Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Music Performance Majors

Most Affordable Music Performance, General Colleges for Alabama Residents for 2026

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Considering a degree in Music Performance?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Music Performance majors who live in Alabama.
Rankings are calculated by estimating the net price at every college offering Music Performance degrees for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of Alabama.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of college paid after factoring in financial aid.The net prices displayed in these rankings are College Raptor's estimates.

“Typical” middle class family values used in the Net Price estimates on this page are:

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Music Performance
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Johns Hopkins University 4800 88600 0.9457 6,356 1543 0.0644
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

2 Boston University 6600 88800 0.9261 18,805 1475 0.1111
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

3 CUNY Brooklyn College 8000 31800 0.7495 11,562 1110 0.5836
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

11,562

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

4 St Olaf College 9400 75600 0.8754 3,124 1378 0.4832
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

3,124

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

48.3 %

5 Millikin University 10000 43400 0.7698 1,496 1020 0.6668
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millikin University
Decatur, IL

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

1,496

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

6 University of North Carolina School of the Arts 10200 25200 0.5946 902 1245 0.3308
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

902

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

33.1 %

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

#7 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 %

8 Brigham Young University 11100 29000 0.6168 32,221 1374 0.6919
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

9 Idaho State University 11500 27700 0.5846 10,406 0 0.8396
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

10 Christopher Newport University 11800 32800 0.6403 4,407 1209 0.8796
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

4,407

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

10 Eastern Washington University 11800 28600 0.5884 6,951 1055 0.9437
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

12 California State University-Stanislaus 12100 29000 0.5828 8,455 950 0.9814
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

13 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 12200 34300 0.6439 37,140 1442 0.4237
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

14 New York University 12400 91800 0.8647 29,060 1520 0.0923
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

15 Stillman College 13100 29700 0.5588 779 930 0.7422
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

16 Texas State University 13200 23200 0.4313 36,268 1100 0.8908
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

16 Truman State University 13200 32100 0.5895 3,265 1302 0.8377
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,265

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

16 William Jewell College 13200 46900 0.7188 969 1110 0.3836
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

969

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

19 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13300 27100 0.5085 28,674 980 0.9401
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

20 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,083 1412 0.4517
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

21 Florida Gulf Coast University 13800 20300 0.3194 14,243 1125 0.7675
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

14,243

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

22 University of North Alabama 14100 28200 0.501 8,078 1124 0.7054
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,078

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

22 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 14100 19400 0.2733 14,416 1205 0.8851
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

24 Pittsburg State University 14500 25200 0.4241 4,491 1055 0.8727
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,491

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

25 Calvary University 14600 25400 0.425 198 1019 0.7091
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvary University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

198

Est. Median SAT

1,019

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

25 University of Idaho 14600 26400 0.4466 9,574 1119 0.7553
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

27 Trinity University 14700 64800 0.7733 2,518 1402 0.2592
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

27 Urshan College 14700 20700 0.2897 514 1040 0.8387
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Urshan College
Wentzville, MO

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

514

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

27 Western Carolina University 14700 19600 0.25 10,112 1130 0.818
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

30 Carnegie Mellon University 14800 87300 0.8302 7,824 1528 0.1166
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

7,824

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

30 Indiana University-South Bend 14800 27500 0.4618 4,083 1070 0.8384
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

4,083

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

30 Northern Illinois University 14800 29300 0.4963 11,349 1070 0.6979
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

30 University of Houston 14800 23600 0.3734 39,257 1249 0.7392
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

30 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 14800 23600 0.3726 7,557 1140 0.9037
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,557

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

35 Central Michigan University 15500 40600 0.6183 10,219 1095 0.8982
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

36 James Madison University 15600 28600 0.4538 21,112 1260 0.7151
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

37 Graceland University-Lamoni 15700 46400 0.6619 802 1030 0.8083
#37

#37 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 %

38 Southeastern Louisiana University 15800 28600 0.4481 13,206 1125 0.9387
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

13,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

39 California State University-San Bernardino 15900 25200 0.3691 14,993 920 0.9318
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

39 Troy University 15900 26800 0.4056 10,222 1090 0.9604
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

10,222

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

41 Alcorn State University 16000 24400 0.3446 2,532 925 0.4533
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,532

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

45.3 %

41 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16000 23400 0.3166 11,756 1124 0.8727
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

