Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Mechanical Engineering Majors

Most Affordable Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Colleges for South Dakota Residents for 2026

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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 92000 0.9704 6,356 1543 0.0644
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

6 Yale University 5500 92200 0.94 6,814 1507 0.0387
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

7 Princeton University 5800 82400 0.9292 5,813 1535 0.0462
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

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

#8 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 %

9 California Institute of Technology 7100 91800 0.9231 987 1557 0.0257
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

987

Est. Median SAT

1,557

Acceptance Rate

2.6 %

10 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 7300 90000 0.9193 4,535 1542 0.0455
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

4,535

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

11 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

11 Vanderbilt University 8000 96500 0.9173 7,221 1527 0.0586
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,500

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

13 Columbia University in the City of New York 8400 98000 0.9146 9,164 1535 0.0399
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.0 %

14 Rice University 8600 89100 0.9038 4,789 1535 0.08
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

15 Carnegie Mellon University 9000 90900 0.9007 7,377 1528 0.1166
#15

#15 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 %

15 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 9000 27100 0.6669 28,674 980 0.9419
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

17 Washington University in St Louis 9300 102300 0.9089 8,220 1513 0.1206
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$102,300

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

8,220

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

18 University of Pennsylvania 9600 92900 0.8969 11,478 1536 0.054
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

11,478

Est. Median SAT

1,536

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

19 Marshall University 9700 34400 0.7175 9,146 1065 0.9573
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

20 California State University-Northridge 9800 36500 0.7316 32,756 1005 0.9345
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

21 Idaho State University 10000 22200 0.5503 10,834 0 0
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

22 Franklin W Olin College of Engineering 10100 89000 0.8861 405 1527 0.252
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin W Olin College of Engineering
Needham, MA

Sticker Price

$89,000

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

405

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

22 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 10100 33900 0.7028 5,472 1333 0.906
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

22 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 10100 30000 0.6631 40,684 1331 0.3915
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

25 Stephen F Austin State University 10200 27800 0.632 9,129 1075 0.9399
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

25 University of California-Davis 10200 38500 0.7358 32,273 1290 0.4183
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

27 University of Alaska Fairbanks 10700 54800 0.8054 5,827 1157 0.6469
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

5,827

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

28 University of California-Merced 11200 46700 0.7602 8,372 1070 0.9053
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

28 University of Notre Dame 11200 86200 0.8705 8,880 1500 0.1127
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

8,880

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

11.3 %

30 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 11400 27400 0.5836 27,132 1099 0.9617
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

27,132

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

31 Boston University 11500 91600 0.8748 18,805 1475 0.1111
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$91,600

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

32 Savannah State University 11600 40400 0.7121 2,966 925 0.4614
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

33 Wichita State University 11700 29800 0.6084 13,313 1073 0.9395
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

34 Cornell University 11800 93100 0.8735 16,128 1521 0.0876
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

16,128

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

8.8 %

34 Eastern Washington University 11800 28600 0.5879 6,952 995 0.9075
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,952

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

34 The University of Tennessee-Martin 11800 24800 0.5247 6,809 1110 0.882
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,809

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

37 Lafayette College 11900 85800 0.8618 2,775 1427 0.3145
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

31.5 %

37 University of Illinois Chicago 11900 30400 0.6077 22,495 1252 0.7735
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

37 Virginia Military Institute 11900 34400 0.6546 1,527 1218 0.7125
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,527

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

40 Duke University 12000 93600 0.872 6,523 1527 0.0571
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duke University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$93,600

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

6,523

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.7 %

41 University of Michigan-Flint 12100 45600 0.7343 5,011 1109 0.7046
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

5,011

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

42 University of Houston-Clear Lake 12300 21100 0.4181 6,139 1070 0.9052
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

6,139

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

42 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 12300 19600 0.3723 10,632 1075 0.8859
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,632

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

44 Southern Utah University 12400 44000 0.7177 13,126 1140 0.8179
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

45 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 12500 25900 0.5154 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

52%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

45 Tennessee State University 12500 48200 0.7399 5,057 980 0.7011
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

5,057

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

70.1 %

47 Midwestern State University 12700 21600 0.4115 4,303 1010 0.9352
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

47 University of California-Santa Barbara 12700 43000 0.7046 23,181 1354 0.3297
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

49 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12800 54500 0.7651 12,507 1010 0.8897
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

50 California State University-Fresno 12900 19600 0.3411 21,954 995 0.9526
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

51 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 13000 26100 0.5014 22,033 1321 0.3132
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

22,033

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

31.3 %

51 Indiana State University 13000 25900 0.4989 6,224 1020 0.8077
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

51 Saginaw Valley State University 13000 28600 0.5465 6,135 1055 0.7207
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,135

