Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

Most Affordable Colleges for Music Performance, General Majors in Illinois for 2026

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Which colleges are most affordable for Illinois residents ? The answer may surprise you.
These rankings of the most affordable colleges for Illinois residents are based on the estimated net price for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of Illinois.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of the school paid by the student and family, after factoring in merit and grant aid from the college federal programs and work study.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
Illinois
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 University of California-Los Angeles 0 68600 1 33,471 1399 0.0897
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

2 Curtis Institute of Music 5600 39200 0.8562 106 0 0.0695
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Curtis Institute of Music
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

106

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

7.0 %

3 Johns Hopkins University 6700 88600 0.9243 6,356 1543 0.0644
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

3 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 6700 39100 0.8296 34,454 1435 0.1564
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

5 Truman State University 7300 26200 0.7224 3,265 1302 0.8377
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

3,265

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

6 St Olaf College 9400 75600 0.8754 3,124 1378 0.4832
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

3,124

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

48.3 %

7 Millikin University 9600 43400 0.7794 1,496 1020 0.6668
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millikin University
Decatur, IL

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,496

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

8 University of North Carolina School of the Arts 10300 25200 0.5906 902 1245 0.3308
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Winston Salem, NC

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

902

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

33.1 %

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

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,206

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

10 Northern Arizona University 10900 25400 0.5699 22,991 1145 0.8961
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

11 Eastern Washington University 11500 30900 0.6273 6,951 1055 0.9437
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

11 Idaho State University 11500 27700 0.5846 10,406 0 0.8396
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

13 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11800 27800 0.5744 21,075 1420 0.1534
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

14 Christopher Newport University 11900 33900 0.6489 4,407 1209 0.8796
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

4,407

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

15 Northern Illinois University 12400 29000 0.5718 11,349 1070 0.6979
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

15 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 27200 0.5443 39,083 1412 0.4517
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

17 Brigham Young University 12500 29000 0.5686 32,221 1374 0.6919
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

17 Florida Gulf Coast University 12500 20300 0.3833 14,243 1125 0.7675
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,243

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

19 Northwestern University 12600 87700 0.8563 8,846 1513 0.0722
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$87,700

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

8,846

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

19 University of Central Florida 12600 23600 0.4661 59,649 1280 0.4471
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

21 William Jewell College 12700 46900 0.7295 969 1110 0.3836
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

969

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

22 California State University-Northridge 13100 23200 0.435 32,499 1005 0.9219
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

22 Stillman College 13100 30900 0.5761 779 930 0.7422
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

24 Texas State University 13200 23200 0.4313 36,268 1100 0.8908
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

24 The University of Texas at Austin 13200 30700 0.5697 43,165 1335 0.2664
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

26 Boston University 13600 88800 0.8472 18,805 1475 0.1111
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

26 University of Delaware 13600 32500 0.5809 19,119 1303 0.6356
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

28 Indiana University-South Bend 13800 27500 0.4982 4,083 1070 0.8384
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,083

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

28 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 13800 19400 0.2887 14,416 1205 0.8851
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

30 Missouri Southern State University 14000 20100 0.3042 3,881 1074 0.9706
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

30 University of North Florida 14000 22400 0.3755 13,735 1150 0.5324
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

32 University of Houston 14300 23600 0.3946 39,257 1249 0.7392
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

32 University of Idaho 14300 26400 0.458 9,574 1119 0.7553
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

34 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 14400 41100 0.6502 8,975 1045 0.9721
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

8,975

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

35 Calvary University 14500 25400 0.4289 198 1019 0.7091
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvary University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

198

Est. Median SAT

1,019

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

35 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 14500 27700 0.4766 7,557 1140 0.9037
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

7,557

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

37 Pittsburg State University 14600 25200 0.4228 4,491 1055 0.8727
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,491

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

38 Urshan College 14700 20700 0.2897 514 1040 0.8387
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Urshan College
Wentzville, MO

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

514

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

39 University of Louisiana at Monroe 14800 29300 0.4945 6,550 1140 0.7456
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,550

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

40 California State University-Long Beach 15000 25800 0.4187 35,843 1135 0.4628
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

40 Ohio State University-Main Campus 15000 25700 0.4158 46,815 1339 0.6057
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

