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 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,356 1543 0.0644
#1

#1 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 %

2 Millikin University 7000 43700 0.8396 1,496 1020 0.6668
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millikin University
Decatur, IL

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,496

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

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

#3 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 %

4 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#4

#4 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 %

5 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 8200 43500 0.8122 28,674 980 0.9401
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

6 Carnegie Mellon University 9000 90900 0.9007 7,824 1528 0.1166
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

7,824

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

6 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 9000 30000 0.6998 40,754 1391 0.3915
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

8 California State University-Northridge 9300 36500 0.7454 32,499 1005 0.881
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

9 Southeastern Oklahoma State University 9500 36900 0.7427 3,207 1060 0.8034
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

80.3 %

10 Idaho State University 9700 22200 0.5638 10,406 0 0.8396
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

11 Kentucky State University 9800 29700 0.6711 1,546 925 0.9251
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

12 University of Alaska Fairbanks 10200 54800 0.8145 5,912 1149 0.6212
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

13 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5775 7,206 1015 0.7214
#13

#13 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 %

14 Boston University 11300 91600 0.8769 18,805 1475 0.1111
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$91,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

14 University of Southern Maine 11300 23000 0.5081 5,525 1129 0.8699
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

5,525

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

16 Stillman College 11500 36000 0.6806 779 930 0.7422
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

17 University of Michigan-Flint 11600 45600 0.7453 5,011 1103 0.7047
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

5,011

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

18 California State University-Sacramento 11700 30700 0.6186 28,226 1015 0.9343
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

18 Wichita State University 11700 29800 0.6086 14,280 1094 0.7211
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

20 California State University-Stanislaus 11800 45900 0.7423 8,455 950 0.9814
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

20 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11800 27800 0.5765 21,075 1420 0.1534
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

22 Southern Utah University 12000 44000 0.7268 13,126 1140 0.8179
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

22 University of Houston 12000 28400 0.5781 39,257 1249 0.7392
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

24 California State University-Fresno 12300 45900 0.7327 21,430 995 0.9638
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

24 St Olaf College 12300 75900 0.838 3,124 1378 0.4832
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

3,124

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

48.3 %

26 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12600 54500 0.7688 12,498 1010 0.8896
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

27 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 12700 34600 0.6336 8,975 1065 0.9721
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

8,975

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

28 University of Nebraska at Omaha 12900 23400 0.4493 11,756 1124 0.8727
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

29 Missouri Southern State University 13000 20100 0.3541 3,881 1074 0.9706
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

30 University of North Carolina School of the Arts 13100 24800 0.4709 902 1245 0.3308
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

902

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

33.1 %

31 Northern Arizona University 13200 27100 0.5135 22,991 1145 0.8961
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

31 Northern Illinois University 13200 29000 0.5435 11,349 1070 0.6979
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

31 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 13200 28000 0.5291 7,557 1140 0.9037
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

7,557

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

34 Florida Gulf Coast University 13300 20300 0.344 14,243 1125 0.7675
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

14,243

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

35 University of Idaho 13400 25800 0.4808 9,574 1119 0.7553
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

35 Youngstown State University 13400 26800 0.4996 8,436 1065 0.8066
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

37 Portland State University 13500 43100 0.6873 15,414 1112 0.9087
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,112

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

38 William Jewell College 13600 46900 0.7103 969 1185 0.3836
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

969

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

39 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 51900 0.7365 39,083 1412 0.4517
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

40 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 13800 19400 0.2887 14,416 1205 0.8851
#40

#40 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 %

40 Western Washington University 13800 31600 0.5637 13,752 1218 0.9325
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

42 University of West Florida 13900 39000 0.6431 9,661 1120 0.5687
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

9,661

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

43 University of South Florida 14100 17100 0.1753 38,525 1239 0.4319
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

43 Washburn University 14100 24000 0.412 5,331 1095 1
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washburn University
Topeka, KS

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,331

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

45 University of North Florida 14200 22400 0.3665 13,735 1150 0.5324
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

46 East Central University 14500 37600 0.6142 2,644 1055 0.5815
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Central University
Ada, OK