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

54 Northern Arizona University 13200 27100 0.5134 22,990 1090 0.8961
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

54 University of Central Florida 13200 25300 0.4777 59,552 1280 0.4011
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

59,552

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

54 West Virginia University 13200 57700 0.7711 18,206 1125 0.89
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

57 Missouri State University-Springfield 13300 25700 0.4825 20,584 1134 0.9053
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

57 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,288 1090 0.9068
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,288

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

59 Florida Atlantic University 13400 25800 0.4812 24,876 1130 0.6613
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

24,876

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

59 Louisiana Tech University 13400 36900 0.6368 10,881 1189 0.864
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

10,881

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

59 The University of Texas at Dallas 13400 18700 0.2837 21,858 1283 0.6513
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$18,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

62 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 13500 13500 0 1,973 1189 0.8135
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$13,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,973

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

62 University of West Florida 13500 21500 0.3716 9,970 1149 0.5824
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

9,970

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

64 Kansas State University 13600 26100 0.4771 15,650 1164 0.8169
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

64 University of California-Riverside 13600 36500 0.627 22,600 1199 0.7639
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

22,600

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

64 University of Delaware 13600 34500 0.6057 20,026 1294 0.706
#64

#64 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 %

67 Portland State University 13700 26100 0.4732 15,414 1094 0.9087
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

67 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 47300 0.7099 38,040 1418 0.452
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

69 Utah State University 13800 20800 0.3369 25,706 1176 0.9247
#69

#69 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 %

70 Bucknell University 13900 94800 0.8532 3,920 1396 0.2893
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

71 Florida Polytechnic University 14100 20600 0.3151 1,690 1264 0.5752
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Polytechnic University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,690

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

71 Youngstown State University 14100 26800 0.4735 9,400 1115 0.8445
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

73 North Carolina A & T State University 14200 17900 0.2073 12,497 1075 0.499
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$17,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

12,497

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

73 The University of Texas Permian Basin 14200 46000 0.6909 4,218 1030 0.9489
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

73 University of Hawaii at Manoa 14200 86200 0.8357 15,375 1103 0.866
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

73 University of Southern Indiana 14200 26000 0.4552 7,600 1145 0.9581
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

73 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 14200 22900 0.381 6,045 1193 0.8938
#73

#73 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 %

78 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 14300 28900 0.5059 8,320 1090 0.8858
#78

#78 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 %

78 University of Houston 14300 23100 0.3811 39,257 1249 0.7392
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

80 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14400 26500 0.4561 22,364 1159 0.7504
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

80 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 14400 48200 0.7019 1,278 1025 0.3668
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,278

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

36.7 %

82 Arkansas Tech University 14500 35900 0.5954 8,145 1035 0.9589
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

82 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 14500 37900 0.6175 8,945 1099 0.975
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

82 University of South Carolina Aiken 14500 37000 0.6079 3,289 1115 0.7854
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

85 Stanford University 14700 71200 0.7934 7,904 1535 0.0361
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

85 University of North Florida 14700 22400 0.3442 13,735 1150 0.5324
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

85 University of South Florida 14700 17100 0.1402 38,525 1239 0.4319
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

88 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 14800 19000 0.2212 11,994 1090 0.865
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

89 Union College 14900 92400 0.8387 2,065 1393 0.4392
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union College
Schenectady, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,065

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

43.9 %

90 Central Michigan University 15000 37400 0.5995 10,193 1095 0.8982
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

90 Murray State University 15000 27000 0.4436 7,851 1115 0.8568
#90

#90 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 %

92 Case Western Reserve University 15100 83100 0.8181 6,528 1475 0.3654
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

36.5 %

93 University of California-Irvine 15200 36300 0.5811 30,204 1333 0.2857
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

94 California State University-Chico 15300 27000 0.4327 13,792 1075 0.9272
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

95 Texas A&M University-Texarkana 15400 33900 0.5456 1,982 1000 0.6354
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Texarkana, TX

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,982

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

96 Northern Illinois University 15500 30700 0.4959 11,348 1070 0.6979
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

96 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 15500 28000 0.4461 8,553 1045 0.8688
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

96 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 15500 25600 0.3938 10,202 1140 0.8109
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

10,202

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

96 University of Central Oklahoma 15500 28700 0.46 10,777 1075 0.7812
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

100 Lehigh University 15600 89600 0.8263 5,911 1436 0.2593
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,600

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

100 University of North Texas 15600 25700 0.3935 34,458 1114 0.7223
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

