 22900 26000 0.119 7,619 1120 0.9878
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

7,619

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

166 The University of Alabama 23000 32300 0.2877 34,389 1284 0.7665
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

167 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.3722 8,738 1079 0.948
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,738

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

168 Tufts University 23200 97700 0.7627 7,126 1507 0.1149
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$97,700

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

169 San Jose State University 23400 41100 0.4308 28,008 1124 0.8461
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

170 Lamar University 23600 37500 0.3707 8,184 1050 0.8641
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,184

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

170 University of Southern Indiana 23600 27200 0.1322 7,600 1145 0.9581
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

172 Indiana Institute of Technology 23700 48800 0.5145 1,650 1055 0.7039
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Institute of Technology
Fort Wayne, IN

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,650

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

173 West Texas A & M University 23800 29200 0.1848 6,926 1060 0.9868
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,926

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

174 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona 24000 37200 0.3547 2,371 1189 0.9806
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Altoona, PA

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,371

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

175 Fairmont State University 24100 30900 0.22 3,088 970 0.9862
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

3,088

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

175 University of South Carolina-Columbia 24100 25500 0.0549 30,187 1292 0.6015
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

177 Mount Vernon Nazarene University 24200 56000 0.568 1,359 1109 0.8415
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,359

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

178 Tennessee State University 24400 39200 0.3772 5,057 980 0.7011
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,057

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

70.1 %

179 Cleveland State University 24500 38500 0.3633 9,482 1069 0.913
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

9,482

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

179 King's College 24500 63100 0.612 1,568 1170 0.9311
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,568

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

181 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 24600 67400 0.6354 5,690 1055 0.9071
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$67,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

5,690

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

181 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 24600 36100 0.3183 33,033 1264 0.8529
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

183 California State University-Fullerton 24700 40500 0.3898 38,760 1090 0.9052
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

184 Boise State University 24900 31200 0.202 23,983 1135 0.8721
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

23,983

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

185 Miami University-Oxford 25000 28300 0.1166 16,816 1299 0.754
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

186 Tennessee Technological University 25100 33700 0.2554 9,187 1163 0.7613
#186

#186 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 %

186 University at Buffalo 25100 34000 0.2618 20,359 1303 0.7418
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

188 New Jersey Institute of Technology 25200 31600 0.2022 10,200 1325 0.6507
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

10,200

Est. Median SAT

1,325

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

188 Point Park University 25200 54300 0.5357 2,337 1140 0.9691
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

188 York College of Pennsylvania 25200 45800 0.4502 3,369 1153 0.7374
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,369

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

191 University of Michigan-Flint 25300 43700 0.4213 5,011 1109 0.7046
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

5,011

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

192 Temple University 25400 36100 0.2966 21,457 1135 0.8041
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

192 University of Jamestown 25400 34400 0.2616 1,049 1055 0.8808
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Jamestown
Jamestown, ND

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

1,049

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

194 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25500 32000 0.2034 6,809 1110 0.882
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,809

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

195 Clarkson University 25600 78000 0.672 2,296 1302 0.7736
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,296

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

195 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 25600 40500 0.368 25,900 1375 0.5808
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

25,900

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

197 Walla Walla University 25700 51700 0.5026 1,313 1113 0.5077
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Walla Walla University
College Place, WA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,313

Est. Median SAT

1,113

Acceptance Rate

50.8 %

198 Minnesota State University, Mankato 25900 28000 0.0747 13,433 1145 0.8844
#198

#198 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 %

198 University of Kansas 25900 43000 0.3974 22,085 1176 0.9348
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

200 Christian Brothers University 26000 57600 0.549 1,155 1110 0.867
#200

#200 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 %

200 University of North Dakota 26000 28600 0.0909 11,033 1150 0.769
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

202 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 26100 34900 0.2525 4,371 1084 0.865
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

202 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,263 1410 0.4904
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

202 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5968 1,742 1174 0.776
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

