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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

Most Affordable Colleges for Music Performance, General Majors in Illinois for 2027

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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 Old Dominion University 0 32400 1 17,504 1205 0.9135
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

17,504

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

91.4 %

2 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,354 1554 0.0611
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,354

Est. Median SAT

1,554

Acceptance Rate

6.1 %

3 University of Michigan-Flint 5100 41300 0.8768 5,534 1079 0.6734
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

5,534

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

4 California State University-Los Angeles 5300 69100 0.9237 22,077 965 0.9124
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

5 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 5600 40700 0.8615 35,358 1448 0.1642
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

6 Northwestern University 6500 90200 0.9278 9,060 1533 0.0769
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

7 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 7000 41500 0.8323 38,572 1455 0.3659
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

8 Truman State University 7300 26200 0.7224 3,506 1340 0.8515
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

3,506

Est. Median SAT

1,340

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

9 Brigham Young University 8100 22300 0.6382 34,354 1374 0.6862
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

10 Carnegie Mellon University 9200 90900 0.8984 7,728 1528 0.1107
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

7,728

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

10 Rhode Island College 9200 30200 0.6961 5,695 995 0.8557
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

5,695

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

12 Portland State University 10000 43300 0.7696 14,932 1174 0.8586
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

12 University of Central Florida 10000 31900 0.6867 60,083 1289 0.428
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

60,083

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

14 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 10200 41300 0.7533 8,945 1099 0.975
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

15 Southern Utah University 10500 51400 0.7957 13,176 1140 0.9998
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

16 East Central University 10600 43600 0.7569 2,976 1045 0.6181
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Central University
Ada, OK

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,976

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

61.8 %

16 University of Rochester 10600 96300 0.8901 6,096 1448 0.4191
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

6,096

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

41.9 %

18 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 10800 21100 0.4888 7,753 1140 0.9245
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,753

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

19 California State University-Stanislaus 11100 31200 0.6448 8,494 950 0.9558
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

8,494

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

20 California State University-Fresno 11300 44000 0.7434 21,954 995 0.9526
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

21 Arkansas State University 11400 28400 0.5995 11,189 1080 0.7818
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

11,189

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

21 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 11400 36800 0.69 12,122 1283 0.8296
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

23 University of West Florida 12000 22200 0.459 9,971 1120 0.5822
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,971

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

24 St Olaf College 12100 79500 0.8477 3,114 1374 0.4338
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$79,500

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

3,114

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

25 Boston University 12500 93200 0.8658 18,289 1475 0.1283
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$93,200

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

18,289

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

12.8 %

26 Albion College 12600 78100 0.839 1,168 1065 0.7437
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,168

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

27 Texas A&M University-Commerce 12700 30000 0.5767 9,666 1040 0.7498
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

9,666

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

28 Idaho State University 13000 39100 0.6682 10,834 0 0.8396
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

28 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13000 40500 0.6789 29,727 990 0.9229
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

29,727

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

28 University of North Florida 13000 22400 0.4202 14,837 1124 0.6815
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

14,837

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

28 University of Southern Maine 13000 23000 0.4343 5,549 1139 0.8241
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

5,549

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

32 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 13100 19400 0.3248 14,865 1175 0.9113
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

14,865

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

33 Northern Illinois University 13300 32200 0.5857 12,118 1070 0.7164
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

33 University of Louisiana at Monroe 13300 40800 0.6743 6,761 1105 0.8475
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

6,761

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

33 University of South Florida 13300 22400 0.4067 39,093 1255 0.4071
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

33 William Jewell College 13300 57500 0.7692 838 1080 0.4105
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$57,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

838

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

41.1 %

37 Shepherd University 13500 27400 0.5068 3,032 1025 0.9678
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

37 Trinity University 13500 67000 0.7982 2,423 1408 0.2488
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,423

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

24.9 %

39 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 61700 0.7781 39,193 1418 0.4081
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$61,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

40 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 14100 31000 0.5458 13,432 1225 0.8701
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