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,644

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

46 Texas State University 14500 24500 0.4075 36,268 1100 0.8908
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

46 Trinity University 14500 65800 0.7793 2,518 1402 0.2592
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

49 Calvary University 14600 29200 0.5008 198 1030 0.7091
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvary University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

198

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

49 Central Michigan University 14600 37400 0.6102 10,219 1095 0.8982
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

51 Urshan University 14700 19500 0.2461 514 1040 0.8387
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Urshan University
Wentzville, MO

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

514

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

52 University of North Texas 15000 25700 0.4169 34,458 1114 0.7223
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

53 Avila University 15200 67500 0.7748 1,335 985 0.878
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Avila University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

1,335

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

54 California State University-San Bernardino 15300 43900 0.6521 14,993 920 0.9318
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

55 Albion College 15500 93700 0.8346 1,308 1065 0.807
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

55 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8256 2,896 1440 0.3416
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

57 Florida State University 15600 22900 0.3184 32,711 1360 0.2422
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

58 Pittsburg State University 15700 23900 0.3426 4,491 1055 0.8727
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$23,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,491

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

58 University of Louisiana at Monroe 15700 46800 0.665 6,550 1110 0.7456
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

6,550

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

60 California State University-Long Beach 15800 25800 0.3877 35,843 1135 0.4628
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

60 Graceland University-Lamoni 15800 46400 0.6598 802 1030 0.8083
#60

#60 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 %

60 James Madison University 15800 28900 0.4537 21,112 1260 0.7151
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

63 Alcorn State University 15900 23700 0.3291 2,532 935 0.4533
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

2,532

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

45.3 %

63 Northwestern State University of Louisiana 15900 42600 0.627 7,595 1075 0.9226
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA

Sticker Price

$42,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,595

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

65 Oakland University 16000 28200 0.4329 12,587 1050 0.8784
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

66 Ohio University-Main Campus 16100 23200 0.306 19,888 1209 0.8517
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

67 Keene State College 16200 51200 0.684 2,744 1020 0.9033
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,744

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

67 Utah Tech University 16200 35200 0.54 13,006 0 1
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

69 Shepherd University 16400 39500 0.5842 2,906 1035 0.9565
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,906

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

69 SUNY College at Potsdam 16400 28000 0.4138 1,831 1060 0.777
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,831

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

71 Appalachian State University 16500 19500 0.1541 19,560 1159 0.9014
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

72 Columbus State University 16600 23200 0.2847 6,033 1020 0.9918
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbus State University
Columbus, GA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

6,033

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

72 Eastern Michigan University 16600 32000 0.4795 10,470 1055 0.7964
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

72 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16600 22300 0.2554 24,868 1214 0.796
#72

#72 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 %

75 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 16700 39000 0.5705 36,588 1367 0.6535
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

76 Southeastern Louisiana University 16800 45800 0.6339 13,206 1125 0.9387
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

13,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

76 Western Carolina University 16800 19400 0.1341 10,112 1130 0.818
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

78 University of Maine 16900 29300 0.4235 591 1199 0.9684
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

79 Arkansas State University 17000 28100 0.3952 9,985 1075 0.7959
#79

#79 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 %

80 William Carey University 17200 34700 0.5049 3,113 1159 0.5797
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,113

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

81 Georgia State University 17400 45500 0.617 27,438 1089 0.5543
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

81 Weber State University 17400 41300 0.5782 31,672 1075 1
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

83 Central State University 17700 21300 0.1687 2,676 885 0.9861
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$21,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

2,676

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

83 University of Miami 17700 96300 0.8159 13,250 1406 0.189
#83

#83 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 %

85 SUNY at Fredonia 17800 39600 0.5512 2,876 1193 0.792
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

85 University of Arkansas 17800 27700 0.3585 28,859 1179 0.7431
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

85 Virginia State University 17800 29500 0.3963 4,829 926 0.891
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,829

Est. Median SAT

926

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

88 Campbellsville University 17900 43200 0.585 6,853 1055 0.9833
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

88 Virginia Commonwealth University 17900 52500 0.659 21,210 1171 0.9232
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