205 Dordt University 26200 52500 0.5007 1,716 1205 0.6847
#205

#205 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 %

206 Messiah University 26300 54700 0.5192 2,618 1241 0.7897
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,618

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

206 University of Alabama at Birmingham 26300 43400 0.3937 11,959 1260 0.8818
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

11,959

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

208 St. Mary's University 26500 59800 0.557 2,149 1084 0.9776
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,149

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.8 %

208 University of Mount Union 26500 50900 0.4793 2,207 1089 0.782
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,207

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

208 Western Kentucky University 26500 42800 0.3812 14,151 970 0.9387
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

211 SUNY College of Technology at Alfred 26600 37700 0.2941 3,781 1100 0.7568
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,781

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

211 University of Akron Main Campus 26600 28000 0.0499 11,160 1069 0.5967
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

213 Seattle Pacific University 26700 70000 0.6186 1,776 1180 0.834
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$70,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,776

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

213 Trine University 26700 56100 0.5243 4,373 1159 0.8548
#213

#213 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 %

215 Central Washington University 26900 27200 0.011 10,317 1045 0.9062
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

10,317

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

215 University of North Texas 26900 36900 0.2712 34,458 1114 0.7223
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

217 University of Arkansas 27100 45700 0.4069 28,859 1179 0.743
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

217 University of St Thomas 27100 51400 0.4728 3,365 1095 0.8992
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,365

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

219 Wichita State University 27300 30300 0.0989 13,313 1073 0.9395
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

220 University of the Pacific 27400 73600 0.6279 3,249 1298 0.7132
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

221 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 27500 40600 0.3226 42,604 1336 0.6056
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

221 Rowan University 27500 41300 0.3343 16,100 1219 0.7766
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

221 University of Minnesota Duluth 27500 31300 0.1212 8,426 1235 0.8875
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

221 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,450 1044 0.9518
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,450

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

225 Saint Martin's University 27600 71100 0.6121 1,189 1095 0.898
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,189

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

225 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 27600 29900 0.077 18,288 1090 0.9068
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

18,288

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

225 Virginia State University 27600 34900 0.2089 5,124 955 0.8863
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

5,124

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

228 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 27700 34500 0.1969 3,459 1080 0.9215
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

3,459

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

229 Kent State University at Kent 27900 37500 0.2559 20,841 1105 0.8634
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

230 North Central College 28000 66700 0.5799 2,454 1203 0.7733
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

230 University of Missouri-St Louis 28000 38200 0.2671 12,317 1152 0.6267
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

12,317

Est. Median SAT

1,152

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

230 West Virginia University 28000 51100 0.4523 18,206 1125 0.89
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

233 Central Connecticut State University 28200 29500 0.044 8,170 1075 0.7333
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

233 Iowa State University 28200 42800 0.3401 25,628 1207 0.8866
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

233 John Brown University 28200 48300 0.4158 1,948 1197 0.7614
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,948

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

233 Mississippi State University 28200 32300 0.1266 18,567 1214 0.7764
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

237 Alabama A & M University 28300 37700 0.2489 6,370 915 0.5795
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

6,370

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

238 Tuskegee University 28400 45600 0.3773 2,659 1090 0.4868
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,659

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

239 University of South Carolina Aiken 28500 37000 0.2298 3,289 1115 0.7854
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

240 Oakland University 28600 39200 0.2701 12,587 1130 0.8784
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

240 University of Hartford 28600 70100 0.5916 4,223 1224 0.9575
#240

#240 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 %

240 Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology 28600 54500 0.4752 1,392 995 0.7393
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Flushing, NY

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,392

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

243 Colorado Mesa University 28800 40100 0.2821 9,473 1055 0.8203
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

243 Grace College and Theological Seminary 28800 41800 0.3106 1,795 1130 0.8215
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grace College and Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,795

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

245 University of Detroit Mercy 29000 48100 0.3966 3,422 1154 0.7542
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

246 Southern Methodist University 29100 88100 0.67 7,285 1423 0.6335
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