40 Youngstown State University 14100 28400 0.5033 9,687 1120 0.9145
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

42 Eastern Michigan University 14200 33900 0.5805 10,034 1055 0.7772
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

42 San Francisco State University 14200 47700 0.7025 19,444 1035 0.9644
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

42 Valdosta State University 14200 29700 0.5215 7,199 1005 0.7769
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

7,199

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

45 Northwestern State University of Louisiana 14300 38200 0.6249 7,501 1055 0.9467
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

7,501

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

46 California State University-San Bernardino 14400 32700 0.5594 15,948 1020 0.943
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

15,948

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

46 Western Michigan University 14400 28900 0.5022 13,714 1089 0.9121
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

48 Central Michigan University 14600 37400 0.6102 10,238 1099 0.9104
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

49 Florida Gulf Coast University 14900 40000 0.6275 14,434 1125 0.6344
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

14,434

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

49 Oberlin College 14900 90800 0.8356 2,896 1440 0.3416
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$90,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

51 Colorado Mesa University 15000 66200 0.7739 9,459 1050 0.8314
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

9,459

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

51 University of Nevada-Reno 15000 28200 0.4677 20,204 1109 0.8313
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

51 Urshan University 15000 27200 0.4492 474 990 0.8378
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Urshan University
Wentzville, MO

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

474

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

54 California State University-Channel Islands 15100 32900 0.5403 5,118 975 0.9481
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

5,118

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

55 University of North Carolina School of the Arts 15800 63100 0.7491 946 1241 0.2997
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

946

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

30.0 %

56 University of North Texas 15900 26200 0.3938 34,414 1094 0.7089
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

57 Alcorn State University 16000 22200 0.2787 2,469 905 0.3675
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,469

Est. Median SAT

905

Acceptance Rate

36.8 %

57 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 16000 26900 0.4059 9,847 1090 0.9309
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

57 Oakland University 16000 28200 0.4329 12,770 1039 0.8897
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

12,770

Est. Median SAT

1,039

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

60 William Carey University 16100 34700 0.5366 3,052 1120 0.6029
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

60.3 %

61 Keene State College 16200 51400 0.6847 2,640 1064 0.8982
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,640

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

62 Northeastern State University 16300 28600 0.4308 5,145 1035 0.9974
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

5,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

63 McNeese State University 16500 27800 0.4068 5,668 1060 0.7827
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,668

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

63 Southeastern Louisiana University 16500 52300 0.6845 14,294 1125 0.915
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

14,294

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

63 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16500 64800 0.7456 22,007 1427 0.1672
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

22,007

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

16.7 %

66 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16600 27600 0.3991 11,756 1124 0.8727
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

67 University of Miami 16700 96300 0.8267 13,241 1408 0.1761
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

68 Weber State University 17100 20300 0.1579 31,672 1075 1
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

69 SUNY College at Potsdam 17300 49300 0.6493 1,750 1060 0.8241
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,750

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

70 Utah Tech University 17500 23300 0.2493 12,993 1065 1
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

12,993

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

71 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 17600 35600 0.5063 8,513 1160 0.9261
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

72 Augusta University 17700 62500 0.7171 6,102 1065 0.6276
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

6,102

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

73 Carson-Newman University 17800 51900 0.6573 1,912 1075 0.6381
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,912

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

63.8 %

74 Xavier University of Louisiana 17900 64700 0.7231 2,579 1080 0.6745
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,579

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

67.5 %

75 Alma College 18000 64700 0.7217 1,198 1040 0.6569
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alma College
Alma, MI

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

1,198

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

76 Georgia State University 18100 26000 0.304 26,785 1089 0.5722
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

26,785

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

76 Kennesaw State University 18100 27400 0.3391 46,069 1119 0.7944
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

76 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18100 25200 0.2814 7,088 1100 0.7448
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

76 The University of Texas at Austin 18100 28200 0.3585 44,314 1356 0.2222
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