40 University of North Texas 15000 25400 0.4101 34,458 1114 0.7223
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

43 Central Michigan University 15200 40600 0.6257 10,219 1095 0.8982
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

44 Western Carolina University 15300 16500 0.0727 10,112 1130 0.818
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$16,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

45 University of Southern Maine 15400 23000 0.3301 5,525 1129 0.7931
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,525

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

46 Northwestern State University of Louisiana 15600 28800 0.4582 7,595 1075 0.9226
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

7,595

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

47 James Madison University 15700 28600 0.4503 21,112 1260 0.7151
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

48 Graceland University-Lamoni 15800 46400 0.6598 802 1030 0.8083
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Graceland University-Lamoni
Lamoni, IA

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

802

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

48 New York University 15800 91800 0.8277 29,060 1520 0.0923
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

48 Trinity University 15800 64800 0.7563 2,518 1402 0.2592
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

51 Alcorn State University 16000 24400 0.3446 2,532 925 0.4533
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,532

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

45.3 %

52 University of Arizona 16100 30900 0.4797 45,025 1212 0.8614
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

52 Utah Tech University 16100 23300 0.3095 13,006 1045 1
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

54 Carnegie Mellon University 16400 87300 0.8119 7,824 1528 0.1166
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

7,824

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

55 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16500 22300 0.2598 24,868 1214 0.796
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

56 California State University-Fullerton 16700 20600 0.1883 38,597 0 0.9052
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

56 Central Washington University 16700 22700 0.264 10,033 1060 0.9061
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

58 Arkansas State University 16800 28100 0.4023 9,985 1075 0.7959
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

59 Avila University 16900 67600 0.7506 1,335 985 0.878
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Avila University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$67,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

1,335

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

60 California State University-Sacramento 17000 27200 0.3748 28,226 1015 0.9343
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

60 University of Georgia 17000 27100 0.3702 31,514 1336 0.3719
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

60 Weber State University 17000 22100 0.2309 31,672 1075 1
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

60 Winona State University 17000 23000 0.259 5,277 1115 0.6848
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,277

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

64 Cleveland Institute of Music 17200 58600 0.7068 194 0 0.3853
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland Institute of Music
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$58,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

194

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

65 Virginia Commonwealth University 17600 33600 0.4758 21,210 1171 0.9232
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

66 University of Mary 17700 32600 0.4578 2,650 1189 0.7825
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,650

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

67 Illinois State University 17900 28000 0.3622 19,107 1115 0.8815
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

67 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 17900 28800 0.3787 7,353 1085 0.9077
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

67 Keene State College 17900 31900 0.4399 2,744 1020 0.9033
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,744

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

70 Portland State University 18500 26100 0.2907 15,960 1176 0.9091
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

70 Welch College 18500 43000 0.57 358 1069 0.5791
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Welch College
Gallatin, TN

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

358

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

57.9 %

72 Campbellsville University 18600 41800 0.555 6,411 1055 0.7235
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,411

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

72 CUNY Hunter College 18600 26100 0.2874 17,027 1240 0.5422
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

17,027

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

54.2 %

72 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18600 25200 0.2618 6,853 1090 0.7147
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

75 Central State University 18700 22000 0.1499 2,676 885 0.9861
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,676

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

75 Eastern Michigan University 18700 36100 0.4817 10,470 1055 0.7964
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

77 Indiana University-Bloomington 18800 30900 0.3927 38,093 1302 0.7821
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

78 McNeese State University 18900 29200 0.3532 5,560 1110 0.6755
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,560

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

67.6 %

79 Glenville State University 19000 28200 0.3261 1,583 980 0.9924
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Glenville State University
Glenville, WV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,583

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

80 Wright State University-Main Campus 19100 27000 0.293 7,505 1059 0.9633
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

81 University of Southern California 19200 76000 0.7473 21,023 1485 0.1002
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

82 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

82 Simpson College 19300 59400 0.6752 1,140 1430 0.8888
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,140

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

82 Youngstown State University 19300 29300 0.3409 8,436 1065 0.8066
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

85 Western Kentucky University 19400 26800 0.2757 14,151 960 0.9387
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

86 California State University-Los Angeles 19600 39400 0.5031 19,354 965 0.9125
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