246 University of Dayton 29100 64200 0.5468 7,740 1302 0.6545
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

248 Clemson University 29200 37100 0.2126 23,401 1343 0.3834
#248

#248 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 %

248 George Fox University 29200 69400 0.5796 3,354 1193 0.9351
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,354

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

248 University of Connecticut 29200 39500 0.2608 20,056 1329 0.5239
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

251 University of Rhode Island 29300 47400 0.3819 14,376 1148 0.7216
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$47,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

252 William Penn University 29600 48000 0.383 1,348 1000 0.5188
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,348

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

51.9 %

253 Marquette University 29700 63800 0.5346 8,045 1309 0.8134
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

253 Western Illinois University 29700 31800 0.0659 4,525 1015 0.7118
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

255 University of Toledo 29900 42000 0.2882 11,013 1229 0.9202
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

256 Gannon University 30100 52900 0.4314 2,768 1133 0.7416
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,133

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

257 Howard University 30300 67300 0.5495 11,519 1208 0.4134
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

257 Otterbein University 30300 57300 0.4715 2,211 1209 0.8453
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,211

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

259 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 30500 30500 0 10,767 1326 0.7243
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,767

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

260 Alfred University 30600 67100 0.544 1,442 1239 0.7384
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alfred University
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,442

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

260 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 30600 32500 0.0585 6,835 1090 0.7147
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

6,835

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

262 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 30700 39400 0.2209 12,507 1010 0.8897
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

263 Rochester Institute of Technology 30800 78200 0.6058 14,267 1381 0.6693
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,381

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

263 South Carolina State University 30800 41600 0.2596 2,950 930 0.8262
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

265 San Francisco State University 31000 47700 0.3502 19,444 1035 0.9644
#265

#265 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 %

266 Jacksonville University 31100 73200 0.5749 2,946 1195 0.5694
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

266 Ohio Northern University 31100 63500 0.5113 2,706 1269 0.744
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,706

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

266 Oklahoma Christian University 31100 45000 0.308 2,098 1129 0.9654
#266

#266 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 %

269 George Mason University 31200 35700 0.1259 28,334 1268 0.8748
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

270 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 31400 38500 0.1845 7,890 1110 0.2056
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

270 Utah Tech University 31400 35200 0.108 13,006 0 0
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

272 State University of New York at New Paltz 31700 35700 0.1119 6,862 1260 0.6161
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

273 Baylor University 31900 70400 0.5471 14,915 1321 0.5128
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,400

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

273 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31900 41200 0.226 25,255 1134 0.7517
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

273 North Carolina A & T State University 31900 36700 0.1307 12,497 1075 0.499
#273

#273 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

49.9 %

273 The College of New Jersey 31900 45900 0.3051 7,435 1248 0.6229
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

273 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31900 39200 0.185 10,166 1190 0.7218
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,166

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

278 Wayne State University 32100 46800 0.3143 16,012 1174 0.8116
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

16,012

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

279 Anderson University 32300 53600 0.3973 3,683 1209 0.5471
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, SC

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,683

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

279 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 32300 36700 0.1199 41,303 1338 0.7975
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

279 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 32300 49500 0.3478 1,813 1109 0.9484
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,813

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

282 Franciscan University of Steubenville 32500 44700 0.2729 3,219 1226 0.5836
#282

#282 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 %

282 University of Nevada-Reno 32500 32500 0 19,117 1134 0.7371
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

282 University of Scranton 32500 78700 0.5867 3,613 1250 0.8123
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,613

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

282 University of Southern Maine 32500 37500 0.1334 5,525 1144 0.7923
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

5,525

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

286 Farmingdale State College 32600 37800 0.1374 10,007 1145 0.6329
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

10,007

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

287 Rockhurst University 32700 62500 0.4763 2,303 1124 0.6959
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,303

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

287 University of Idaho 32700 34500 0.0521 9,574 1119 0.7553
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

289 Lake Superior State University 32800 33300 0.015 1,551 1120 0.6801
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

290 Cal Poly Maritime Academy 33000 48400 0.3183 804 1110 0.9501
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cal Poly Maritime Academy
Vallejo, CA