80 San Jose State University 18200 41100 0.5567 29,890 1135 0.8039
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

80 Texas State University 18200 26100 0.3026 39,353 1080 0.9118
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

39,353

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

82 Columbus State University 18300 23200 0.2114 6,147 970 0.9907
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbus State University
Columbus, GA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,147

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

82 Missouri Southern State University 18300 26700 0.3146 3,917 1109 0.9656
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

3,917

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

84 Central State University 18500 22700 0.1851 2,151 881 0.8451
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

2,151

Est. Median SAT

881

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

85 University of Mary 18700 32600 0.4278 2,821 1175 0.753
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,821

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

86 Wake Forest University 18800 93800 0.7992 5,595 1463 0.2076
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

Sticker Price

$93,800

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

5,595

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

20.8 %

87 Glenville State University 19000 26800 0.2915 1,685 980 1
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Glenville State University
Glenville, WV

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,685

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

88 Louisiana Christian University 19100 26000 0.2656 769 1065 0.7719
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Christian University
Pineville, LA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

769

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

89 Coe College 19300 49600 0.611 1,204 1214 0.6336
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coe College
Cedar Rapids, IA

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,204

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

90 Jackson State University 19400 28100 0.3091 4,967 940 0.9602
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,967

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

90 Stillman College 19400 41100 0.528 731 865 0.6225
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

731

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

92 Indiana University of Pennsylvania 19500 30700 0.3648 7,425 1074 0.9147
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,425

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

93 Emory & Henry University 19600 52400 0.6253 1,084 1145 0.8365
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emory & Henry University
Emory, VA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,084

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

94 Wheaton College 19800 70600 0.7201 2,181 1357 0.8491
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,181

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

95 SUNY at Fredonia 20100 53600 0.6248 2,771 1258 0.777
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

96 Montana State University Billings 20300 29100 0.3025 3,881 1090 1
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

97 Syracuse University 20400 83600 0.756 16,149 1374 0.4879
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

97 University of Northern Iowa 20400 24800 0.1775 7,800 1115 0.9313
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

7,800

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

97 University of Wyoming 20400 27900 0.2682 8,138 1163 0.9695
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

97 Western Carolina University 20400 21600 0.0555 10,268 1140 0.7076
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

10,268

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

101 Grove City College 20500 39700 0.4842 2,247 1248 0.667
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,247

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

101 Indiana University-South Bend 20500 23900 0.1418 4,206 1050 0.8146
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN

Sticker Price

$23,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

4,206

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

103 Graceland University-Lamoni 20700 46400 0.5541 802 1030 0.8083
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Graceland University-Lamoni
Lamoni, IA

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

802

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

104 Calvary University 20900 35100 0.4045 177 1065 0.7174
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvary University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

177

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.7 %

104 La Sierra University 20900 51200 0.5923 1,266 1124 0.9069
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

La Sierra University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,266

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

106 Belhaven University 21100 43300 0.5121 1,614 1105 0.4975
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belhaven University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,614

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

106 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 21100 24100 0.1243 35,248 1289 0.6939
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$24,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

108 Transylvania University 21300 64800 0.6713 950 1203 0.6605
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Transylvania University
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

950

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

108 Western Illinois University 21300 31800 0.3291 4,525 1000 0.7118
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

110 New Jersey City University 21400 40400 0.4701 3,871 1015 0.9838
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

111 Marywood University 21800 93800 0.7676 1,936 1144 0.7878
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marywood University
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$93,800

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

1,936

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

111 Stetson University 21800 81100 0.7315 2,414 1089 0.7167
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stetson University
DeLand, FL

Sticker Price

$81,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,414

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

71.7 %

111 University of the Pacific 21800 73600 0.704 3,097 1313 0.6905
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

3,097

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

114 Bob Jones University 21900 42700 0.4855 2,312 1149 1
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,312

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

114 Southern University and A & M College 21900 41300 0.4696 6,713 930 0.3512
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,713

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

35.1 %

116 The College of Saint Scholastica 22000 60400 0.6361 1,810 1110 0.9298
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$60,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,810