87 Lee University 19900 37100 0.4631 3,271 1154 0.7052
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

3,271

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

87 Ohio University-Main Campus 19900 24500 0.1874 19,888 1209 0.8517
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

89 Carson-Newman University 20000 51700 0.613 1,606 1110 0.9045
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,606

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

89 University of Wyoming 20000 26700 0.2497 8,130 1159 0.9688
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

91 Piedmont University 20200 47200 0.572 1,159 1130 0.9328
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Piedmont University
Demorest, GA

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,159

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

91 University of Colorado Boulder 20200 30600 0.3398 32,100 1290 0.8115
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

91 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 20200 30000 0.3272 13,179 1110 0.8883
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

94 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20300 36200 0.4386 36,588 1367 0.6535
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

94 San Diego State University 20300 28100 0.2777 34,637 1208 0.3598
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

94 Southwestern Assemblies of God University 20300 40500 0.4994 1,413 1045 0.8423
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Waxahachie, TX

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,413

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

94 Xavier University of Louisiana 20300 46000 0.5586 2,688 1075 0.6904
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,688

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

98 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 20400 49400 0.5865 2,079 1135 0.8221
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN

Sticker Price

$49,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,079

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

99 Western Michigan University 20500 31200 0.3426 13,860 1104 0.846
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

100 George Mason University 20600 33500 0.3852 28,331 1268 0.8748
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

101 Lebanon Valley College 20700 71600 0.7111 1,720 1225 0.8377
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PA

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,720

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

101 Viterbo University 20700 52000 0.6015 1,287 1180 0.7243
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,287

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

103 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 20800 57800 0.6395 1,083 1193 0.9278
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,083

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

103 University of California-Irvine 20800 35300 0.4112 30,204 1333 0.2878
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

105 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27100 0.2289 31,133 1456 0.448
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

105 University of Northern Iowa 20900 24000 0.128 7,716 1115 0.8713
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

105 Wayland Baptist University 20900 37300 0.4401 2,087 925 0.5596
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,087

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

105 Western Illinois University 20900 31000 0.3266 5,025 990 0.7496
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

109 Marian University 21000 59800 0.6484 2,492 1085 0.9532
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marian University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,492

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

109 Wheaton College 21000 82000 0.7438 2,119 1351 0.8998
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$82,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,119

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

111 Olivet Nazarene University 21100 88800 0.7623 2,704 1104 0.5586
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

112 University of Missouri-Kansas City 21400 34000 0.3702 10,206 1190 0.7218
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

113 University of Miami 21500 70800 0.6967 13,250 1406 0.189
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

114 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 21600 34400 0.372 14,783 1140 0.8096
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

115 Blackburn College 21800 41800 0.4784 389 1020 0.8014
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Blackburn College
Carlinville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

389

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

116 Southern University and A & M College 22100 27100 0.1847 6,571 960 0.4987
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,571

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

117 Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School 22300 54400 0.5902 1,778 1115 0.9519
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,778

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

118 Ball State University 22400 22400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

119 The College of Saint Scholastica 22500 60400 0.6278 1,755 1180 0.9389
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$60,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,755

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

120 Florida State University 22600 25000 0.0962 32,711 1360 0.2422
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

121 California Institute of the Arts 22700 77300 0.7063 918 0 0.2595
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA

Sticker Price

$77,300

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

918

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

26.0 %

122 Alma College 22800 70500 0.677 1,159 1085 0.57
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alma College
Alma, MI

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,159

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

122 University of Illinois Chicago 22800 30300 0.2473 22,495 1247 0.7735
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

124 Baptist University of Florida 22900 26900 0.1513 521 1050 0.641
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baptist University of Florida
Graceville, FL

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

521

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

124 Henderson State University 22900 35900 0.3625 1,493 990 0.8192
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,493

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

126 Grove City College 23100 37200 0.3791 2,341 1256 0.7232
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,341

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

127 Berry College 23200 60800 0.6182 2,254 1224 0.64
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

127 Ouachita Baptist University 23200 52200 0.5561 1,729 1209 0.6752
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$52,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,729

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

67.5 %

129 Bethel University 23300 49200 0.5258 1,107 1029 0.9868
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Mishawaka, IN