102 University of Central Missouri 15700 26600 0.4094 7,584 1055 0.638
#102

#102 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 %

103 Colorado Mesa University 15800 24800 0.3618 9,473 1055 0.8203
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

103 Florida State University 15800 22900 0.3096 32,720 1360 0.2422
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

103 Pittsburg State University 15800 23900 0.3384 4,472 1055 0.8942
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$23,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,472

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

103 University of Nevada-Reno 15800 27600 0.4277 19,117 1134 0.7371
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

107 Northeastern University 15900 89900 0.8231 17,432 1490 0.0522
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

17,432

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

108 Central Washington University 16000 22700 0.2948 10,317 1045 0.9062
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

10,317

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

109 Grand Valley State University 16100 25300 0.3641 19,002 1084 0.8302
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

109 Ohio University-Main Campus 16100 23200 0.306 20,444 1209 0.8499
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

111 California State University-Long Beach 16200 25800 0.3722 36,082 1135 0.4627
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

111 University of Florida 16200 22500 0.2799 36,573 1399 0.242
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

111 University of Memphis 16200 26400 0.3871 15,770 1075 0.7203
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

114 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5555 33,475 1399 0.0897
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

115 North Carolina State University 16500 28500 0.4197 28,422 1378 0.4174
#115

#115 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 %

115 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 16500 42300 0.6098 3,459 1080 0.9215
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

3,459

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

115 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 16500 41600 0.604 9,302 1125 0.9735
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

9,302

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

118 Utah Tech University 16600 35200 0.5286 13,006 0 0
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

119 Lamar University 16700 22900 0.2704 8,184 1050 0.8641
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,184

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

120 Ferris State University 16800 31000 0.4588 8,991 1015 0.9139
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,991

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.4 %

120 Grove City College 16800 39700 0.5776 2,341 1266 0.7232
#120

#120 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 %

120 Oakland University 16800 28200 0.4045 12,587 1130 0.8784
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

123 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 16900 67400 0.7498 5,690 1055 0.9071
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$67,400

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

5,690

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

123 University of South Alabama 16900 22400 0.246 9,241 1140 0.7096
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

125 Alabama A & M University 17000 44800 0.62 6,370 915 0.5795
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

6,370

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

125 Eastern Michigan University 17000 39700 0.572 10,470 1055 0.7964
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

125 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 17000 35700 0.5239 12,122 1283 0.8304
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

125 Wayne State University 17000 46200 0.6321 16,012 1174 0.8116
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

16,012

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

129 Arkansas State University 17100 28100 0.3917 9,985 1075 0.8226
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

130 California State University Maritime Academy 17200 53200 0.677 804 1110 0.9501
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University Maritime Academy
Vallejo, CA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

804

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

130 California State University-Sacramento 17200 27600 0.3771 28,820 1035 0.9399
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

130 University of Kansas 17200 37100 0.5375 22,085 1176 0.9348
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

130 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 17200 22300 0.2285 24,868 1214 0.796
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

134 University of Maine 17300 29300 0.4098 9,601 1205 0.9664
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

135 The University of Texas at El Paso 17400 48200 0.6394 21,118 980 0.9992
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

21,118

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

135 Virginia Commonwealth University 17400 33600 0.4818 21,210 1148 0.9262
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

137 Bluefield State University 17500 29200 0.4013 1,117 990 0.9723
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

137 Sam Houston State University 17500 23000 0.2392 17,787 1030 0.9026
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

137 University of St Thomas 17500 50900 0.6564 3,365 1095 0.8992
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

3,365

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

140 SUNY Buffalo State University 17600 44900 0.6075 5,255 1109 0.7295
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

5,255

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

141 New Jersey Institute of Technology 17700 32200 0.4502 10,200 1325 0.6507
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

10,200

Est. Median SAT

1,325

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

141 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 17700 29500 0.3998 3,084 1055 0.7533
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,084

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

141 University of Miami 17700 96300 0.8159 13,250 1406 0.189
#141

#141 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 %

141 Weber State University 17700 41300 0.5709 31,672 0 0
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

145 Francis Marion University 17800 24100 0.2619 3,692 1015 0.8639
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Francis Marion University
Florence, SC

Sticker Price

$24,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

3,692

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

145 North Park University 17800 53200 0.6653 1,841 1075 0.6851
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Park University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,841

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

147 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17900 26300 0.3171 19,701 1214 0.8749
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

148 SUNY College of Technology at Alfred 18000 46700 0.6148 3,781 1100 0.7568
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

3,781

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

148 University of Rhode Island 18000 33900 0.4691 14,376 1148 0.7216
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

150 Montana Technological University 18100 55400 0.6728 1,497 1120 0.9105
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,497

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

150 The University of Texas at Arlington 18100 27700 0.3461 32,545 1129 0.799
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