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

804

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

290 Lawrence Technological University 33000 71900 0.5409 2,579 1159 0.559
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,579

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

290 Milwaukee School of Engineering 33000 72600 0.5451 2,704 1277 0.5893
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

58.9 %

293 Liberty University 33100 44700 0.2595 52,961 1174 0.9898
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

52,961

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

294 Saint Ambrose University 33300 57700 0.4231 1,939 1085 0.7733
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,939

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

294 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,254 1080 0.8955
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

296 University of Bridgeport 33600 60500 0.4448 1,570 1000 0.8302
#296

#296 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 %

297 Harding University 33700 47800 0.2949 3,536 1184 0.7052
#297

#297 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 %

298 California State University-Los Angeles 33800 37400 0.0963 19,586 965 0.9125
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

298 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 33800 41600 0.1875 9,302 1125 0.9735
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,302

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

300 Illinois Institute of Technology 34000 75200 0.548 3,135 1307 0.5493
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,135

Est. Median SAT

1,307

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

301 Spring Arbor University 34100 52700 0.3529 1,139 1124 0.5152
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,139

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

51.5 %

301 The University of Texas at San Antonio 34100 47000 0.2746 31,127 1115 0.8679
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

301 Wilkes University 34100 61900 0.4492 2,076 1144 0.9064
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,076

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

304 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34200 34500 0.0087 10,202 1140 0.8109
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

10,202

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

304 University of Indianapolis 34200 60700 0.4365 3,603 1080 0.665
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

306 University of Pittsburgh-Bradford 34300 48400 0.2914 1,009 1115 0.8854
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
Bradford, PA

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,009

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

307 Auburn University 34600 34600 0 27,907 1324 0.4592
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

307 Southern New Hampshire University 34600 43300 0.2008 164,423 965 0.9951
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

164,423

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

309 California Baptist University 34700 69100 0.498 8,417 1070 0.8488
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

310 Friends University 34800 51500 0.324 1,548 1064 0.5522
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Friends University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$51,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,548

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

55.2 %

310 University of Denver 34800 84100 0.5864 6,614 1347 0.7781
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$84,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,614

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

312 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 35200 38900 0.095 1,973 1189 0.8135
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

1,973

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

312 Valparaiso University 35200 63000 0.441 2,123 1189 0.8943
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

312 Western Michigan University 35200 37800 0.0688 13,027 1115 0.846
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

315 Thomas Jefferson University 35400 68700 0.4849 3,772 1255 0.8097
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,772

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

316 New York Institute of Technology 35500 83600 0.5749 3,646 1298 0.8102
#316

#316 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 %

317 Anderson University 35800 46900 0.2364 1,092 1035 0.7934
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, IN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,092

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

318 Cedarville University 35900 57000 0.3702 5,790 1232 0.6529
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,790

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

318 University of Maine 35900 42800 0.1613 9,601 1205 0.9664
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

320 Texas Tech University 36100 38900 0.072 32,580 1200 0.7265
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

321 Missouri University of Science and Technology 36200 56300 0.3568 5,552 1305 0.7255
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,552

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

321 Villanova University 36200 92900 0.6106 7,004 1457 0.2698
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

7,004

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

27.0 %

323 Colorado School of Mines 36300 59600 0.3911 6,195 1399 0.6069
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,195

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

60.7 %

324 Florida International University 36400 36800 0.0109 45,193 1175 0.5466
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

45,193

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

325 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 36500 41600 0.1224 5,386 1050 0.9092
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

326 SUNY Maritime College 36600 42300 0.1347 1,285 1215 0.7241
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Maritime College
Throggs Neck, NY

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

1,285

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

326 The University of Texas at Tyler 36600 56700 0.3543 7,683 1120 0.9402
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,683

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

328 Benedictine College 37400 52500 0.2874 2,403 1241 0.9812
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,403

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

329 Kettering University 37500 71800 0.4776 1,212 1260 0.7867
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kettering University
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$71,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,212