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,107

Est. Median SAT

1,029

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

130 Bob Jones University 23400 41500 0.4359 2,477 1149 0.8729
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,477

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

130 Oberlin College 23400 90000 0.7403 2,950 1430 0.3298
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

132 Bard College 23500 90300 0.7394 2,037 1379 0.5212
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

52.1 %

132 Lawrence University 23500 71900 0.6728 1,417 1293 0.6394
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,417

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

134 Missouri State University-Springfield 23600 25700 0.0817 20,584 1134 0.9053
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

134 Syracuse University 23600 83100 0.716 15,958 1363 0.4611
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

136 Oral Roberts University 23800 55600 0.5718 5,017 1139 0.989
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

137 University of South Dakota 23900 26000 0.0798 7,619 1120 0.9878
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

7,619

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

138 University of Mobile 24100 44500 0.458 1,688 1180 0.7251
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mobile
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,688

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

138 University of Rochester 24100 93100 0.7414 6,580 1469 0.4008
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

140 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 24200 39200 0.3828 28,674 980 0.9401
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

141 Judson University 24300 49100 0.506 793 1049 0.624
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Judson University
Elgin, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

793

Est. Median SAT

1,049

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

141 Meredith College 24300 65800 0.6311 1,206 1237 0.7418
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Meredith College
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,206

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

141 Temple University 24300 36300 0.3309 21,428 1245 0.8045
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

144 East Central University 24400 33300 0.2675 2,644 1055 0.5815
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Central University
Ada, OK

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,644

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

145 Heidelberg University 24500 48600 0.496 933 1100 0.6773
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Heidelberg University
Tiffin, OH

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

933

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

145 Saint Cloud State University 24500 35100 0.303 8,013 1094 0.9495
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

147 Miami University-Oxford 24700 27200 0.0917 16,816 1299 0.754
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

147 Roberts Wesleyan University 24700 60000 0.5885 1,045 1166 0.7058
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roberts Wesleyan University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,045

Est. Median SAT

1,166

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

149 Friends University 24800 59300 0.5816 1,549 1030 0.6046
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Friends University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,549

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

60.5 %

149 Visible Music College 24800 42900 0.4219 168 0 0.2868
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Visible Music College
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

168

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

28.7 %

151 Oklahoma Baptist University 24900 51700 0.5179 1,409 1110 0.6327
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,409

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

152 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 25000 36600 0.3173 65,450 1203 0.8989
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

152 University of Akron Main Campus 25000 25000 0 11,160 1069 0.5967
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

154 New Jersey City University 25100 39800 0.3697 4,209 1015 0.8918
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,209

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

155 Concordia College at Moorhead 25200 48500 0.4808 1,799 1180 0.6306
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,799

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

63.1 %

155 Houghton University 25200 35500 0.29 939 1277 0.8866
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houghton University
Houghton, NY

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

939

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

157 California State University-Stanislaus 25400 36800 0.3099 8,455 950 0.9814
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

158 Texas A&M University-Commerce 25500 37400 0.3186 9,666 1040 0.7498
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

9,666

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

159 Hope College 25700 60100 0.5722 3,395 1245 0.7924
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

160 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 25800 35700 0.2775 12,122 1283 0.8296
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

161 Bethel University 25900 35300 0.2667 2,719 1171 0.9717
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
McKenzie, TN

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,719

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

162 Indiana State University 26000 30900 0.1587 6,224 1020 0.8077
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

162 Lakeland University 26000 56500 0.5404 2,318 1000 0.914
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lakeland University
Plymouth, WI

Sticker Price

$56,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,318

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

91.4 %

162 Otterbein University 26000 66500 0.6094 2,211 1114 0.8452
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,211

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

162 Stetson University 26000 79100 0.6716 2,349 1209 0.716
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stetson University
DeLand, FL

Sticker Price

$79,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,349

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

166 North Central University 26100 43800 0.4039 865 1075 0.9082
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

865

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

166 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5965 1,742 1207 0.7813
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

168 Ferrum College 26600 44700 0.4045 747 1035 1
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

747

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

168 Marywood University 26600 55500 0.521 1,834 1160 0.6058
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marywood University
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,834

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

168 University of Alaska Fairbanks 26600 39100 0.3193 5,912 1149 0.6212
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