150 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 18100 35300 0.4868 5,731 1174 0.9064
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,731

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

153 University of Arkansas 18200 27700 0.3439 28,859 1179 0.743
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

154 Georgia Southern University 18400 23800 0.2273 23,541 1065 0.8789
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

154 Wright State University-Main Campus 18400 36500 0.4962 7,505 1073 0.9633
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

156 Angelo State University 18500 23100 0.2003 9,702 1055 0.8301
#156

#156 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 %

156 California State University-Fullerton 18500 20600 0.1035 38,760 1090 0.9052
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

156 San Francisco State University 18500 55400 0.6661 19,444 1035 0.9644
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

156 University of Pittsburgh-Bradford 18500 42900 0.5686 1,009 1115 0.8854
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
Bradford, PA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,009

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

160 Prairie View A & M University 18600 25400 0.2678 8,877 975 0.7931
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,877

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

160 The University of Texas at Tyler 18600 50400 0.6313 7,683 1120 0.9402
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,683

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

162 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 18700 41200 0.5467 25,255 1134 0.7517
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

163 University of Mississippi 18800 45000 0.5828 21,585 1182 0.9658
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

164 McNeese State University 18900 32800 0.4243 5,668 1060 0.7827
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

5,668

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

165 University of Arizona 19100 30900 0.3825 44,848 1233 0.8614
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

166 Northern Michigan University 19300 33100 0.417 6,684 1100 0.8402
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

166 University of Mary 19300 32600 0.4067 2,821 1175 0.753
#166

#166 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 %

168 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,449 1256 0.7847
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

169 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 19500 25200 0.2259 6,835 1090 0.7147
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

6,835

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

170 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 19800 32200 0.3848 2,737 1195 0.2272
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,737

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

22.7 %

171 State University of New York at New Paltz 19900 26300 0.2436 6,862 1260 0.6161
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

171 University of Northern Iowa 19900 24000 0.172 7,711 1129 0.9274
#171

#171 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 %

173 San Diego State University 20000 28900 0.308 35,782 1208 0.3619
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

174 Mount Vernon Nazarene University 20200 56000 0.6395 1,359 1109 0.8415
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,359

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

174 Western Michigan University 20200 32500 0.3789 13,027 1115 0.846
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

176 Texas Tech University 20300 27900 0.2727 32,580 1200 0.7265
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

176 The University of Texas at Austin 20300 27600 0.264 43,165 1356 0.2664
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

176 University of Rochester 20300 93100 0.7822 6,580 1462 0.4008
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

176 University of Virginia-Main Campus 20300 78700 0.7421 17,885 1470 0.1681
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

17,885

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

16.8 %

180 California State University-Los Angeles 20400 59200 0.6559 19,586 965 0.9125
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

180 Central Connecticut State University 20400 29500 0.3083 8,170 1075 0.7333
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

180 University of New Orleans 20400 30200 0.3244 5,419 1040 0.7431
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

180 University of Southern California 20400 75800 0.7312 20,630 1492 0.0981
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

184 South Carolina State University 20500 42000 0.5114 2,950 930 0.8262
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

185 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 20600 31400 0.344 13,921 1119 0.7468
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,921

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

74.7 %

186 Farmingdale State College 20800 22500 0.0757 10,007 1145 0.6329
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

10,007

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

186 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 20800 31000 0.3294 13,432 1225 0.8701
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

186 University of Tulsa 20800 62900 0.6693 2,852 1328 0.6151
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

189 Boise State University 20900 59700 0.65 23,983 1135 0.8721
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

23,983

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

190 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College 21100 41300 0.4892 3,244 1224 0.9683
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,244

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

190 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 21100 38200 0.4475 11,355 1222 0.8816
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

11,355

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

192 Southern University and A & M College 21200 36700 0.4221 6,713 930 0.3512
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

6,713

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

35.1 %

193 Schreiner University 21300 52600 0.595 1,120 1070 0.882
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,120

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

194 King's College 21500 63100 0.6596 1,568 1170 0.9311
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,568

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

194 Texas A&M University-College Station 21500 30700 0.2979 60,710 1278 0.5743
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

196 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 21600 42600 0.4935 1,813 1109 0.9484
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$42,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,813

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

197 Kennesaw State University 21700 27200 0.2023 42,760 1120 0.6919
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

42,760

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

198 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,221 1204 0.8854
#198

#198 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 %

198 Loras College 21800 58400 0.6271 1,123 1110 0.9986
#198

#198 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 %

198 Northwestern University 21800 89500 0.7567 9,399 1527 0.0769
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

9,399

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

201 Montana State University 21900 27100 0.1916 15,046 1184 0.8214
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

15,046

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

201 Saint Martin's University 21900 67000 0.6733 1,189 1095 0.898
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,189