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

117 Viterbo University 22100 56700 0.6109 1,178 1160 0.9756
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,178

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

118 Florida State University 22300 32600 0.3161 34,271 1369 0.2383
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

119 California State University-Northridge 22400 36500 0.3858 32,846 1005 0.9176
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

119 Christopher Newport University 22400 50800 0.5586 4,369 1189 0.8604
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,369

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

119 Oklahoma City University 22400 74100 0.6979 1,546 1159 0.7103
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

122 Ohio University-Main Campus 22500 22500 0 20,786 1225 0.8689
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

122 Park University 22500 31300 0.2816 4,657 1035 0.6904
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,657

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

124 Houghton University 22600 60900 0.6285 958 1277 0.89
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houghton University
Houghton, NY

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

958

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

124 Mount Vernon Nazarene University 22600 56000 0.5966 1,592 1109 0.8415
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,592

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

126 Saint Cloud State University 22800 36800 0.3803 8,209 1079 0.948
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

127 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 18,028 1059 0.7996
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

128 Augsburg University 23100 56200 0.5893 2,706 1065 0.95
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augsburg University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,706

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

128 Millikin University 23100 43700 0.4709 1,427 1065 0.765
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millikin University
Decatur, IL

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,427

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

130 SUNY at Purchase College 23200 42400 0.4525 3,283 1294 0.7405
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

131 Lawrence University 23500 74400 0.6841 1,322 1293 0.6663
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,322

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

131 Piedmont University 23500 47400 0.5045 1,154 1080 0.9054
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Piedmont University
Demorest, GA

Sticker Price

$47,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,154

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

131 University of South Dakota 23500 26900 0.1263 7,515 1120 0.9884
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

7,515

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

134 University of Houston 23600 28400 0.1692 40,366 1224 0.7577
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

135 Huntingdon College 23700 65000 0.6353 943 1130 0.692
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntingdon College
Montgomery, AL

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

943

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

136 Clarke University 23800 57100 0.5833 815 1039 0.7183
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarke University
Dubuque, IA

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

815

Est. Median SAT

1,039

Acceptance Rate

71.8 %

137 Northern Arizona University 23900 47300 0.4958 22,203 1129 0.8961
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

138 Elmhurst University 24000 67000 0.642 3,170 1133 0.7501
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,133

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

139 Campbellsville University 24200 45100 0.4631 6,848 1075 0.7974
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

6,848

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.7 %

139 Oral Roberts University 24200 52700 0.5409 5,017 1139 0.989
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

139 Washburn University 24200 38400 0.3696 5,427 1048 1
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washburn University
Topeka, KS

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,427

Est. Median SAT

1,048

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

142 University of Central Oklahoma 24700 34000 0.2735 10,777 1075 0.7812
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

143 Judson University 24800 51000 0.5145 697 1010 0.8905
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Judson University
Elgin, IL

Sticker Price

$51,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

697

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

144 Temple University 24900 36100 0.3105 21,031 1172 0.8622
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

144 University at Buffalo 24900 34000 0.2677 21,192 1309 0.8059
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

146 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 25000 36900 0.3228 15,273 1115 0.8089
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

15,273

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

146 Illinois State University 25000 36400 0.3147 19,513 1115 0.8555
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

146 Messiah University 25000 54700 0.543 2,722 1266 0.8107
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,722

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

149 Tiffin University 25100 48000 0.4776 2,842 985 0.8007
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,842

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

150 Lebanon Valley College 25200 72200 0.6513 1,834 1260 0.808
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PA

Sticker Price

$72,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,834

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

151 Ball State University 25400 26200 0.0305 15,950 1185 0.8625
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

151 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 25400 62800 0.5954 13,039 1020 0.894
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

151 Webster University 25400 66600 0.6188 1,898 1120 0.8618
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$66,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,898

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

154 Binghamton University 25700 32700 0.2159 14,559 1404 0.3731
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,559

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

154 Shorter University 25700 36500 0.2953 1,203 1110 0.9646
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shorter University
Rome, GA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,203