90 Augusta University 18100 51200 0.6461 6,078 1125 0.6276
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

6,078

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

90 Simpson College 18100 59500 0.6959 1,140 1430 0.8888
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,140

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

90 Wright State University-Main Campus 18100 36500 0.5044 7,505 1059 0.9633
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

93 University of Colorado Boulder 18300 30600 0.4019 32,100 1290 0.8115
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

94 California State University-Fullerton 18400 41500 0.5576 38,597 0 0.9052
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

94 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 18400 28200 0.3471 7,353 1085 0.9077
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

94 Welch College 18400 49800 0.6302 358 1069 0.5791
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Welch College
Gallatin, TN

Sticker Price

$49,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

358

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

57.9 %

97 Lee University 18500 37400 0.5057 3,271 1154 0.7052
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,271

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

98 Southwestern Christian University 18800 26800 0.299 351 930 0.8034
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Christian University
Bethany, OK

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

351

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

80.3 %

99 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 18900 18900 0 14,449 1195 0.7816
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$18,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

100 McNeese State University 19000 32800 0.4213 5,560 1070 0.6755
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

5,560

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

67.6 %

101 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 965 0.4823
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

102 Wheaton College 19400 84800 0.7712 2,119 1351 0.8998
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,119

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

102 Xavier University of Louisiana 19400 59200 0.6727 2,688 1075 0.6904
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,688

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

104 Western Michigan University 19500 31200 0.3747 13,860 1104 0.846
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

105 Montana State University Billings 19700 35100 0.4388 3,881 1090 0.9991
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

105 Piedmont University 19700 47200 0.5826 1,159 1130 0.9328
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Piedmont University
Demorest, GA

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,159

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

107 San Jose State University 19800 33600 0.4104 28,008 0 0.8461
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

108 California State University-Los Angeles 20000 59200 0.6626 19,354 965 0.9125
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

108 University of Southern California 20000 75800 0.7365 20,630 1492 0.0981
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

110 Bradley University 20100 48500 0.5849 3,596 1174 0.7675
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

111 Coe College 20200 76500 0.7354 1,195 1207 0.6404
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coe College
Cedar Rapids, IA

Sticker Price

$76,500

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,195

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

112 Stetson University 20300 79100 0.7437 2,349 1114 0.716
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stetson University
DeLand, FL

Sticker Price

$79,100

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,349

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

112 University of Rochester 20300 93100 0.7822 6,580 1469 0.4008
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

114 Grove City College 20400 39700 0.4868 2,341 1256 0.7232
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,341

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

114 Henderson State University 20400 37500 0.4564 1,493 1075 0.8192
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,493

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

114 University of Mobile 20400 56900 0.641 1,688 1180 0.7251
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mobile
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,688

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

117 Boise State University 20600 59700 0.655 24,030 1025 0.8721
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

118 Viterbo University 20700 52000 0.6022 1,287 1180 0.7243
#118

#118 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 %

119 Loyola University New Orleans 20800 72100 0.7113 3,032 1145 0.9305
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

119 Western Illinois University 20800 31000 0.3286 4,525 1000 0.7118
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

121 Glenville State University 20900 30900 0.3237 1,583 980 0.9924
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Glenville State University
Glenville, WV

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,583

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

121 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27100 0.2285 31,133 1456 0.448
#121

#121 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 %

121 University of Northern Iowa 20900 24000 0.1305 7,716 1115 0.8713
#121

#121 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 %

124 Southern University and A & M College 21100 36700 0.4249 6,571 925 0.4987
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

6,571

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

124 University of Central Oklahoma 21100 22700 0.0705 10,454 1055 0.8176
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

126 Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School 21300 60200 0.6462 1,778 1170 0.9519
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,778

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

127 Kennesaw State University 21400 27200 0.2133 42,840 1120 0.6919
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

127 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 21400 42700 0.499 13,179 1110 0.8883
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

127 University of Missouri-Kansas City 21400 34000 0.3702 10,206 1190 0.7218
#127

#127 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 %

130 Elmhurst University 21500 67000 0.6794 3,170 1148 0.7357
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

130 Louisiana Christian University 21500 26000 0.1733 803 1065 0.8379
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Christian University
Pineville, LA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

803

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

132 Tabor College 21900 65000 0.6635 539 965 0.6458
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tabor College
Hillsboro, KS