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

203 West Texas A & M University 22200 28900 0.232 6,926 1060 0.9868
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

6,926

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

204 Tufts University 22300 98900 0.7742 7,126 1507 0.1149
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

205 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 22600 43000 0.474 5,939 1065 0.5878
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

206 University of South Dakota 22900 26000 0.1203 7,619 1120 0.9878
#206

#206 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 %

207 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 23100 47900 0.5174 4,047 1219 0.976
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$47,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

207 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.3731 8,738 1079 0.948
#207

#207 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 %

209 Old Dominion University 23200 32400 0.2838 17,746 1205 0.9036
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

210 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23300 35000 0.3343 65,450 1203 0.8989
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

210 San Jose State University 23300 41100 0.4332 28,008 1124 0.8461
#210

#210 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 %

212 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 23400 36000 0.3497 4,371 1084 0.865
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

213 Saint Ambrose University 23600 55400 0.5737 1,939 1085 0.7733
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,939

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

213 The University of Alabama 23600 31000 0.2385 34,389 1284 0.7665
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

215 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 45,193 1175 0.5466
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

45,193

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

215 New York University 23700 91800 0.7416 29,060 1520 0.0923
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

217 University of Kentucky 23800 36100 0.3395 25,534 1193 0.9294
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

217 Washington State University 23800 38700 0.3858 21,455 1125 0.8664
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

219 Indiana Institute of Technology 23900 48800 0.5104 1,650 1055 0.7039
#219

#219 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 %

219 University of Alabama in Huntsville 23900 30500 0.2162 6,800 1293 0.6857
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,800

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

221 Minnesota State University, Mankato 24000 27100 0.1154 13,433 1145 0.8844
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

221 Point Park University 24000 57000 0.5793 2,337 1140 0.9691
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

221 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,853 990 0.6652
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,853

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

224 University of South Carolina-Columbia 24300 26300 0.0761 30,187 1292 0.6015
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

225 University at Buffalo 24400 34000 0.2824 20,359 1303 0.7418
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

226 Bradley University 24600 50800 0.5157 3,596 1223 0.7676
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

226 Norwich University 24600 88400 0.7219 2,626 1186 0.7444
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

228 North Dakota State University 25000 27600 0.0917 9,762 1110 0.9496
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

228 Tennessee Technological University 25000 33700 0.2564 9,187 1163 0.7613
#228

#228 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 %

228 University of Alabama at Birmingham 25000 28500 0.123 11,959 1260 0.8818
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,959

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

231 Temple University 25400 36400 0.3024 21,457 1135 0.8041
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

231 University of Jamestown 25400 34400 0.2616 1,049 1055 0.8808
#231

#231 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 %

233 Dordt University 25600 52500 0.5121 1,716 1205 0.6847
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,716

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

233 South Dakota State University 25600 28700 0.109 10,719 1120 0.9834
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,719

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

235 The University of Texas at San Antonio 25700 52700 0.5123 31,127 1115 0.8679
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

235 University of Bridgeport 25700 65800 0.6095 1,570 1000 0.8302
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,570

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

235 Walla Walla University 25700 51700 0.503 1,313 1113 0.5077
#235

#235 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 %

238 Marquette University 25800 63100 0.5908 8,045 1309 0.8134
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

239 Christian Brothers University 25900 57600 0.5494 1,155 1110 0.867
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christian Brothers University
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,155

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

86.7 %

240 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona 26100 47400 0.4496 2,371 1189 0.9806
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Altoona, PA

Sticker Price

$47,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,371

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

240 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5958 1,742 1174 0.776
#240

#240 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 %

242 Tuskegee University 26200 42100 0.3781 2,659 1090 0.4868
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,659

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

243 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26300 28400 0.0749 14,504 1149 0.7637
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

243 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 26300 59900 0.5608 34,242 1273 0.7333
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

245 SUNY Maritime College 26400 46800 0.4363 1,285 1215 0.7241
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Maritime College
Throggs Neck, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,285

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

246 University of Mount Union 26500 50900 0.4797 2,207 1089 0.782
#246

#246 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 %

247 Trine University 26600 56100 0.525 4,373 1159 0.8548
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trine University
Angola, IN

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,373

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

248 Seattle Pacific University 26800 77000 0.6523 1,776 1180 0.834
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,776

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

249 The College of New Jersey 26900 42300 0.3639 7,435 1248 0.6229
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

249 University of Missouri-St Louis 26900 37200 0.2753 12,317 1152 0.6267
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