43 SUNY College at Potsdam 16500 27700 0.4037 1,831 1060 0.777
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,831

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

44 Oakland University 16600 28000 0.4077 12,587 1050 0.8784
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

45 Northwestern University 16700 89500 0.8138 8,846 1513 0.0722
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

8,846

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

45 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16700 64800 0.7426 21,075 1420 0.1534
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

47 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16800 22300 0.2464 24,868 1214 0.796
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

47 Utah Tech University 16800 23300 0.2794 13,006 1045 1
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

49 University of Southern California 16900 76000 0.7776 21,023 1485 0.1002
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

50 Augusta University 17000 30700 0.4463 5,684 1125 0.8931
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,684

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

51 Arkansas State University 17100 28100 0.3917 9,985 1075 0.7959
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

51 University of South Florida 17100 17100 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

51 Weber State University 17100 22100 0.2264 31,672 1075 1
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

54 Cleveland Institute of Music 17200 58600 0.7068 194 0 0.3853
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland Institute of Music
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$58,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

194

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

55 Avila University 17300 67600 0.7446 1,335 985 0.878
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Avila University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$67,600

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,335

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

56 Central State University 17500 23700 0.262 2,676 885 0.9861
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,676

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

57 University of Rochester 17700 93100 0.8101 6,580 1469 0.4008
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

58 Shepherd University 17800 22700 0.2158 2,906 1075 0.9565
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,906

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

58 Winona State University 17800 23000 0.2273 5,277 1115 0.6848
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,277

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

60 University of Arkansas 18100 27700 0.3466 28,859 1179 0.7431
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

61 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 18200 28800 0.3683 7,353 1085 0.9077
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

61 Keene State College 18200 31900 0.4306 2,744 1020 0.9033
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,744

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

61 University of Mary 18200 32600 0.4406 2,650 1189 0.7825
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,650

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

64 Simpson College 18500 59400 0.6887 1,140 1430 0.8888
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,140

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

65 CUNY Hunter College 18700 26100 0.2836 17,027 1240 0.5422
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

17,027

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

54.2 %

66 Campbellsville University 18900 41800 0.5478 6,411 1055 0.7235
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,411

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

66 University of South Alabama 18900 22400 0.1598 9,241 1140 0.7096
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

68 Bard College 19000 90300 0.7893 2,037 1379 0.5212
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

52.1 %

68 Eastern Michigan University 19000 36100 0.4742 10,470 1055 0.7964
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

68 Missouri Southern State University 19000 24800 0.2335 3,881 1074 0.9706
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

68 Montana State University Billings 19000 29100 0.3472 3,881 1035 0.9991
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

72 McNeese State University 19200 29200 0.3429 5,560 1110 0.6755
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,560

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

67.6 %

72 University of Illinois Chicago 19200 30300 0.366 22,495 1252 0.7735
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

72 Welch College 19200 43000 0.5537 358 1069 0.5791
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Welch College
Gallatin, TN

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

358

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

57.9 %

75 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

75 Wright State University-Main Campus 19300 27000 0.2856 7,505 1059 0.9633
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

77 Western Kentucky University 19500 26800 0.2698 14,151 1090 0.9387
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

78 Youngstown State University 19600 29300 0.3307 8,436 1065 0.8066
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

79 University of Northern Iowa 19800 24000 0.1751 7,716 1115 0.8713
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

80 Southwestern Assemblies of God University 20400 40500 0.4969 1,413 1045 0.8423
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Waxahachie, TX

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,413

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

81 Lee University 20500 37100 0.4469 3,271 1154 0.7052
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,271

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

82 Lebanon Valley College 20600 71600 0.7125 1,720 1225 0.8377
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PA

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,720

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

82 Piedmont University 20600 47200 0.5636 1,159 1130 0.9328
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Piedmont University
Demorest, GA

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,159

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

82 The University of Texas at Austin 20600 26900 0.2341 43,165 1335 0.2664
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

82 Viterbo University 20600 52000 0.6032 1,287 1180 0.7243
#82

#82 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 %

82 Xavier University of Louisiana 20600 46000 0.5521 2,688 1075 0.6904
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,688