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

539

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

133 Belhaven University 22100 43300 0.4911 1,453 1065 0.5325
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belhaven University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,453

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

53.3 %

133 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 22100 59900 0.6309 34,242 1273 0.7333
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

135 Northwestern University 22200 88100 0.7483 9,060 1533 0.0769
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

136 Nebraska Wesleyan University 22700 78600 0.7116 1,463 1195 0.7982
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$78,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,463

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

136 San Francisco State University 22700 55400 0.5903 20,756 1035 0.9615
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

138 Baptist University of Florida 22800 26900 0.1535 521 1010 0.641
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baptist University of Florida
Graceville, FL

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

521

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

138 Lenoir-Rhyne University 22800 58100 0.608 1,477 1075 0.8068
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC

Sticker Price

$58,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,477

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

140 University of South Dakota 22900 26000 0.1205 7,619 1120 0.9878
#140

#140 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 %

141 Roberts Wesleyan University 23200 72100 0.6784 1,045 1166 0.7058
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roberts Wesleyan University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,045

Est. Median SAT

1,166

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

142 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23300 35000 0.3343 65,450 1203 0.8989
#142

#142 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 %

142 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 23300 36800 0.367 14,783 1124 0.8096
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

144 Bob Jones University 23400 41500 0.4366 2,477 1149 0.8729
#144

#144 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 %

144 Saint Cloud State University 23400 26300 0.1097 8,209 1079 0.948
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

146 Lawrence University 23500 74400 0.6842 1,417 1293 0.6394
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,417

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

147 New York University 23600 91800 0.7427 29,060 1520 0.0923
#147

#147 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 %

147 Webster University 23600 66700 0.6467 2,091 1105 0.9594
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,091

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

149 Houghton University 23900 61900 0.6142 939 1277 0.8866
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houghton University
Houghton, NY

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

939

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

149 Oral Roberts University 23900 77400 0.6913 5,017 1139 0.989
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

151 Bard College 24000 90300 0.7339 2,037 1379 0.5212
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

52.1 %

152 Huntingdon College 24100 55400 0.5652 880 1105 0.6793
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntingdon College
Montgomery, AL

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

880

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

153 Judson University 24200 49100 0.5067 793 985 0.6233
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Judson University
Elgin, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

793

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

154 Heidelberg University 24500 48600 0.496 915 1100 0.8579
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Heidelberg University
Tiffin, OH

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

915

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

155 Dordt University 25200 52500 0.5197 1,695 1170 0.7116
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,695

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

156 Visible Music College 25300 45100 0.4388 168 1055 0.2868
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Visible Music College
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

168

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

28.7 %

157 Ball State University 25500 25500 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

157 SUNY at Purchase College 25500 37500 0.3201 3,283 1294 0.7405
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

157 University of Redlands 25500 84200 0.6975 2,045 1226 0.8271
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Redlands
Redlands, CA

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

2,045

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

82.7 %

160 Binghamton University 25700 32700 0.2159 14,669 1417 0.3861
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

160 Indiana University-South Bend 25700 27800 0.0768 4,083 1070 0.8384
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

4,083

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

160 Missouri State University-Springfield 25700 26900 0.0445 20,584 1134 0.9053
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

163 Concordia College at Moorhead 26100 50500 0.4837 1,799 1203 0.6306
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,799

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

63.1 %

163 Lipscomb University 26100 57800 0.5486 3,327 1214 0.6774
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

163 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5959 1,742 1174 0.7813
#163

#163 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

78.1 %

166 North Central University 26200 43900 0.4035 865 1075 0.9082
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

865

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

166 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 26200 53800 0.5132 2,803 1085 0.9576
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,803

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

168 Oklahoma City University 26500 62200 0.5738 1,514 1174 0.7702
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,514

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

169 Furman University 26700 79600 0.6643 2,383 1359 0.4295
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

170 Wingate University 26800 65000 0.5869 2,673 1100 0.9113
#170

#170 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 %

171 Mars Hill University 26900 54500 0.5056 1,062 1100 0.6822
#171

#171 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 %

172 University of Minnesota Duluth 27100 31800 0.1459 8,426 1235 0.8876
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