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

156 Heidelberg University 25800 48600 0.4692 1,002 1025 0.82
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Heidelberg University
Tiffin, OH

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,002

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

156 Otterbein University 25800 79200 0.6746 2,292 1126 0.8388
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,126

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

156 Simpson College 25800 67100 0.6159 1,235 1430 0.8622
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,235

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

159 Concordia College at Moorhead 25900 50500 0.4865 1,864 1160 0.6265
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,864

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

160 Cairn University-Langhorne 26100 59100 0.5588 736 1080 0.9219
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cairn University-Langhorne
Langhorne, PA

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

736

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

160 Henderson State University 26100 30600 0.1469 1,461 1075 0.8192
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

1,461

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

160 University of Akron Main Campus 26100 28000 0.0677 11,691 1074 0.7722
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

163 Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School 26300 70000 0.6242 1,793 1174 0.5589
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$70,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,793

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

164 Missouri State University-Springfield 26600 27900 0.0465 21,138 1134 0.9039
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

165 University of Arkansas 26700 44500 0.3996 29,252 1179 0.7388
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

165 Wright State University-Main Campus 26700 36500 0.2687 7,747 1073 0.9617
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

167 University of Central Arkansas 26800 31200 0.1407 8,238 1110 0.9157
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,238

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

167 Wingate University 26800 67100 0.6016 2,673 1100 0.9113
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wingate University
Wingate, NC

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,673

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

169 Mars Hill University 26900 54500 0.5056 1,062 1100 0.6822
#169

#169 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 %

170 Capital University 27100 63800 0.5751 1,642 1045 0.6501
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Capital University
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,642

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

65.0 %

170 Lenoir-Rhyne University 27100 63100 0.5701 1,495 1075 0.8761
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,495

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

170 University of Minnesota Duluth 27100 32000 0.153 8,706 1230 0.8906
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

173 Cornell College 27300 74800 0.6345 1,094 1243 0.799
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

173 Meredith College 27300 67400 0.5948 1,212 1239 0.7506
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Meredith College
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$67,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,212

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

173 Roberts Wesleyan University 27300 82000 0.6673 1,320 1230 0.6744
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roberts Wesleyan University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$82,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,320

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

67.4 %

173 San Diego State University 27300 37100 0.2644 36,196 1208 0.3741
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

177 Florida Southern College 27700 63200 0.5616 2,682 1264 0.6442
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,682

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

178 Methodist University 28000 87900 0.6812 1,467 1185 0.7516
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$87,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,467

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

179 Boise State University 28100 50100 0.439 25,308 1025 0.8389
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

180 Baptist University of Florida 28500 33900 0.1593 521 1050 0.641
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baptist University of Florida
Graceville, FL

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

521

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

180 Roosevelt University 28500 47600 0.4028 2,868 1049 0.9716
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,868

Est. Median SAT

1,049

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

182 Oregon State University 28800 36700 0.216 31,253 1272 0.773
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

183 New York University 28900 92100 0.6862 29,471 1520 0.0906
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

29,471

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.1 %

183 West Virginia State University 28900 32300 0.1053 3,110 925 0.9596
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia State University
Institute, WV

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,110

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

185 Jacksonville University 29000 102400 0.7167 2,916 1210 0.5748
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$102,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,916

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

185 Wartburg College 29000 46900 0.3816 1,464 1174 0.7584
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wartburg College
Waverly, IA

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,464

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

187 William Penn University 29300 48000 0.3892 1,366 1035 0.7311
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,366

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

188 Long Island University 29400 60500 0.5143 12,072 1229 0.8616
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

12,072

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

189 Southern Methodist University 29600 97000 0.6948 7,545 1427 0.4764
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$97,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

189 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 29600 29600 0 11,087 1326 0.7397
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,087

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

191 University of Southern California 29700 98300 0.698 20,768 1499 0.1119
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$98,300

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

192 Cleveland Institute of Music 29800 111800 0.7336 160 0 0.4731
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland Institute of Music
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$111,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