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

330 University of Arizona 37700 40400 0.0669 44,848 1233 0.8614
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

331 Drexel University 37900 86300 0.5611 13,309 1339 0.7944
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

13,309

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

331 University of St Thomas 37900 74700 0.4928 6,270 1299 0.8536
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

333 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 38000 40100 0.0523 23,329 1239 0.766
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

333 Widener University 38000 79400 0.5216 2,975 1184 0.7093
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

335 Western New England University 38100 70600 0.4602 2,616 1199 0.8348
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

336 Milligan University 38300 55900 0.3146 865 1200 0.7229
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milligan University
Milligan, TN

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

865

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

336 Washington State University 38300 53900 0.2895 21,455 1125 0.8664
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

338 Florida Polytechnic University 38400 38400 0 1,690 1264 0.5752
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Polytechnic University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,690

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

339 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38600 53600 0.2799 30,564 1302 0.416
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

340 Alvernia University 38700 69400 0.4422 2,192 1195 0.5806
#340

#340 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 %

341 Texas A&M University-Texarkana 38800 80900 0.5207 1,982 1000 0.6354
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Texarkana, TX

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,982

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

342 George Washington University 39300 81800 0.5196 11,677 1430 0.4709
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

11,677

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

342 Oregon Institute of Technology 39300 43400 0.0944 5,160 1131 0.9502
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

5,160

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

344 LeTourneau University 39400 55000 0.2836 3,187 1178 0.3801
#344

#344 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$55,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,187

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

38.0 %

345 Saint Vincent College 39500 64600 0.3886 1,284 1135 0.6173
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Vincent College
Latrobe, PA

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,284

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

346 University of South Alabama 39600 39600 0 9,241 1140 0.7096
#346

#346 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

347 Bradley University 39800 60000 0.3369 3,596 1223 0.7676
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

348 Saint Louis University 40400 81100 0.5019 10,413 1305 0.7504
#348

#348 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$81,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

10,413

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

348 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 75900 0.4678 33,475 1399 0.0897
#348

#348 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

350 Bethel University 40500 45600 0.1119 2,755 1214 0.878
#350

#350 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,755

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

351 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 40900 40900 0 4,047 1219 0.976
#351

#351 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

351 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 40900 42500 0.0376 13,921 1119 0.7468
#351

#351 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

13,921

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

74.7 %

353 University of New Haven 41400 68300 0.3939 4,903 1164 0.6038
#353

#353 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$68,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,903

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

354 Arkansas State University 41800 43700 0.0433 9,985 1075 0.8226
#354

#354 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

354 Seattle University 41800 75000 0.4424 4,078 1305 0.7692
#354

#354 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$75,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,078

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

356 Fairfield University 42100 84300 0.5004 5,391 1350 0.3329
#356

#356 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,391

Est. Median SAT

1,350

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

356 Old Dominion University 42100 50500 0.1663 17,746 1205 0.9036
#356

#356 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

358 University of San Diego 42300 85900 0.5077 5,851 1298 0.5238
#358

#358 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of San Diego
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$85,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

5,851

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

359 Manhattan University 43000 73700 0.4166 2,744 1274 0.7894
#359

#359 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,744

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

360 University of Florida 43300 45700 0.0526 36,573 1399 0.242
#360

#360 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

361 Florida Institute of Technology 43600 68700 0.3651 3,666 1224 0.577
#361

#361 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,666

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

361 Merrimack College 43600 78800 0.4467 4,102 1115 0.7002
#361

#361 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,102

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

70.0 %

363 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 43800 83400 0.4747 2,315 1404 0.7686
#363

#363 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,315

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

364 Union University 43900 66000 0.3346 1,934 1242 0.6041
#364

#364 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union University
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,934

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

365 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 44000 58900 0.2531 5,731 1174 0.9064
#365