173 Capital University 27200 80300 0.6614 1,609 1084 0.7022
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Capital University
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$80,300

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

173 University of Arizona 27200 38500 0.2932 45,025 1212 0.8614
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

173 University of Valley Forge 27200 61100 0.555 517 1059 0.612
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Valley Forge
Phoenixville, PA

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

517

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

61.2 %

176 Park University 27500 31300 0.1216 5,376 1035 0.6904
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,376

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

176 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,771 1044 0.7933
#176

#176 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 %

178 Long Island University 27800 59800 0.5356 11,753 1252 0.8977
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

11,753

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

178 Syracuse University 27800 83100 0.6654 15,958 1363 0.4611
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

180 Florida Southern College 27900 63200 0.5591 2,626 1265 0.5909
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,265

Acceptance Rate

59.1 %

181 Methodist University 28000 73900 0.6215 1,436 1175 0.752
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$73,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,436

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

182 Messiah University 28400 54200 0.4762 2,618 1241 0.7897
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,618

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

183 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 33400 0.1437 11,160 1069 0.5967
#183

#183 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 %

184 Jacksonville University 28900 88700 0.674 2,946 1195 0.5696
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

185 Wartburg College 29300 46900 0.376 1,454 1142 0.9941
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wartburg College
Waverly, IA

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,142

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

186 Ferrum College 29400 49500 0.4069 747 990 1
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA

Sticker Price

$49,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

747

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

186 West Virginia State University 29400 31600 0.0696 3,322 970 0.9637
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia State University
Institute, WV

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

3,322

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

188 University of Toledo 29500 32600 0.0961 11,013 1159 0.9202
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

188 Westminster College 29500 57600 0.4879 1,136 1190 0.9256
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,136

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

190 Cairn University-Langhorne 29600 61500 0.5187 846 1080 0.8817
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cairn University-Langhorne
Langhorne, PA

Sticker Price

$61,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

846

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

190 William Penn University 29600 48000 0.3838 1,348 1000 0.5188
#190

#190 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 %

192 Southwestern University 29700 93800 0.6831 1,440 1240 0.4305
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX

Sticker Price

$93,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,440

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

193 Southeastern University 29800 60500 0.5072 10,351 1110 0.6165
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

10,351

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

193 Southern Methodist University 29800 83200 0.6422 7,285 1423 0.6335
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$83,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

195 Southern Adventist University 29900 46900 0.3634 2,827 1112 0.6661
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,827

Est. Median SAT

1,112

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

196 Friends University 30500 53600 0.4312 1,549 1030 0.6046
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Friends University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,549

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

60.5 %

197 Samford University 30600 78000 0.6074 4,210 1199 0.8236
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

197 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 30600 62800 0.5124 37,140 1442 0.4237
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

199 University of Northwestern-St Paul 30700 54600 0.4385 3,163 1165 0.9347
#199

#199 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 %

200 East Texas A&M University 30800 36500 0.1561 9,666 1040 0.7498
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Texas A&M University
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

9,666

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

201 Taylor University 31100 59100 0.4731 2,503 1235 0.7353
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Taylor University
Upland, IN

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,503

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

202 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 31300 31300 0 6,853 1090 0.7147
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

203 Lebanon Valley College 31400 72400 0.5665 1,720 1225 0.8377
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PA

Sticker Price

$72,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,720

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

204 New Jersey City University 31600 39800 0.2062 4,209 1015 0.8918
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,209

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

205 Missouri Baptist University 31700 53800 0.4113 4,958 843 0.686
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

4,958

Est. Median SAT

843

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

206 University of Dayton 31800 64200 0.5048 7,740 1284 0.6566
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

207 DePaul University 32000 67100 0.5231 14,188 1218 0.7589
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

208 Carthage College 32100 58600 0.4526 2,675 1139 0.871
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$58,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

208 Ithaca College 32100 72500 0.5571 4,268 1314 0.6901
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,268

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

210 Southern Nazarene University 32200 48400 0.3353 1,465 1055 0.7703
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Nazarene University
Bethany, OK

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,465

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

210 Washington Adventist University 32200 37800 0.1483 605 951 0.4536
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