160

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

47.3 %

193 North Central University 29900 48600 0.3851 759 1075 0.9898
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

759

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

194 Mississippi State University 30000 34400 0.1276 19,093 1205 0.8363
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

195 Bard College 30200 97600 0.6903 2,037 1366 0.5212
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

52.1 %

196 University of Northwestern-St Paul 30400 54600 0.4432 3,120 1193 0.3992
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northwestern-St Paul
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,120

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

39.9 %

197 University of Maine 30500 43100 0.2925 9,182 1195 0.9562
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

198 California State University-Long Beach 30600 38800 0.2113 36,056 1135 0.4543
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

198 The College of Wooster 30600 82400 0.6284 1,515 1345 0.6438
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,515

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

198 University of Toledo 30600 42000 0.2715 10,726 1134 0.8889
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,726

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

201 Southern Adventist University 30800 49000 0.3712 2,946 1142 0.7163
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$49,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,142

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

202 University of North Dakota 30900 33700 0.0858 11,837 1189 0.8157
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,837

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

203 Pittsburg State University 31000 37100 0.1645 4,561 1055 0.5487
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

204 Warner University 31100 41000 0.2414 803 931 0.4281
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Warner University
Lake Wales, FL

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

803

Est. Median SAT

931

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

205 Gordon College 31300 54200 0.4225 1,221 1226 0.9001
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gordon College
Wenham, MA

Sticker Price

$54,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,221

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

206 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31600 39200 0.1926 10,594 1193 0.6493
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

207 Tuskegee University 31700 45600 0.3049 2,660 1090 0.4868
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,660

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

208 Southern Nazarene University 31900 48400 0.3407 1,473 1055 1
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Nazarene University
Bethany, OK

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,473

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

209 Elon University 32000 69900 0.5426 6,191 1283 0.6326
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,191

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

210 Bushnell University 32100 50900 0.3685 570 1110 0.9736
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bushnell University
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

570

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

210 Gettysburg College 32100 86500 0.629 2,104 1369 0.389
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA

Sticker Price

$86,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,104

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

38.9 %

210 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 32100 51900 0.3814 2,775 1105 0.9747
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

213 Anderson University 32200 54700 0.4116 3,724 1209 0.5491
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, SC

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,724

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

214 Ithaca College 32400 76000 0.574 4,205 1328 0.7015
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,205

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

214 University of Valley Forge 32400 72200 0.5509 503 1095 0.5468
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Valley Forge
Phoenixville, PA

Sticker Price

$72,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

503

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

216 DePauw University 32500 70300 0.5383 1,858 1293 0.5602
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,858

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

217 California State University-Sacramento 32900 33400 0.015 28,619 1015 0.9357
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

218 Seton Hill University 33100 63700 0.4805 1,502 1134 0.7953
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,502

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.5 %

218 University of Oregon 33100 40200 0.1784 20,710 1193 0.8742
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

20,710

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

220 Belmont University 33200 72300 0.5399 7,174 1273 0.9367
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$72,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,174

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

221 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 17,556 1090 0.5386
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

222 Adrian College 33400 70200 0.5242 1,675 1045 0.7257
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,675

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

222 Harding University 33400 47800 0.3012 3,536 1184 0.7052
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,536

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

224 Baylor University 33500 70400 0.5244 14,183 1302 0.5222
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

14,183

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

52.2 %

225 University of Idaho 33900 48700 0.3041 9,656 1104 0.7476
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

225 University of Indianapolis 33900 60700 0.4414 3,394 1080 0.728
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,394

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

72.8 %

227 Drake University 34000 68500 0.5032 2,504 1226 0.6494
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,504

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

227 Wichita State University 34000 42200 0.1944 14,906 1065 0.7224
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

14,906

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

229 Charleston Southern University 34100 48400 0.2971 3,126 1060 0.9646
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,126