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

87 Carson-Newman University 20700 51700 0.5995 1,606 1110 0.9045
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,606

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

87 Grove City College 20700 39700 0.4792 2,341 1256 0.7232
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,341

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

87 Oberlin College 20700 90000 0.7703 2,950 1430 0.3298
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

87 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20700 36200 0.4284 36,588 1367 0.6535
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

87 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 20700 57800 0.6418 1,083 1205 0.9278
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,083

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

92 Glenville State University 20800 30900 0.3269 1,583 980 0.9924
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Glenville State University
Glenville, WV

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,583

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

92 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 20800 49400 0.5785 2,079 1135 0.8221
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN

Sticker Price

$49,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,079

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

92 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 20800 30000 0.3071 13,179 1110 0.8883
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

95 George Mason University 20900 33500 0.3762 28,331 1268 0.8748
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

95 Wayland Baptist University 20900 37300 0.4401 2,087 925 0.5596
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,087

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

97 Marian University 21000 59800 0.6484 2,492 1085 0.9532
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marian University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,492

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

97 Western Michigan University 21000 32300 0.3499 13,860 1104 0.846
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

99 University of Miami 21100 70800 0.7023 13,250 1406 0.189
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

100 University of Central Oklahoma 21200 22700 0.0661 10,454 1095 0.8176
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

101 University of Georgia 21300 27100 0.2113 31,514 1336 0.3719
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

102 Missouri State University-Springfield 21400 35400 0.396 20,584 1134 0.9053
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

102 SUNY at Purchase College 21400 28000 0.2353 3,283 1294 0.7405
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

102 University of Missouri-Kansas City 21400 34000 0.3702 10,206 1190 0.7218
#102

#102 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 %

102 University of North Georgia 21400 21400 0 18,329 1100 0.6794
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA

Sticker Price

$21,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,329

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

106 University of West Florida 21500 21500 0 9,661 1120 0.5687
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,661

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

107 Olivet Nazarene University 21600 88800 0.7571 2,704 1104 0.5586
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

108 Northern Arizona University 21800 32000 0.3205 22,991 1145 0.8961
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

109 Blackburn College 21900 43200 0.4926 389 1020 0.8014
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Blackburn College
Carlinville, IL

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

389

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

110 Southern University and A & M College 22100 27100 0.1847 6,571 960 0.4987
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,571

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

111 University of North Florida 22400 22400 0 13,735 1150 0.5324
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

112 Florida State University 22500 23100 0.026 32,711 1360 0.2422
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

113 Stetson University 22600 79100 0.7146 2,349 1114 0.716
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stetson University
DeLand, FL

Sticker Price

$79,100

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

2,349

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

114 Baptist University of Florida 22700 26900 0.1561 521 1050 0.641
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baptist University of Florida
Graceville, FL

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

521

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

114 Boise State University 22700 41000 0.4461 24,030 1025 0.8721
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

114 California Institute of the Arts 22700 77300 0.7063 918 0 0.2595
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA

Sticker Price

$77,300

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

918

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

26.0 %

114 Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School 22700 54400 0.5828 1,778 1115 0.9519
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,778

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

118 CUNY Queens College 22800 29300 0.2216 13,464 1146 0.6434
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

13,464

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

119 Washington State University 22900 36800 0.3783 14,346 1139 0.8797
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

120 Alma College 23000 70500 0.6742 1,159 1085 0.57
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alma College
Alma, MI

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,159

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

120 Berry College 23000 60800 0.6215 2,254 1219 0.64
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

120 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,771 1044 0.7933
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

123 The College of Saint Scholastica 23100 60400 0.6179 1,755 1180 0.9389
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$60,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,755

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

124 Henderson State University 23200 35900 0.3542 1,493 1075 0.8192
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,493

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

125 Bob Jones University 23300 41500 0.4374 2,477 1149 0.8729
#125

#125 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 %

126 Ouachita Baptist University 23400 52200 0.5522 1,729 1209 0.6752
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$52,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,729

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

67.5 %

127 Syracuse University 23500 83100 0.7172 15,958 1363 0.4611
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

128 University of Central Florida 23600 31400 0.2482 59,649 1280 0.4471
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

129 Bethel University 23800 49200 0.5163 1,107 1029 0.9868
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Mishawaka, IN