12,317

Est. Median SAT

1,152

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

251 Cleveland State University 27100 37300 0.2736 9,482 1069 0.913
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

9,482

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

251 University of Idaho 27100 30600 0.1146 9,574 1119 0.7553
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

253 University of Minnesota Duluth 27300 31100 0.1232 8,426 1235 0.8875
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

254 University of Wisconsin-Stout 27400 29500 0.0722 6,136 1159 0.8767
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,136

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

255 Rowan University 27500 41600 0.3386 16,100 1219 0.7766
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

255 Thomas Jefferson University 27500 67700 0.5937 3,772 1255 0.8097
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$67,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,772

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

255 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 27500 27500 0 10,767 1326 0.7243
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,767

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

255 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,450 1044 0.9518
#255

#255 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 %

259 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 27600 40500 0.3186 25,900 1375 0.5808
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

25,900

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

260 Clarkson University 27800 78000 0.6437 2,296 1302 0.7736
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,296

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

260 Oregon Institute of Technology 27800 36400 0.2355 5,160 1131 0.9502
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,160

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

260 Syracuse University 27800 83100 0.6654 15,957 1363 0.4592
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,957

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

263 Villanova University 27900 88800 0.6856 7,004 1457 0.2698
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,004

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

27.0 %

264 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 28000 41500 0.3251 42,604 1336 0.6056
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

265 George Fox University 28200 76800 0.6328 3,354 1193 0.9351
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,354

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

265 Iowa State University 28200 42800 0.3409 25,628 1207 0.8866
#265

#265 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 %

265 John Brown University 28200 48300 0.4165 1,948 1197 0.7614
#265

#265 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 %

265 Mississippi State University 28200 32300 0.1277 18,567 1214 0.7764
#265

#265 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 %

269 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 33400 0.1437 11,160 1069 0.5967
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

269 University of Hartford 28600 70100 0.5919 4,223 1224 0.9575
#269

#269 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 %

271 Lipscomb University 28700 57800 0.5041 3,336 1260 0.6773
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,336

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

272 Colorado School of Mines 28800 38100 0.2439 6,195 1399 0.6069
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,195

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

60.7 %

272 Grace College and Theological Seminary 28800 41800 0.3105 1,795 1130 0.8215
#272

#272 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 %

272 Messiah University 28800 54200 0.4688 2,618 1241 0.7897
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,618

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

275 Oregon State University 28900 36700 0.2142 31,253 1272 0.773
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

275 University of Utah 28900 32000 0.0978 28,064 1237 0.8598
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

275 Western Illinois University 28900 31000 0.0686 4,525 1015 0.7118
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

278 University of Detroit Mercy 29000 48100 0.3974 3,422 1154 0.7542
#278

#278 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 %

279 Milligan University 29100 55900 0.4801 865 1200 0.7229
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milligan University
Milligan, TN

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

865

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

279 Southern Methodist University 29100 83200 0.6506 7,285 1423 0.6335
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$83,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

281 Fairmont State University 29300 32200 0.0901 3,088 970 0.9862
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

3,088

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

282 Jacksonville University 29500 88700 0.6673 2,946 1195 0.5694
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

282 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 29500 31600 0.0674 2,216 1268 0.7987
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

282 University of Toledo 29500 32600 0.096 11,013 1229 0.9202
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

285 William Penn University 29600 48000 0.3837 1,348 1000 0.5188
#285

#285 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 %

286 York College of Pennsylvania 29700 45800 0.3518 3,369 1153 0.7374
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,369

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

287 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

287 Milwaukee School of Engineering 30000 70200 0.573 2,704 1277 0.5893
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

58.9 %

289 Gannon University 30100 52900 0.4314 2,768 1133 0.7416
#289

#289 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 %

290 Otterbein University 30200 66800 0.5477 2,211 1209 0.8453
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

Sticker Price

$66,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,211

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

291 Lake Superior State University 30300 33700 0.1009 1,551 1120 0.6801
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

292 Rochester Institute of Technology 30500 78100 0.6094 14,267 1381 0.6693
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,381

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

293 Alfred University 30600 67100 0.5446 1,442 1239 0.7384
#293

#293 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 %

294 Friends University 30700 53600 0.4274 1,548 1064 0.5522
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Friends University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,548

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

55.2 %

295 Missouri University of Science and Technology 31000 36900 0.1619 5,552 1305 0.7255
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

5,552

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

295 Ohio Northern University 31000 63500 0.5119 2,706 1269 0.744
#295

#295 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 %

297 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 31100 49800 0.3755 20,591 1435 0.1407
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$49,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

20,591

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

297 Oklahoma Christian University 31100 45000 0.3088 2,098 1129 0.9654
#297

#297 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 %

297 University of North Dakota 31100 33700 0.0779 11,033 1150 0.769
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