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

230 DePaul University 34200 69400 0.5069 14,338 1258 0.878
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,338

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

230 Lee University 34200 39100 0.1253 3,425 1154 0.7138
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,425

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

232 Friends University 34400 58000 0.4065 1,084 1020 0.5174
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Friends University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,084

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

51.7 %

233 Trevecca Nazarene University 34500 50900 0.3223 1,961 1099 0.7512
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,961

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

234 California Baptist University 34700 69800 0.5026 8,707 1024 0.8139
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,707

Est. Median SAT

1,024

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

235 Westminster College 34900 59000 0.4087 1,110 1145 0.9167
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA

Sticker Price

$59,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,110

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

236 California State University-Fullerton 35200 37600 0.0636 40,705 960 0.8811
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

237 University of Puget Sound 35400 90400 0.6085 1,626 1311 0.7241
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$90,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,626

Est. Median SAT

1,311

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

238 Cedarville University 35600 57000 0.3754 5,794 1232 0.6529
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,794

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

239 Texas Tech University 35900 42100 0.1471 34,021 1195 0.6906
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

240 Converse University 36100 51300 0.2962 1,182 1129 0.6787
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Converse University
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,182

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

241 Western Kentucky University 36200 43300 0.1639 13,732 1090 0.9145
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

242 Shenandoah University 36400 57900 0.3712 2,723 1154 0.7785
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Sticker Price

$57,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,723

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

243 Newberry College 36700 51100 0.2818 1,481 1010 0.9061
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Newberry College
Newberry, SC

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,481

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

244 Andrews University 37200 76700 0.5148 1,384 1143 0.8185
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Sticker Price

$76,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,384

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

245 Union Adventist University 37600 51200 0.2648 625 1075 1
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union Adventist University
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

625

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

245 Xavier University 37600 68100 0.4481 3,744 1286 0.848
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$68,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,744

Est. Median SAT

1,286

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

247 Washington State University 37700 53600 0.2967 21,400 1131 0.861
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

248 University of St Thomas 38000 74800 0.492 6,270 1299 0.8548
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

249 Washington Adventist University 38200 45600 0.1621 513 995 0.4618
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

513

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

46.2 %

250 University of Illinois Chicago 38300 51400 0.2551 24,260 1174 0.7576
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

251 Nazareth University 38600 67200 0.4257 1,862 1275 0.7409
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nazareth University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$67,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,862

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

252 Baldwin Wallace University 39000 69800 0.4415 2,532 1210 0.7739
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,532

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

253 Cumberland University 39100 47500 0.1769 2,745 1055 0.6733
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

2,745

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

254 University of Denver 39200 84100 0.5341 5,766 1292 0.8538
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$84,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

5,766

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

255 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39300 40300 0.0248 26,213 1209 0.7778
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

256 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 39500 42800 0.0772 14,657 1190 0.7583
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

257 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,534 1399 0.0941
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

258 University of Redlands 41300 90700 0.5448 1,941 1233 0.8272
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Redlands
Redlands, CA

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,941

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

82.7 %

259 Butler University 41400 68400 0.395 4,418 1269 0.8209
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,418

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

260 Virginia State University 41600 43500 0.0437 5,124 955 0.8863
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

5,124

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

261 Susquehanna University 41800 85600 0.5116 2,220 1199 0.7908
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$85,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,220

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

262 Bethel University 41900 47300 0.1142 2,883 1214 0.8868
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,883

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

263 University of Maryland-College Park 42900 58600 0.2679 31,875 1456 0.4503
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$58,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

264 Rochester Christian University 43000 45400 0.0527 1,162 970 0.9764
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Christian University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

1,162

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

265 Furman University 43100 84700 0.4914 2,304 1372 0.4869
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

266 Virginia Commonwealth University 43300 53400 0.1893 21,469 1167 0.9061
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

21,469

Est. Median SAT

1,167

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

267 James Madison University 43500 45000 0.0333 21,358 1259 0.6879
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

268 California Institute of the Arts 43600 119100 0.634 870 0 0.3234
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA