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,107

Est. Median SAT

1,029

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

129 Lawrence University 23800 71900 0.6686 1,417 1293 0.6394
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,417

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

131 Ohio University-Main Campus 24000 24500 0.0204 19,888 1209 0.8517
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

132 Visible Music College 24100 42900 0.4382 168 0 0.2868
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Visible Music College
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

168

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

28.7 %

133 Judson University 24200 49100 0.5076 793 1049 0.624
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Judson University
Elgin, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

793

Est. Median SAT

1,049

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

133 Oral Roberts University 24200 55600 0.5652 5,017 1139 0.989
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

135 Saint Cloud State University 24500 35100 0.303 8,013 1094 0.9495
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

135 University of Mobile 24500 43900 0.4414 1,688 1180 0.7251
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mobile
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,688

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

137 Northwestern State University of Louisiana 24600 37400 0.3419 7,595 1075 0.9226
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,595

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

138 Meredith College 24700 65900 0.6251 1,206 1237 0.7418
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Meredith College
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$65,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,206

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

139 East Central University 24800 33300 0.2554 2,644 1055 0.5815
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Central University
Ada, OK

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,644

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

140 The University of Tampa 24900 56900 0.562 10,594 1185 0.4034
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

141 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 25000 36600 0.3173 65,450 1203 0.8989
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

141 Miami University-Oxford 25000 27200 0.0807 16,816 1299 0.754
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

141 Roberts Wesleyan University 25000 60000 0.5835 1,045 1166 0.7058
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roberts Wesleyan University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,045

Est. Median SAT

1,166

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

144 Concordia College at Moorhead 25100 48500 0.4822 1,799 1180 0.6306
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,799

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

63.1 %

144 Friends University 25100 59300 0.577 1,549 1030 0.6046
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Friends University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,549

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

60.5 %

144 Heidelberg University 25100 48600 0.4836 933 1100 0.6773
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Heidelberg University
Tiffin, OH

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

933

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

147 Houghton University 25300 35500 0.2872 939 1277 0.8866
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houghton University
Houghton, NY

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

939

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

148 University of North Texas 25400 25400 0 34,458 1114 0.7223
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

149 California State University-Fullerton 25800 41400 0.3769 38,597 0 0.9052
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

150 Bethel University 25900 35300 0.2667 2,719 1171 0.9717
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
McKenzie, TN

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,719

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

150 Kennesaw State University 25900 25900 0 42,840 1120 0.6919
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

150 Lakeland University 25900 56500 0.5417 2,318 1000 0.914
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lakeland University
Plymouth, WI

Sticker Price

$56,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,318

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

91.4 %

150 Otterbein University 25900 66500 0.6109 2,211 1114 0.8452
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,211

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

154 Ball State University 26000 26000 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

154 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 26000 36500 0.2873 14,783 1124 0.8096
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

154 Georgia State University 26000 26000 0 27,438 1089 0.5543
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

157 Hope College 26100 60100 0.5655 3,395 1245 0.7924
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

157 North Central University 26100 43800 0.4039 865 1075 0.9082
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

865

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

157 Texas A&M University-Commerce 26100 37400 0.3025 9,666 1040 0.7498
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,666

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

160 University of Evansville 26200 64700 0.5954 1,742 1207 0.7813
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

161 California State University-Northridge 26300 36600 0.2815 32,499 1005 0.9219
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

162 University of South Dakota 26400 29600 0.1082 7,619 1120 0.9878
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

7,619

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

163 Ferrum College 26500 44700 0.4074 747 1035 1
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

747

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

163 University of Delaware 26500 32500 0.1847 19,119 1303 0.6356
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

165 Marywood University 26800 55500 0.5174 1,834 1160 0.6058
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marywood University
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,834

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

165 Wingate University 26800 65000 0.5879 2,673 1100 0.9113
#165

#165 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 %

167 Mars Hill University 26900 54500 0.5056 1,062 1100 0.6822
#167

#167 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 %

167 University of Alaska Fairbanks 26900 39100 0.3116 5,912 1149 0.6212
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

167 University of Arizona 26900 35200 0.2356 45,025 1212 0.8614
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

170 Park University 27400 30800 0.1105 6,238 1035 0.6904
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

6,238

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

171 Capital University 27500 68600 0.5992 1,609 1084 0.7022
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Capital University
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