300 University of Dayton 31300 64200 0.5125 7,740 1302 0.6545
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

301 University of St Thomas 31400 70300 0.5537 6,270 1299 0.8536
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

302 Baylor University 31800 70300 0.5476 14,915 1321 0.5128
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

302 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 31800 62800 0.4933 37,140 1406 0.4237
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

304 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31900 39200 0.1859 10,166 1190 0.7218
#304

#304 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 %

305 Illinois Institute of Technology 32000 75200 0.5746 3,135 1307 0.5493
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,135

Est. Median SAT

1,307

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

305 Manhattan University 32000 72500 0.5586 2,744 1274 0.7894
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,744

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

305 Michigan Technological University 32000 34700 0.0778 6,013 1256 0.9243
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

6,013

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

308 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 32200 36700 0.1209 41,303 1338 0.7975
#308

#308 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 %

309 Liberty University 32300 44300 0.2709 52,961 1174 0.9898
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

52,961

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

309 North Central College 32300 64900 0.5023 2,454 1203 0.7733
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

311 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32500 35100 0.0742 30,564 1302 0.416
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

311 University of Scranton 32500 78700 0.5872 3,613 1250 0.8123
#311

#311 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 %

313 Rockhurst University 32700 62500 0.4763 2,303 1124 0.6959
#313

#313 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 %

313 Vermont State University 32700 38700 0.1549 4,108 960 0.8167
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

4,108

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

315 Southern New Hampshire University 33000 52800 0.3751 164,423 965 0.9951
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

164,423

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

316 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,254 1080 0.8955
#316

#316 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 %

317 University of Indianapolis 33400 59900 0.4428 3,603 1080 0.665
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

318 California Baptist University 33500 65600 0.4891 8,417 1070 0.8488
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

319 Harding University 33700 47800 0.2956 3,536 1184 0.7052
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,536

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

320 Lawrence Technological University 33800 82500 0.59 2,579 1159 0.559
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,579

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

321 George Washington University 33900 81800 0.5858 11,677 1430 0.4709
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,677

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

322 LeTourneau University 34000 54800 0.3798 3,187 1178 0.3801
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,187

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

38.0 %

323 Spring Arbor University 34100 52700 0.3536 1,139 1124 0.5152
#323

#323 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 %

323 Wilkes University 34100 61900 0.4492 2,076 1144 0.9064
#323

#323 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 %

325 University of Louisville 34300 42000 0.1835 17,086 1148 0.7941
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

326 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4787 12,276 1379 0.653
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

327 Hofstra University 34600 77000 0.5505 6,581 1328 0.6808
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

327 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 34600 58500 0.409 37,985 1390 0.5815
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

327 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 34600 36100 0.0415 33,033 1264 0.8529
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

330 University of Denver 34700 76800 0.5479 6,614 1347 0.7781
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,614

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

331 Western Kentucky University 35100 42300 0.1703 14,151 970 0.9387
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

332 New England Institute of Technology 35200 77700 0.5472 1,796 1030 0.6673
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI

Sticker Price

$77,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,796

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

332 Valparaiso University 35200 63000 0.441 2,123 1189 0.8943
#332

#332 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 %

334 Virginia State University 35400 42200 0.1613 5,124 955 0.8863
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

5,124

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

335 New York Institute of Technology 35500 83600 0.5753 3,646 1298 0.8102
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,646

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

335 University of New Haven 35500 67100 0.471 4,903 1164 0.6038
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

4,903

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

337 Anderson University 35800 46900 0.2371 1,092 1035 0.7934
#337

#337 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 %

338 Cedarville University 35900 57000 0.3708 5,790 1232 0.6529
#338

#338 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 %

339 Auburn University 36300 38000 0.0447 27,907 1324 0.4592
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

340 University of the Pacific 36400 71500 0.4912 3,249 1298 0.7132
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$71,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

341 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 36500 41600 0.1232 5,386 1050 0.9092
#341

#341 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 %

342 University of Connecticut 37200 43900 0.1528 20,056 1329 0.5239
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

343 Benedictine College 37400 50800 0.2639 2,403 1241 0.9812
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,403

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

344 University of Southern Maine 37500 37500 0 5,525 1144 0.7923
#344

#344 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,525

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

345 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 38100 66500 0.4268 31,035 1366 0.5478
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

346 Kettering University 38300 83800 0.5429 1,212 1260 0.7867
#346

#346 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kettering University
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$83,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,212

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

347 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 38500 38500 0 7,890 1110 0.2056
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