171 University of Arkansas 26700 30800 0.1324 28,859 1179 0.7431
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

172 California State University-San Bernardino 26800 38000 0.2945 14,993 920 0.9318
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

172 Oakland University 26800 39800 0.3268 12,587 1050 0.8784
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

174 Mars Hill University 26900 54500 0.5056 1,062 1100 0.6822
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mars Hill University
Mars Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,062

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

174 Wingate University 26900 65000 0.5859 2,673 1100 0.9113
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wingate University
Wingate, NC

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,673

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

176 Kennesaw State University 27000 27000 0 42,840 1120 0.6919
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

176 University of North Georgia 27000 35500 0.2393 18,329 1100 0.6794
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

18,329

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

178 University of Minnesota Duluth 27100 30400 0.1092 8,426 1235 0.8876
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

179 Capital University 27200 68600 0.6036 1,609 1084 0.7022
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Capital University
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

179 Methodist University 27200 51900 0.4763 1,436 1175 0.752
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,436

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

179 The University of Tampa 27200 56900 0.5216 10,594 1185 0.4034
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

182 Southern Utah University 27400 35600 0.2301 13,126 1140 0.8179
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

182 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 27400 53300 0.4858 2,803 1105 0.9576
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,803

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

184 SUNY College at Potsdam 27500 37700 0.2704 1,831 1060 0.777
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

1,831

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

184 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,771 1044 0.7933
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

186 Park University 27600 30800 0.104 6,238 1035 0.6904
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

6,238

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

186 University of Nebraska at Omaha 27600 27600 0 11,756 1124 0.8727
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

186 University of Valley Forge 27600 50000 0.4477 517 1059 0.612
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Valley Forge
Phoenixville, PA

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

517

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

61.2 %

189 University of Tulsa 27700 62700 0.5585 2,852 1328 0.615
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

190 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 28000 28000 0 10,767 1326 0.7243
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,767

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

191 Washburn University 28200 38100 0.26 5,331 1015 1
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washburn University
Topeka, KS

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,331

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

192 Lipscomb University 28500 57600 0.5054 3,327 1214 0.6774
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

193 Cornerstone University 29200 40800 0.2838 1,444 1124 0.7316
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,444

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

73.2 %

193 Furman University 29200 79600 0.6329 2,383 1359 0.4295
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

195 Wartburg College 29300 46900 0.3748 1,454 1105 0.9941
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wartburg College
Waverly, IA

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

196 West Virginia State University 29400 31600 0.0696 3,322 975 0.9637
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia State University
Institute, WV

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

3,322

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

197 Westminster College 29500 57500 0.4866 1,136 1190 0.9256
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA

Sticker Price

$57,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,136

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

198 Southern Methodist University 29900 81700 0.6343 7,285 1423 0.6335
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

198 Southwestern University 29900 76900 0.6116 1,440 1240 0.4305
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,440

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

198 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 29900 52900 0.435 37,140 1442 0.4237
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

201 Trevecca Nazarene University 30000 46100 0.3485 1,903 1085 0.6944
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$46,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

202 Jacksonville University 30200 66200 0.5441 2,946 1195 0.5696
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

203 Belmont University 30300 67800 0.5529 7,167 1273 0.9528
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,167

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

203 Columbus State University 30300 43500 0.3031 6,033 1020 0.9918
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbus State University
Columbus, GA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

6,033

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

203 Saint Xavier University 30300 51200 0.4067 3,039 1125 0.8575
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,039

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

203 Salem College 30300 55300 0.4519 464 1080 0.789
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem College
Winston-Salem, NC

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

464

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

203 San Jose State University 30300 41000 0.2608 28,008 0 0.8461
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

203 Shepherd University 30300 34900 0.132 2,906 1075 0.9565
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

2,906

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

209 SUNY at Fredonia 30500 39600 0.2301 2,876 1193 0.792
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

210 University of Northwestern-St Paul 30700 54600 0.4374 3,163 1165 0.9347
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northwestern-St Paul
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,163

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

210 University of Redlands 30700 81400 0.6227 2,045 1226 0.8271
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Redlands
Redlands, CA

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,045

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

82.7 %

210 West Virginia Wesleyan College 30700 52800 0.4182 938 1090 0.951
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