171 Indiana State University 27500 30900 0.1101 6,224 1140 0.8077
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

173 Central Washington University 27600 27800 0.0072 10,033 1060 0.9061
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

173 Methodist University 27600 51900 0.4685 1,436 1175 0.752
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,436

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

173 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 27600 53300 0.482 2,803 1105 0.9576
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,803

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

176 Southern Utah University 27700 35600 0.2216 13,126 1140 0.8179
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

176 University of Valley Forge 27700 50000 0.4457 517 1059 0.612
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Valley Forge
Phoenixville, PA

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

517

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

61.2 %

178 Saint Xavier University 28100 52000 0.4595 3,039 1125 0.8575
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

3,039

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

178 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 28100 31000 0.0937 10,767 1326 0.7243
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

10,767

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

180 University of Tulsa 28200 62700 0.5505 2,852 1328 0.615
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

181 California State University-Long Beach 28300 38400 0.2634 35,843 1135 0.4628
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

181 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 28300 41900 0.3245 42,604 1336 0.6056
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

183 Washburn University 28400 38100 0.2547 5,331 1015 1
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washburn University
Topeka, KS

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,331

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

184 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 31500 0.0921 11,160 1069 0.5967
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

185 Lipscomb University 28700 57600 0.5014 3,327 1214 0.6774
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

186 Western Illinois University 28800 31000 0.071 5,025 990 0.7496
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

187 Oregon State University 28900 36700 0.2147 31,253 1272 0.773
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

188 West Virginia Wesleyan College 29100 52800 0.4491 938 1090 0.951
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

938

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

189 Cornerstone University 29200 40800 0.2846 1,444 1124 0.7316
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,444

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

73.2 %

189 Furman University 29200 79600 0.6329 2,383 1359 0.4295
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

189 Wartburg College 29200 46900 0.3775 1,454 1105 0.9941
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wartburg College
Waverly, IA

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

192 West Virginia State University 29300 31600 0.0727 3,322 975 0.9637
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia State University
Institute, WV

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

3,322

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

192 Westminster College 29300 57500 0.4901 1,136 1190 0.9256
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA

Sticker Price

$57,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,136

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

194 Illinois State University 29500 35200 0.1619 19,107 1115 0.8815
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

195 Southern Methodist University 29800 81700 0.6355 7,285 1423 0.6335
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

196 Trevecca Nazarene University 29900 46100 0.3514 1,903 1085 0.6944
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$46,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

197 University of Louisiana at Monroe 30000 38200 0.2149 6,550 1140 0.7456
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,550

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

198 Southwestern University 30100 76900 0.609 1,440 1240 0.4305
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,440

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

199 Belmont University 30200 67800 0.554 7,167 1273 0.9528
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,167

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

199 Salem College 30200 55300 0.453 464 1080 0.789
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem College
Winston-Salem, NC

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

464

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

201 Oklahoma Baptist University 30400 54700 0.4429 1,409 1110 0.6327
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,409

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

202 Columbus State University 30500 43500 0.2985 6,033 1020 0.9918
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbus State University
Columbus, GA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

6,033

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

202 SUNY at Fredonia 30500 39600 0.2301 2,876 1193 0.792
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

202 University of Redlands 30500 81400 0.6252 2,045 1226 0.8271
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Redlands
Redlands, CA

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,045

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

82.7 %

205 University of Northwestern-St Paul 30600 54600 0.4397 3,163 1165 0.9347
#205

#205 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 %

206 Jacksonville University 30700 66200 0.5365 2,946 1195 0.5696
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

206 San Jose State University 30700 41000 0.251 28,008 0 0.8461
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

208 University of Toledo 30800 42000 0.267 11,013 1159 0.9202
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

209 Transylvania University 31000 64800 0.5215 1,006 1277 0.8655
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Transylvania University
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,006

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

209 University of Kentucky 31000 36000 0.139 25,535 1193 0.9294
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

211 Cairn University-Langhorne 31100 52200 0.4044 846 1080 0.8817
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cairn University-Langhorne
Langhorne, PA