Sticker Price

$119,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

870

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

32.3 %

269 Berklee College of Music 43900 115400 0.6194 7,274 0 0.5509
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$115,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

7,274

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

55.1 %

270 Maranatha Baptist University 44000 46400 0.0516 698 1180 0.8908
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maranatha Baptist University
Watertown, WI

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

698

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

271 Texas Christian University 44300 87400 0.4933 11,152 1268 0.4809
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

11,152

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

48.1 %

272 The New England Conservatory of Music 44400 122200 0.6364 421 837 0.43
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New England Conservatory of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$122,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

421

Est. Median SAT

837

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

273 Appalachian State University 44500 46500 0.043 19,732 1174 0.9388
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

274 Western Washington University 44600 52400 0.1489 13,609 1199 0.9371
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

13,609

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

275 Duquesne University 45100 70500 0.3602 5,382 1252 0.8639
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,382

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

276 The University of Tampa 45600 58500 0.2204 10,710 1250 0.4363
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,710

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

277 Wagner College 46800 73400 0.3626 1,666 1240 0.88
#277

#277 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 %

278 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 61500 0.234 37,985 1390 0.5815
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$61,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

279 The University of Texas at Arlington 47200 57200 0.1748 32,545 1129 0.799
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

280 University of Delaware 47700 62500 0.2377 19,287 1302 0.6924
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

281 Ashland University 48000 57000 0.1578 2,977 1125 0.764
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

2,977

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

281 Biola University 48000 74600 0.3566 3,553 1281 0.7817
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

283 University of Georgia 48400 52300 0.0746 32,824 1348 0.3425
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

284 University of Kentucky 48500 59900 0.1909 25,535 1193 0.9294
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

285 University of Arizona 48600 48600 0 43,294 1186 0.8351
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

286 Lipscomb University 48800 69900 0.3025 3,327 1214 0.6774
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

287 Michigan State University 49200 56200 0.1245 41,415 1212 0.8324
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

288 Sacred Heart University 49700 67500 0.2637 7,291 1265 0.6363
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,291

Est. Median SAT

1,265

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

289 Ohio State University-Main Campus 49900 64700 0.2288 46,627 1366 0.492
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

290 Chapman University 50100 94000 0.4672 7,630 1336 0.7206
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

7,630

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

291 Northwest Nazarene University 50200 87600 0.4268 1,043 1145 0.7159
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID

Sticker Price

$87,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,043

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

292 Lynn University 51700 71600 0.2779 3,020 1135 0.7425
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,020

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

293 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53200 53300 0.0019 34,447 1273 0.8804
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

294 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53500 63400 0.1562 24,019 1404 0.5989
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$63,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

295 Emerson College 54900 82600 0.3352 3,908 1359 0.5131
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,908

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

296 University of Colorado Boulder 55400 70900 0.2186 32,244 1351 0.7809
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$70,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

297 Dallas Baptist University 55800 84300 0.3381 2,938 1073 0.9131
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,938

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

298 George Mason University 56100 61400 0.0864 28,862 1271 0.8647
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

299 The New School 56400 94500 0.4033 7,171 1268 0.2393
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New School
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$94,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

7,171

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

23.9 %

300 Miami University-Oxford 57500 57500 0 16,405 1284 0.74
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

301 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58300 63700 0.0848 42,604 1336 0.6056
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

302 Indiana University-Bloomington 60600 63000 0.038 38,463 1324 0.7589
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

302 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 60600 67600 0.1035 40,996 1399 0.4175
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$67,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

304 Southwestern University 63500 63500 0 1,431 1262 0.4348
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,431

Est. Median SAT

1,262

Acceptance Rate

43.5 %

305 Gonzaga University 70900 77700 0.0875 4,976 1328 0.7962
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$77,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

4,976

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

306 University of California-Irvine 72100 75200 0.0412 30,260 1333 0.2895
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

307 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,294 1229 0.7328
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,294

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

308 University of California-Santa Cruz 82900 82900 0 18,194 1281 0.7273
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$82,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,194

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

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

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