#365 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,731

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

366 Virginia Military Institute 44200 70300 0.3714 1,527 1218 0.7125
#366

#366 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,527

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

367 New England Institute of Technology 44800 68200 0.3429 1,796 1030 0.6673
#367

#367 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI

Sticker Price

$68,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,796

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

368 Florida Atlantic University 44900 44900 0 24,876 1130 0.6613
#368

#368 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,876

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

368 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2743 31,253 1272 0.773
#368

#368 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 %

370 University of California-Berkeley 45200 76600 0.4099 33,070 1407 0.1098
#370

#370 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$76,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

33,070

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

371 University of Houston-Clear Lake 46000 46600 0.0129 6,139 1070 0.9052
#371

#371 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,139

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

372 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott 46800 63800 0.2677 3,229 1258 0.7658
#372

#372 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 %

373 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1279 0.848
#373

#373 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

374 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47500 66500 0.2869 10,629 1268 0.6481
#374

#374 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

10,629

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

64.8 %

375 Wentworth Institute of Technology 47600 70000 0.3199 3,965 1229 0.9121
#375

#375 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$70,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,965

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

376 Purdue University-Main Campus 48600 51200 0.0506 44,819 1327 0.4987
#376

#376 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

44,819

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

377 Stevens Institute of Technology 48900 86200 0.4326 4,236 1445 0.4758
#377

#377 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,236

Est. Median SAT

1,445

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

378 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 49000 55400 0.1156 12,122 1283 0.8304
#378

#378 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

379 Quinnipiac University 49100 79500 0.3822 6,557 1245 0.7215
#379

#379 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,557

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

380 The University of Texas at Austin 49900 58800 0.1513 43,165 1356 0.2664
#380

#380 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

381 University of Colorado Boulder 50000 56000 0.1072 32,244 1351 0.7808
#381

#381 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

382 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50300 84000 0.401 5,558 1292 0.6016
#382

#382 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$84,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,558

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

383 University of Portland 50600 84800 0.4033 2,986 1277 0.8917
#383

#383 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Portland
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,986

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

384 Binghamton University 50700 52800 0.0397 14,669 1415 0.3861
#384

#384 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

385 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50800 52900 0.0396 14,504 1149 0.7637
#385

#385 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

386 University of Iowa 51100 53200 0.0394 22,738 1208 0.8362
#386

#386 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

387 University of Utah 51600 53700 0.039 28,064 1237 0.8598
#387

#387 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

388 University of Kentucky 51800 59700 0.1324 25,534 1193 0.9294
#388

#388 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

389 Lipscomb University 53100 67900 0.2182 3,336 1260 0.6773
#389

#389 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

3,336

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

390 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 53200 86300 0.3835 5,741 1438 0.6347
#390

#390 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,741

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

391 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53800 64000 0.1595 23,920 1397 0.5973
#391

#391 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

392 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 54500 66200 0.1767 37,140 1406 0.4237
#392

#392 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

393 Michigan Technological University 55600 55600 0 6,013 1256 0.9243
#393

#393 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,013

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

394 University of Missouri-Columbia 59500 61600 0.034 24,449 1256 0.7847
#394

#394 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

395 University of California-Riverside 60300 66000 0.0864 22,600 1199 0.7639
#395

#395 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

22,600

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

396 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks 60900 64200 0.0514 1,880 1185 0.9867
#396

#396 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
Reading, PA

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

1,880

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

397 Hofstra University 62200 83400 0.2541 6,581 1328 0.6808
#397

#397 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

398 Loyola Marymount University 63500 95700 0.3363 7,273 1353 0.4508
#398

#398 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

399 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College 63900 63900 0 3,244 1224 0.9683
#399

#399 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$63,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,244

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

400 Santa Clara University 64600 85400 0.2435 6,577 1427 0.48
#400

#400 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,577

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

48.0 %

401 Gonzaga University 70500 76400 0.0772 5,281 1329 0.8169
#401

#401 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$76,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

402 University of California-Irvine 72000 75200 0.0426 30,204 1333 0.2857
#402

#402 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

403 The Catholic University of America 75700 82500 0.0824 3,177 1140 0.8278
#403

#403 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,177

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

82.8 %

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

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