Sticker Price

$52,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

846

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

212 Florida Southern College 31300 63200 0.5048 2,626 1219 0.5909
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

59.1 %

213 Samford University 31400 65200 0.5184 4,210 1199 0.8236
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

213 San Francisco State University 31400 45200 0.3055 20,756 1035 0.9615
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

213 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 31400 31400 0 6,853 1090 0.7147
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

216 Portland State University 31500 43000 0.2676 15,960 1176 0.9091
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

217 Old Dominion University 32100 35700 0.1009 17,746 1205 0.9036
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

217 Wheaton College 32100 82700 0.6119 2,119 1351 0.8998
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$82,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,119

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

219 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 32200 39200 0.1788 12,498 1010 0.8896
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

219 Virginia State University 32200 42200 0.2372 4,829 935 0.891
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

4,829

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

221 Gettysburg College 32300 86500 0.6268 2,104 1337 0.389
#221

#221 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 %

222 New Jersey City University 32700 39800 0.1786 4,209 1015 0.8918
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

4,209

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

223 Harding University 32800 47000 0.3023 3,523 1193 0.3942
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,523

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

39.4 %

223 Ohio Wesleyan University 32800 73700 0.5547 1,525 1241 0.556
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

225 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 33000 54600 0.3954 12,122 1283 0.8296
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

226 University of Dayton 33100 64100 0.4836 7,737 1284 0.6566
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

227 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 0 0.5256
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

227 University of Indianapolis 33300 59900 0.4441 3,603 1080 0.6648
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

229 California State University-Los Angeles 33400 39400 0.1525 19,354 965 0.9125
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

230 Anderson University 33500 52400 0.3607 3,405 1209 0.5471
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, SC

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,405

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

230 Ithaca College 33500 72500 0.5379 4,268 1314 0.6901
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

4,268

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

230 Shenandoah University 33500 53300 0.3715 2,641 1127 0.7695
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,641

Est. Median SAT

1,127

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

233 Adrian College 33600 70200 0.5215 1,678 1060 0.6843
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,678

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

68.4 %

234 Appalachian State University 33900 35800 0.0531 19,560 1159 0.9014
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

234 Cedarville University 33900 55100 0.3845 4,916 1247 0.6488
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

236 Gordon College 34300 51300 0.3314 1,314 1256 0.8562
#236

#236 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 %

236 Valparaiso University 34300 63000 0.4553 2,123 1247 0.8934
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

238 Baylor University 34500 70800 0.5124 14,915 1277 0.5128
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

238 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 34500 35100 0.0171 33,572 1264 0.8529
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

240 California State University-Sacramento 34600 44900 0.2295 28,226 1015 0.9343
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

240 University of Minnesota Duluth 34600 39300 0.1197 8,426 1235 0.8876
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

242 Drake University 34700 68500 0.4928 2,585 1226 0.6385
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

243 University of Nevada-Reno 35000 35000 0 18,895 1134 0.7371
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

244 California Baptist University 35100 65200 0.4616 8,417 1069 0.8535
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

244 DePaul University 35100 59100 0.4059 14,188 1218 0.7589
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

246 Anderson University 35700 46900 0.2387 1,095 1055 0.5342
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, IN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,095

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

53.4 %

247 Baldwin Wallace University 36100 47300 0.2367 2,862 1194 0.757
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

248 The University of Texas at Arlington 36200 42400 0.1462 31,112 1130 0.8129
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

248 University of Central Arkansas 36200 38400 0.0575 8,268 1110 0.8949
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

250 Andrews University 36300 47100 0.2291 1,312 1208 0.874
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Sticker Price

$47,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,312

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

250 Mercer University 36300 60500 0.4 4,690 1273 0.6889
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

250 University of the Pacific 36300 72100 0.4967 3,249 1298 0.7132
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

253 University of Denver 36400 76800 0.5259 6,619 1323 0.7729
#253

#253 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 %

253 University of Maine 36400 45100 0.1929 591 1199 0.9684
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

253 University of Southern Maine 36400 37100 0.0189 5,525 1129 0.7931
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

5,525

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

256 Converse University 36500 37600 0.0293 852 1140 0.6424
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Converse University
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