605

Est. Median SAT

951

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

212 Gettysburg College 32300 86500 0.626 2,104 1337 0.389
#212

#212 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 %

213 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 32400 39900 0.1879 9,967 1080 0.9475
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

213 Ohio Wesleyan University 32400 93400 0.6533 1,525 1283 0.556
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$93,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

215 Belmont University 32500 69900 0.5359 7,167 1273 0.9528
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,167

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

216 Shenandoah University 32600 56800 0.4257 2,641 1127 0.7695
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,641

Est. Median SAT

1,127

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

217 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 32900 45100 0.2705 10,767 1326 0.7243
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,767

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

218 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 1095 0.5256
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

219 California Baptist University 33600 65600 0.4876 8,417 1069 0.8535
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

220 Adrian College 33700 70200 0.5205 1,678 1025 0.6843
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,678

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

68.4 %

221 Drake University 33800 68500 0.5068 2,585 1226 0.6385
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

222 Charleston Southern University 34300 48400 0.2918 2,914 1060 0.7609
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,914

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

222 Gordon College 34300 51300 0.3314 1,314 1256 0.8562
#222

#222 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 %

224 Baylor University 34700 70300 0.5063 14,915 1277 0.5128
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

224 Cleveland Institute of Music 34700 58500 0.407 194 0 0.3853
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland Institute of Music
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

194

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

224 Trevecca Nazarene University 34700 50900 0.3172 1,903 1085 0.6944
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

227 Valparaiso University 34900 62700 0.4428 2,123 1208 0.8934
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

228 San Diego State University 35200 36100 0.0249 34,637 1208 0.3598
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

229 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 35500 48300 0.2638 2,079 1095 0.8221
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,079

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

230 The University of Tampa 35600 56900 0.3741 10,594 1185 0.4034
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

231 Baldwin Wallace University 35700 66700 0.4649 2,862 1194 0.757
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

232 Anderson University 35800 46900 0.2372 1,095 1055 0.5332
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, IN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,095

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

53.3 %

232 Andrews University 35800 62100 0.4235 1,312 1196 0.874
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Sticker Price

$62,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,312

Est. Median SAT

1,196

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

234 Cedarville University 35900 57000 0.3709 4,916 1247 0.6488
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

235 Berry College 36000 60900 0.4091 2,254 1219 0.64
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

236 University of Central Arkansas 36200 38400 0.0556 8,268 1124 0.8949
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

236 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 36200 56800 0.3624 12,122 1283 0.8296
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

238 North Greenville University 36400 46500 0.2179 2,020 1164 0.6667
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,020

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

238 University of Denver 36400 76800 0.5257 6,619 1323 0.7729
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

240 University of the Pacific 36500 71500 0.4898 3,249 1298 0.7132
#240

#240 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 %

241 Western Kentucky University 36600 42300 0.1348 14,151 1090 0.9387
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

242 Converse University 36800 37600 0.0213 852 1145 0.6424
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Converse University
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

852

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

243 Christopher Newport University 36900 51000 0.2767 4,407 1209 0.8796
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA

Sticker Price

$51,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,407

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

244 California Institute of the Arts 37100 84600 0.5616 918 0 0.2595
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA

Sticker Price

$84,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

918

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

26.0 %

245 University of Illinois Chicago 37300 49300 0.2432 22,495 1252 0.7735
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

246 DePauw University 37400 70300 0.4675 1,917 1260 0.5719
#246

#246 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 %

247 Cornish College of the Arts 37500 80700 0.5352 502 0 0.7046
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornish College of the Arts
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$80,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

502

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

248 Nazareth University 37800 63300 0.4034 1,882 1205 0.7472
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nazareth University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,882

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

74.7 %

249 Union Adventist University 37900 51200 0.2597 536 1079 0.9989
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union Adventist University
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

536

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

250 University of Nevada-Reno 38000 45800 0.1704 18,895 1134 0.7371
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

251 Texas Tech University 38700 41000 0.0561 32,580 1200 0.7265
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

252 Elon University 38800 58200 0.3332 6,452 1244 0.6635
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$58,200

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

253 Kean University 38900 48300 0.1947 11,758 1035 0.759
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

254 Pacific University 39000 74900 0.4797 1,589 1106 0.8956
#254

#254 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 %

255 Maranatha Baptist University 39600 41800 0.0511 759 1138 0.7087
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maranatha Baptist University
Watertown, WI