348 Saint Vincent College 39400 64600 0.3891 1,284 1135 0.6173
#348

#348 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 %

348 Seattle University 39400 74600 0.4716 4,078 1305 0.7692
#348

#348 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

4,078

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

350 Stony Brook University 39900 53000 0.2477 18,263 1410 0.4904
#350

#350 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

351 University of Wyoming 40200 45300 0.1133 8,130 1179 0.9688
#351

#351 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

352 Bethel University 40400 45600 0.1126 2,755 1214 0.878
#352

#352 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 %

352 Western New England University 40400 67300 0.3994 2,616 1199 0.8348
#352

#352 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

354 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 41600 83300 0.5009 2,315 1404 0.7686
#354

#354 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$83,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,315

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

355 Quinnipiac University 41700 79200 0.4734 6,557 1245 0.7215
#355

#355 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,557

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

356 Widener University 41900 79400 0.4724 2,975 1184 0.7093
#356

#356 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

357 Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology 42000 68700 0.3886 1,392 995 0.7393
#357

#357 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Flushing, NY

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,392

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

358 Saint Louis University 42200 80900 0.4781 10,413 1305 0.7504
#358

#358 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,413

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

358 University of San Diego 42200 85900 0.5089 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 %

360 Ohio State University-Main Campus 43300 53700 0.1936 46,815 1378 0.6057
#360

#360 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

361 Fairfield University 43400 84300 0.485 5,391 1350 0.3329
#361

#361 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,391

Est. Median SAT

1,350

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

361 Florida Institute of Technology 43400 68600 0.3664 3,666 1224 0.577
#361

#361 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,666

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

363 University of Maryland-College Park 43500 53400 0.1854 31,133 1463 0.4479
#363

#363 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

364 Merrimack College 43600 78800 0.4471 4,102 1115 0.7002
#364

#364 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 %

365 Union University 43900 66000 0.3351 1,934 1242 0.6041
#365

#365 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union University
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,934

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

365 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43900 57100 0.2301 23,329 1239 0.766
#365

#365 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

367 University of Georgia 45900 51600 0.1108 32,399 1382 0.377
#367

#367 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

368 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46200 86200 0.4639 5,741 1438 0.6347
#368

#368 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,741

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

369 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott 46700 63800 0.2683 3,229 1258 0.7658
#369

#369 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 %

370 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1279 0.848
#370

#370 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 %

371 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47400 66500 0.2875 10,629 1268 0.6481
#371

#371 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 %

372 Wentworth Institute of Technology 47600 67900 0.2989 3,965 1229 0.9121
#372

#372 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,965

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

373 Purdue University-Main Campus 48600 51200 0.0513 44,819 1327 0.4987
#373

#373 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 %

374 Drexel University 48700 83800 0.4188 13,309 1339 0.7944
#374

#374 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$83,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

13,309

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

375 University of Colorado Boulder 49800 56600 0.1201 32,244 1351 0.7808
#375

#375 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

376 Stevens Institute of Technology 49900 85800 0.4183 4,236 1445 0.4758
#376

#376 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,236

Est. Median SAT

1,445

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

377 University of California-San Diego 50100 74200 0.3247 34,955 1375 0.2671
#377

#377 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

378 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50300 82600 0.3912 5,558 1292 0.6016
#378

#378 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,558

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

379 University of Portland 50600 84800 0.4033 2,986 1277 0.8917
#379

#379 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 %

380 Binghamton University 50700 52800 0.0403 14,669 1415 0.3861
#380

#380 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 %

381 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 51000 84700 0.398 34,454 1435 0.1564
#381

#381 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

382 University of Iowa 51100 53200 0.04 22,738 1208 0.8362
#382

#382 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 %

383 George Mason University 53300 61000 0.1263 28,334 1268 0.8748
#383

#383 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

384 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53700 64200 0.1635 23,920 1397 0.5973
#384

#384 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

385 Miami University-Oxford 56600 56600 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#385

#385 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

386 Santa Clara University 57700 85400 0.3244 6,577 1427 0.48
#386

#386 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

6,577

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

48.0 %

387 Howard University 58300 76900 0.2418 11,519 1208 0.4134
#387

#387 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

388 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks 61200 64200 0.0467 1,880 1185 0.9867
#388

#388 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 %

389 Clemson University 61500 63700 0.0335 23,401 1343 0.3834
#389

#389 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

390 Gonzaga University 70600 77800 0.0925 5,281 1329 0.8169
#390

#390 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$77,800

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

391 University of California-Berkeley 71000 75900 0.0646 33,070 1407 0.1098
#391

#391 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

33,070

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

392 Loyola Marymount University 74700 95600 0.2187 7,273 1353 0.4508
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#392 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$95,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

393 The Catholic University of America 75700 82500 0.0824 3,177 1140 0.8278
#393

#393 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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