938

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

213 Georgia State University 30800 44400 0.306 27,438 1089 0.5543
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

214 University of Toledo 30900 42000 0.2639 11,013 1159 0.9202
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

215 Cairn University-Langhorne 31100 52200 0.4044 846 1080 0.8817
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cairn University-Langhorne
Langhorne, PA

Sticker Price

$52,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

846

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

215 Southeastern Louisiana University 31100 43700 0.2884 13,206 1125 0.9387
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

13,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

217 San Francisco State University 31200 45200 0.3099 20,756 1035 0.9615
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

217 Transylvania University 31200 64800 0.5184 1,006 1277 0.8655
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Transylvania University
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,006

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

219 Florida Southern College 31300 63200 0.5044 2,626 1219 0.5909
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

59.1 %

220 Kean University 31600 39600 0.2021 11,758 1035 0.7688
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

221 Adrian College 31700 67500 0.53 1,678 1060 0.6843
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,678

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

68.4 %

222 CUNY Brooklyn College 31800 31800 0 11,562 1110 0.5836
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,562

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

222 Samford University 31800 65200 0.5122 4,210 1199 0.8236
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

224 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 32200 39200 0.1788 12,498 1010 0.8896
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

225 Gettysburg College 32400 86500 0.6253 2,104 1337 0.389
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA

Sticker Price

$86,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,104

Est. Median SAT

1,337

Acceptance Rate

38.9 %

226 Drake University 32800 68500 0.521 2,585 1283 0.6385
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

226 University of Dayton 32800 64100 0.4883 7,737 1284 0.6566
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

228 Harding University 32900 47000 0.2995 3,523 1193 0.3942
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,523

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

39.4 %

229 Ohio Wesleyan University 33000 73700 0.552 1,525 1241 0.556
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

230 University of Oregon 33200 38600 0.1391 20,622 1250 0.883
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

231 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 0 0.5256
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

232 University of Indianapolis 33400 59900 0.4419 3,603 1080 0.6648
#232

#232 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 %

232 Virginia State University 33400 42200 0.2087 4,829 935 0.891
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,829

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

234 Appalachian State University 33500 35800 0.0642 19,560 1159 0.9014
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

235 Anderson University 33600 52400 0.3588 3,405 1209 0.5471
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, SC

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,405

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

235 Ithaca College 33600 72500 0.5365 4,268 1314 0.6901
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

4,268

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

237 Valparaiso University 34000 62700 0.4572 2,123 1247 0.8934
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

238 Shenandoah University 34100 53300 0.3603 2,641 1127 0.7695
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,641

Est. Median SAT

1,127

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

239 Montana State University Billings 34200 34600 0.0115 3,881 1035 0.9991
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

240 Gordon College 34300 51300 0.3314 1,314 1256 0.8562
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gordon College
Wenham, MA

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,314

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

241 Baylor University 34600 70800 0.511 14,915 1277 0.5128
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

242 University of Denver 34700 76800 0.5481 6,619 1349 0.7729
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

1,349

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

242 University of South Florida 34700 34700 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

244 DePaul University 34900 56200 0.3791 14,188 1218 0.7589
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

245 University of Nevada-Reno 35000 35000 0 18,895 1134 0.7371
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

246 Cedarville University 35100 55100 0.364 4,916 1247 0.6488
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

247 California Baptist University 35200 65200 0.4601 8,417 1069 0.8535
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

248 University of Mount Olive 35300 35300 0 1,937 945 0.7775
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,937

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

249 University of West Florida 35600 44600 0.2019 9,661 1120 0.5687
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,661

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

250 Baldwin Wallace University 35700 47300 0.2452 2,862 1194 0.757
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

250 The University of Texas at Arlington 35700 42400 0.158 31,112 1130 0.8129
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

252 Boise State University 35800 48800 0.2664 24,030 1025 0.8721
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

253 Anderson University 35900 46900 0.2359 1,095 1055 0.5342
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, IN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,095

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

53.4 %

254 University of Maine 36100 45100 0.1996 591 1199 0.9684
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

255 Biola University 36300 52900 0.3141 3,481 1268 0.7482
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

255 University of Central Arkansas 36300 38400 0.0541 8,268 1110 0.8949
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