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

759

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

255 University of Central Florida 39600 39600 0 59,649 1280 0.4471
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

257 University of Wyoming 40200 45300 0.1134 8,130 1159 0.9688
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

258 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5067 33,471 1399 0.0897
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

259 Bethel University 40600 45800 0.1122 2,556 1209 0.878
#259

#259 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 %

259 Temple University 40600 55300 0.266 21,428 1245 0.8045
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

261 Washington State University 40700 56300 0.2775 21,455 1131 0.8664
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

262 Berklee College of Music 41000 98900 0.5856 7,549 0 0.4353
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

7,549

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

43.5 %

263 Butler University 41100 68300 0.398 4,489 1279 0.8508
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$68,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

264 Illinois State University 41700 47300 0.1191 19,107 1115 0.8815
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

265 Old Dominion University 42300 47700 0.1132 17,746 1205 0.9036
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

266 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,185 1204 0.7871
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,185

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

267 Sacred Heart University 42800 67500 0.3662 6,960 1245 0.6768
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,960

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

268 Ohio State University-Main Campus 43400 53700 0.1917 46,815 1339 0.6057
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

268 University of Puget Sound 43400 87300 0.5031 1,594 1292 0.7225
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,594

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

270 The New England Conservatory of Music 43600 66200 0.3412 402 837 0.4328
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New England Conservatory of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

402

Est. Median SAT

837

Acceptance Rate

43.3 %

271 Texas Christian University 43800 82400 0.4686 11,049 1283 0.4449
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

272 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2745 31,253 1272 0.773
#272

#272 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 %

273 Biola University 45100 71200 0.3667 3,481 1268 0.7482
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

274 The University of Texas at Austin 45300 45300 0 43,165 1348 0.2664
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

275 Duquesne University 45400 70500 0.3565 5,371 1270 0.8356
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,371

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

276 University of Georgia 45900 51600 0.1108 31,514 1336 0.3719
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

277 University at Buffalo 46800 46800 0 20,360 1303 0.7418
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

278 Wagner College 47000 73400 0.359 1,666 1240 0.88
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wagner College
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$73,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,666

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

279 Mercer University 47100 63700 0.2607 4,690 1273 0.6889
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

280 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#280

#280 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 %

281 University of Delaware 47700 61300 0.2229 19,287 1302 0.6924
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$61,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

282 The University of Texas at Arlington 48300 60000 0.1949 31,112 1114 0.8129
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

282 University of Mount Olive 48300 50400 0.0424 1,937 1020 0.7775
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

1,937

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

284 University of Kentucky 48900 56600 0.1357 25,535 1193 0.9294
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

285 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 51000 84700 0.398 34,454 1435 0.1564
#285

#285 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 %

286 Lynn University 51500 66000 0.2197 2,861 1130 0.7347
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,861

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

287 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53400 53400 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

288 George Mason University 53600 61000 0.1213 28,331 1268 0.8748
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

289 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53700 64200 0.1635 23,920 1390 0.5973
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

290 Emerson College 54600 82600 0.339 4,171 1359 0.4749
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,171

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

47.5 %

291 Miami University-Oxford 56600 56600 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#291

#291 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 %

292 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58200 64100 0.0921 42,604 1336 0.6056
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

293 Indiana University-Bloomington 60800 63000 0.0339 38,093 1302 0.7821
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

294 The New School 62600 118000 0.4697 1,449 1268 0.8333
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New School
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$118,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,449

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

295 University of Oregon 66800 68900 0.031 20,622 1250 0.883
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

296 University of California-Irvine 72800 74700 0.0254 30,204 1333 0.2878
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

297 Gonzaga University 75400 77800 0.0308 5,281 1303 0.8169
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$77,800

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

298 The Catholic University of America 76400 82500 0.0739 3,177 1155 0.8278
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

3,177

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

82.8 %

299 University of California-Santa Cruz 82000 82000 0 17,940 1281 0.6557
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$82,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

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

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