852

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

257 Biola University 36600 52900 0.3084 3,481 1268 0.7482
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

258 Rhode Island College 37400 45800 0.1835 5,157 995 0.9182
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,157

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

258 Wichita State University 37400 39600 0.0556 14,280 1094 0.7211
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

260 Long Island University 37600 59600 0.3693 11,753 1222 0.8977
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

11,753

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

261 DePauw University 37800 70300 0.4623 1,917 1260 0.5719
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

262 University of Wyoming 38600 43800 0.1187 8,130 1159 0.9688
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

263 Pacific University 38900 74900 0.4806 1,589 1106 0.8956
#263

#263 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 %

264 Maranatha Baptist University 39600 41800 0.0528 759 1167 0.7087
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maranatha Baptist University
Watertown, WI

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

759

Est. Median SAT

1,167

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

264 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39600 53700 0.2627 23,920 1390 0.5973
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

266 Fresno Pacific University 40000 52200 0.2337 1,616 1075 0.5752
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$52,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,616

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

267 Temple University 40300 56100 0.2815 21,428 1245 0.8045
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

268 San Diego State University 40400 40500 0.0025 34,637 1208 0.3598
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

268 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 68600 0.4116 33,471 1399 0.0897
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

270 Bethel University 40900 46200 0.1128 2,556 1209 0.878
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,556

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

271 University of Puget Sound 41600 85800 0.5155 1,594 1292 0.7225
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,594

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

272 Berklee College of Music 42100 79400 0.47 7,549 0 0.4353
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

7,549

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

43.5 %

273 Kean University 42400 48300 0.1222 11,758 1035 0.7688
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

274 The New England Conservatory of Music 42700 66200 0.3548 412 837 0.3755
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New England Conservatory of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

412

Est. Median SAT

837

Acceptance Rate

37.6 %

274 University at Buffalo 42700 46800 0.0876 20,360 1303 0.7418
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

276 University of Maryland-College Park 43100 52900 0.1853 31,133 1456 0.448
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

277 Ohio State University-Main Campus 43400 52100 0.167 46,815 1339 0.6057
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

278 Butler University 43500 64500 0.3255 4,489 1279 0.8508
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

279 Texas Christian University 43600 81900 0.4677 11,049 1283 0.4449
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

280 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 43800 50300 0.1293 34,242 1273 0.7333
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

281 Western Washington University 44600 50900 0.1237 13,752 1218 0.9325
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

282 University of the Arts 44900 88300 0.4913 1,072 1050 0.782
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,072

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

283 Duquesne University 45300 70500 0.3575 5,371 1269 0.8356
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,371

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

284 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#284

#284 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 %

285 University of Mount Olive 48200 50400 0.0438 1,937 945 0.7775
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

1,937

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

286 Virginia Commonwealth University 50500 52300 0.0344 21,210 1171 0.9232
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

287 Binghamton University 50600 52800 0.0417 14,669 1417 0.3861
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

288 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 50900 84200 0.3956 34,454 1435 0.1564
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

289 University of Colorado Boulder 51100 56300 0.0923 32,100 1290 0.8115
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

290 Chapman University 51200 87300 0.4136 7,713 1357 0.6543
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,713

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

291 Lynn University 51400 64200 0.1994 2,861 1130 0.7347
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,861

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

292 Oklahoma City University 52000 52000 0 1,447 1190 0.7039
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,447

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

293 University of California-Irvine 55400 64800 0.145 30,204 1333 0.2878
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

294 Emerson College 55700 82600 0.3257 4,171 1339 0.4749
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,171

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

47.5 %

295 University of California-Santa Cruz 56600 66500 0.1489 17,940 1281 0.6557
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

296 Cornish College of the Arts 59700 75100 0.2051 502 0 0.7046
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornish College of the Arts
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$75,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

502

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

297 Indiana University-Bloomington 60800 63000 0.035 38,093 1302 0.7821
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

298 Elon University 65600 67300 0.0253 6,452 1244 0.6635
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

298 The New School 65600 104000 0.3692 1,449 1268 0.8333
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New School
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$104,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,449

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

300 University of Oregon 66700 68900 0.032 20,622 1250 0.883
#300

#300 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 %

301 Gonzaga University 73200 73200 0 5,281 1303 0.8169
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

302 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,177 1204 0.8278
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,177

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

82.8 %

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

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