257 Andrews University 36400 47100 0.227 1,312 1208 0.874
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Sticker Price

$47,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,312

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

258 Mercer University 36500 60500 0.3967 4,690 1273 0.6889
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

258 University of the Pacific 36500 72100 0.4939 3,249 1298 0.7132
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

260 Converse University 36600 37600 0.0266 852 1140 0.6424
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Converse University
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

852

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

261 Augusta University 37100 50500 0.2653 5,684 1125 0.8931
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,684

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

262 Long Island University 37200 59600 0.376 11,753 1222 0.8977
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

11,753

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

262 Rhode Island College 37200 45800 0.1878 5,157 995 0.9182
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

5,157

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

264 DePauw University 37400 70300 0.4675 1,917 1260 0.5719
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

265 University of Central Oklahoma 37600 38500 0.0234 10,454 1095 0.8176
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

265 Wichita State University 37600 39600 0.0504 14,280 1094 0.7211
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

267 CUNY Queens College 38300 38300 0 13,464 1146 0.6434
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,464

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

268 Washington State University 38600 53900 0.2835 14,346 1139 0.8797
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

269 Pacific University 39000 74900 0.4789 1,589 1106 0.8956
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR

Sticker Price

$74,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,589

Est. Median SAT

1,106

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

270 SUNY at Purchase College 39600 41300 0.0411 3,283 1294 0.7405
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

270 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39600 53800 0.264 23,920 1390 0.5973
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

272 Maranatha Baptist University 39700 41800 0.0497 759 1167 0.7087
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maranatha Baptist University
Watertown, WI

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

759

Est. Median SAT

1,167

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

273 Fresno Pacific University 40100 52200 0.2313 1,616 1075 0.5752
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$52,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,616

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

274 Bethel University 40700 45800 0.1109 2,556 1209 0.878
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,556

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

275 University of Puget Sound 40900 85800 0.5236 1,594 1292 0.7225
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,594

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

276 Old Dominion University 42300 52400 0.1926 17,746 1205 0.9036
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

277 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 42600 55100 0.227 42,604 1336 0.6056
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

277 University at Buffalo 42600 46800 0.0897 20,360 1303 0.7418
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

279 The New England Conservatory of Music 42800 66200 0.3533 412 837 0.3755
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New England Conservatory of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

412

Est. Median SAT

837

Acceptance Rate

37.6 %

280 Butler University 43300 64500 0.3286 4,489 1279 0.8508
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

281 Texas Christian University 43700 81900 0.4664 11,049 1283 0.4449
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

282 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 43800 50300 0.1293 34,242 1260 0.7333
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

283 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2742 31,253 1272 0.773
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

283 University of the Arts 44900 88300 0.4913 1,072 1050 0.782
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,072

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

285 Western Washington University 45000 50900 0.1158 13,752 1218 0.9325
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

286 Duquesne University 45400 70500 0.3557 5,371 1269 0.8356
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,371

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

287 Berklee College of Music 47000 79400 0.4083 7,549 0 0.4353
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,549

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

43.5 %

288 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

289 Binghamton University 50000 52100 0.0398 14,669 1417 0.3861
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

290 University of Kentucky 51000 56000 0.0893 25,535 1193 0.9294
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

291 Chapman University 51400 87300 0.4113 7,713 1357 0.6543
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,713

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

292 Lynn University 51600 64200 0.1963 2,861 1130 0.7347
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,861

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

293 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 51700 51700 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

294 Oklahoma City University 52000 52000 0 1,447 1190 0.7039
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,447

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

295 Emerson College 55800 82600 0.3245 4,171 1339 0.4749
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

4,171

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

47.5 %

296 University of California-Santa Cruz 56200 66500 0.1549 17,940 1281 0.6557
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

297 Cornish College of the Arts 59700 75100 0.2051 502 0 0.7046
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornish College of the Arts
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$75,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

502

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

298 The New School 65400 104000 0.3711 1,449 1268 0.8333
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New School
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$104,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,449

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

299 Elon University 66000 67300 0.0193 6,452 1244 0.6635
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

300 Gonzaga University 73200 73200 0 5,281 1303 0.8169
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

301 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,177 1204 0.8278
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,177

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

82.8 %

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

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